Hotel Akwa Palace

Deluxe Twin Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Free toiletries, hair dryer, bidet, towels

About this hotel

Located in Douala, this charming hotel for $169 per night is a fantastic option for your next trip. Upscale hotel with 3 restaurants and free airport shuttle 3 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and 2 bars/lounges are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour health club, a poolside bar, and a snack bar/deli are onsite. Hotel Akwa Palace offers 184 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Douala hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a 24-hour health club, and a steam room. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Hot Tub / Spa

Garden

Map of Douala

Nearby attractions

Douala Stadium

9.47 miles

Japoma Football Stadium

9.29 miles

Maritime Museum Of Douala

1.10 miles

Parcours Vita

3.88 miles

Hotel Akwa Palace

3.9

Good(108 Reviews)

Hotel in Douala

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

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About this hotel

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Hot Tub / Spa

Garden

Map of Douala

Nearby attractions

Douala Stadium

9.47 miles

Japoma Football Stadium

9.29 miles

Maritime Museum Of Douala

1.10 miles

Parcours Vita

3.88 miles

Reviews

3.9/5.0

Good(108 Reviews)

8.0

Dec 2023

Overall it was great

4.0

Jul 2023

Good breakfast.

4.0

Jul 2023

Nice place, good people.. unfortunately the pool wasin maintenance

5.0

Jun 2023

Great staff. Beautiful pool, airport shuttle. A bit hectic around the facility.

5.0

Mar 2023

Breakfast is perfect! Room is very clean. All workers are good.

4.0

Aug 2022

I stayed at Akwa Palace for 7 nights. Beautiful hotel, for me the best in Douala right now. Friendly and very helpful staff. Good service and the room was clean with a lot of amenities. I will definitely come back. Shout out to Donald from the cleaning service.

5.0

May 2022

The location and Staff are awesome! I would recommend to anyone wanting peace and comfort.

6.0

Feb 2022

In my earlier I review I meant to add; the Hotel didn't have a record of my Expedia booking. They sorted it out, but it could have been tricky. I had printed out the receipt of my Expedia payment, and it was lucky I'd done so. Really helped unravel the problem.

3.0

Feb 2022

The word that sums up the Akwa Palace is "tired". The staff are super friendly and couldn't be more helpful, but of you're looking for a luxury experience this isn't it. Having said that, I haven't tried the other 4 star hotels in Douala. And Douala itself could hardly be described as a 4 star experience. I've traveled widely in sub-Sharan Africa and I can tell you that if you're expecting the same sort of experience as say, the Serena in Dar es Salaam, or the Norfolk in Nairobi, you won't find it here. And don't allocate too much time in looking around Doula, there really isn't a great deal to see.

5.0

Dec 2021

It’s well keep the stuff a very good

2.0

Nov 2021

Extremely friendly staff but especially the old building needs renovation. Inside the rooms it is maintained ok but you can feel the humidity everywhere as soon as you leave it.

0.5

Jul 2021

Stupid clerk would not call manager to check my reservation.. delayed for 1hoir even tho I me timed I was tired and réservation was paid for!! Tried to charge me a second time.. this is the second time this crap is pulled on me

2.0

Jun 2021

The hotel is dated in parts, but is kept clean and the hotel service has been good overall. Security and covid measures are excellent in every way. The air conditioner failed in my room early in my 4 week stay, the technician, (Messi), was outstanding and when it could not be repaired he arranged for a room swap which took only 10 minutes or so. The pool area is nice and the bar service is good, again the staff are super. The reception, catering and housekeeping staff have been faultless and all are bi lingual. Breakfast is pretty good overall but expensive, as are meals and drinks in the restaurants and bars. The only downsides I have encountered are:-1. The internet connection which is very poor at weekends and poor during the week.2. The restaurant menu is very limited, especialy for a long stay.3. The food quality varies very much, what was great a few days earlier was cold and less tasty the next time. I would stay here again but would arrange my own internet connection with a mifi device.

2.0

Jun 2021

The hotel is dated in parts, but is kept clean and the hotel service has been good overall. Security and covid measures are excellent in every way. The air conditioner failed in my room early in my 4 week stay, the technician, (Messi), was outstanding and when it could not be repaired he arranged for a room swap which took only 10 minutes or so. The pool area is nice and the bar service is good, again the staff are super. The reception, catering and housekeeping staff have been faultless and all are bi lingual. Breakfast is pretty good overall but expensive, as are meals and drinks in the restaurants and bars. The only downsides I have encountered are:- 1. The internet connection which is very poor at weekends and poor during the week. 2. The restaurant menu is very limited, especialy for a long stay. 3. The food quality varies very much, what was great a few days earlier was cold and less tasty the next time. I would stay here again but would arrange my own internet connection with a mifi device.

2.0

Nov 2020

Very clean, everything worked and the staff was helpful. Very nice pool area.

5.0

Oct 2020

Its very pretty space go and try it its the best off douala

5.0

Feb 2020

All employees were very respectful and friendly. Very polite and smiling

1.0

Sep 2019

Akwa Palace, you’ve said Palace... definitively not. It’s just a very uncomfortable, noisy, smelly, expensive hotel. I got a room in the historical old Akwa Palace with view on the street. The room and furniture are surely 50 years old, the window is not fully closing (imagine at night, trucks and taxis honking all the time), dirty curtains and noisy but working A/C. Refurbishment are ongoing at some floors, which brings additional noises. Smelly carpet in the corridors, noisy (uneducated guests) in the corridor at night. Breakfast is ok, clearly the staff do its best. 2/4 only elevators are working and to be used by staff and guests, leads to long waiting time. The WiFi is working well and the pool seems nice. Conclusion: avoid this place, there’s much better for less money in Douala.

2.0

Jul 2019

Everybody was great

2.0

Jul 2019

Everybody was great

2.0

Jun 2019

good location FOR BUSINESS TRIP

1.5

Mar 2019

Very basic comfort for the price. Every thing was very expensive in the restaurant. Compared to other cities in Africa like Addis Abbaba in Ethiopia or Entebbe in Uganda

2.5

Mar 2019

I love Akwa Palace centrally located in Douala. The restaurant is fabulous and breakfast buffet pricy but exquisite. Bilingual staff make it easy to deal with any problems that come up. Beds very luxurious and comfortable.

3.0

Mar 2019

3.0

Mar 2019

One of the most pleasant and nice service ever had. People are extremely friendly and helpful. The newly renovated rooms are outstanding, the restaurant is worth a star and the pool is great. Great choice. Will certainly repeat next time.

2.0

Feb 2019

Good

2.0

Feb 2019

Good

1.5

Dec 2018

Hotel amenities were great, poolside and restaurants etc. The room was very old but new AC which was great. The bed should have been changed when the AC was; if i had to stay more than 1 night on that mattress then I would have needed treatment. Don't pay for breakfast upfront as this difference is between $25-$35 per night where the breakfast at the door is only 12,000CAF ($15). Always book pool side because road side is way too noisy, so book twin room which has balcony on pool side at same price as double which is road side. WiFi in room was but a trickle so hope you don't have any emails with large attachments

4.0

Mar 2018

Of all the African hotels I have stayed this hotel is in the top 5. This includes Meridian and novatels.

4.0

Sep 2017

Staff is great. Food and Resturant in fine. Rooms are a bit dated and bed/pillows are uncomfortable.

5.0

Jul 2017

It is a great place after traveling and to get away from the busy city life. Very relaxing, good food though bit pricey , great outdoors and jazz music

3.0

Jun 2017

Rather expensive for what it is. The gym is too small, while the pool is fantastic. Junior Suites come at a hefty premium but face the main road, which is extremely noisey from about 6am night. I was concerned about the Internet but this was generally good. Check in and check out is slow, so budget for that. The front desk staff are hit and miss, while the general staff (room service, door men etc) are great. I will certainly look for other options next time.

3.0

Jun 2017

2.0

Dec 2016

An old and very expensive hotel and the service is not good.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Douala?

The average price for a rental in Douala is $74 per night. This rental is $95 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Hotel Akwa Palace. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Hotel Akwa Palace. Enjoy the water!

Is Hotel Akwa Palace pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Hotel Akwa Palace?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Hotel Akwa Palace

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Douala

Nearby attractions

Hotel Akwa Palace

Hotel in Douala

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Douala

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Douala?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Hotel Akwa Palace pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Hotel Akwa Palace?

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