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Hotel Akwa Palace

4.0 star property
Recharge by the poolside bar and unwind in style. From massages to kids' meals, discover an upscale haven for families.

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In the heart of the business district, Hotel Akwa Palace offers a rejuvenating retreat with a poolside bar and outdoor pool. Unwind at the Turkish bath/hammam or steam room, indulge in international cuisine at one of three restaurants, and enjoy mini golf on site or shopping at designer stores.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is ￥18,256
￥23,190 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6

Room options

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Junior Suite (Suite Junior) | Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Junior Suite (Suite Junior)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • City view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Senior Suite (Suite) | Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Senior Suite (Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • River view
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2022
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2022
Down duvet
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Douala, Hotel Akwa Palace is in the city center and near the airport. Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul and La Nouvelle Liberte are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Eko Market and Douala Grand Mall. Traveling with kids? Consider Douala Maritime Museum, or check out an event or a game at Stade de la Reunification. Visit our Douala travel guide
Map
4007, Douala, 920 Boulevard De La Liberte

What's nearby

  • Eko Market
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Espace Doual'art
    19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • La Nouvelle Liberte
    3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Port of Douala
    3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Douala (DLA-Douala Intl.)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Saga africa
    1 min walk
  • kadjidja
    2 min walk
  • La Reine
    5 min walk
  • le fouquet
    6 min walk
  • Les Glaciers Modernes
    6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Akwa Palace

Upscale family-friendly hotel in the business district, with rooms renovated in 2022
A poolside bar, a terrace, and designer stores on site are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Akwa Palace. For some rest and relaxation, visit the Turkish bath/hammam or steam room, and indulge in a massage. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and international cuisine. In addition to mini golf and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a lifeguard on site
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), tennis courts, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All 184 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Other amenities include:
  • Select Comfort beds and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and LED light bulbs

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; XAF 12,500 for adults and XAF 5,000 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of XAF 28; reservation required
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Le Bistro
  • Le Tournebroche
  • Le TSA

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Designer stores
  • Evening entertainment
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 1,830 square feet of conference space
  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 12 floors
  • 2 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Lifeguards
  • Renovated guestrooms - January 2022
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: XAF 4000.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately XAF 12500 for adults and XAF 5000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: XAF 3000 per room (roundtrip)
  • Hosted evening meal: XAF 28

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Akwa Hotel
Akwa Palace
Akwa Palace Douala
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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Akwa Palace have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–6:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Akwa Palace?

As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Akwa Palace on Apr 5, 2026 start from ￥18,256, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hotel Akwa Palace pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Akwa Palace?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotel Akwa Palace?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Akwa Palace provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of XAF 3000 per room applies.

Where is Hotel Akwa Palace located?

This family-friendly Douala hotel is located near the airport, within a 10-minute walk of Eko Market and Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. Douala Maritime Museum and La Nouvelle Liberte are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Akwa Palace Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 161 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Franco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Premises generally very clean and regularly maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice pool, big room and very clean. On the road side, some noise in the morning at 6am.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Desmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staffs were polite and welcoming but the hotel can do better with regards to upgrading their rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

Good place to stay for business trip.. Swimingpool amazing..
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

mireille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very kind and ready to help
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Chris

I stayed there twice within a week, staying in three different rooms. The best thing about the hotel is the rooms: they are clean, relatively modern and a fair size. The rooms facing the pool are quiet. The shuttle to and from the airport is free. The were several things that weren’t so good: On my second stay I arrived at 7.30pm to be told that the hotel is full. It eventually transpired that they were still cleaning some rooms, presumably due to some customers being allowed extremely late checkouts despite those rooms being sold for the following night. I eventually got a room after standing at reception for 1 hour and 20 minutes. I suggested that some compensation might be in order but they only offered a free drink ($3!). It was later increased when I complained to the manager. The aircon in one room didn’t work well. On the first stay , the airport pick up didn’t show up despite reconfirming it the day before, so I had to take a local taxi to the hotel at night time. There’s quite a lot of traffic noise from the street side of the hotel. One morning there was only a trickle of running water for several hours, but that might not be the hotel’s fault. Some rooms safely deposit boxes are key operated. They only provide the key if you sign that you will re-imburse them US$750 if you lose the key which is outrageous and more than my valuables are worth!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property at a Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Nice and large room, very nice swimming pool. Downtown, but a car is necessary to more arround.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHUKWUKA SEAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was good and no complains
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Fabrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sullivan Makaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simply the best in the City
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to live when coming home from abroad !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to live. Very safe!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Takeshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Franco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Consider including the buffet breakfast in the breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to live while in Cameroon!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georges

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and Staff are awesome! I would recommend to anyone wanting peace and comfort.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

HYGINUS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Beautiful pool, airport shuttle. A bit hectic around the facility.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Antoine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ok
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, good people.. unfortunately the pool wasin maintenance
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Takeshi

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is perfect! Room is very clean. All workers are good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Constant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Georgiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the best hotels I have ever been to and has the best customer service I have ever seen. Vivian the front manager is an amazing manager and goes the extra mile to help clients and is always smiling and happy to help. The staff are well trained and the security is excellent. Issues with rooms are resolved promptly. Rooms are cleaned daily and the food in the restaurant is amazing. This is the best hotel in douala for those who need a good European standard hotel with amazing comfort and customer service. Will be returning soon as they made my stay enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026