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Hotel Serena Palace

3.5 star property
Explore local art and shopping scenes or simply unwind with dinner at the restaurant. Enjoy convenient amenities like coworking spaces and 24-hour front desk assistance.

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Located in Akwa II, Hotel Serena Palace is a haven that offers a free roundtrip airport shuttle and an art gallery on site. Unwind on the terrace, indulge in breakfast at the restaurant or explore designer stores while staying connected with free WiFi.

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Studio | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Comfort Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Akwa II, a neighborhood in Douala, Hotel Serena Palace is near the airport and near a boardwalk/promenade. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Stade de la Reunification or Japoma Sports Complex. Visit our Douala travel guide
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Région du Littoral, Douala, Bali, Boulevard de la République

What's nearby

  • Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Eko Market
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Espace Doual'art
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Douala Maritime Museum
    19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Port of Douala
    2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • kadjidja
    12 min walk
  • Mc Cofee
    6 min walk
  • Black & White
    10 min walk
  • Mc Burger
    4 min walk
  • CAFE TREEHOUSE
    16 min walk

About this property

Hotel Serena Palace

Hotel located in Akwa II
You can look forward to a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and an art gallery on site at Hotel Serena Palace. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with designer stores on site and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), 2 meeting rooms, and an elevator
  • Multilingual staff, a TV in the lobby, and coworking spaces
Room features
All 60 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to midnight on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: XAF 6,000 for adults and XAF 6,000 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Dining table

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: midnight; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 17

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for XAF 8.0 per day
Cribs (infant 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 3000.00 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately XAF 6000 for adults and XAF 6000 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: XAF 8.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Serena Palace Douala
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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Serena 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 Serena Palace?

Check-in start time: midnight; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Serena Palace?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Hotel Serena Palace provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 6 AM–midnight on request.

Where is Hotel Serena Palace located?

Located in Akwa II, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul and Espace Doual'art. Eko Market and Douala Maritime Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Serena Palace Reviews

5.0

6.0

Cleanliness

2.0

Amenities

5.0

Staff & service

5.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 2 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff are friendly and the service are good The restaurant is good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
J'ai payé et j'ai jamais dormi dans l'hôtel on m'a refoulé disant que vous ne les payé pas j'exige un remboursement.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019