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Somatel Hotel

3.0 star property
Beaux Arts Douala hotel with outdoor pool, connected to the convention center

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Exterior
Standard Double Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes
Interior
Daily buffet breakfast (USD 14 per person)
Lobby lounge

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free parking
    Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Babysitting
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Area shuttle
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is $66
includes taxes & fees
$47 per night
Nov 24 - Nov 25

Room options

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Room (Annex) | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Room (Annex)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 344 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Lobby

Best Western Plus Soaho Douala Airport

Pool
Airport transfer
Free parking
Internet access
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (70)
The price is $160
includes taxes & fees
$123 per night
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Best Western Plus Soaho Douala Airport
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About the neighborhood

Map
Rue Akwa-Bali, Douala, 17546

What's nearby

  • Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Espace Doual'art - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Eko Market - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Port of Douala - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Douala Grand Mall - 6 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Douala (DLA-Douala Intl.) - 26 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Boj - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Opiom Bali - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caf'Art Bali - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mc Burger - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪La Cigale - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Somatel Hotel

Located just 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from the airport, Somatel Hotel offers a free shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can indulge in beachside massages and enjoy local cuisine at La Voute, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. An outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a snack bar/deli are other features.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 52 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time ends: anytime
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18
  • Couples wishing to share a room must provide proof of marriage

Children

  • One child (10 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

  • Free secured onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Free airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
  • Ferry terminal shuttle*

Offsite

  • Area shuttle*
  • Beach shuttle*
  • Shopping center shuttle*
  • Casino shuttle*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2007
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Beaux Arts architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service

What to enjoy

  • Balcony
  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

La Voute - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.88 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 14 per person
  • Area shuttle service to the beach, casino, and shopping center is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Somatel
Somatel Douala
Somatel Hotel
Somatel Hotel Douala
Somatel Hotel Hotel
Somatel Hotel Douala
Somatel Hotel Hotel Douala

Frequently asked questions

Does Somatel Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Somatel Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Somatel Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Somatel Hotel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Somatel Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Somatel Hotel?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Somatel Hotel?
Check-in ends: anytime. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Somatel Hotel and nearby?
Somatel Hotel has an outdoor pool and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Somatel Hotel?
Yes, La Voute offers local cuisine.
Does Somatel Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Somatel Hotel like?
Somatel Hotel is in Akwa II, a short 6-minute walk from Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul and 15 minutes' walk from Eko Market.

Reviews

5.8

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

michael, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Valentin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

My trip who's called i going to let you know when is the next trip
RaoulPao, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Budget Hotel
Employees was not able to access to my online reservation.
James, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel with good food and security
The Staff are very friendly with customers The food are served on time
Duclos, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Was good in general Restaurant prices way over the top . Swimming pool area constantly noisy with kids Mattresses on beds need updating.... too old . Still recovering from pain due to sleeping on these hard mattresses
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Very old, with mold on the walls. The food at the hotel is really overpriced, and there isn't a place around to eat (within walking distance).
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Terrible! Dirty! Too expensive!
This hotel was terrible for the price. The room was not very clean and it was very small. There was hardly any place for me to put my bags. There was lots of mold/mildew in the bathroom on the walls. There was no proper air circulation in the room. I wasn't expecting anything of 5-star quality, but I was very disappointed. Won't recommend and won't stay here again.
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

No concept of professionalism or customer service
The staff was unbelievably rude. They were also indifferent and slow to resolve the plumbing problems in my room. Customer service is not even a concept at the hotel. I was also told that breakfast was included but was given a bill upon checkout. I told the receptionist NOT to use the chip reader on my ATM card because it won't accept it and it will deactivate my card. He ignored me and I emphatically told him a second time. He did it anyway. The card was not accepted and my bank, who advised me not to use the chip reader abroad, deactivated my card. I will never stay at this hotel again. It was a terrible experience. The WiFi was also weak
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Not bad
Not bad hotel
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Friendly and helpfull staff. Overall expensive.
Hotel and room are clean. Bed, bathroom, and air-conditioning are ok. They lost my paid-and-confirmed booking but me and the staff stayed polite and it got resolved. Very nice of them to go to pharmacy for me when I cought a cold. They offered to call taxi but they called an expensive private driver, which I admit is a lot more safe than yellow cab. Buffet food was very good. Relatively a good price for an all-you-can-eat buffet. But when eating a simple meal would have been ok, it is expensive (you still pay buffet if you only take 1 plate).
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6/10 Good

Clean, safe, and quiet.
Compared to my previous experience with them, this time it went well. The room and bathroom were clean and in working condition. It sure ain't like a western hotel but at least I felt safe. No problem with outside noises.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

One star hotel
The room wasn't dirty but had a smell of humidity the staff was ok I would say this is a one star hotel if you want something really clean look for something else however I'm not sure if this city has anything cleaner
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6/10 Good

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6/10 Good

Air-condition problems
It is well located, safe, but rooms are very small and I had air condition problems. They "fixed" but it was a fan...not willing to fix it again or change the room. Internet super slow!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Convenient location in the centre of Douala, very pleasant staff
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Not a good holiday destination
Myself and a colleague stayed at this hotel for 3 nights as we had to do business within the Cameroon. I had printed out the confirmation of our stay at the hotel and thank goodness I did. It took the unfriendly receptionist about half an hour to find our reservation. There was no deep soaking bath and no view of the garden as indicated on the hotel reservation. It is not that bad if you are visiting for business purposes but would definitely not go here on holiday!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Terrible et Catastrophic
Extremely small room underground, very humid with lots of mosquitoes!! strong choking musty smell. Only a small window. Impossible to sleep without mosquito net. Risk of malaria. Staff at reception impolite and have a suspicious attitude toward guests.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

My stay at Somatel Hotel douala
Even though I was on a short trip(2 nights),The hotel location was convenient, neat room, heated water, functioning wifi, helpful staff, good buffet breakfast.Free shuttle to and fro airport is a plus. I would recommend this hotel.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Doula trip
Very pleasant stay and the breakfast is cool.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

First and last time
I was promised a room with WiFi, a safe and a bath. The room actually delivered had none of these. And to get to the resto, you have to climb one stairs and then go down another, and the inverse when you leave. An incredible design! On the other hand, the breakfast buffet was better than average. Overall, though, next time in Douala, I'll go back to my favorite Swiss Hotel.
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6/10 Good

Reasonably prices hotel, perfect for short stay.
I only spent one night here, but the level of comfort is actually very commendable for this price range.
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6/10 Good

The room was not as advertised and I had difficulty with communication as I do not speak French.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Decent hotel in Douala
You won't find great luxury in Cameroon, but this hotel is pretty decent. The resturant was actually pretty decent (I've had some horrible meals in Cameroon). Rooms clean, found one small bug one night, most hotels in Cameroon, I essentially went hunting every night - so that was really good. Housekeeping staff couldn't wait to clean the rooms, fast and efficient. The pool was nice. Nice little bar. Drawbacks - some resturant staff need a lesson in customer service - odd layout of hotel - room was small
Verified Expedia guest review