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Douala Design Hotel

3.5 star property
Akwa II hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Reception hall
Interior
Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Daily buffet breakfast (XAF 10000 per person)
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area
  • Reception hall
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
The price is $96
includes taxes & fees
$71 per night
Dec 27 - Dec 28

Room options

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Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 560 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Rue Prince Bell, Douala

What's nearby

  • Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Espace Doual'art - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Eko Market - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Port of Douala - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Douala Grand Mall - 6 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Douala (DLA-Douala Intl.) - 17 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Boj - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Opiom Bali - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪L'Ovalie - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪La Chaumiere - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Caf'Art Bali - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Douala Design Hotel

Douala Design Hotel is just 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.

Languages

English, French

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 55 rooms
  • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
  • 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 airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the 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

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free secured onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Television in common areas
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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: XAF 3000.00 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately XAF 10000 for adults and XAF 5000 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of XAF 5000 per room (roundtrip)

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. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Douala Design
Douala Design Hotel Hotel
Douala Design Hotel Douala
Douala Design Hotel Hotel Douala

Frequently asked questions

Does Douala Design Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Douala Design 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.
Are pets allowed at Douala Design Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Douala Design Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Douala Design Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is XAF 5000 per room roundtrip.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Douala Design Hotel?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
Are there restaurants at or near Douala Design Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers local and international cuisine.
What's the area around Douala Design Hotel like?
Douala Design Hotel is in Akwa II, a short 12-minute walk from Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul and 15 minutes' walk from Espace Doual'art.

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Not the same anymore. Quality was poor.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nouadje Nina Michele, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Katrina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great
herve, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Tatiana, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Every traveler deserves better coffee.
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

The room was clean and spacious Very helpful staff
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good stay, albeit weak Wifi
3 night-stay at Douala Design. The location is very good for easy access to the central town and its amenities. Room is comfy somewhat and has some panache. Main issue for me was the wifi as it was very weak. Breakfast buffet was good and the service was great
Sema, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nathalie, 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Need improvement
kevin, 8-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Don't stay there
Thieves who try to cheat their customers
James, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Really good hotel. But internet is very slow.
Really large size very clean rooms. Friendly and courteous staff Good break fast Rubbish internet though. However, they did arrange a separate router for us on the last day
Kandarp, 6-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jahn Birger, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jahn Birger, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Jahn Birger, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Jahn Birger, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Jahn Birger, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

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LAURENT, 4-night business trip
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