Douala Design Hotel
3.5 star property

Comfortable Douala hotel in Akwa II with free parking
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Douala Design Hotel

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Reception hall
Front of property
Deluxe Double Room | Living area
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Lobby sitting area

Overview of Douala Design Hotel

7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
The price is NZ$166
Price available on 30/3/2024

Check out the area

Rue Prince Bell, Douala
  • Popular LocationCathedral of Saints Peter and Paul12 min walk
  • Popular LocationPort of Douala4 min drive
  • Popular LocationDouala Grand Mall6 min drive
  • AirportDouala (DLA-Douala Intl.)11 min drive
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Room options

Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Douala

Located in Douala, Douala Design Hotel is in the city centre. Travellers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Eko Market and Douala Grand Mall, while those looking for another kind of activity may want to check out Port of Douala. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Stade de la Reunification or Japoma Sports Complex.

What's nearby

  • Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul - 12 min walk
  • Espace Doual'art - 15 min walk
  • Port of Douala - 4 min drive
  • Stade de la Reunification - 5 min drive
  • Douala Grand Mall - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Douala (DLA-Douala Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bolongi Open MIC - 4 min walk
  • Mc Burger - 13 min walk
  • La Cigale - 18 min walk
  • Bali rue de la Joie - 2 min walk
  • L'Ovalie - 16 min walk

About this property

Douala Design Hotel

Hotel located in Akwa II
You can look forward to dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a restaurant at Douala Design Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a TV in reception
  • A lift, multilingual staff and 2 meeting rooms
Room features
All 55 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Separate sitting areas, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM–10:00 AM for a fee: XAF 10,000 for adults and XAF 5,000 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; 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); 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: XAF 3609 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately XAF 10000 for adults and from XAF 5000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: XAF 5000 per room (return)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: XAF 0 (from 5 to 12 years old)

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Douala Design Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Douala Design Hotel?

As of 29 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Douala Design Hotel on 30 Mar 2024 start from NZ$146.29, including 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.

How much is parking at Douala Design Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Douala Design Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Douala Design Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Douala Design Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of XAF 5000 per room applies.

Where is Douala Design Hotel located?

Located in Akwa II, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Espace Doual'art and Eko Market. Port of Douala and La Nouvelle Liberte are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Douala Design Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

herve

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Not the same anymore. Quality was poor.

8/10 Good

Nouadje Nina Michele, Nairobi

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

herve

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Every traveler deserves better coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and spacious Very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Sema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020