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Douala Design Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel in Akwa II

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Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Reception hall
Suite | Living area
Lobby sitting area
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Rue Prince Bell, Douala
  • Place, Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Espace Doual'art
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Douala
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Douala (DLA-Douala Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room

Superior Room

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite

Suite

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Douala

City center stay.With a stay at this Akwa II hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul and 2 miles (3 km) of Espace Doual'art. Douala Maritime Museum and Eko Market are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Espace Doual'art - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Douala Maritime Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Eko Market - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Port of Douala - 2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Douala (DLA-Douala Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Spot - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪La Chaumiere - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Caf'Art Bali - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Opiom Bali - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mc Burger - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Douala Design Hotel

3.5-star hotel in Akwa II
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 2 meeting rooms available. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and dry cleaning/laundry services are also featured at the business-friendly Douala Design Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Douala hotel is smoke free.

  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Douala Design Hotel offers 55 accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

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 self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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 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 allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: XAF 3000.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately XAF 10000 for adults and XAF 5000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: XAF 5000 per room (roundtrip)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Douala Design Hotel to the airport?

Douala Design Hotel is 3.9 mi (14-min drive) away from the Douala (DLA-Douala Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jul 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Douala Design Hotel on Aug 16, 2026 start from CA $119, 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.

Does Douala Design Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Douala Design Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of XAF 5000 per room, roundtrip.

Does Douala Design Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Douala Design Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of XAF 10000 for adults and XAF 5000 for children. It's available every day from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Douala Design Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Douala Design Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at Douala Design Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Douala Design Hotel have a pool?

Douala Design Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Douala Design Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Douala Design Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Douala Design Hotel to downtown Douala?

Douala Design Hotel is 5.2 mi away from Douala.

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

4/10 Poor

herve

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

10/10 Excellent

herve

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Every traveler deserves better coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

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
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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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

James

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

Don't stay there

Thieves who try to cheat their customers
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Kandarp

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

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
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

LAURENT

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

pas mal

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Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Jahn Birger

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Nouadje Nina Michele

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
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8/10 Good

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jahn Birger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
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8/10 Good

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
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8/10 Good

Jahn Birger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
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8/10 Good

Jahn Birger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
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8/10 Good

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
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4/10 Poor

kevin

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

Need improvement

Stayed 8 nights in May 2019
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8/10 Good

Jahn Birger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019