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Somatel Hotel

3.0 star property
Beaux Arts hotel connected to the convention centre in Douala with free parking

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Exterior
Standard Double Room
Executive lounge
Lobby lounge
Exterior

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
The current price is €63
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun

Room options

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Room (Annex)

Room (Annex)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Room

Junior Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Rue Akwa-Bali, Douala, 17546

What's nearby

  • Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Eko Market - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Port of Douala - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • La Nouvelle Liberte - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Douala Grand Mall - 5 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Douala (DLA-Douala Intl.) - 26 min drive

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

Hotel located in Akwa II
Take advantage of a free return airport shuttle, a poolside bar and a terrace at Somatel Hotel. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, La Voute, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and children's meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as shopping on-site and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a local area shuttle and babysitting (surcharge)
  • A lift, a front desk safe and multilingual staff
Room features
All 52 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 14 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • La Voute

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 2007
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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: USD 5.14 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 14 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Couples wishing to share a room must provide proof of marriage
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Somatel Hotel?

As of 13 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Somatel Hotel on 14 Jun 2025 start from €54.00, 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.

Is Somatel Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Somatel Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Somatel Hotel?

Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Somatel Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Somatel Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Somatel Hotel 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 mile (2 km).

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Somatel Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 54 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Qualité/Prix abordable
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

6/10

Hôtel tout à fait ordinaire, néanmoins convenable pour y passer une nuit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

6/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

2/10

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10

Disponibilité
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

2/10

My trip who's called i going to let you know when is the next trip
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

4/10

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

4/10

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10

piscine bar et terrase interieur au lien de vilaine bache il y a 2 ans.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

4/10

Service, et personnel correct. Mais la chambre était vêtus, le lit trop petit, la déco pas du tout. Pour 51€ c'est en-deçà d'un hôtel qui se dit 3 étoiles.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

2/10

Employees was not able to access to my online reservation.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10

The Staff are very friendly with customers The food are served on time
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10

Habitacion y baño muy pequeño, La tapa del baño por abajo tenia mucha sucia y daba hasta pena. Calidad precio no recomendable .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10

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).
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10

Not bad hotel
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

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).