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Hôtel SAWA

4.0 star property
Beaux Arts hotel with free airport shuttle and fitness centre

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Front of property
Reception
Front of property – evening/night
Free self-parking
Lobby

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Gym
  • Room service
The current price is AU$186
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov

Explore the area

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488 Rue De Verdun - Bonanjo, Douala, 2345
  • Place, Port of Douala
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Espace Doual'art
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Douala (DLA-Douala Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Double Room, City View

Comfort Double Room, City View

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room, Pool View

Comfort Double Room, Pool View

Highlights

Garden
Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

Double Room (Prestige)

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Executive Room

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Senior Suite

Senior Suite

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Douala

Hôtel SAWA places you in the centre of Douala, within just a 15-minute stroll of Douala Maritime Museum and Port of Douala. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .A day of pampering can include massages and mani/pedis. At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym, outdoor tennis court, steam room and kids' swimming pool. Business travelers can take advantage of a meeting room, a 24-hour business centre, and conference space. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 6 AM and 10 AM. There's also free RV/bus/truck parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Bonanjo hotel include Espace Doual'art and Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul.

What's nearby

  • Port of Douala - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Espace Doual'art - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Eko Market - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Douala Grand Mall - 6 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Douala (DLA-Douala Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Chaumiere - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Le Bled Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Le Boj - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Opiom Bali - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Les perroquets - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hôtel SAWA

Beaux Arts hotel with free airport shuttle and fitness centre
Hôtel SAWA offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and a steam room. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and a meeting room. A fitness centre, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Hôtel SAWA. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Beaux Arts Douala hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 288 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Deli
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
  • Swim-up bar
Hôtel SAWA offers 288 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. This individually furnished accommodation includes desks. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a bath and complimentary toiletries. This Douala hotel provides complimentary wired Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6 AM to 10 AM for a fee: USD 25 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

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

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; 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; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 17 per pet, per day
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 31.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 7.05 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: from approximately USD 25 for adults and from USD 15 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 17 per pet, per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 31.0 per day

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 security system
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
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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a security system in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

SAWA Douala
Hôtel SAWA Hotel
Hôtel SAWA Douala
Hôtel SAWA Douala
Hôtel SAWA
Hôtel SAWA Hotel Douala

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hôtel SAWA?

Hôtel SAWA offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hôtel SAWA?

As of 14 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hôtel SAWA on 15 Nov 2025 start from AU$175.55, 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 parking available at Hôtel SAWA?

Yep, Hôtel SAWA has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Does Hôtel SAWA have a pool?

Hôtel SAWA has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Hôtel SAWA a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as memory foam beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hôtel SAWA.

Does Hôtel SAWA serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is served daily between 6 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hôtel SAWA?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hôtel SAWA?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hôtel SAWA?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.