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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
Interior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Property grounds

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$97
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov

Explore the area

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Rue Akwa-Bali, Douala, 17546
  • Place, Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Douala
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Douala Grand Mall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Douala (DLA-Douala Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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Room (Annex)

Room (Annex)

Highlights

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

About the area

Douala

Somatel Hotel places you in the centre of Douala, connected to the convention centre and within just a 15-minute stroll of Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul and Espace Doual'art. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and balconies. .The restaurant, La Voute, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Business amenities include meeting rooms and a conference centre. Additionally, you'll find an outdoor swimming pool, free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 6 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Akwa II hotel include Eko Market and Douala Maritime Museum.

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 Bled Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Le Boj - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Opiom Bali - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Les perroquets - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mc Burger - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Somatel Hotel

Beaux Arts hotel connected to the convention centre in Douala with free parking
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Somatel Hotel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Douala hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2007
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Somatel Hotel offers 52 accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. Rooms open to balconies. This individually furnished accommodation includes desks. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. This Douala hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hairdryers.

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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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Somatel Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 10 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 5.29 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 14 per person

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
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
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Couples who want to share a room are obligated to provide proof of marriage.
  • One child aged 10 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.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Somatel Douala
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Somatel Hotel?

Somatel Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Somatel Hotel?

As of 9 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Somatel Hotel on 10 Nov 2025 start from AU$88.94, 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 Somatel Hotel?

Yep, Somatel Hotel has a free self car park.

Does Somatel Hotel have a pool?

Somatel Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Somatel Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Somatel Hotel.

Is Somatel Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, babysitting services and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Somatel Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Somatel Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet breakfast is offered daily from 6 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Somatel Hotel?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Somatel Hotel?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Somatel Hotel?

Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Somatel Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.