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Somatel Hotel

3.0 star property
Beaux Arts Douala hotel with outdoor pool, connected to the convention center

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Exterior
In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains
Daily buffet breakfast (USD 14 per person)
Interior
Lobby lounge
Located in Akwa II, Somatel Hotel offers a warm welcome with its poolside bar and La Voute restaurant serving local cuisine. Guests can unwind at the spa or take advantage of shopping on site while staying connected with free in-room WiFi. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Babysitting
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Area shuttle

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is R893
R1 243 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar

Room options

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Room (Annex)

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Junior Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub 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
  • Espace Doual'art - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Eko Market - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Port of Douala - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Douala Grand Mall - 6 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Douala (DLA-Douala Intl.) - 26 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)

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

Located just 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from the airport, Somatel Hotel offers a free shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can indulge in beachside massages and enjoy local cuisine at La Voute, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. An outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a snack bar/deli are other features.
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At a glance

Hotel size

    • 52 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time ends: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
    • Couples wishing to share a room must provide proof of marriage

Children

    • One child (10 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

    • Free secured on-site self-parking

Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
    • Ferry terminal shuttle*

Off-site

    • Area shuttle*
    • Beach shuttle*
    • Shopping centre shuttle*
    • Casino shuttle*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2007
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Beaux Arts architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service

What to enjoy

  • Balcony
  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
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Special features

Dining

La Voute - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
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Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.88 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 14 per person
  • Area shuttle service to the beach, casino, and shopping center is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Somatel Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Somatel Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Somatel Hotel?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Somatel Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Somatel Hotel?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Somatel Hotel?

Check-in ends: anytime. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at Somatel Hotel and nearby?

Somatel Hotel has an outdoor pool and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Somatel Hotel?

Yes, La Voute offers local cuisine.

Does Somatel Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

What's the area around Somatel Hotel like?

Somatel Hotel is in Akwa II, a short 6-minute walk from Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul and 10 minutes' walk from Espace Doual'art.

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Somatel Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6,0

Good

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 Very good

Qualité/Prix abordable
Jacques, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Un bon cadre pour un court séjour
BERNARD, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

HUBERT, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Jean, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Convenable sans plus
Hôtel tout à fait ordinaire, néanmoins convenable pour y passer une nuit.
jean-marie, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Babary, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

michael, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Disponibilité
Antoine BOLA, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Valentin, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

My trip who's called i going to let you know when is the next trip
RaoulPao, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Ali, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

2-night trip

4/10 Fair

1-night trip

6/10 Good

piscine bar et terrase interieur au lien de vilaine bache il y a 2 ans.
2-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

Jahn Birger, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Budget Hotel
Employees was not able to access to my online reservation.
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel with good food and security
The Staff are very friendly with customers The food are served on time
Duclos, 2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

Habitacion pequeña y baño sucio
Habitacion y baño muy pequeño, La tapa del baño por abajo tenia mucha sucia y daba hasta pena. Calidad precio no recomendable .
viajero SP, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

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 Fair

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 Poor

Terrible! Dirty! Too expensive!
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 Poor

No concept of professionalism or customer service
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 Good

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

8/10 Very good

Friendly and helpfull staff. Overall expensive.
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).