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Douala Design Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Douala with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Reception hall
Lounge
Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Interior
Daily buffet breakfast (XAF 10000 per person)

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

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.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room

  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite

  • 560 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Douala

Located in Akwa II within a short walk of Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Douala Design Hotel is within a mile (2 km) of Espace Doual'art. This 55-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Espace Doual'art - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Douala Maritime Museum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Eko Market - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Port of Douala - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Douala (DLA-Douala Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Chaumiere - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Le Bled Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Boj - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Opiom Bali - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Les perroquets - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Douala Design Hotel

Hotel in Douala with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Douala Design Hotel features free WiFi in public areas and a reception hall. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for XAF 5000 per room roundtrip. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with tours/tickets and dry cleaning/laundry. This smoke-free hotel also has a TV in a common area.
32-inch flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Sitting areas, minibars, and safes are also available.

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

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)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

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

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
  • Check-in: noon—-midnight
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Douala Design Hotel?

Douala Design Hotel provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see within easy reach of Douala Design Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Akwa II within a short 12-minute walk of Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul and also 15 minutes on foot from Espace Doual'art. You'll also find Port of Douala and Douala Grand Mall within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Douala Design Hotel?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Douala Design Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

No, Douala Design Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Douala Design Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Douala Design Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a minibar and a turndown service as well as a bar.

Are there hot tubs at Douala Design Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Douala Design Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Douala Design Hotel serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Douala Design Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Douala Design Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Douala Design Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Douala Design Hotel?

The closest major airport to Douala Design Hotel is Douala (DLA-Douala Intl.), which is 3.9 mi away (17 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Douala Design Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Douala Design Hotel.

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

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

herve

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

8/10 Good

Nouadje Nina Michele, Nairobi

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Katrina

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

10/10 Excellent

herve

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Tatiana

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and spacious Very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Nathalie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

kevin

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

Need improvement

Stayed 8 nights in May 2019

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jahn Birger

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jahn Birger

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

8/10 Good

Jahn Birger

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

8/10 Good

Jahn Birger

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Jahn Birger

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

8/10 Good

LAURENT

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

pas mal

Hôtel propre car récent Personnel sympa Petit déjeuné a partir de H mais cela e sert a rien d y aller avant 7h15 , le temps de la mise en place
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

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