Somatel Hotel

3.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Standard Double Room

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry

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

Standard Double Room

  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Junior Room

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Annex)

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Somatel Hotel

Beaux Arts hotel with free parking connected to the convention center in Douala
Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and a conference center are onsite.
Somatel Hotel offers 52 accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Douala hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hair dryers.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
With your stay at Somatel Hotel, you're connected to the convention center and just a quick walk from Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free roundtrip airport shuttle.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at La Voute
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry, and a porter
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul and Espace Doual'art
  • Free airport shuttle service
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 6 AM to 10:30 AM.
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.
24-hour room service is available.

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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: 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

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
Somatel Hotel offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Couples who want to share a room are obligated to provide proof of marriage.
  • One child 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.

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