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Double Room (Prestige)
Room with view
35 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Other room types
Comfort Double Room, Pool View
30 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Comfort Double Room, City View
Room with view
30 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Double or Twin Room
Room with view
32 square metres
2 Large Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale hotel with free airport shuttle and fitness center

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
24-hour business centre
Laundry facilities

A stay at Hôtel SAWA places you in the heart of Douala, within a 5-minute drive of Port of Douala and Espace Doual'art. This upscale hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Eko Market.

Stay in one of 288 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and a steam room. Additional amenities at this Beaux Arts hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Fitness facilities
  • Free airport transport
  • Hair salon
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Shopping on site
  • Total number of rooms - 288
  • Number of floors - 8
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Conference space
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Garden
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Porter
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Steam room
  • Wedding services
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of swim-up bars - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French

Parking

Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking

Room Amenities

Hôtel SAWA offers 288 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. This Douala hotel provides complimentary wired Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Alarm clock
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Yard
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bathtub only
  • Satellite TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free wired Internet
  • Individually furnished
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Laptop-friendly workspace

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine. Open 24 hours.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to do

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court, a steam room, and a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

Spa Services

  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 31.0 per day.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 17 per pet, per day
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

You need to know

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

No rollaway/extra beds available

Children stay free

One child stays free

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Security system

Children stay free - maximum age 12

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are not provided with hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually wrapped food options are available through room service

gap period enforced between guest stays 48 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 6.51 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 25 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 17 per pet, per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 31.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

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

We should mention

One child 12 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).

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