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Hôtel SAWA

4.0 star property
4-star Beaux Arts hotel perfect for exploring Douala

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Front of property
Free self parking
Front of property - evening/night
Lobby
Reception

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Room service

Explore the area

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488 Rue De Verdun - Bonanjo, Douala, 2345
  • Place, Port of Douala
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Douala Grand Mall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Douala (DLA-Douala Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Double Room, City View | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

Comfort Double Room, City View

  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room, Pool View | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

Comfort Double Room, Pool View

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

Double Room (Prestige)

  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Executive Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Senior Suite | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

Senior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Douala

Bonanjo stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Bonanjo hotel, you'll find Douala Maritime Museum and Port of Douala. Espace Doual'art and Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Port of Douala - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Eko Market - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • La Nouvelle Liberte - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Douala Grand Mall - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

  • Douala (DLA-Douala Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Chaumiere - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Le Bled Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Opiom Bali - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Le Boj - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Les perroquets - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hôtel SAWA

4-star Beaux Arts hotel perfect for exploring Douala
Hôtel SAWA offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and a steam room. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. A fitness center, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Hôtel SAWA. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Beaux Arts Douala hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 288 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Deli
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
  • Swim-up bar
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 25 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; 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; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 17 per pet, per day
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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.

Property 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 7.13 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 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

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a security system
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
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, 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a security system in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 12 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.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hôtel SAWA to the airport?

Hôtel SAWA is 3.9 mi (27-min drive) away from the Douala (DLA-Douala Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hôtel SAWA?

As of Oct 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hôtel SAWA on Oct 26, 2025 start from $96.45, excluding 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.

Does Hôtel SAWA have an airport shuttle?

Hôtel SAWA offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day.

Does Hôtel SAWA offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hôtel SAWA, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 25 for adults and USD 15 for children. It's available every day from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Hôtel SAWA?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hôtel SAWA?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hôtel SAWA?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hôtel SAWA have a pool?

Hôtel SAWA features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Hôtel SAWA have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hôtel SAWA have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages and mani/pedis.

How close is Hôtel SAWA to downtown Douala?

Hôtel SAWA is 6 mi away from Douala.