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Saffana Hôtel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Douala Grand Mall

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Lobby sitting area
Free daily buffet breakfast
BBQ/picnic area
Lounge
Room amenity

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Route 3, Douala
  • Place, Douala Grand Mall
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Douala
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Japoma Sports Complex
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Douala (DLA-Douala Intl.)
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Comfort Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Family Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Economy Room

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Elite Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Elite Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Douala

Near the airport.Stay at this Douala hotel and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Douala Grand Mall and 6 miles (10 km) of Port of Douala. Espace Doual'art and Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Douala Grand Mall - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul - 6 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Espace Doual'art - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Port of Douala - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Japoma Sports Complex - 13 min drive - 9.4 miles

Getting around

  • Douala (DLA-Douala Intl.) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rendezvous Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mokolo Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Aquarius Marina 2000 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Le Lili Marleen Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Elf, village - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Saffana Hôtel

3-star hotel near Douala Grand Mall
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Saffana Hôtel. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours).

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Douala hotel.

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Saffana Hôtel offers 70 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. This Douala hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Saffana Hôtel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay 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.

Property is also known as

Saffana Hôtel DOUALA
Saffana DOUALA
Saffana
Saffana Hôtel Hotel
Saffana Hôtel Douala
Saffana Hôtel Hotel Douala

Frequently asked questions

How close is Saffana Hôtel to the airport?

Saffana Hôtel is 1.5 mi (3-min drive) away from the Douala (DLA-Douala Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Saffana Hôtel have an airport shuttle?

Saffana Hôtel offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day, on request.

Does Saffana Hôtel offer free breakfast?

Saffana Hôtel offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Saffana Hôtel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Saffana Hôtel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Saffana Hôtel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Saffana Hôtel have a pool?

Saffana Hôtel does not have a pool.

Does Saffana Hôtel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Saffana Hôtel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Saffana Hôtel to downtown Douala?

Saffana Hôtel is 3.7 mi away from Douala.

Saffana Hôtel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 56 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Annour

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is old and lacks maintenance. It us situated in dirty surroundings. Lights are not switched on in corridors. Bathrooms are not cleaned properly. Breakfast is monotonous.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

E

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located nearby the airport. My flight was delayed and arrived very late but they were waiting for pick me. Breakfast is good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

EMMANUEL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was great experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tambe Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I will like the owners to add windows in rooms that are airlock like 213 where I spent a night
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chu

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Samson

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Fair

Acceptable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

CYRIL

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very helpful and enjoyed the great food served at the restaurant.

4/10 Poor

ibrahim sani

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Their airport taxi, reception and restaurant are good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

CHU

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was excellent. Cleanliness of hotel is appropriate. They have breakfast every morning. It was a comfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Thomas

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

Impressed with Saffana

It was great for a small older hotel. Service was good. Very polite and knowledgeable in hotel and restaurant management. Although l speak french, l refused to as a test. I was impressed by their bilingualism.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Chris

Near to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love their pick up services. The guy was there on time and waited for me to finish with all the procedures at the airport. Very friendly staff which made my stay so pleasing. Thanks for your services
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at Saffana hotel for 3 weeks with my sons and we had a terrific experience at this facility. The staff was very polite and quick to address any concerns. The bedrooms were cleaned daily, breakfast was delicious and we felt safe the whole time. This is the third time I am staying in this hotel and I will recommend it to anyone traveling to Douala . I will definitely stay in this hotel again and again
Stayed 19 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Aurel

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

Get away from it

First, they couldn't find my reservation and asked me to pay in cash, way more than what I paid on Hotels.com Then, I got robbed at the tip of a knife. The receptionist, Mary (Marie) was horrible every time I had to interact with her. And I almost forgot, tiny young roaches
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jean Michel

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

Tip top et très très professionnel et accueillant

Personnels super sympa et très réactif à toutes demandes. Je futs très agréablement surpris par la qualité de l'ensemble des prestations proposées par l'établissement. Je conseille et recommande cet hôtel à tous européens ayant besoin pour ses vacances ou déplacements professionnels de réserver les yeux bandés
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Un très bon choix

Séjour très agréable, personnel accueillant et très serviable. Proximité de l'aéroport et quartier tranquille.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ella Muguette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rien à signaler C'était super Merci à toute l'équipe
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025