Hotel Akwa Palace

Cameroon


If money's not a concern then this is still the best choice in town, if for nothing else than its superb location in the heart of things in Douala. Rooms are plush and stylish, staff are helpful, and the vast swimming pool in the back garden is the best place to forget the chaos outside. The marble- and wood-lined lobby is a good place for a cool drink.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Cameroon attractions

1. Cathedral

0.42 MILES

Built in 1936, Douala's cathedral is impressively large, though plain inside and out.

2. Espace Doual'art

0.71 MILES

Well worth dropping into if you're nearby in Douala, this contemporary art space hosts changing displays of work from all over Cameroon and the rest of…