[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Serena Palace Hotel Beaux Arts hotel with free parking connected to the convention center in Douala ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5390000/5385800/5385764/aa0d488d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Bathtub, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5390000/5385800/5385764/33b417c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5390000/5385800/5385764/19946337.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fitness facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5390000/5385800/5385764/11bafa49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5390000/5385800/5385764/3b313020.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Consider a stay at Serena Palace Hotel and take advantage of a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 4.0 ## Popular amenities - Spa - Free airport shuttle - Bar - Gym - Room service - Breakfast available ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 6 - Oct. 7](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-06&endDate=2025-10-07&selected=5385764&PinnedHotelID=5385764&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-06&endDate=2025-10-07&selected=5385764&PinnedHotelID=5385764&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 7 - Oct. 8](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-07&endDate=2025-10-08&selected=5385764&PinnedHotelID=5385764&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-07&endDate=2025-10-08&selected=5385764&PinnedHotelID=5385764&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 10 - Oct. 12](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=5385764&PinnedHotelID=5385764&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=5385764&PinnedHotelID=5385764&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 17 - Oct. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=5385764&PinnedHotelID=5385764&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=5385764&PinnedHotelID=5385764&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ![Standard Double Room | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5390000/5385800/5385764/3f2da715.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room ### Highlights Yard Balcony Soundproofed Individually furnished Air conditioning HDTV Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom - 301 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### Senior Room ### Highlights Yard Balcony Soundproofed Individually furnished Air conditioning HDTV Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom - 344 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### Suite ### Highlights Yard Balcony Soundproofed Individually furnished Air conditioning HDTV Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom - 474 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FDouala-Hotels-Serena-Palace-Hotel.h5385764.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FDouala-Hotels-Serena-Palace-Hotel.h5385764.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C4.05336%2C9.70474&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0-lnRiT6cJJIlt6lSLZnJ3PDeeg=) Boulevard de la Republique, Douala, 4330 #### What's nearby - Eko Market - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - La Nouvelle Liberte - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul - 2 min drive - 2.0 km - Port of Douala - 4 min drive - 4.0 km - Douala Grand Mall - 6 min drive - 5.6 km #### Getting around - Douala (DLA-Douala Intl.) - 34 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Les Glaciers Modernes - ‬12 min walk - ‪La Reine - ‬13 min walk - ‪le fouquet - ‬12 min walk - ‪La Fourchette - ‬14 min walk - ‪La Kora Restaurant - ‬8 min walk ## About this property ### Serena Palace Hotel Hotel located in Akwa II At Serena Palace Hotel, you can look forward to a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Outdoor pool access nearby - Free self parking, plus extended parking (surcharge) - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an area shuttle, and access to a nearby health club - A front-desk safe, wedding services, and a porter/bellhop Room features All 73 individually furnished rooms boast perks such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with bathtubs - HDTVs with cable channels - Private yards, daily housekeeping, and desks ## Similar properties ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99120000/99115300/99115237/a4f3f609.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hôtel Mickel Douala - Free airport shuttle - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $68 CA $91 total includes taxes & fees Oct 13 - Oct 14 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=99115237&PinnedHotelID=99115237&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106560000/106556800/106556702/1e13f621.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hôtel Séréna Bali Akwa II - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 7.0 Good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=106556702&PinnedHotelID=106556702&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Luxury Studio, Balcony | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105900000/105890900/105890852/f95be083.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hôtel le palace des rois Akwa II - 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Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available CA $62 CA $77 total includes taxes & fees Oct 7 - Oct 8 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-07&endDate=2025-10-08&selected=90133713&PinnedHotelID=90133713&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet ### Parking and transportation - Free offsite parking; reservations required - Offsite parking; reservations required - 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request - Area shuttle (surcharge) - Shopping center shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site - Extended parking on site (surcharge) ### Food and drink - Daily buffet breakfast available 5:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 14 per person - A bar/lounge - A coffee shop/cafe - A restaurant - Coffee and tea in common areas - Snack bar/deli ### Things to do - Health club - Outdoor pool (guest access) - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - Access to nearby outdoor pool - Laundry facilities - Snack bar/deli - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - ATM - Gift shop/newsstand - Laundry facilities - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Porter/bellhop - Tour and ticket assistance - Wedding services ### Business services - Conference center - Meeting room ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Terrace ### Spa - Massage - Spa services ### Accessibility - Elevator ### More - 1 building - 5 floors - Beaux Arts architecture - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Bathtub - Private bathroom - Towels provided ### Entertainment - HDTV with cable channels ### Food and drink - 24-hour room service ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Desk - Individual furnishings - Phone - Safe - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM 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 No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.34 per accommodation, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 14 per person The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 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 ### We should mention Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Hotel Serena Palace Serena Palace Serena Palace Douala Serena Palace Hotel Serena Palace Hotel Douala Serena Palace Hotel Hotel Serena Palace Hotel Douala Serena Palace Hotel Hotel Douala ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Serena Palace Hotel have a pool? > Yes, this property has outdoor pool access. ### How much does it cost to stay at Serena Palace Hotel? > As of Oct 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Serena Palace Hotel on Oct 8, 2025 start from CA $83.49, 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Douala-Hotels-Serena-Palace-Hotel.h5385764.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Serena Palace Hotel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Serena Palace Hotel? > Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free. ### What time is check-in at Serena Palace Hotel? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Serena Palace Hotel? > Check-out is at noon. ### Does Serena Palace Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request. ### Where is Serena Palace Hotel located? > Located in Akwa II, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Eko Market and La Nouvelle Liberte. Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul and Stade de la Reunification are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Serena Palace Hotel Reviews 4.0 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 5.0 Cleanliness ### 5.6 Location ### 5.0 Staff & service ### 4.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 2 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller Mar 3, 2016 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Horrible experience for the second time in a role This was my second time reserving this hotel with hotels.com. The stay was horrible. First the reservation was not found. Secondly, I got a breakfast buffet rate, but the hotel refused to offer breakfast. The toilet did not flush. The room was horrible. The staff wasn't very helpful. Please remove this hotel from your listings ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Chris, Godmanchester Oct 18, 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Visit to Douala It was a pleasant stay and a great opportunity to catch up with friends. The hotel was very basic but the staff were friendly and helpful. ##### Chris ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller Jan 12, 2015 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Not recommended Not a nice hotel at all, very noisy room with a hard bed. ##### Verified traveller ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller Jan 26, 2013 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### High price, poor quality Room and bathroom were dirty and shabby. Dinner (room service) was awful. While close to the airport, the surrounding area where hotel located was very unattractive. A highly overpriced hotel. The saving grace was the friendly receptionist and decent breakfast. ##### Verified traveller ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotels near Rogers Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/Rogers-Centre-Hotels.0-l503145-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Sept-Iles](https://www.expedia.ca/Sept-Iles-Hotels.d4152.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Park Plaza London Park Royal](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Park-Plaza-London-Park-Royal.h15118023.Hotel-Information) > > [Alt Hotel Saskatoon](https://www.expedia.ca/Saskatoon-Hotels-Alt-Hotel-Saskatoon.h33540832.Hotel-Information) > > [Moon Palace Cancun - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Cancun-Hotels-Moon-Palace-Cancun-All-Inclusive.h428588.Hotel-Information) > > [Blue Water Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/South-Yarmouth-Hotels-Blue-Water-Resort.h20299.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton, Downtown Vancouver](https://www.expedia.ca/Vancouver-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-And-Suites-By-Hilton.h448306.Hotel-Information) > > [The Pacific Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Seal-Beach-Hotels-The-Pacific-Inn.h19141.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Algarve](https://www.expedia.ca/Algarve-Hotels.d182215.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Andover](https://www.expedia.ca/Andover-Hotels.d5997.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Downtown St. John's](https://www.expedia.ca/Downtown-St-Johns-St-Johns-Hotels.0-n6355173-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Toronto](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels.d178314.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Kelowna](https://www.expedia.ca/Kelowna-Hotels.d3997.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [B&B Stratford](https://www.expedia.ca/Stratford-Bed-And-Breakfast.d6057876-aaBedAndBreakfast.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ### Flights > [Flights from Hamilton (YHM) to Abbotsford (YXX)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yhm/yxx/hamilton-to-abbotsford) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Nanded (NDC)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/ndc/toronto-to-nanded) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Auckland (AKL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/akl/vancouver-to-auckland) > > [Flights from Naples (NAP) to Venice (VCE)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/nap/vce/naples-to-venice) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to London (LHR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/lhr/toronto-to-london) > > [Flights from Williams Lake (YWL) to Kelowna (YLW)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ywl/ylw/williams-lake-to-kelowna) > > [Flights from Narita (NRT) to Toronto (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/nrt/yyz/tokyo-to-toronto) ### Activities > [Things to do in Honolulu](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Honolulu.d1488.Travel-Guide-Activities) > > [Things to do in Joaquín Zetina Gasca](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Joaquin-Zetina-Gasca.d553248635975856805.Travel-Guide-Activities) > > [Things to do in Kailua-Kona](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Kailua-Kona.d1879.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [San Miguel Market](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Miguel-Market-Madrid-Centro.d6199208.Vacation-Attraction) > > [Edmonton City Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/Edmonton-City-Centre-Downtown-Edmonton.d6072161.Vacation-Attraction) ### General > [Visit Stornoway](https://www.expedia.ca/Stornoway.dx3347)