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title: "Bano Palace Hotel vs Ibis Douala: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Ibis Douala. It comes out ahead on 4 of 7 compared facts. Bano Palace Hotel or Ibis Douala in Douala? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms…"
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# Bano Palace Hotel vs Ibis Douala

Both are in Douala, 2.8 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Bonantone
## [Bano Palace Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/bano-palace-hotel-douala/)

- **Guest rating:** – ·

- **Score by category:** 2 of 7

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1185304/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Douala I
## [Ibis Douala](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ibis-douala-douala/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.6 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 3.4

- **Score by category:** 4 of 7

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1655369/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Ibis Douala

It comes out ahead on 4 of 7 compared facts. 2.8 km apart.

### Choose Bano Palace Hotel if you want

-   to walk to the sights (2.3 km / 3.9 km)

### Choose Ibis Douala if you want

-   free parking

### Why is Bano Palace Hotel better than Ibis Douala?

1.  1.5 km closer to the city centre (−1.5 km)
2.  Offers an airport transfer
3.  5 more listed amenities (20 vs 15) (+5)
4.  Has a gym
5.  Has 24-hour room service

### Why is Ibis Douala better than Bano Palace Hotel?

1.  Has free parking
2.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00) (−2h)
3.  Later check-out (13:00 vs 12:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Bano Palace Hotel | Ibis Douala |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | – | 7.6 |
| Location | – | 3.4 |
| Facilities | – | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.4 | 7.4  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | – | 7.6 |
| Number of reviews | 3 | 27  (+24) |
| Location |
| Location score | – | 3.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.3 km  (−1.5 km) | 3.9 km |
| To the airport | – | 5.2 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | – | 7 |
| To the nearest food shop | – | 1.1 km |
| Shops within 500 m | – | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | – | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 80 | – |
| Floors | 6 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2012 | – |
| Listed amenities | 20  (+5) | 15 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:00  (−2h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 13:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

2.8 km apart

Ibis Douala: city centre: 3.9 km, Douala International Airport (DLA): 5.2 km, 7 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Douala

[Douala weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/cameroon/littoral/douala/weather)

## Bano Palace Hotel or Ibis Douala: common questions

### Which is better, Bano Palace Hotel or Ibis Douala?

Ibis Douala leads in 4 of 7 categories, including StayVersus score, number of reviews, check-in from. Bano Palace Hotel is stronger in distance to the centre, listed amenities.

### Which is cheaper, Bano Palace Hotel or Ibis Douala?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Bano Palace Hotel is closer: 2.3 km from the centre, against 3.9 km for Ibis Douala.

### How far apart are Bano Palace Hotel and Ibis Douala?

The two hotels are 2.8 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/bano-palace-hotel-douala-vs-ibis-douala-douala/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/