Bano Palace Hotel vs Ibis Douala
Both are in Douala, 2.8 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Ibis Douala
- Guest rating
- 7.6 Good
- Location score
- 3.4
- Score by category
- 4 of 7
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?
- 11.5 km closer to the city centre−1.5 km
- 2Offers an airport transfer
- 35 more listed amenities (20 vs 15)+5
- 4Has a gym
- 5Has 24-hour room service
Why is Ibis Douala better than Bano Palace Hotel?
- 1Has free parking
- 2Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
- 3Later 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 vs Ibis Douala: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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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.
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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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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