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title: "Faya Hotel vs Ibis Douala: which hotel is better?"
description: "Too close to call. Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. Faya Hotel or Ibis Douala in Douala? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities…"
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/faya-hotel-douala-vs-ibis-douala-douala/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-14
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# Faya Hotel vs Ibis Douala

Both are in Douala, 1.7 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Congo
## [Faya Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/faya-hotel-douala/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.4 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 3.0

- **Score by category:** 1 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1407965/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:** 1 of 5

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

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.7 km apart.

### Choose Faya Hotel if you want

-   to walk to the sights

### Choose Ibis Douala if you want

-   free parking

### Why is Faya Hotel better than Ibis Douala?

1.  1.7 km closer to the city centre (−1.7 km)
2.  Offers an airport transfer

### Why is Ibis Douala better than Faya Hotel?

1.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 38 vs 25) (+13)
2.  Has free parking

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Faya Hotel | Ibis Douala |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 7.6 |
| Location | 3.0 | 3.4  (+0.4) |
| Facilities | 5.0  (+0.8) | 4.2 |
| Families | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 2.2 | – |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.3 | 7.4  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 7.6  (+0.2) |
| Number of reviews | 20 | 27  (+7) |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.0 | 3.4  (+0.4) |
| Distance to the centre | 2.1 km  (−1.7 km) | 3.9 km |
| To public transport | 1.6 km | – |
| To the airport | 4.5 km | 5.2 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5 | 7 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 2  (+2) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | – |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 15  (+3) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | – | 12:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 13:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

1.7 km apart

## Faya Hotel or Ibis Douala: common questions

### Which is better, Faya Hotel or Ibis Douala?

They are evenly matched. Faya Hotel is stronger in facilities; Ibis Douala is stronger in location.

### Which is cheaper, Faya 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?

Faya Hotel is closer: 2.1 km from the centre, against 3.9 km for Ibis Douala.

### How far apart are Faya Hotel and Ibis Douala?

The two hotels are 1.7 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/faya-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/