Ibis Douala vs AKWA PALACE Douala
Both are in Douala, 1.5 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 11
The short answer
Pick AKWA PALACE Douala
It comes out ahead on 5 of 11 compared facts. 1.5 km apart.
Choose AKWA PALACE Douala if you want
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is Ibis Douala better than AKWA PALACE Douala?
- 1Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
- 2Later check-out (13:00 vs 12:00)+1h
Why is AKWA PALACE Douala better than Ibis Douala?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.8 vs 7.6)+0.2
- 21.3 km closer to the area centre−1.3 km
- 3Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 423 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+23
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Ibis Douala vs AKWA PALACE Douala: which hotel is better? | Ibis Douala | AKWA PALACE Douala |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.6 | – |
| Location | 3.4 | – |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.4 | 7.5 |
| Guest rating | 7.6 | 7.8 +0.2 |
| Number of reviews | 27 +13 | 14 |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.4 | 3.7 +0.3 |
| Distance to Douala I centre | 1.9 km | 530 m −1.3 km |
| To public transport | – | 1.8 km |
| To the airport | 5.2 km | 5.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 7 | 30 +23 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 +2 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Listed amenities | 15 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −2h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 13:00 +1h | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
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Location
1.5 km apart
Ibis Douala or AKWA PALACE Douala: common questions
Which is better, Ibis Douala or AKWA PALACE Douala?
AKWA PALACE Douala leads in 5 of 11 categories, including guest rating, location score, distance to Douala I centre. Ibis Douala is stronger in number of reviews, sights within 1 km, check-in from.
Which is cheaper, Ibis Douala or AKWA PALACE Douala?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
AKWA PALACE Douala is closer: 530 m from the centre, against 1.9 km for Ibis Douala.
How far apart are Ibis Douala and AKWA PALACE Douala?
The two hotels are 1.5 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