Faya Hotel vs Ibis Douala
Both are in Douala, 1.7 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
- 1 of 4
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 (2.1 km / 3.9 km)
Choose Ibis Douala if you want
- free parking
Why is Faya Hotel better than Ibis Douala?
- 11.7 km closer to the city centre−1.7 km
- 2Offers an airport transfer
- 3Has an on-site restaurant
Why is Ibis Douala better than Faya Hotel?
- 1More walkable surroundings (walk grade 38 vs 25)+13
- 2Has free parking
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Faya Hotel vs Ibis Douala: which hotel is better? | Faya Hotel | Ibis Douala |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 7.6 |
| Location | 3.0 | 3.4 +0.4 |
| Facilities | 6.7 +2.5 | 4.2 |
| 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 |
| To the nearest food shop | 610 m −460 m | 1.1 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 2 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Listed amenities | 14 | 15 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | – | 12:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 13:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| 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 | ||
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
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Location
1.7 km apart
Faya Hotel: city centre: 2.1 km, nearest station Gare de Bessengue: 1.6 km, Douala International Airport (DLA): 4.5 km, 5 places to eat within 500 m.
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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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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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