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Saffana Hôtel

3.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Free daily buffet breakfast
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Lounge
Economy Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $48
$36 nightly
$48 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

Explore the area

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Route 3, Douala
  • Place, Douala Grand Mall
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Douala
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Japoma Sports Complex
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Douala (DLA-Douala Intl.)
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Comfort Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Family Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Economy Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Economy Room

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Elite Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Elite Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Douala

Located in Douala, Saffana Hôtel is within a 10-minute drive of Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul and Douala Grand Mall. .This hotel is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Port of Douala and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Espace Doual'art.

What's nearby

  • Douala Grand Mall - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul - 6 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Espace Doual'art - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Port of Douala - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Japoma Sports Complex - 13 min drive - 9.4 miles

Getting around

  • Douala (DLA-Douala Intl.) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elf, village - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Aquarius Marina 2000 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rendezvous Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Petite Métisse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Barack Obama / Boulangerie - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Saffana Hôtel

Saffana Hôtel offers 70 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. This Douala hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Stay in one of 70 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hotel include a television in a common area, barbecue grills, and a banquet hall.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant for lunch or dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. An additional breakfast (subject to charges) is served daily.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Saffana Hôtel DOUALA
Saffana DOUALA
Saffana
Saffana Hôtel Hotel
Saffana Hôtel Douala
Saffana Hôtel Hotel Douala

Saffana Hôtel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 58 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very helpful and enjoyed the great food served at the restaurant.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

EMMANUEL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was great experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located nearby the airport. My flight was delayed and arrived very late but they were waiting for pick me. Breakfast is good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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4/10 Poor

Dr Pascal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NOT AT ALL
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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4/10 Poor

Samson

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Fair

Acceptable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tambe Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I will like the owners to add windows in rooms that are airlock like 213 where I spent a night
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is old and lacks maintenance. It us situated in dirty surroundings. Lights are not switched on in corridors. Bathrooms are not cleaned properly. Breakfast is monotonous.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tip top et très très professionnel et accueillant

Personnels super sympa et très réactif à toutes demandes. Je futs très agréablement surpris par la qualité de l'ensemble des prestations proposées par l'établissement. Je conseille et recommande cet hôtel à tous européens ayant besoin pour ses vacances ou déplacements professionnels de réserver les yeux bandés
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Un très bon choix

Séjour très agréable, personnel accueillant et très serviable. Proximité de l'aéroport et quartier tranquille.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ella Muguette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rien à signaler C'était super Merci à toute l'équipe
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Jacques

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Secteur pas recommandé
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Benoit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Personnel sympathique et a l'écoute des clients
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jean-Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
J'ai aimé le service la tranquillité la sécurité ce n'est pas un 5 étoiles mais pour la qualité et le prix c'est très bon.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Annette

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bon accueil.Mais j etais vraiment déçue des chambres .douche pas pas pratique.des petites bêtes qui ont fait la fête sur le lit tte la nuit .la chambre était pas aéré, tres humide aussi .Du coup j avais déclenché mon allergie tte la nuit .pas beaucp de choix concernant le petit déjeuné proposé. Seul l accueil m a plu dans cet établissement.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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4/10 Poor

ibrahim sani

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Their airport taxi, reception and restaurant are good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Claude jacquis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Le personnel est accueillant et serviable, seulement je n’ai pas apprécié de rester sans connexion internet toute mon après midi jusqu’à mon départ. Dons je n’ai pas pu communiquer avec ma hiérarchie, ni avec ma famille.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHU

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was excellent. Cleanliness of hotel is appropriate. They have breakfast every morning. It was a comfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brondon

Je trouve inadmissible qu'un hotel comme celui la possède des blattes La moins des choses cest un minimum de propreté
Stayed 25 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

HERVE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hôtel Saffana

Petit déjeuner à améliorer, hôtesses réceptionniste très bien, bon séjour.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Impressed with Saffana

It was great for a small older hotel. Service was good. Very polite and knowledgeable in hotel and restaurant management. Although l speak french, l refused to as a test. I was impressed by their bilingualism.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Madeleine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best staff ever, Im very happy with my stay :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chris

Near to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
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4/10 Poor

Christian

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
surfait hôtel vieillissant dans un quartier peu intéressant pour la clim, on la choisit c'est une glacière, on l'arrête un sauna petit déjeuner à pleurer ; on donne l'impression de déranger
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love their pick up services. The guy was there on time and waited for me to finish with all the procedures at the airport. Very friendly staff which made my stay so pleasing. Thanks for your services
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021