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Very Good
4.0/5
Based on 1546 guest reviews
- Outdoor pool at hotel
- Free comp. breakfast
- Shuttle from airport available
- Access to gym on-site
- Hotel has 91 rooms
- Check out time: 12:00 AM
- Groups/Meetings rating of 8.8/10
- Hotel has 5 meeting rooms
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Room Types
Local Attractions
City center, Airport
Map / Landmarks Near Somatel Hotel
Property Description
The Somatel Hotel is located 5 minutes from the international airport of Douala, Cameroon's economic capital and 2 minutes from the business and administrative center of the city.Located in a secure frame 24 / 24h and calm, the hotel offers an exceptionally tranquility to its customers.We have 5 meeting rooms of various capacity and a banquet room with a capacity of 300 seats.The welcome, friendliness and refinement are our motto.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 12:00 AM |
| Check Out: | 12:00 AM |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2014 |
| Floors: | 2 |
| Rooms: | 91 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 20 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 10 |
| Suites: | 15 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 5 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 648 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 300 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | 2.5 Mi |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 2.5 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | 1.9 Mi |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 8AM-10PM |
| Pool Info: | 8AM - 5PM |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: Reservations must be canceled 24 hours prior to check in for fear of being charged at 50% of normal rates | |
| Nightly Parking: | Free |
| Typical Group Deposit: | $1000 |
| Total Taxes: | 19.25% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $12.50 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 19.25% |
| Occupancy Tax: | 12.50 Per Night |
| City Tax: | 0.00% |
| Country Tax: | 0.00% |
| VAT: Value Added Tax: | 19.25% |
| GST: Goods and Services Tax: | 0.00 GST % |
| PST: Provincial Sales Tax: | 0.00 PST % |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 0.00% |
| Audio Visual Tax: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Other Tax: | 0.00% |
| Resort/Hotel Fee: | 0.00% |
| Parking Fee: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Cleaning Fee: | 10.00 Per Item |
| Porterage Fee: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Gym Fee: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Spa Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Shipping Handling Fee: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Additional Person Fee: | 15.00 Per Stay |
| Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Rooms Wired Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Meeting Wired Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Meeting Power Surcharge Fee: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Food and Beverage Service Charge: | 5.00 Per Person |
| Audio Visual Service Charge: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Banquet Labor Fees: | 0.00 Per Hour |
| Banquet Bartender Fees: | 0.00 Per Hour |
| Chef Attendant Fees: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: | 13.75 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: | 15.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: | 13.75 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: | 28.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: | 28.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: | 28.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: | 29.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: | 29.00 Per Person |
| Morning Break Cost: | 10.00 Per Person |
| Afternoon Break Cost: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Banquet Gallon of Coffee: | 9.00 Per Stay |
| Banquet Soda: | 3.75 Per Person |
| Banquet Bottled Water: | 3.75 Per Person |
| Banquet Hosted Bar: | 4.00 Per Person |
| Banquet Reception w Hors d'oeuvres: | 37.50 Per Person |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Airport Shuttle
- Baggage storage facilities
- Breakfast in room
- Bus parking
- Car rental
- Central location
- Charge for early check out
- Child facilities
- Clothes drying
- Complimentary breakfast
- Concierge service
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Currency exchange
- Dinner available
- Elevator
- Fitness and health center
- Generator for sleeping rooms
- Generator for public spaces
- Handicap accessible
- Internet - wireless
- Internet - ethernet
- Kitchenette in room
- Laundry facilities
- Laundry valet service
- Licensed bar
- Mini bar
- Movies in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Office in room available
- Private bathroom in room
- Private car parking
- Quiet location
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- Shop
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Telephone in all rooms
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- Terrace
- TV room
Airport & Shuttle Information
The airport is located 5 minutes from the hotel and taxi costs 5,000 CFA francs or $ 12.5. The ride to the airport is offered by the hotel with shuttle service
Local Shuttle Info: The ride to the airport is offered by the hotel with shuttle service for accommodated customers
Breakfast Information
Breakfast is buffet style including international and typical part of us. It costs 5,500 CFA francs or $ 13.75. It is served in the restaurant and room on request between 6.30 AM - 10 AM
Pet Friendly?
Sorry, pets are not allowed.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Somatel Hotel
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Somatel Hotel.
Feel free to use the Somatel Hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Douala event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Meters) | Size (sqm.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| ATMOSPHERE | 5 x 5 x 7 | 25 | --/60 | -- | 140 | 60 | 50 | 50 | --/-- | -- | 60 | -- |
Close This ATMOSPHERERoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 269.1 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 5 x 5 x 7 M. Floor Level: 2 Power Outlets: 5 Columns: 0 Windows: 6 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: 300.00 XAF Full Day Rental: 400.00 XAF Evening Rental: 300.00 XAF 24 Hr. Hold Rental: 350.00 XAF     | ||||||||||||
| SNACK | 5 x 5 x 10 | 25 | 40/-- | -- | 100 | 50 | 40 | 45 | --/-- | -- | 80 | -- |
Close This SNACKRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 269.1 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 5 x 5 x 10 M. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 5 Windows: 3 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: 300.00 XAF Full Day Rental: 400.00 XAF Evening Rental: 300.00 XAF 24 Hr. Hold Rental: 350.00 XAF | ||||||||||||
| REPERE | 6 x 6 x 10 | 36 | 40/-- | 35 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This REPERERoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 36 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 6 x 6 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 4 Columns: 0 Windows: 2 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: 250.00 XAF Full Day Rental: 300.00 XAF Evening Rental: 250.00 XAF 24 Hr. Hold Rental: 200.00 XAF | ||||||||||||
| PRESTIGE | 2 x 5 x 10 | 10 | --/-- | -- | -- | 16 | -- | 16 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This PRESTIGERoom Type: Auditorium Total Size: 107.6 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 2 x 5 x 10 M. Floor Level: 1 Below Ground Power Outlets: 4 Columns: 0 Windows: 2 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: 150.00 XAF Full Day Rental: 175.00 XAF Evening Rental: 150.00 XAF 24 Hr. Hold Rental: 125.00 XAF | ||||||||||||
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FAQs about Somatel Hotel
What time is check in?
Check in time is 12:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 12:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Somatel Hotel have?
There are 91 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Is there any meeting space at Somatel Hotel?
Yes, they have 5 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Somatel Hotel?
Breakfast is buffet style including international and typical part of us. It costs 5,500 CFA francs or $ 13.75. It is served in the restaurant and room on request between 6.30 AM - 10 AM
Can I get a AAA rate at Somatel Hotel?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Somatel Hotel?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
Is there a gym at Somatel Hotel?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Is there a pool at Somatel Hotel?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. 8AM - 5PM.
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