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Planet Hotel

3.0 star property
Beaux Arts hotel connected to the convention centre in Douala with free parking

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Restaurant
BBQ/picnic Area
Junior Suite
Bar (on property)
Interior entrance

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Rue Boue de Lapeyrere Quartier Akwa, Douala, BP 12985
  • Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Port of Douala
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Douala Grand Mall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Douala (DLA-Douala Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 44 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 3 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Douala

Planet Hotel places you in the centre of Douala, connected to the convention centre and within just a 15-minute stroll of Eko Market and Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and balconies. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a 24-hour business centre are among the business amenities offered. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 5:30 AM and 9 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Douala hotel include Espace Doual'art and La Nouvelle Liberte.

What's nearby

  • Eko Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • La Nouvelle Liberte - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Port of Douala - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Douala Grand Mall - 5 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Douala (DLA-Douala Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Saga africa - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪kadjidja - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Les Glaciers Modernes - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪La Reine - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪le fouquet - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Planet Hotel

Beaux Arts hotel connected to the convention centre in Douala with free parking
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms.

WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Planet Hotel. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Douala hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Planet Hotel offers 52 accommodations with a safe and blackout curtains. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a bath with a deep soaking bath and bidets.

This Douala hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 5:30 AM to 9 AM for a fee: USD 14 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Planet Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 10 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.37 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 14 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 10 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Planet Douala
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Planet Hotel?

Planet Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Planet Hotel?

Yep, Planet Hotel has a free self car park.

What makes Planet Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Planet Hotel.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Planet Hotel?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Planet Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet breakfast is offered daily from 5:30 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Planet Hotel?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Planet Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Planet Hotel?

Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Planet Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.