About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Foyer du Marin in Douala offers family rooms with air-conditioning, balconies, and private bathrooms. Each room includes a dining area, work desk, and free toiletries. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, year-round outdoor swimming pool, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a pool bar, coffee shop, outdoor seating area, and free on-site private parking. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves African, French, American, and German cuisines. Meals include brunch, lunch, dinner, high tea, and cocktails in a traditional and romantic ambience. Prime Location: Located 4 km from Douala International Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Akwa Stadium (5-minute walk), Bonanjo Park (1 km), and Douala Museum (2 km).
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Chiara
Italy“Nice, big and clean room, delicious food at the restaurant, kindness of staff.” - Charl
South Africa“Very homely feeling . Food very nice and staff beyond friendly ! Very nice stay.” - Gregor
Spain“Haven of peace in the middle of a chaotic city. Garden offers a lot of corners where you can quitely work. The swimming pool is good size for swimming. Staff very friendly.” - Pierre
Belgium“Les chambres ne sont certes pas modernes mais elles sont spacieuses et très agéables. Le jardin à proximité, la qualité du restaurant ejoutent un charme certain à cet établissement.” 
Pauline
France“De très loin mon hôtel préféré à Douala. Une petite parenthèse de bonheur !”- Matthias
Germany“Der schöne grüne Garten mit Swimmingpool und der Terrasse. Das große Appartement mit Küche und Balkon mit Blick zum Pool und Hafen. Das Restaurant, vor allem die Gambas und das Filé de Capitaine (Fisch) - und so nette Leute!” - Aurore France“L’accueil, le personnel, l’atmosphère familiale et la beauté du jardin! 🌟”
- Patrick
Switzerland“Ich kenne das Foyer du Marin seit 25 Jahren. Es ist die grüne, paradiesische Oase in der heiss-staubig-schmutzig-stinkigen Stadt Douala. Im Foyer du Marin lässt es sich aufatmen. Die Zimmer haben westlichen Standard und sind schön hergerichtet zu...” - Johannes Switzerland“seit mehr als 35 Jahren ist das Foyer du Marin auf unseren Reisen in Kamerun ein wunderbarer Rückzugsort bei der An- und Abreise und zum Treffen von Greundinnen und Freunden und Projektpartnerinnen und Projektpartner”
- Alexandra
United States“Reasonable room, Good breakfast buffet, very friendly staff, good food, lovely interior courtyard. Good location.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineAfrican • American • French • German
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Romantic
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
