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Merina Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Yaoundé with airport shuttle service and a 24-hour front desk

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Front of property
King Suite Room | Living area
King Suite Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, pool umbrellas
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, pool umbrellas
The Merina Hotel blends artistic flair with comfortable accommodations. Guests can enjoy two swimming pools, grab coffee at the café, and use complimentary WiFi. Attentive staff service is highly valued by previous visitors.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Premium bedding
Electric kettle
Champagne service
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Champagne service
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Superior Room

Highlights

Premium bedding
Electric kettle
Champagne service
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Suite Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

King Suite Room

Highlights

Premium bedding
Bathrobes
2 bathrooms
Electric kettle
Champagne service
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 80 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Avenue El Ahmadou Ahidjo, Yaoundé, centre, 14304

What's nearby

  • Mvog-Betsi Zoo - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Musée d'Art Camerounais - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Stade Omnisports - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Palais des Congres de Yaounde - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Embassy of the United States of America - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Yaounde (NSI-Nsimalen Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maison Du Café - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Sawa - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Boulangerie Elysee One - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Plaza - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Le Panoramique - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Merina Hotel

Upscale hotel
A free roundtrip airport shuttle, a free daily manager's reception, and an art gallery on site are just a few of the amenities provided at Merina Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), concierge services, and luggage storage
  • 3 meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All 96 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 16 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • 4,047 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 1:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: 50 percent of room rate
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: 50 percent of room rate

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
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6.10 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 16 per person
  • Early check-in fee: 50 percent of room rate (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: 50 percent of room rate (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Merina Hotel Hotel
Merina Hotel Yaoundé
Merina Hotel Hotel Yaoundé

Frequently asked questions

Does Merina Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–6:30 PM.

Is Merina Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Merina Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Merina Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 1:30 PM. A 50% fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Merina Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a 50% fee (subject to availability).

Does Merina Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Merina Hotel located?

Situated in Yaoundé, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Musée d'Art Camerounais and Mvog-Betsi Zoo. National Museum of Yaounde and Benedictine Museum of Mont-Febe are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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