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Merina Hotel

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A hotel entrance with a neon sign, a reception desk, and a staircase with blue LED lighting. - Merina Hotel (Yaoundé)
An outdoor swimming pool with white chairs and a table, a covered seating area, and a building with large windows in the background. - Merina Hotel (Yaoundé)
A hotel with a modern facade, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance. - Merina Hotel (Yaoundé)
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Take advantage of a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a free daily manager's reception, and an art gallery on site at Merina Hotel. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

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Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a lamp, and a green wall.

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, and a lamp.

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk, and a window.

Superior Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a black ottoman, and a wall-mounted artwork.

King Suite Room

  • City view
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Yaoundé is home to Merina Hotel. National Museum of Yaounde and Musée d'Art Camerounais are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Centre Culturel Camerounai and Centre Culturel Italien. Visit our Yaoundé travel guide
Map
Avenue El Ahmadou Ahidjo, Yaoundé, centre, 14304

What's nearby

  • A cityscape with a large park area in the foreground.
    Mfoundi Market
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Musée d'Art Camerounais
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • National Museum of Yaounde
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Benedictine Museum of Mont-Febe
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Centre Culturel Camerounai
    2 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Boulangerie Elysee One
    5 min walk
  • Ô Vive Restaurant-by-the-pool
    13 min walk
  • Restaurant Sawa
    12 min walk
  • Breakfast Hilton
    13 min walk
  • Maison Du Café
    7 min walk

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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 buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 17 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
  • Gym
  • 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
  • Phone
  • 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

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

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 buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 17 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

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?

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 Mfoundi Market. National Museum of Yaounde and Benedictine Museum of Mont-Febe are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Merina Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 47 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Georges

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Initially had small light cuts but everything was fine afterward. The staff are very kind and the rooms are nice and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sachin

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

Must stay in Yaounde

Amazing stay
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Arinze

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Personnel agreable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Audibert

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

Exploration

Super moment!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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6/10 Okay

Vikas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and nice in the middle of marketplace abd hence a bit nosiy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stephane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cet hôtel est impeccable digne d'un hôtel européen, le personnel est très sympathique et les chambres sont très classe et très propre. Petit souci de connexion avec le Wi-Fi mais apparemment ils étaient en train de résoudre le problème.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Chambre propre. Ne pas compter sur le wifi il est instable , il marche une fois sur 10, donc difficile de travailler sur son ordi. Personnel très courtois, poli. La porte de la chambre est bien fissurée (221) et nécessite une réparation. L’hôtel n’est pas vétuste , plutôt d’aspect rénové et ça fait plaisir . Il manque un sèche cheveux dans la douche pour les femmes. Durant la 1ere nuit le disjoncteur a sauté dans la chambre à 3h du matin , et j’ai dû attendre le matin pour qu’un technicien vienne réparer et avoir du courant . L’expérience est quand même positive car le personnel est plutôt bien sympathique et accueillant.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Edwige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel bien situé Accueille chaleureux Transfère aéroport -hôtel top Je recommande
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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4/10 Poor

LILY

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Mauvais état des installations, manque d entretien, vétusté, mauvaise gestion des chambres=déménagement en pleine nuit, accueil avec manque d apathie et ne supportant pas les remarques et réclamations
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bon séjour seul petit bémol la stabilité du réseau wifi
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Frederique Avril

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
C,est pas mon premier séjour je connais bien l“hôtel piscine gym brunch du dimanche avec des comédiens
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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4/10 Poor

Claudine Patience

Achso, warum musste ich 16€ zahlen statt 12€60?? Für Tourismus irgendwas? Ich möchte den Differenz zurück
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Clément

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Séjour correct dans l'ensemble, mais : - Nourriture pas incroyable - La navette qui devait m'emmener à l'aéroport n'est jamais venue. Après 20mn d'attente on m'a rassuré qu'elle était en route, pour finalement m'avouer qu'elle ne viendrait pas. Comportement non professionnel à la réception
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Je suis femme seule en séjour à Yaoundé pour la première fois. Le personnel ici est professionnel et chaleureux. Je me suis sentie bien accueillie et en sécurité à chaque instant à cet hôtel. Le restaurant offre des repas de qualité, le buffet pour le petit-déjeuner est excellent. La terrasse située à l’avant de l’hôtel, donnant sur la rue est un espace très agréable. Situé tout près de l’Institut français, endroit agréable à visiter. Hôtel fortement recommandé!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Séjour de 2 nuits a l'Hôtel Merina, très bon accueil à la réception, la chambre a avec des équipements de qualité et très confortable. Seul bémol le Directeur qui mange au restaurant et passe devant les clients sans dire bonjour et sans le sourire et également les discussions au bar entre les serveurs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Kyoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
清潔感があり、スタッフもとても親切。 残念な点は、日曜日の午後、プールサイドでパーティーがあり、19時ごろまで大音響で音楽が流れ、煩くて休めませんでした。
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Olivier

Disliked: Staff & service
Water stopped running while I was taking a shower; got stuck in the elevator twice
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

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시장 한가운데있음. 무거운 짐은 계단으로 들고 올라가야 함. 직원이 옮겨 주기도 하는데 불편. 시장 한가운데 있러서 소음이 좀 있음. 치약 칫솔 제공 안되고 헤어 드라이어 없음. 6시반부터 조식 가능하다더니 그 시간에 음식이 없음. 조식 먹는데 직원들 마스크 안끼고 음식 옮김. 그외 시설은 나쁘지 않으나....글쎄 이게 4성급 호텔인게 맞나?
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Stephane

Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

GWENAELLE MARIE

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephane

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Georgy Matat Luc

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Jahn Birger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Bertrand

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025