Hôtel Merina — Hotel in Yaoundé

As a travel and tourism company committed to quality and cultural resonance, we frequently recommend Hotel Merina Yaoundé Centre to our clients visiting Cameroon’s capital. Its central location on Avenue El Ahmadou Ahidjo makes it ideal for both business and leisure travelers, with easy access to government offices, embassies, and cultural landmarks.|The hotel offers a range of room categories—from Standard to the luxurious King Suite—all air-conditioned and soundproofed for restful nights. Our clients appreciate the free high-speed Wi-Fi, secure parking, and complimentary airport shuttle (upon reservation), which add convenience to their stay.|Dining at La Pirogue Restaurant is a highlight, offering refined local and international cuisine. The Bubinga Bar provides a relaxed setting for networking or unwinding after a day of meetings or sightseeing. The outdoor pool and fitness room are well-maintained and appreciated by wellness-focused travelers.|While some reviews mention room service delays or minor maintenance issues, our guests consistently report a positive overall experience, especially when booked through Amigo Travel with personalized support.|We proudly include Hotel Merina in our Yaoundé packages and recommend it for travelers seeking comfort, accessibility, and a touch of Cameroonian...

This is a well run hotel and I was made to feel welcome as soon as I got near reception - Nina in particular made this a delightful stay and nothing was too much trouble for her. Rooms are well appointed to a high standard with lovely lighting and good WiFi. The carpeting in the corridors makes the place very quiet and rooms in the upper floors away away from the street. The food and restaurant menu service were excellent catering to European and some local tastes but you will pay 4 star prices. In the rooms, my only surprise was that no solid soap bars were provided. When checking out, I discovered that their credit card machine had not been working for 1 or 2 days, but when I could not get cash, they arranged for it's repair and all ended well (but it always pays to carry lots of cash in Cameroon as there are no guarantees that you can pay digitally!) I stayed 6 nights so negotiated a reduced rate, around U$125 bed...

I ended up paying more than $840 for four nights at this hotel. All that money and the internet barely worked on my room during the entire stay. |In fact I could not connect my phone to the Internet at all and my laptop only connected (barely) when I was lying on my bed, but disconnected as soon as I moved to the desk. It was no better in the lobby. |And when you have to work — and fill out passenger locator forms etc — the bad internet cost me a huge amount of time. |The food was mediocre. |Most of the staff were nice and friendly. One even came in a taxi with me to the local super market at night to make sure I was safe, a nice gesture. |The room was clean and the bed comfortable. |The exchange rate for dollars was very bad (500 compared to 575 at the airport) and with no listed rate nor receipt given, it’s not even...