Travelers appreciate the convenient airport and area shuttles at this hotel, where sunny pool days and excellent dining options make for a complete stay
Hotel Franco in a prime shopping district offers a comfy base with practical amenities. Relax at the outdoor pool, enjoy international cuisine at the restaurant and poolside bar. The connected shopping center adds convenience, and the multilingual staff earns praise.
Located in Yaoundé, Hotel Franco is connected to a shopping center. Benedictine Museum of Mont-Febe 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
Rue Onembele Nkou, Nlongkak, Yaoundé, 03336
What's nearby
Centre Culturel Camerounai
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Benedictine Museum of Mont-Febe
18 min walk - 1.5 km
Centre Culturel Italien
19 min walk - 1.7 km
Musée d'Art Camerounais
3 min drive - 3.0 km
Mvog-Betsi Zoo
3 min drive - 3.0 km
Getting around
Yaounde (NSI-Nsimalen Intl.)
39 min drive
Restaurants
Le Carino Pizzeria
19 min walk
La Force Du Poulet
19 min walk
Bliss Lounge
14 min walk
The Burger Bar
14 min walk
Le Fun
8 min walk
About this property
Hotel Franco
Upscale hotel connected to a shopping center
Consider a stay at Hotel Franco and take advantage of a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a poolside bar, and shopping on site. The on-site restaurant, Nyanga, features international cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
Free self parking, valet parking, and extended parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an area shuttle, and a 24-hour front desk
A porter/bellhop, barbecue grills, and a banquet hall
Room features
All 72 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
Bidets, shower/tub combinations, and free toiletries
HDTVs with satellite channels
Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
Free secured self parking on site
Free valet parking on site
Free extended parking on site
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 14 for adults and USD 8 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Nyanga
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Shopping
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Wedding services
Business services
Business center
Conference center
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Beach umbrellas
Pool loungers
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
1 building
7 floors
Banquet hall
Beaux Arts architecture
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Shower/bathtub combination
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Limited room service
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
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
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per night
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: USD 7.20 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 14 for adults and USD 8 for children
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per night
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Parking height restrictions apply
Property is also known as
Franco Hotel
Franco Yaounde
Hotel Franco
Hotel Franco Yaounde
Hotel Franco Hotel
Hotel Franco Yaoundé
Hotel Franco Hotel Yaoundé
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Franco have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Franco?
As of 7 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Franco on 10 March 2026 start from AED 352, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Hotel Franco pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.
What time is check-in at Hotel Franco?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Hotel Franco?
Check-out is at noon.
Does Hotel Franco provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.
Where is Hotel Franco located?
Located in the heart of Yaoundé, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Centre Culturel Camerounai and Centre Culturel Italien. Benedictine Museum of Mont-Febe and National Museum of Yaounde are also within 2 mi (3 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
Hotel Franco Reviews
6.6
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This hotel should be written off Hotels.com the staff are very bad and the reception for checking non professional the hotel payment was paid in full and they kept telling my boyfriend that they do not accept overseas payment online and yet hotel.com confirmed payment and the credit card showed full payment was debited.
Yet they forced him to pay again so they have taken two payments for the reservation.. No hotel in the world would do that.
Anyone who wants to consider going there we recommend do not.
Major problem: dirty (brown!) water flowing in the sink and the shower. When reported to Hotel Management, they only said that “the hotel is not responsible”, that “I should just wait for the water to clear”. This happened 4 days out of my 9-day stay. Shocked and disappointed that the Hotel Management is not acknowledging the health risks for its customers.
I sent an email to the owner, Mme Françoise Puene (Mamy) Nyanga. She did not respond.
I would not go back to Hotel Franco Yaoundé or recommend the to anyone else.
Nice staff.
All around bad experience.
L'albergo è ben situato, ha delle camere di buona taglia, una colazione decente e il personale amabile, ma la delusione è legata a quelle tre parole. In due o tre occasioni è mancata l'acqua calda, l'hotel mette a disposizione unicamente saponette solide e solo dopo molte richieste mi ha procurato tre bustine di shampoo scadente. Invece nessuna richiesta è servita per avere un asciugacapelli durante tutto il soggiorno. Le quattro stelle non sono giustificate!
La mia esperienza assolutamente negativa, prenotato per due notti con prenotazione confermata ma la camera non era disponibile, mi hanno spostato in una struttura di minor livello, no comment. Comunque a parte una signora che ha cercato di darci una mano direi che è stato tutto negativo, televisore che ho dovuto spegnere staccando la spina, gabinetto rotto che perdeva acqua, ho atteso un asciugamano per 45 min senza mai riceverlo, servizio lento e struttura vecchia e fatiscente che non rispecchia per nulla le 4 stelle dichiarate.
Clean room, ok wifi, awful food & customer service
The room was clean and the wifi worked occasionally, but the hotel staff customer services was awful. The bed was incredibly uncomfortable. The food was worse and you would be lucky to get instant coffee for breakfast. The hotel is far away from the main strip in Yaounde. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone: pay the extra dollars and stay at the Hilton.
Annie
4/10 Poor
Verified traveler
17 March 2013
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
not a good veiw from window
Persons in restaurant could not speak english; pool was dirty.False advertisment 0 stating queen beds in each room - not so, We did not get what we paid for and was forced to pay $600.00 additional for stay.BAD policy.
Verified traveler
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
21 October 2012
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good enough for Yaoune
This hotel is comfortable and adequate, but lacking in charm. The restaurant is a bit depressing, and the food hit or miss. Staff at the reception were very friendly and helpful.