MASSOU Residence
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
MASSOU Residence is worth booking if you want the highest-rated of our three Yaoundé picks, with a pool, a restaurant and staff that guests call warm and attentive. Skip it if steady Wi-Fi is essential for work or if you want to walk to the main sights, which are all more than an hour away on foot.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits, and who should skip it
This is our Luxury pick for Yaoundé. The 5-star rating is an estimate made by the booking platform, not an official classification. It suits couples and families who want a calm, well-kept base with a pool and a restaurant on site, and who plan to get around by car or taxi.
Guests mention apartments and the property lists family rooms, which may suit people who want extra space. Unit size and layout are not confirmed, so read the room description.
Skip it if you need reliable internet. Some guests report fast Wi-Fi, others say it was slow or did not work at all. Skip it too if you like to explore on foot: every sight on our list is more than 5 km away.
Location and getting around
The address is Rond-Point du Palais Présidentiel, the roundabout by the Presidential Palace. Guests rate the location 8.4 out of 10, a touch above the overall score.
Straight-line estimates: Mvog-Betsi Zoo is 5.2 km away, about 65 minutes on foot. Blackitude Museum is 5.4 km, around 68 minutes. Our Lady of Victories Cathedral is 5.7 km, roughly 71 minutes. All three are far, so plan on a taxi or public transport. These times have not been verified.
What guests say
The score is 8.3 out of 10 from 109 reviews. That puts it level at the top of the three eligible properties in the sample.
Two points come up again and again. Staff are described as friendly, helpful and professional, with a warm welcome and attentive service. The apartments and shared areas are described as spotless and well maintained.
The weak point is Wi-Fi. Experiences are split: fast and reliable for some, slow or not working for others. If you need to work online, keep a mobile data plan as backup.
Price and what you get, compared with our other two picks
The reference price was €129.58 a night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. That comes to about €259 for the two nights, well above the sample median of €93.38 a night. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
For that money the property lists a pool, restaurant, garden, terrace, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and free parking. A continental breakfast is offered. Whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Our other two picks cost less. New Heaven Hôtel, the Budget choice, was €83.84 a night with 3 stars and a score of 8.0. Albatros Premium Hôtel, the Best Value pick, was €93.38 a night with 4 stars and 8.1. Here you pay roughly €36 to €46 more per night for the top score of the three, five stars and the pool listed by this property.
Why it made our top 3
Three eligible hotels were compared in Yaoundé. For the Luxury slot, five-star hotels come first, and a four-star fallback needs a score of at least 8.5. MASSOU Residence has five stars and shared the top review score in the sample, so it took the place.
Before you book
Several things have not been assessed: room size, noise, renovation condition, whether breakfast is included and the cancellation terms. Check each of these on the booking page for your dates.
Pool and restaurant opening times, and any extra fees, also need checking. Some listings tag the property for pets, a spa and a gym, but these are not in the main facility list, so confirm with the property before you count on them.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is MASSOU Residence within walking distance of Yaoundé's sights?
Not really. The zoo, Blackitude Museum and Our Lady of Victories Cathedral are 5.2 to 5.7 km away, roughly 65 to 71 minutes on foot by straight-line estimate. Plan on taxis or public transport.
Does MASSOU Residence have a pool?
Yes, a swimming pool is listed among the facilities. Opening hours and any charges are not confirmed, so check with the property for your dates.
Is breakfast included at MASSOU Residence?
A continental breakfast is offered, but whether it is included depends on the rate you choose. Read the rate conditions before you pay.
How good is the Wi-Fi?
Opinions are split. Some guests found it fast and reliable, others found it slow or not working. Bring a mobile data backup if you need to stay connected.