Best Hotels in Samal Island, Philippines

I am a hotel guy, hands down but when I found out that I could get my own room, I took a chance and went for it and I am SUPER HAPPY that I did. I normally stay at beach front resorts until a high maintenance friend suggested I give this hostel a shot. In my head, if my diva friend enjoyed this facility, then I could enjoy it too 😆. The place is NOT a beach front resort so you need to know that if you are only a beach front person. If you don’t have a car, there are “tricycles” that can you to the beach front for a super low cost. Drivers and locals are mega friendly and trustworthy. There’s a dog here named Yukie who’d even come with you if you like ❤️❤️. Anyway, the hostel is pretty rad. My room had air conditioning, a very comfortable bed and hot shower. NO television & wifi because the hostel encourages you to disconnect. If you want wifi, like me right now as I’m making this very review, you’d need to walk to the common area where you can eat your self service breakfast. They served me corn coffee which is pretty awesome. Then a continental breakfast as well. This common area has a television too so if you want to watch the news, you go right ahead. When I woke up this morning, there were many exotic birds chirping their little hearts away. So freaking cute. I checked out all the rooms so I can give my friends an accurate description. There are rooms with 4 single beds. Rooms with bunk beds with their own reading lights and 2 bathrooms in each shared rooms. The deluxe room is pretty awesome too. The art works are beautiful. Although the place advertises itself as a hostel, I am able to say that it’s a hybrid of a hotel and a hostel. I’ve seen hostels in Vancouver that made me want to barf. This hostel has gotten me SUPER IMPRESSED. Really clean. Really well maintained. Staff is awesome and initiative. I am very very impressed and I plan to bring my family and friends the next time I come back.

Our group decided to take the boat service from their wharf as the Samal ferry boat was a 1/2-3 hour wait each way. The hotel is fairly new and looks great with its all-white exterior and interiors. The food wasn't bad at all and the buffet service we had during our meeting and stay was quite good. However, do not stay in rooms 119-122 if you want to get a good night's sleep or if you are planning to sleep in. Their restaurant is above these rooms and despite the rooms being priced at a premium since they open straight to the pool, the noise of tables and chairs being re-arranged to accommodate the diners woke us up at 4 am and by 6 am. The ceiling of the rooms/floor of the restaurant are not noise-proof at all. The tables and chairs being dragged upstairs can be heard downstairs in the rooms and can wake even the heaviest sleeper. Also, the shower area wasn't built right- the water wasn't draining at all and left a pool of water which can be very slippery as it wouldn't dry. We also asked for additional water for the 2nd day and expected at least 2 more bottles of water but sadly, they give you the smallest bottles. And we didn't get any new bottles of water the following day. After asking for more water to replace our 2 small bottles, we were given a jug of water instead which was filtered water so it was okay. The price of the room we stayed in was more expensive than our room at the Shangri-la Hotel where the facilities and rooms were more upscale. It might not be on the beach but you can get a better night's sleep and comes with a free gym, bigger pool plus wet floors (steam sauna), dry sauna plus a jacuzzi and cold pool, all free. Despite our disappointment with being roused from our sleep at the unholy hour of 4am, kudos to Club Samal for their friendly staff and their very clean rooms and environment, as well as their live entertainment and beach-side dining experience at night which made our stay special.

Hands down to Discovery Samal hospitality. I’ve been to many countries and resort hotel but only Discovery Samal exceeds my expectations. Each and every staff will welcome you with warm smiles and serve you their best efforts. Thank you so much to all the staff of Discovery Samal. Food was delicious especially the buffet and their steak 5 star for that. Beach is pretty cool too with bluish green water, we saw school of fish jumping too. One night stay is not enough as the whole resort is so huge. So we will coming back again soon. And the best part for me is the happy hour I enjoyed my blue margaritas and I love the live band at Hari bar.

Located in Samal, Crusoe Cabins Costa Azalea is within a 5-minute drive of BlueJaz Water Park and General Moncado White House. This bed & breakfast is 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from SM City Davao and 4.4 mi (7 km) from Church of Christ.Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include electric kettles and complimentary bottled water.

With a stay at Aundanao Oasis Beach in Samal, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Church of Christ and General Moncado White House. This beach hotel is 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from SM Lanang Premier and 17.6 mi (28.4 km) from SM City Davao.Enjoy recreation amenities such as a private beach or take in the view from a garden.Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.

I recently had the pleasure of staying at this hotel and I must say, it exceeded all of my expectations. From the moment I stepped foot into the grand lobby, I was embraced by an atmosphere of elegance and warmth.

This is the 3rd time staying at this hotel. Below are my impressions. (good point) ・The pool is large and clean. Pools of this level may not exist in Davao. ・The quality of the room is also good. ・Breakfast is buffet style with many items. (Bad point) ・Breakfast drinks are stingy. If you're paying over 15,000 yen per night, don't dilute the mango or orange juice with water. ”This is very disappointing.” ・Was breakfast until 10:00? Around 9:00, the ingredients for the buffet were not replenished. I thought this was stingy too. ・There may be many connecting rooms, but in connecting rooms, you can hear the voices of the next room. ・In the case of staying for the second time, it was room of connecting room. To a room that is not a connecting room because the family next door is noisy ”When I asked for a change, I was told there were no vacancies.” During the exchange, when I made a reservation, I asked for a connecting room I started to say that the problem was that I hadn't notified in advance that I didn't want to I replied that there was no reason to say it, and we got into a bit of an argument. A manager-class person came out and apologized for the fault, but I felt very uncomfortable.

A classic hotel. A typical Philippine classic hotel like that of Pryce Plaza Hotel in Ca***an de Oro and Taal Vista in Ta***tay. It has a wide space: a compound with lawn and garden. It is an old hotel, though. You can see the years in the furnitures and amenities. But, you can go walking and nature strolling, so, overall, it's a nice, relaxing hotel resort.

Step into this delightful 1-bedroom condo unit and immerse yourself in its tropical-inspired decor and ambiance, designed to transport you to a world of comfort and relaxation reminiscent of Hawaii's famous tropical weather. With its strategic location near Samal Island, this unit is the perfect choice for an unforgettable vacation.From the moment you arrive, you'll be greeted with a vibrant interior that exudes a tropical vibe, complete with beach-inspired accents and lush greenery that will make you feel like you've landed in paradise. Whether you're here for a weekend getaway or a longer stay, this condo is the ultimate destination for tropical bliss.With Samal Island just a 15-minute ferry ride away, your dream of a perfect tropical vacation is within reach. Picture yourself lounging on white sand beaches, listening to the sound of the waves and feeling the gentle breeze on your skin. Or, take a dip in the crystal-clear blue waters and explore the vibrant marine life beneath the surface.This unit is perfectly situated to offer the best of both worlds - easy access to the city and all its amenities, as well as a serene tropical paradise just a short distance away. So why wait? Book your stay today and let us welcome you to the gateway of paradise in Davao City.

Very friendly and efficient staff throughout this hotel. The room, bath and grounds were perfect. Aircon and hot water for shower we’re just right. Breakfast buffet was quite nice and the food staff even provided a full breakfast for us a half hour early as we had an early flight the last day. The salt water swimming pool was grand, surrounded by well kept grounds. The location is just 10 minutes from SM Lanang and 15 minutes from the airport. Our new favorite Davao hotel.