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Club Samal Resorts Development Inc

Club Samal Resorts Development Inc

4/518 Reviews
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.
La Vida Hostel

La Vida Hostel

4.1/513 Reviews
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.
Discovery Samal

Discovery Samal

4.5/559 Reviews
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.
AltaVista Beach Resort Samal

AltaVista Beach Resort Samal

3.6/54 Reviews
Davao is the best of the many Philippine islands I have been to. It is not as commercial as Boracay and Bohol, nor as boring as Iloilo. A place I like very much. But there may not be a chance to come again!
Hof Gorei Beach Resort Davao

Hof Gorei Beach Resort Davao

3.7/523 Reviews
The round hut is very classy. You will see the whole Davao Gulf iff you peek by the window. The pool's cleanliness is well-maintained. Foods are cooked and presented very well, and very delicious. Kudos to the butlers and the entire staff, who are very attentive and quick to the needs of the guests. We'll definitely visit again soon.

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Samal Island Travel Guide

Book hotels in Samal Island via the Trip.com website or app, it's easy and hassle-free. New and popular hotels in Samal Island recommended by Trip.com. Samal Island is not a big city. When traveling here, you can choose to stay in hotels around the city center. You can plan a day tour in Samal Island.

Though there is no civilian airport, it's still easy to take a bus or train to reach Samal Island. It's easy to travel by bus in Samal Island. There are buses to surrounding cities available every day.

There are not many hotels in Samal Island. Guests are advised to book in advance. Unique local hotels in Samal Island provide guests a unique and fresh feeling. Macao Transient House in Samal Island is a favorite among Trip.com users. Kara Kubotel @ Sunset Beach is also one of the most frequently chosen hotels.

The most popular attractions for tourists in Samal Island are Vanishing Island.

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