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Discovery Samal

4.5 star property
Luxury resort with 3 restaurants and 3 outdoor pools

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3 outdoor pools
Samal Suite | Balcony view
Samal Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Junior Suite | View from room
Reception
Discovery Samal welcomes travelers to its luxury beachfront resort for relaxation and indulgence. Choose between three outdoor pools for swimming and lounging, and enjoy the on-site spa's facial treatments and hot stone massages for complete rejuvenation.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Junior Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Samal Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Samal Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Samal is home to Discovery Samal. General Moncado White House and Monument of Peace and Unity are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include BlueJaz Water Park and Maxima Aqua Fun. Crocodile Farm and Davao Butterfly House are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as snorkeling.
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Map
Limao, Island Garden City of Samal, Samal, Davao del Norte, 8119

What's nearby

  • Damosa Gateway - 12 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • SM Lanang Premier - 12 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • SMX Convention Center Davao - 13 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Abreeza Mall - 18 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Gaisano Mall - 19 min drive - 5.1 miles

Getting around

  • Francisco Bangoy Intl. Airport (DVO) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Garden Bay Resort & Restaurant - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Robata - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Jollibee - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - ‬29 min drive

About this property

Discovery Samal

Luxury resort
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a coffee shop/cafe at Discovery Samal. Treat yourself to a massage, a body scrub, or a facial at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars.
Additional perks include:
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, a billiards/pool table, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 5 meeting rooms, a paddleboard on site, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 153 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and bathrobes, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • 55-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 10 spaces per unit)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboard

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: PHP 3500 per accommodation, per day

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Discovery Samal Samal
Discovery Samal Resort
Discovery Samal Resort Samal

Frequently asked questions

Does Discovery Samal have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools.

Is Discovery Samal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Discovery Samal?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Discovery Samal?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Discovery Samal?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Discovery Samal provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Discovery Samal located?

Situated in Samal, this luxury resort is within 1 mi (2 km) of BlueJaz Water Park and General Moncado White House. Davao Museum and Casino Filipino are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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