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Discovery Samal

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An aerial view of a resort with a central swimming pool, multiple guest villas, and a beach with palm trees. - Discovery Samal (Samal)
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, wicker chairs, and a wall-mounted shelf with decorative items. - Discovery Samal (Samal)
A beachside lounge area with sun loungers, umbrellas, and palm trees. - Discovery Samal (Samal)
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Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Discovery Samal. Treat yourself to a massage, a facial, or a body wrap at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as 2 bars and a conference center.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Room options

View all photos for Junior Suite

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a remote control, and a view of greenery outside.

Junior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large mirror.

Samal Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Samal is home to Discovery Samal. BlueJaz Water Park and LCB Performing Arts Studio are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Damosa Gateway and SM Lanang Premier. D' Bone Collector Museum and Crocodile Farm are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as snorkeling. Visit our Samal travel guide
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Limao, Island Garden City of Samal, Samal, Davao del Norte, 8119

What's nearby

  • A fountain with water jets in a park area with palm trees and a building in the background.
    Abreeza Mall
    22 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • General Moncado White House
    6 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • SM Lanang Premier
    15 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Davao City Hall
    27 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • SM City Davao
    33 min drive - 10.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

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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 self 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

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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

  • Elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Visa

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
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: PHP 4000
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: PHP 7000
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: PHP 3500 (from 8 to 11 years old)

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

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

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?

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 spa 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).

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

Discovery Samal Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 115 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We had a wonderful stay! Everything was great. The hotel is beautiful, clean, and very comfortable. The staff were all very kind, friendly, and welcoming, which made us feel at home. We truly enjoyed our stay and had such a lovely experience. We would definitely love to come back again. Highly recommended! ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Family friendly resort, very beautiful and meticulously maintained daily. The staff was thoughtful and kind, nothing was overlooked. We felt welcome and were recognized as regulars by day 2. Between the pool and the ocean I had no need to leave the property. Food was delicious and very reasonably priced. Highly recommended. Room was turned at least twice a day, fresh towels and turn down service in the evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The views is amazing the staff are very friendly and accommodating I would definitely come Back next time .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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An exceptional stay at Discovery Hotel Davao. The resort is beautiful, the staff were warm and attentive, and the dining experience was outstanding. Every dish was flavorful and beautifully prepared—you can truly tell the chef takes pride in his craft. A wonderful experience from start to finish. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Clean spacious room with nice toiletries. Food was very good, breakfast buffet and the two other restaurants we ate at. check in and check out process was a long wait because only two people handling guests. reception area was Very warm. shuttle from room to reception area where the beach and restaurants were located is somewhat inconvenient. overall a very good experience but far from perfect. good for a night stay as there really isn't much to do.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A wonderful place, great architecture, relaxing, beautiful and great service!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely beauties property and excellent service! We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We celebrated our anniversary there and the staff went above and beyond to make us feel special.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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From the welcome center to the boat transfer to the food to the friendliness of the staff (especially Lucky) to the performances to the cleanliness of the property and to the comfortability of the room, the entire stay was absolutely amazing! The property is well maintained, and they are constantly cleaning and upgrading the grounds. I highly recommend it to couples and even to families as they have activities for all ages. The food in the restaurants is a bit higher priced than expected, but aside from that everything else was spectacular!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Overall a great experience! We were only there for 2 nights but it was probably enough because food and drinks are pretty pricey there. Glad breakfast was included. Staff is very friendly. Just a few odd things to point out: no bananas, mangoes, or fruits native to the area (only watermelon, pineapple and canned peaches) and no longanisa or toscino at breakfast. We’d come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, great staff, good food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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My family and I loved this resort and used almost all of their activities. The location, food, and service quality makes it a 10/10. Many activities to choose from, we did the banana boat, jet ski, pools and photo shoot with the clear canoe. It was a standalone Boracay! The staff is awesome, aside from taking your orders, they point out things to do to make your stay more enjoyable, where to take instagramable pics, offer breads to feed fish so they gather around you. They go above and beyond! We’ll definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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The local food and friendly staff, epecially the OJT trainees
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Really nice hotel Great location with beautiful views. Friendly staff and nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome place! The staff and crew of Discovery Samal were amazing. The food they served delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The place is beautiful and the staff is amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Excellent in all amenities, service and location. I will highlt recommend this resort to my friends.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Staff was fantastic. The property is gorgeous. Food was excellent. Absolutely amazing, memorable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The resort was clean, and the views were beautiful. However, one major disappointment was that guests are not allowed to swim at the beach after 6:00 PM. Since the weather during the day can be extremely hot, many people would prefer to enjoy the beach later in the evening when it’s cooler. The biggest letdown, though, was the food. During our two-night stay, we didn’t have a single meal that we truly enjoyed. The food was significantly overpriced, which I wouldn’t have minded if the quality had matched the price—but unfortunately, it didn’t. We even tried the resort’s fine dining restaurant, expecting a much better experience, but it was just as disappointing as the other restaurants on the property. If there’s one area the resort should prioritize improving, it’s the dining experience. Great food is an important part of any vacation, and unfortunately, it fell far short of expectations during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Wonderful place for some R&R…not too many activities if you are thinking of an extended stay…breakfast is great but the other dining options leave much to be desired.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Expectionl place and great staff 😀!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Staff are very nice and helpful. Very quiet! The views is spectacular. We love it.
#36 Anniversary ❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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I liked the attention they gave to each of their customers and where very helpful an assisting us to get to the different parts of the resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Clean and staff are very professional and courteous
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Discovery Samal

Loved the very friendly and attentive service we received from all the staff of Discovery Samal. Resort was a beautiful place to visit and relax in. The room was spacious, quiet, and very clean. We also loved the food and entertainment at Morning Catch. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025