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Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao

3.5 star property
Waterfront hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Beach
Garden
Standard Room | Garden view
Daily buffet breakfast (PHP 699 per person)
Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao offers an unforgettable getaway in Buhangin with a poolside bar, garden, and spa. Relax by the outdoor pool or children's pool, indulge in international cuisine at one of two on-site restaurants or grab a coffee from the cafe; then unwind with free WiFi and dry cleaning services - all while being assisted by helpful staff praised by previous guests.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Gym

Room options

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Standard Room | Minibar, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Free bottled water
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Premium Room | Minibar, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Premium Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Lanang, Davao, 8000

What's nearby

  • Damosa Gateway - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • SM Lanang Premier - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • SMX Convention Center Davao - 6 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Abreeza Mall - 10 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Gaisano Mall - 12 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Francisco Bangoy Intl. Airport (DVO) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Garden Bay Resort & Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Robata - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jollibee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao

Family-friendly hotel located in Buhangin
A poolside bar, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao. Indulge in a massage at Pacify Massage and Spa, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and international cuisine. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with free cabanas and sun loungers
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a porter/bellhop, and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a computer station, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 159 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 24-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: PHP 699 for adults and PHP 349.50 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe Uno
  • La Parilla
  • Pizzaiolo
  • Pool Aquarius
  • Vinta Bar

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: PHP 1000
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: PHP 1000

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Children aged 5 and younger eat free breakfast
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately PHP 699 for adults and PHP 349.50 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: PHP 900 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Early check-in fee: PHP 1000 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: PHP 1000 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Additional fees apply to children 6-11 years old for breakfast when sharing existing bedding. Breakfast is included for children ages 5 years and younger.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of PHP 1000 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for PHP 1000 (subject to availability).

Does Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of PHP 900 per vehicle applies.

Where is Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao located?

This family-friendly Davao hotel is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Davao Museum and Maxima Aqua Fun. Casino Filipino and Damosa Gateway are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 282 out of 787 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 787 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 787 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 787 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 787 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the breakfast. Balance and healthy. Room was cozy. Accommodating staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerryper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facility old but well maintained. Staff were polite
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

JOHNNY

Liked: Amenities
looks good,
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Maria Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent. Pool conditions were unacceptable but hotel started to make improvements.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Very warm staff and the cleanliness!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet place and friendly staff and delicious buffet
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed much the ambiance
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff service and peaceful environment!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

maria chona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Early accommodation would have made my stay way more than excellent. It was because i arrived earlier than expected but the checking in was not so accommodating, it was by the rule anyways, so not to blame on the hotel. All is good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely and very friendly.

8/10 Good

Grazielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall experience was wonderful! The staff are amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Hidetoshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very good. ＆ The staff was very good
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked an overnight staycation for my parents 50th anniversary. They truly had a great time. Staff were very helpful and they enjoyed the buffet as well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was near to airport and other known establishments
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Youngwook

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spacious nature waterfront
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Roman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacers area, food tasty
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Aileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Waterfront Insular Hotel is a gem in Davao City. This hotel have a beautiful view of the beach, lots of trees, greenery. It is very homely. Staff are very helpful, pleasant though I can tell they are very busy. Wish I could stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Ron

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel needs to be remodeled it's looks about thirty years since it has been done. Great staff!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rolly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will come back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dhorina Tinaorrejano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent including the breakfast. I arrived 6 hours before check-in and staff let me leave my luggage there while i attended to my scheduled business plans. The grounds are excellent and it's a top notch establishment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Denia Guday

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was so hot, the air conditioning was not working well. I chose the waterfront hotel to stay in because it is the legendary hotel in Davao. I was not expecting everything to be old style. They don’t even have an elevator. Poor people who work carry our luggage using stairs to get to our room.👎
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Leonila

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I love its location coz it’s beach front plus the nice landscaping around the hotel but the only concern is the bathroom needs update. I enjoyed my stay overnight though. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Benno

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
very very friendly emploies. a room with wall mounted aircon is great, the rest is ok.
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Facility shows signs of age --- not disable friendly as access to rooms require use of stairs and no elevators --- pool not properly maintained --- water shows traces of algae --- bed comfortable but a bit sag --- staff responsive to our various request

2/10 Terrible

Toshikazu

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff training nalang
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

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