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Discovery Samal

Property class: 4

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An aerial view of a resort with a central swimming pool, multiple guest villas, and a beach with palm trees.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, wicker chairs, and a wall-mounted shelf with decorative items.
A buffet setup with various food containers and a modern interior design.
A pool with a view of the beach and palm trees.
A beachside lounge area with sun loungers, umbrellas, and palm trees.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $185
$166 nightly
$185 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3

Explore the area

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Limao, Island Garden City of Samal, Samal, Davao del Norte, 8119
  • Place, General Moncado White House
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, SM Lanang Premier
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, SM City Davao
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Davao (DVO-Francisco Bangoy Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 534 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Samal

With a stay at Discovery Samal in Samal, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of BlueJaz Water Park and General Moncado White House. .This spa resort is 3.7 mi (6 km) from Church of Christ and 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Davao Museum.
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What's nearby

  • General Moncado White House - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • SM Lanang Premier - 15 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • SMX Convention Center Davao - 16 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Abreeza Mall - 22 min drive - 5.3 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
  • ‪KFC - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Hao Tang Hotpor & Grill - ‬30 min drive

About this property

Discovery Samal

Discovery Samal offers 153 accommodations with minibars and safes. 55-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 153 guestrooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature bidets and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite at one of the resort's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this resort consist of a conference center and 5 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Discovery Samal has 3 restaurants on site.
24-hour room service is available.

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

  • 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
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

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

Property is also known as

Discovery Samal Samal
Discovery Samal Resort
Discovery Samal Resort Samal

Discovery Samal Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 106 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food, services and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place, great architecture, relaxing, beautiful and great service!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great! highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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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8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, great staff, good food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Elmer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The local food and friendly staff, epecially the OJT trainees
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful resort and the staff was 2nd to none.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

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One of the nicest resorts I have ever stayed at we will be coming back simply amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Francis J

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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
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10/10 Excellent

rizalde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The transfer was very easy and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sara

everything was great🙌
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rene

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Yes, except the egg station at the dining room.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Princess Aurora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch experience. Ching, Steph and the rest of the staff were very helpful with our needs all throughout our stay. The resort was well maintained. Gym and spa was great. We dined to all 3 restaurants and enjoyed the different options offered. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony Francis Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is beautiful and the staff is amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Edmund

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This property is par excellence; while accommodation cost is not within reach to an average Filipino worker, the quality of service and resort amenities was worth every penny you spend while staying in this resort on the island of Samal; I booked this resort for an overnight “staycation” with my brother and his partner; it was indescribably amazing spending quality time together to relax and strengthen the bond with family and loved ones; I will be saving again to return to this beautiful paradise!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Amenities
This resort is awesome and would highly recommend to anyone, I definitely will be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent in all amenities, service and location. I will highlt recommend this resort to my friends.
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10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 2 nights, and it was an amazing experience. The staff were respectful, accommodating, and made us feel truly welcome. The atmosphere was relaxing, and the service exceeded our expectations. We would love to come back and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a wonderful getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jered

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was fantastic. The property is gorgeous. Food was excellent. Absolutely amazing, memorable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spacious rooms and the Olympic size pool
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Abigail

The da
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Klein

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Foood was exceptional! đź’•
Stayed 1 night in May 2024