There is no shortage of accommodations in Davao, ranging from the four-star accommodations of the Marco Polo Davao on Claveria, the Royal Mandaya Hotel on Ponciano, the Grand Regal Hotel and Casino Filipino and the Waterfront Insular Hotel on Lanang, and the Apo View Hotel, where Casino Filipino 2 is located, to lodges and inns, all around the city. Serviced residences like the Crown Regency are also rising in popularity, or one can find townhouses or apartments for rent, all for negotiable rates that are very good for those coming into Davao with dollars.
Bluejaz Resort and Waterpark, Brgy. Caliclic, Babak Island, Garden City of Samal, ☎ (082)304-6501, . Bluejaz Resort and Waterpark is in Samal. It offers 20 guestrooms and 8 beds for backpackers. Their waterpark features the Bluejaz Pirates Adventure waterslides that includes two 300 ft high-speed flumes, and their swimming pools include an infinity pool overlooking the Davao Gulf and children's swimming pools. Their other amenities include a private beach for snorkeling and diving, and tours and cruises. �
Crown Regency Residences, J.P. Cabaguio Avenue Agdao, ☎ +63 (82) 225-8188, . All rooms have air conditioning, broadband internet, and cable television.From USD 53.33. �
C5 Dormitel, Roxas Avenue (1 block south of Ateneo de Davao Univ), ☎ +63 82-2286186. A "luxury dormitory"; P 650 for single, P1100 for double; P1300 for suite. Monthly rates: 15000, 25000, 33000 respectively. Cable TV, A/C, wi-fi, laundry area, parking, study area, guest lounges. Hot water in suites. Located in C5 Building along with a cafe, travel agency, beauty salon, laundry shop and other businesses. Email [email protected] . �
D'Counter Executive Dormitory, 15-B Jose Camus St, ☎ +63 82-226-2045, . P255 for basic single; P335 for single with TV and private bath; P545 with A/C and cable TV; P720 for double with A/C, bath, cable TV; family room for 3 with bath, cable TV, and A/C for P1100. �
Humberto’s Hotel, J. Palma Gil cor. P. Gomez Sts., ☎ (082) 2223831 to 34, . Humberto’s Hotel was featured by PAL Mabuhay Magazine on its lifestyle section as a "Charming Botique Hotel". It was also chosen and awarded by the 2003 National Shopper's Choice in May 28, 2004 as no. 1. Small Hotel in Davao City.Best rates on official website start at PHP 2,200. �
Lanang Business Inn (LBI), Banawe St. Lanang, ☎ (082) 221-5847, . There is a free breakfast and wifi in the lobby. The rooms are clean with individual bathrooms, AC, TV.P1000. �
Marco Polo Davao, C.M. Recto (formerly Claveria) cor. M. Roxas Blvd., ☎ +6382 221 0888 (fax: ''+6382'' 225 0111), . This hotel is part of the Marco Polo chain of hotels. �
My Hotel, San Pedro St, Davao City (beside BDO - San Pedro Branch), ☎ +63 82 300 4040; +63 82 222 2021;, . checkin: 2pm; checkout: 12nn. It offers free Wi-Fi access in every room, free Sun-to-Sun cell phone call, free calls to the US and Canada, hot and cold shower, individually controlled air-conditioned room, television with cable, telephone, and security cameras. email: [email protected]PHP 800. �
MyPlace Dormitel, Veloso St., Bo. Obrero (at the back of Victoria Plaza), ☎ (082) 2217518. Standard Room - P800, Superior Room - P1,000, Suite Room - P1,500, Extra Bed - P300. Room has 2 beds, a/c, hot and cold shower, free wifi, 24/7 security, add P100 for TV. �
Oroderm Beauty Hotel, Magallanes (St) (just off Quirino past Metro Hotel), ☎ +63 82-221-2700, . Single room P1200; double rooms start at P1500 and go up to P3200 for the presidential suite. Breakfast included. �
Red Knight Gardens (Suites), 8th Street Guadalupe Village Lanang, ☎ +63 234-34-08, . Has a pool, gardens, bar & restaurant owned and managed by Brit. Rooms are fully furnished. All rates are fully inclusive of water, electric, gas, T.V, local phone calls, hot & cold shower, daily maid services �
El Rio Bachelor's Pad, Lot 22&23, Block 16 Kamuning St., El Rio Vista Village Phase 4A, Bacaca, ☎ +63 917-7014411, +63 922-8960724. Monthly Rate P6000 small room, P7000 medium sized room, P7500 large room P600 per day good for 2 persons: includes mini-kitchen, cooking utensils & pans, electric stove, electric kettle, knife, plates, spoons & forks, refrigerator, own washing sink, own shower with heater, Internet, television with cable, individual controlled air-conditioned room, bed & bedding, cabinets, dining table and chairs. �
Sampaguita (the new one), Quirino Avenue (at My Mayon St), ☎ +63 82-305-8680 (). Nice for the price. Basic single for P300, double 400, triple 500, family 650. Add about 200 for A/C. Add another 50 to 200 for hot water. Add another 100 to 300 for coffee table and sofa. Other phone +63 82 302-7645.650 p. �
Sampaguita (the old one), Mt Mayon St (turn off Quirino right at the new Sampaguita and go a block up), ☎ +63 82-227-2958. Clean, decent, budget. Basic single for P175 (shared lavatory). For P275, private lavatory and cable TV. Single with A/C for P450, another 50 for hot water. Add 100 for a double and another 100 for a triple. �
Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao, Lanang, ☎ +63-82-233-2881 (fax: +63-82-233-2801), . On the side of the Davao Gulf, with landscaped gardens; view from corridors. Enjoy free 'tuba' (coconut wine) given to hotel guests. �
First Pacific Inn Davao, Quirino Ave., ☎ +63-82-305-6183 (fax: +63-82-300-9173), . First Pacific Inn is a freshly, newly built (Opened January 2010) 17 room business Inn, catering to both short and long-term visitors. Quirino Ave is very busy 24hrs a day heavy truck and motorcycle traffic as well as many emergency vehicles. If you want a full night’s sleep look elsewhere. Rooms at front are very noisy and are only ones with dbl beds. The staff is friendly and very helpful. Rooms are clean but spartanly furnished. �
Ponce Suites, Road 4 (at corner of Road 3) in Dona Vicenta Village, Bajada (from JP Laurel Street at Victoria Plaza, turn at Chow King and take the first right, then your first left and go to the end), ☎ 082-227-9070, . Wifi is available. They also have great food with a good rooftop open terrace you can enjoy your meal or coffee at, and an impressive art collection. �
St. Camillus Dormitel, 3rd Floor, SPMC Cooperative Building, Southern Philippines Medical Center (aka Davao Medical Center) Compound, Bajada, ☎ (082)3019997/ 09179049032/(0917)8230514, . checkin: anytime; checkout: anytime. Best value accomodation in Davao City. Airconditioned rooms, quiet location, short walk to all modes of public transport, owners and staff are helpful and very friendly. The dormitel occupies the whole third flood of the building (you can ask permission to go up the rooftop for a breathe of fresh air). Each no-frills room have four double-decker beds, with common tables and a (very) small cabinet for your more important stuff. Toilets/shower-stalls are clean and well lighted. Separate facilities for men and women. The ground floor of the building is occupied by various establishments: laundry shop, food center, vendors and a popular Chinese fastfood chain. The second floor is occupied by an internet cafe and spa/parlor. Tip: call for reservations well ahead of time as they opften fill-up pretty quickly with various traveller groups.180/day. (7.097599,125.619818)�
Samal Bahay Kubo, Barangay Katagman, Purok 5, Peñaplata District, Island Garden City of Samal, ☎ +63 912 806-6372, . checkin: anytime; checkout: anytime. If you want real peace and quiet, go here. No videokes, guaranteed. You could set up a tent, if you like or get a room in a Bahay Kubo (hut). The owner's wife is a mean cook, specializing in Thai and Indian dishes. You could always arrange for local dishes, if that's what you like. There is no in-suite toilet, but the "outhouse" is very clean and has running water. The site is several minutes away on foot from two tourist spots: Moncado's Camp 23 and Balay ni Moncado (Moncado's Whitehouse). You can arrange for a pickup at the Peñaplata Warehouse Club bus stop then take City Island Express Bus from Davao City to Samal Island. Or, you can arrange a pickup from Davao City or elsewhere, all depends on how much adventure you'd like to experience. From the Kubo's balcony you have a wonderful view of the sea and Talikud Island. Security and entertainment is provided by the resort's animals: geese, goats, chickens and two dogs. There's a public beach 10 minutes away on foot.200 PHP/night. (7.076448,125.687242)�
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