Aundanao Oasis Beach features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Samal. Among the various facilities of this property are a bar, a private beach area and barbecue facilities.
Meelik
Finland
Wery beautiful and quiet place. I really enjoyed peace there. Just two steps to water. And stuff was wery nice. Im happy that i chose this place. If i go someday back to this island, then i go deffenitely back. Thank you
Located on Samal Island, Hof Gorei Resort features traditional bungalow accommodation. It has an outdoor pool, surrounded by tropical gardens with panoramic views of the Davao Gulf and Mount Apo.
Mark
Australia
While the location and site were picturesque it was also very remote, isolated and difficult to get to. The staff were friendly and obliging and the food presented by the chef was fresh, tasty and of good quality. The jungle like gardens were well maintained and attractive but paths and stairways somewhat dangerous and treacherous. Where it failed to deliver was the rooms and facilities attached to them being run down and weathered. The air-conditioning was adequate but ceiling fans would be a welcome addition. Activities were limited and possibly better suited to young and more adventurous people. The pool and setting was quite good but most of the bar facilities were past their use by date. Being relatively vacant made for little to know atmosphere or vibe and might be better suited to large group to make cost effective and guarantee a more vibrant atmosphere.
Situated amidst lush greenery and white sand beach, this 5-star resort features 2 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant, and bar with 360-degree view of the resort, Pearl Farm Beach Resort is located...
Boasting a garden and a shared lounge, La Vida Hostel Samal Island is located in Samal. This 2-star bed and breakfast has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. Free WiFi is available.
Lydia
Belgium
the staff and the owner took great care. We didn't miss anything, they helped us create an itinerary by offering us several activities and restaurants nearby on the island. The room + bathroom were very clean with good air conditioning. The lunches were very good with good homemade mango jam 🤤🥰
Nestled within tropical gardens, Chema's by the Sea Cottages provides charming, standalone cottages with thatched roofs and wood flooring. There is an outdoor swimming pool on site.
Shiyi
Singapore
Very quiet and serene
However plenty of black ants inside the cabana
Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, mountain view and a patio, Island samal overlooking view house with swimming pools is located in San Antonio.
jeremy
United Kingdom
the food was always good and the host was very friendly, a really nice place with a very relaxed vibe
Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, PacificSuites PH is located in Dasag. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and private parking is available on site.
Keith
Canada
Very clean and had everything required. Good location, everything worked. Nice appearance to the place.
The location was perfect. It was just a short 3 minute tricycle ride from the ferry terminal. The staff were very friendly and accommodated to all of our needs. The food at the restaurant was also delicious and was affordable. The staff at the bar were nice and made the cocktails really well. The room was nice and clean and had basic but good amenities. The swimming pool was amazing and very clean, could stay there for hours! The little beach area was also nice but you have to wear slippers in the water as the rocks were very sharp. Only bad thing was the flashing light in the room which I’m sure was not normal. It was flashing every 5-10 seconds and was very bright and kept me up all night. Other than that, we had an amazing stay and will be back next time.
Alexandria
Australia
6.0
Scored 6.0
Unlike Davao, there's no traffic on Samal. That was a plus!
Unlike Davao, there's no traffic on Samal. That was a plus! The cell signal is very bad and making needed phone calls can be a problem. GPS is useless there as well. Most roads are not surveyed. Additionally, you might be on a paved road that turns to a dirt road and that could turn into impassable!
There are a few nice places to stay, but the difficulty and time of reaching Samal is really not worth the investment.
There are very few tourist attractions other than the beaches. Finding places that you want to go to eat can be a challenge as well. All in all, Samal is tipped to the primitive side of the scale.
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Anonymous
United States
8.0
Scored 8.0
Nice Island. Great for swimming, snorkelling, food.
Nice Island. Great for swimming, snorkelling, food. Not so good of you're used to normal beaches; each resort is blocked and around 20m wide, which is a great pity and almost stupid, it would've been much better to keep it like in Boracay.
Thomas
Austria
10
Scored 10
Samal for me is relaxation and reflection.
Samal for me is relaxation and reflection. I enjoyed everything I experienced. From the boat ride, the birds, the water, the view, the fishes, the food, the singers, the people, the hospitality and the service. I'm so grateful for witnessing this.
Jilliane Joy
Philippines
10
Scored 10
The place is just perfect for us as it’s away from a busy...
The place is just perfect for us as it’s away from a busy seasides and resorts and the fact that we need to wind down after a busy stay in town. Our host Wendy was very very helpful and her team as well
Can’t wait to go back to stay at their place 👍👍👍
Renato
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
it is very easy to reach the island, just call the...
it is very easy to reach the island, just call the hotel.and.you would.get all the infor u want.jet ski is fun to try.the water is crystal clean and i have seen lots of fish. i basically dont want to do anything but looking at the everything in front of me for whole day is enough. it is a good place for relaxation and escaping stressed citylife. the food was great but sometimes thete are not too many choices.The only thing i dont like is the plastic inside the water on the way from the wharf to the island..this is part of journey and seeing plastic in the ocean break my heart
Conveniently located as it’s just few minutes away from the Waterfront Hotel. Chemas offers free boat transfer which made the trip hassle-free. Chema’s by the sea has a rustic vibe. The nature’s landscape definitely added to its beauty and uniqueness. The pool is clean and the beach is nice to swim at when its high tide. The staff is the highlight of the place I would say. Approachable, friendly and well-trained. The food is also their strong asset, it is indeed worth the penny. All the meals we ordered are delish.
Peal Farm left us committed to exploring Samal, Davao and the other beautiful parts of the Glorious Country the Philippines. There is really no reason to vacation at locations such as Hawaii where the prices and hospitality don’t even compare to Pearl Farm Resort
My Wife and I thank the Guest experience manager and the entire team and staff (literally every staff member we saw greeted us and took care of us)
we will definitely visit again with more family
Transport from Davao (Insular hotel) on a speedboat was included which was very convenient and the experience was fun. The staffs were super accommodating and the place was surrounded by nature which was nice and peaceful. Food was delivered to the rooms (table outside the room) and the portions are reasonable. The bed was also an amazing size so no worries about somebody being too tall or too big for it.
Ninio, the owner is very helpful & responsive. The place is full of nice paintings by the owner. Very homy, peaceful & provincial-feel, wide open space with fresh air on the area. The brewed coffee + bread & eggs for breakfast are also good. Wifi signal is strong in the room but overall good experience for our Samal island tour.
Location if very far but the water is so clear compared to other beaches in Samal Island. It is not a white beach but it is very clean compared to a normal beach now a days. There were not much guest when we book so the resort was somehow exclusive to us. The staff were very friendly and accommodating.
I really enjoyed the nature , silence and relaxing location of the Vida Hotel . We can add also hospitality of the owner and the all staff. Highly recommended if you want to experience this part of Philippines . La vie est toujours belle ! Enjoy !
I like how clean the resort and facilities, the food was great , our breakfast is so good, we had our dinner also in the morning catch cafe which is also good but for suggestion try to offer any filipino foods too in the menu.
The ambience of the place we both loved, so beautiful a setting ,quiet peaceful, very helpful friendly staff throughout the resort, lovely food also cooked to order at reasonable prices.would not hesitate to return
I came to Samal with my family. This place can cater to our big number which is about 14. The surrounding is very relaxing and really cozy. I book this place because it was very good value of the money I paid.
The staff of the resort was very kind and approachable, especially Ms. Joan. The food was awesome and delicious too! Place was clean and comfy. Perfect for relaxation and escaping reality.
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