Discovery Samal

4.5 star property
Luxurious 4.5-star resort with 3 outdoor pools

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3 outdoor pools
Junior Suite | View from room
2 bars/lounges
Samal Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Limao, Island Garden City of Samal, Samal, Davao del Norte, 8119
  • SM Lanang Premier
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • SMX Convention Center Davao
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Abreeza Mall
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Davao (DVO-Francisco Bangoy Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Samal Suite

  • 534 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Samal

In Samal .You'll find BlueJaz Water Park and General Moncado White House within 2 miles (3 km) of this resort. Davao Museum and Casino Filipino are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Damosa Gateway - 12 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • SM Lanang Premier - 12 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • SMX Convention Center Davao - 13 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Abreeza Mall - 18 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Davao City Hall - 23 min drive - 6.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Jollibee - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Robata - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Madayaw Cafe - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Marina Tuna - ‬27 min drive

About this property

Discovery Samal

Luxurious 4.5-star resort with 3 outdoor pools
Discovery Samal offers its guests 3 outdoor swimming pools. There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There are 5 meeting rooms available. The luxury Discovery Samal also features concierge services, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Samal resort.

  • 153 guestrooms or units
  • 3 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Conference center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
  • Coffee shop
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.

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.

Languages

English, Filipino

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 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
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets 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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: PHP 3500 per accommodation, per day

We've listed 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Discovery Samal Samal
Discovery Samal Resort
Discovery Samal Resort Samal

Frequently asked questions

How close is Discovery Samal to the airport?

Discovery Samal is 5.5 mi (39-min drive) away from the Francisco Bangoy Intl. Airport (DVO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Discovery Samal?

As of May 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Discovery Samal on Jun 7, 2025 start from $280.08, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Discovery Samal have an airport shuttle?

Discovery Samal offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day.

How close is Discovery Samal to the beach?

This resort is 16.7 mi (56-min drive) from Linosutan White Sand Beach and 16.7 mi (56-min drive) from Isla Reta Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Discovery Samal offer free breakfast?

Discovery Samal offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Discovery Samal?

No, there is no casino at this resort, but Casino Filipino (30-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Discovery Samal?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Discovery Samal?

This resort offers free self parking.

Does Discovery Samal have a pool?

Discovery Samal features 3 outdoor pools.

Does Discovery Samal have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 3 restaurants on site.

Does Discovery Samal have a spa?

This resort has a spa, which features facials, massages, and body wraps.

How close is Discovery Samal to downtown Samal?

Discovery Samal is 5.4 mi away from Samal.

Discovery Samal Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 62 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ARISTOTLE, BARTLETT

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina Carmela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jered, Newberry

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Staff & service

10/10 Excellent

Dadit

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I appreciate the friendly staff and the cleanliness of the place. I wish some menu items were available at all times. Overall, it is a great place to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lailannie

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Hotel dissatisfaction

The place is great however there are few concerns regarding the quality issue and hotel dissatisfaction. On the first night the whole room floor was sweating which is so slippery and dangerous as we have toddler running around, the switch lights are not working properly, All rooms have umbrella stand however it was all empty, and lastly a major complain about the pool for children area. I found alive centipede swimming along with the children, I don’t know how long it has been there but I’m glad I found it before incident happened. I am writing this review for other people awareness and safety and I hope that there is preventive and corrective actions for this matter.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Happy Customer here! Treated like a VIP. Excellent customer service!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rocky

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a place that made me feel like I was in another country even though I am only within a few minutes boat ride away from the busy noisy city. My family had a great time and its a place with good food. Great place for meetings and awesome place to relax. Staff was superb, very courteous, and area was super clean. Looking forward to book another stay for next year's vacation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan, Eunice

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place worth every penny, very peaceful, nice condos, felt like a king,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Discovery Samal is as close to being on Fantasy Island. Not even the Ritz Carlton can't match the stunning views from the boat ride to the island. The white sand beach cabanas and infinity pool are world-class. My wife and I are already planning a summer trip for 2025. What more can I say? Truly a fabulous experience to remember.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlvyn Muirgheal

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesica

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility is really wonderful. From cleanliness to amenities, is awesome. My son enjoyed the water sports. But weren’t able to do jetskiiing because they were out of gasoline but not a big deal. I would give them more than ten point score especially the staff by the registration desk they went out of their way to help me fix my double booking issue. Thank you very much.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

alan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay and the staff are wonderful. The facilities were topnotch. One room for improvement is the bar.Not many selection of wines and the drinks were a little to come even while we were already sitting at the bar. But otherwise, it was wonderful experience and we will come back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food should be included for the fee they charge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing. I was so impressed with the service, the food, the views, the cleanliness. It was worth every penny! I wish we stayed one more night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramses

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best stay for anyone visiting from the U.S.

It was my first trip out of the country, and our stay was great. I wished we could’ve stayed another day. Staff was very friendly and attentive at all times. I have never experienced such professionalism and politeness. The staff knows how to treat their guests. The pools, the food, the beach…all 5 stars! I love this place and we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024