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La Vida Hostel

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this Samal hostel

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Exterior detail
Reception hall
Terrace/patio
Reception
Deluxe Twin Room | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Barangay Catagman, Samal District, Samal, Davao del Sur, 8119
  • Place, SM Lanang Premier
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Abreeza Mall
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, SM City Davao
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Davao (DVO-Francisco Bangoy Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Room | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Basic Double Room | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Basic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Quadruple Room | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Superior Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Samal

In Samal .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of General Moncado White House and 6 miles (10 km) of BlueJaz Water Park with a stay here. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Church of Christ and Maxima Aqua Fun.
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What's nearby

  • SM Lanang Premier - 18 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Abreeza Mall - 23 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Gaisano Mall - 24 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Davao City Hall - 29 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • SM City Davao - 34 min drive - 11.3 miles

Getting around

  • Francisco Bangoy Intl. Airport (DVO) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Robata - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Garden Bay Resort & Restaurant - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Jollibee - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - ‬34 min drive

About this property

La Vida Hostel

Enjoy the free parking at this Samal hostel
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at La Vida Hostel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Samal hostel.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
La Vida Hostel offers 8 accommodations with air conditioning. These individually decorated accommodations have separate dining areas and include desks. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
1.0 out of 5, 1 review
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Living room
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
The entrance to the property is closed from 10 PM to 6 AM. Guests are not permitted to enter or leave the property during this time.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: PHP 200.0 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

La Vida Hostel Samal
La Vida Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
La Vida Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Samal

Frequently asked questions

How close is La Vida Hostel to the airport?

La Vida Hostel is 8.4 mi (47-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 La Vida Hostel?

As of Sep 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Vida Hostel on Oct 7, 2025 start from $27.49, 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 La Vida Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at La Vida Hostel.

How close is La Vida Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 13.6 mi (40-min drive) from Isla Reta Beach and 13.6 mi (49-min drive) from Linosutan White Sand Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does La Vida Hostel offer free breakfast?

La Vida Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at La Vida Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Casino Filipino (4 mi) is nearby.

What time is check-in at La Vida Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at La Vida Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does La Vida Hostel have a pool?

La Vida Hostel does not have a pool.

Does La Vida Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does La Vida Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is La Vida Hostel to downtown Samal?

La Vida Hostel is 3.3 mi away from Samal.

La Vida Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

WITOLD

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended

The stay was brief but their staff took care of me very well. The dinner I ordered was good and the complementary breakfast was a feast! Thank you La Vida!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Marilou

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calvin, taytay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Ruth

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Robert, Fort Lauderdale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Affordable, fun and full of original artwork. We had issues with aircon and hot water. Bring your own electric fan. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Znarf

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in this Hostel for 5 nights ! The staff and the owner is very very nice . There's a kitchen in the hostel so you can cook whatever you want. You can even buy drinks snacks from outside and bring inside the Hostel !. There's lots of beautiful paintings painted by the Owner ! The lot is very spacious, quit and lots of plants perfect for relaxtion! Everytime we go out for a tour, we're always surprised everytime we get back to the hostel because the staff already cleaned our room while we're away having a tour ! I really like the owner sir Ninio, on our last day i ask the staff if i can extend till 6pm because our flight back home is 10:55pm, check out is 12nn and you can only extend till 3pm, so the staff ask the owner if i can extend till 6pm, guess what ? Sir Ninio the owner said it's fine and he will not charge me from 3pm to 6pm! . If you're looking for a place to stay in Samal ! This is the perfect place for you, budget friendly not expensive and you can cook whatever you want and the beach is just 2mins walk from the hostel . I will be coming back to this place again for sure !! . Thank you Sir Ninio and the Staff Lanny and others . 🙏
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Teresita

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Homey, friendly staff, nice garden. Owners are conversant.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Christie

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Maria Victoria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it nice place!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dolores

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay beach close friendly staff and great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ganesh Prabhu

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is tidy, quiet, surrounded by greenery. Although its adjacent to the beach, the area is not for public. Rooms are functional with all basic amenities, includes a balcony/sitout also. No restaurants nearby but thats the case with most areas of Samal. The island itself is a relatively unexploited, less touristy, very green, lovely roads to ride/drive. Overall a good stay. They have shared kitchen in case you want to cook yourself. The host is very helpful for all needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nezza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like it here because the staff were friendly and accomodating, the guests were free to cook their meals.. I dont like because there is no cabite where the guests can hang their clothings and there was no slippers to be used by the guests inside the room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Niclas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Schöne Lage, ruhig zum entspannen
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Flemming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place for alone time

Nice place with very kind and helpfull staff, good simple breakfast, and got upgraded, Thank you for now La Vida.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022