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Discovery Samal Resort

Davao City, Philippines

Best for

  • beach
  • wellness
  • couples
  • families

About Discovery Samal Resort

Discovery Samal Resort is a 153-room, 5 stars property in Davao City, Philippines. The resort offers beach access with views of Davao Gulf, one swimming pool and a Samal Escape Spa described as a soothing and rejuvenating facility. The property provides airport transfer service, with round trip boat transfers from the Davao Welcome Center noted as complimentary for guests.

Rooms, villas and on-site experiences are organised around the resort’s coastal setting and spa facilities. The nearest airport is DVO (Francisco Bangoy International Airport), 8 km away.

Why it stands out

Listed as EMPTYJET Approved for its 5 stars classification, beachfront location, on-site Samal Escape Spa, a swimming pool and complimentary round trip boat airport transfers from the Davao Welcome Center.

Key facts

Keys
153 rooms
Type
Beach

Amenities

Verified 20 Aug 2026

Activities

  • Beach access — scenic views of Davao Gulf
  • Swimming pool — one of the few good pools I have tried to swim in for laps

Services

  • Airport transfer — evidence: Round trip boat transfers from our Davao Welcome Center are complimentary for guests

Wellness

  • Spa — Take on a soothing and rejuvenating escape in the resort’s state-of-the-art spa facility

Spa & wellness

Verified 20 Aug 2026
Spa
Samal Escape Spa — soothing and rejuvenating escape in the resort’s state-of-the-art spa facility

Beach

Verified 20 Aug 2026
Beach
Beach access

Services

Verified 20 Aug 2026
Pools
1
Airport transfer
Yes

Location

7.0662, 125.6094 · approximate

Position is approximate (city centre); exact coordinates are pending verification.

Nearest airports

Straight-line distance from the hotel; transfer times are rough estimates.

CodeAirportDistanceTransferFly
DVOprimaryFrancisco Bangoy International AirportDavao · Large8 km≈ 20 min Fly here
GESGeneral Santos International AirportGeneral Santos · Large126 km≈ 173 min Fly here
CBOCotabato (Awang) AirportDatu Odin Sinsuat · Medium155 km≈ 211 min Fly here
Sources+
  • Official hotel websiteOfficial6 fields

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