Name: Discovery Samal
Address: Barangay Limao, Island Garden, Purok 5, Davao Del Norte, 8119, PH

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Andrea

Overall a great experience! We were only there for 2 nights but it was probably enough because food and drinks are pretty pricey there. Glad breakfast was included. Staff is very friendly. Just a few odd things to point out: no bananas, mangoes, or fruits native to the area (only watermelon, pineapple and canned peaches) and no longanisa or toscino at breakfast. We’d come back!

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jul 2026

jerry

The resort was clean, and the views were beautiful. However, one major disappointment was that guests are not allowed to swim at the beach after 6:00 PM. Since the weather during the day can be extremely hot, many people would prefer to enjoy the beach later in the evening when it’s cooler.

The biggest letdown, though, was the food. During our two-night stay, we didn’t have a single meal that we truly enjoyed. The food was significantly overpriced, which I wouldn’t have minded if the quality had matched the price—but unfortunately, it didn’t. We even tried the resort’s fine dining restaurant, expecting a much better experience, but it was just as disappointing as the other restaurants on the property.

If there’s one area the resort should prioritize improving, it’s the dining experience. Great food is an important part of any vacation, and unfortunately, it fell far short of expectations during our stay.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Christopher

From the welcome center to the boat transfer to the food to the friendliness of the staff (especially Lucky) to the performances to the cleanliness of the property and to the comfortability of the room, the entire stay was absolutely amazing! The property is well maintained, and they are constantly cleaning and upgrading the grounds. I highly recommend it to couples and even to families as they have activities for all ages. The food in the restaurants is a bit higher priced than expected, but aside from that everything else was spectacular!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Iris

The views is amazing the staff are very friendly and accommodating I would definitely come
Back next time .

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Michael Alan

Very nice but very expensive, the food was expensive, and you are not allowed to bring anything in. Very clean and very nice, but bring a fat wallet.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Jeanne

My family and I loved this resort and used almost all of their activities. The location, food, and service quality makes it a 10/10. Many activities to choose from, we did the banana boat, jet ski, pools and photo shoot with the clear canoe. It was a standalone Boracay! The staff is awesome, aside from taking your orders, they point out things to do to make your stay more enjoyable, where to take instagramable pics, offer breads to feed fish so they gather around you. They go above and beyond! We’ll definitely go back.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Corina

Absolutely beauties property and excellent service! We will be back

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2026

Philip

It was great! highly recommend

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

25 Apr 2026

Gary

Great food, services and clean room.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2026

Nida

A wonderful place, great architecture, relaxing, beautiful and great service!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2026

peter

We celebrated our anniversary there and the staff went above and beyond to make us feel special.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Feb 2026

Justin

Clean room and great staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2026

Rene

Yes, except the egg station at the dining room.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

02 Feb 2026

Anelyn

Rooms are in great condition. Very spacious and very high ceilings. The resort is very beautiful. Food is average for the price.

The final day experience was not good at all. There seems to be so many people manning the concierge but no organization. Nobody seems to remember a very important instruction on the boat ride- to give the boat pass to the guard by the dock. This guard also failed to tell us about the boat pass. They transported us to the dock but not tell us that the boat ride was first come first served. When the boat arrived, it was logical for us to assume we could board the boat, the guard yelled at us and said it is first come first served!!

They expected us to sit in there for another 2 hours to wait for the next boat. For a resort that is so expensive, why is the boat ride so disorganized? This is something that really needs improvement as it is the final experience.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Jan 2026

Troy

The great:
The facilities here are second-to-none, whether in the Philippines or almost anywhere around the world. Beautiful architecture, well maintained, clean, and well appointed. The pier is beautiful, and they have fast, high-quality, air-conditioned catamarans to transfer guests to and from Davao.
We stayed in the Junior Suite, which is the entry-level room choice. I am 100% satisfied with the room appointments, furniture quality, bed comfort, bathroom functionality, and aesthetics. The view is fantastic from the balcony, and the air conditioning is great. Everything related to the room works properly and fits the decor. The room is very spacious with high ceilings and a nice ceiling fan.
The staff is 100% fantastic and always friendly and outgoing. This is partly a Philippines thing, this is a country of friendly and happy people, but the staff here is even very friendly to each other, waving to peers when the opportunity presents itself.
The food is generally fantastic, and there are multiple restaurants inside the resort.
The BAD:
1. The internet is not good. Bandwidth is not adequate for volume of users. On the weekends it slows to almost a stop.
2. On our stay of 5 nights, 2 of the nights the bar was closed for private events. I feel I paid for use of the entire facility, and they denied access to a portion of it without my knowledge or agreement

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

15 Jan 2026

Araceli

Property is nice but not a lot of dining options. They should add a cafe with sandwiches and salad options if you want a lighter meal. My son broke a drinking glass inside the room and got charged $30 for it, outrageously expensive and I felt taken advantage of and robbed!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Jan 2026

Karl

Clean, great staff, good food.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2025

rizalde

The transfer was very easy and convenient

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Dec 2025

Abigail

The da

8/10

Excellent

22 Dec 2025

Elmer

The local food and friendly staff, epecially the OJT trainees

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2025

Edmund

This property is par excellence; while accommodation cost is not within reach to an average Filipino worker, the quality of service and resort amenities was worth every penny you spend while staying in this resort on the island of Samal; I booked this resort for an overnight “staycation” with my brother and his partner; it was indescribably amazing spending quality time together to relax and strengthen the bond with family and loved ones; I will be saving again to return to this beautiful paradise!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2025

Princess Aurora

Top notch experience. Ching, Steph and the rest of the staff were very helpful with our needs all throughout our stay. The resort was well maintained. Gym and spa was great. We dined to all 3 restaurants and enjoyed the different options offered. Highly recommend!

Leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

30 Nov 2025

aidan joy

Our recent stay at Discovery Samal Resort fell short of expectations, especially for the premium rates they charge.

Check-in Process:
The entire check-in experience was disorganized. We had already completed check-in at the Davao waiting area before boarding the catamaran, so having to go through another full check-in upon arrival at the resort felt unnecessary and inconvenient. The process needs better coordination.

Dining at Haribar:
We had lunch at Haribar, but the food was honestly not tasty at all considering the price. For a resort positioning itself as luxury, the quality and flavor really need improvement.

Service & Staff:
The staff were polite, but the overall service didn’t match the luxury label. Even though our luggage was pre-tagged prior to boarding, we still had to bring our own bags to the room. This is something the resort team should handle.

Privacy Concerns:
One major issue is the lack of privacy. Certain areas of the resort—particularly near rooms and shared spaces—feel too exposed, and you don’t get that secluded or exclusive atmosphere expected from a high-end property. It affects the overall experience and sense of relaxation.

Amenities:
Basic recreational amenities like billiards should be complimentary. Charging extra for small activities doesn’t align with the upscale rates they’re asking.

Overall Value:
For the price we paid, the experience simply wasn’t worth it. With other luxury resorts in the area offering better food, smoother service, a

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2025

Sara

everything was great🙌

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2025

Christopher

A wonderful resort and the staff was 2nd to none.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2025

Jackilou

It’s not cheap but you get what you paid for. Very hospital staff though you get looks if you are solo. Not a lot of people last Sept which i love. Free airport pick up and boat transfer. Outside food is not allowed unless you pay for corkage. Dining options are expensive and limited options. Overall, it was a nice experience.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2025

Francis J

Awesome place! The staff and crew of Discovery Samal were amazing. The food they served delicious.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2025

Geraldine

We stayed for 2 nights, and it was an amazing experience. The staff were respectful, accommodating, and made us feel truly welcome. The atmosphere was relaxing, and the service exceeded our expectations. We would love to come back and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a wonderful getaway.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2025

Twintwonee

I booked my mom for her birthday together with my siblings and uncle. They enjoyed and it was a wonderful experience

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2025

Mike

One of the nicest resorts I have ever stayed at we will be coming back simply amazing

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2025

Marlita

Staff are very nice and helpful. Very quiet! The views is spectacular. We love it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2025

Breighton

Highly recommend

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2025

Monita

Nice place to unwind

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2025

Travis

Fantastic resort, service could have been quicker

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2025

ARISTOTLE

It was an amazing experience.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2025

CHRISTOPHER

Was ver very nice

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2025

Benedith

Beautiful Discovery Samal

Loved the very friendly and attentive service we received from all the staff of Discovery Samal. Resort was a beautiful place to visit and relax in. The room was spacious, quiet, and very clean. We also loved the food and entertainment at Morning Catch.
Will definitely be back.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2025

Fernando

Excellent in all amenities, service and location. I will highlt recommend this resort to my friends.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2025

Jered

Staff was fantastic. The property is gorgeous. Food was excellent. Absolutely amazing, memorable stay.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2024

Dadit

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.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

20 Dec 2024

Lailannie

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.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2024

Jennifer

Happy Customer here! Treated like a VIP. Excellent customer service!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2024

Rocky

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.

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2024

Ryan

Awesome place worth every penny, very peaceful, nice condos, felt like a king,

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2024

Robert

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.

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2024

Jesica

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.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2024

alan

Superb

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2024

Judith

Great spacious rooms and the Olympic size pool

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2024

Mary

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.

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jul 2024

Mark

Food should be included for the fee they charge.

Family