Samal

Travel Guide

An aerial view of a turquoise beach with a dense forest and scattered buildings.
A tranquil pool with a wooden deck and a gazebo by the water.
A beach with clear turquoise water, white sand, and lush green trees in the background.
A coastal area with a row of wooden houses surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A pier extending into turquoise waters with clear visibility to the seabed, a red-roofed structure, and a backdrop of trees and buildings.

Where to stay in Samal

Find the best Samal areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Samal
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A coastal area with a row of wooden houses surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
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Kaputian

Though Kaputian might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Isla Reta Beach and Hagimit Falls.

Quinawitnan

When in Quinawitnan, you can plan a visit to SM Lanang Premier and General Moncado White House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Pangubatan

Though Pangubatan might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Isla Reta Beach and Santa Cruz Wharf.

San Isidro

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in San Isidro and surrounding area, you can visit Isla Reta Beach and Linosutan White Sand Beach.

Discovery Samal

Discovery Samal

4 out of 5
Limao, Island Garden City of Samal Samal Davao del Norte
Fully refundable
The price is ￥36,645 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
￥36,645
￥43,241 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Samal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (97 reviews)
"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 ..."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2026

Discovery Samal
Pearl Farm Beach Resort

Pearl Farm Beach Resort

5 out of 5
Kaputian, Island Garden City of Samal Samal Davao del Norte
The price is ￥49,644 per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
￥49,644
￥61,021 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Samal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Hagimit Falls and Santa Cruz Wharf are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (251 reviews)
"The staff was very nice good people, but the room was head bugged in the bathroom. Don’t know where it came from but they did send someone up to get rid of the bugs all over the bathroom the floor in the sink that’s where the dead bugs with that whole bunch a bunch everything else was clean and ..."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026

Pearl Farm Beach Resort
Eagle's Nest Beach Resort- Samal Island

Eagle's Nest Beach Resort- Samal Island

3 out of 5
Purok 3, Barangay Balet, Babak Samal Samal Davao Region
The price is ￥5,390 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
￥5,390
￥5,929 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Samal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Monfort Bat Sanctuary and Vanishing Island ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7 reviews)
"Way off the beaten path, had trouble finding a ride to get there. Room that I reserved was rented out was replaced with a lesser room"

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

Eagle's Nest Beach Resort- Samal Island
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Eagle's Nest Beach Resort- Samal Island

Eagle's Nest Beach Resort- Samal Island

3 out of 5
Purok 3, Barangay Balet, Babak Samal Samal Davao Region
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Samal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Monfort Bat Sanctuary and Vanishing Island ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7 reviews)
"Way off the beaten path, had trouble finding a ride to get there. Room that I reserved was rented out was replaced with a lesser room"

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

Eagle's Nest Beach Resort- Samal Island
Floating Home in Reef Resort 3

Floating Home in Reef Resort 3

2 out of 5
Kaputian Island Samal Davao Region
Stay at this houseboat in Samal. Enjoy free WiFi and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Hagimit Falls and Santa Cruz Wharf are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"so beautiful"

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

Floating Home in Reef Resort 3
Beach Penthouse

Beach Penthouse

Island Samal, Davao Region Davao del norte
Stay at this apartment in Samal. Enjoy patios and air conditioning. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Wharf and Isla Reta Beach are located nearby.
Beach Penthouse
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Samal attractions

Isla Reta Beach

7.0/10 (7 reviews)
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Isla Reta Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Samal. You'll find more to see and do in this relaxing area.
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Things to do

Picture 1 for Activity Dumaguete Valencia Tour

Twin Treasures: Discovering Dumaguete and Valencia

￥20,747
per adult
Twin Treasures: Discovering Dumaguete and Valencia
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Cities near Samal

A tropical beach with clear turquoise waters, dense green vegetation, and scattered buildings.

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