Discovery Samal Resort
Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.
1,989 guest reviews analysed
Davao City, Philippines
EMPTYJET Consensus
96.2 / 100
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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 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 2026Activities
- 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 2026Beach
Verified 20 Aug 2026Services
Verified 20 Aug 2026Location
7.0662, 125.6094 · approximatePosition is approximate (city centre); exact coordinates are pending verification.
Nearest airports
Straight-line distance from the hotel; transfer times are rough estimates.
| Code | Airport | Distance | Transfer | Fly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DVOprimary | Francisco Bangoy International AirportDavao · Large | 8 km | ≈ 20 min | Fly here |
| GES | General Santos International AirportGeneral Santos · Large | 126 km | ≈ 173 min | Fly here |
| CBO | Cotabato (Awang) AirportDatu Odin Sinsuat · Medium | 155 km | ≈ 211 min | Fly here |
Sources+
- Official hotel websiteOfficial6 fields