Samal Island Resorts have increased significantly as more and more visitors are flocking the island each year. The growing awareness of its beautiful beaches and the kind of attention it’s getting online and in magazines continues to spark the interest of many visitors to the Mindanao region to discover more of its beauty. According to Sun Star Davao newspaper, Samal Island had 255,000 tourists in 2013 which is a big increase compared to the 250,000 in 2012. The resort owners are positive that more visitors will come this 2014.
During our visit to Pearl Farm Beach Resort in Kaputian, we’ve seen several other beach resorts along the way. It’s not a surprise since this island is rich with white-sand beaches around it and its sea has gentle waves since it’s nestled inside the Davao Gulf. Given the chance to visit Davao City again, we might try another one of Samal Island’s fantastic beach resorts and even tour around the island more.
Samal Island Resorts List
Alohamoana Resort
Purok 7, Calilic, Babak
Contact No: +63(927) 358-1489
Ana Marina
Brgy Balet, Babak District
Contact No: +63(82) 299-2992, +63(82) 299-0807
Babusanta Beach Resort
Linusotan, Talicud, Kaputian District
Contact No: +63(918) 726-1466
Bali-Bali Beach Resort
Brgy. Catagman, Island Garden City of Samal, Philippines
Contact No: +63 82 234 6415
Email: info@balibaliresort.com
http://www.balibaliresort.net/
Banana House
Kaputian Highway Davao del Norte, 8119 Samal
Basanvilla Beach Forest
Barangay Aundanao, Igacos, Samal District, 8119 Samal
Contact No: 0917 867 3771
Blue Jaz Beach Resort and Water Park
Brgy Caliclic, Babak District
Contact No: +63(82) 302-8411, 082 303-1117, USA (727) 498-0215
Email: info@bluejaz.net
https://bluejaz.net/
Bluewaters Village Resort
Limao, Samal Island
Contact No: +63(82) 303-2618, 0919 337-6987
Budyong Beach Resort
Brgy Camudmud, Babak District
Contact: On Site
Buenavista Island Resort
Ligid Island
Brgy Balet, Babak District
Contact No: +63(82) 298-0193, +63(82) 297-1432
Email: buenavista.island@gmail.com
https://www.buenavistaislandresort.com/
Caliclic Beach Resort (Public)
Caliclic, Samal Island
Contact: On Site
Camp Holiday Beach Resort
Kinawitnon, Babak
Contact No: +63 (82) 303-3294, +63(82) 227-5055, +63(918) 935-4278
Email: campholidayresort@holidaydavao.com
https://www.campholidayresort.com/
Canibad Beach Resort (Public)
Brgy Aundanao
Peñaplata District
Contact: On Site Facebook
Captain Hook’s Red Parrot Inn
Address: Kaputian, Island Garden City of Samal, Philippines
Contact No: +63(82) 286-1658, Mobile No: +63(908) 944-7805 or +63(907) 122-2091
Email: captainhook.redparrotinn@gmail.com
https://www.redparrotinn.com/
Chemas Garden Resort
Brgy Limao, Peñaplata District
Contact No:, +63(82) 303-0235, +63(917)-814-0814, +63(917) 702-5832
Email: princessgueco@yahoo.com
Club Asiano Beach Resort
Camudmud, Babak
Contact: +63(916) 342-0769
Email: kathytinasia@gmail.com
https://clubasianoresort.blogspot.com/
Coco Beach Resort
Brgy Caliclic, Babak District
Contact: On Site
Coral Garden and Marine Park
Talicud Island, Kaputian District
Contact No: +63(915) 698-7623
Costa Marina Beach Resort
Brgy Limao, Peñaplata District
Contact No: +63(82) 233-1209, Fax No: +63(82) 233-0229
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CostaMarinaBeachResort?rf=206323392737652
D – M
Dayang Beach Resort
Linusotan, Talicud, Kaputian District
Contact No: +63(921) 307-0364
El Magic Resort
Brgy Caliclic, Babak District
Contact No: +63(920) 229-3310
Fernandez Beach Resort
Peñaplata District
Contact No: +63(915) 554-9273
Email: fernandezbag@yahoo.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fernandez-Beach-and-Garden-Resort-180714125282962/
Florenda’s Beach Resort
Punta Catagman
Contact No: +63(929) 180-3175
Email: florendabeachresort@yahoo.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Florenda-Beach-Resort/211622398862004
Golden Bay Beach Resort Spa
Limao, Samal
Contact No: +63(916) 366-2737
Email:goldenbaybeachresort@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Golden-Bay-Beach-Resort-and-Spa/103556413012838
Hi-5 Inland Resort
Brgy San Agustin, Babak District
Contact No: +63(919) 811-6920/(916) 325-2442/(910) 558-4230
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hi5princesstropicalinlandresort/
Hof Gorei Resort
Brgy Adecor, Kaputian District
Contact No: +63(82) 286-0238, Mobile No: +63(918) 609-6966
Email: info@hofgorei-resortdavao.com, hofgoreiresortdavao@yahoo.com
Holy Cross Beach Resort
Brgy Camudmud, Babak District
Contact No: +63(82) 221-9071 to 76
Ilihan Beach Resort
Brgy Camudmud, Babak District
Contact No: +63(82) 224-5343, +63(920) 254-4920
Email:ilihanbeachresortsamal@yahoo.com
http://www.ilihanbeachresort.com/
Isla Cristina Beach Resort
Linusotan, Talicud, Kaputian District
Contact No: +63(917) 622-3610, +63(82) 234-7903, +63(917) 622-3610
Isla Reta Beach Resort
Sta Cruz, Talicud
Kaputian District
Island Ridge Mountain Resort
Brgy San Antonio
Babak District
Contact No: +63(82) 304-5784/ 302-5315/286-5051; +63(928) 545-3651/(922) 862-8064
Isla Beach Resort
Brgy Caliclic, Babak District
Contact: On-site
Jim’s Island Beach Club
Libud, Talicud
Kaputian District
Kalinawan Resort
Aundanao, Samal
Contact No: +63(082) 286-2844 or +63(082) 298-5298, Mobile No: +63(917) 700-7325
Email:kalinawan@yahoo.com
Kaputian Beach Park
Poblacion, Kaputian District
Contact No: +63(82) 301-4096
Karen’s Private Resort
Circumferencial Road Brgy. San Isidro, Poblacion Babak, Davao del Norte, 8118 Samal
La Familia Homestyle Beach Resort
Limao, Samal
Contact No: +63(917) 620-9687
Email:lafamiliahomestyle@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaFamiliaDavao/
La Vida Orchard Resort
Brgy Catagman, Peñaplata District
Contact No: +63(917) 770-0330
Leticia by the Sea
Address: Talicud Island, Santa Cruz, Philippines
Contact No: +63(82) 224-0501, Mobile No: +63(917) 702-5427
Email:stay@casaleticia.com
http://leticiabythesearesort.com/
Llanos Beach Resort
Talicud Island
Contact No: +63(927) 992-3317
Mahal’s Forest Resort
Kawag, Hagimit Falls
Contact No: +63(932) 475-1894
Email:mahalsforestresort@yahoo.com
Mahan Garden Resort
Brgy Caliclic, Babak District
Contact No: +63(82) 301-4022
Email:mahan.samal@y7mail.com
https://mahangardenresort.webs.com/
Marex Villarica Beach Resort
Tambo, Babak District
Contact No: +63(82) 302-1460, Mobile No: +63(917) 701-1128
Email:allen@yahoo.com
Mayumi Disney Sea
Brgy Catagman, Peñaplata District
Contact No: +63(82) 0114, +63(916) 718-9779, +63(921) 681-5812
Email:mayumi_disney_sea@yahoo.com
http://mayumiresort.weebly.com/
Maxima the House Above the Sea
San Jose, Penaplata
Contact No: +63(82) 286-1055, +63(927) 302-6054
Email:davaowildwater@yahoo.com
Monina Garden Resort
Brgy Villarica, Babak District
Contact No: +63(82) 301-4068
P – V
Palm Hill Park and Resort
Brgy Caliclic
Babak District
Pacific Little Secret
Talicud Island
Kaputian District
Paradise Island Park & Beach Resort
Brgy Caliclic, Babak District
Contact No: +63(82) 233-0251, +63(82) 234-1229,
Fax No: +63(982) 234-2926 ,
Cell No: +63(920) 954-6780
Email: write.us@paradiseislanddavao.com, paradiseislanddavao@gmail.com
Pearl Farm Beach Resort
Adecor, Kaputian
Contact No: (Davao) +63(82) 221-9970, Fax No: +63(82) 221-9979,
Manila (632) 750-1896
Email: pearlfarm@fuegohotels.com
Precious Garden of Samal
Miranda, Babak
Contact No: +63(82) 303-2818, Mobile No: +63(912) 901-1174 or +63(929) 256-9352
Email: info@precious-garden-samal.com
http://www.precious-garden-samal.com/
Punta Del Sol Beach Resort
Brgy Catagman, Peñaplata District
Contact No: +63(82) 301-4018, Fax No: +63(82) 305-3838, Cell No: +63(917) 700-6253, Davao Booking Office – (082) 221-2121
Email: puntadelsol_samal@yahoo.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/puntadelsolsamalbeachresort/
Rainbow Breeze Beach Resort
Caliclic, Babak
Contact No: +63(82) 302-3595, +63 (916) 797-7939 / (908) 862-7249
Email: docbebot_aznebo@yahoo.com
http://rainbowbreezeresort.com/
RMPC XI Resort & Training Center
Camudmud, Babak
Contact No: +63(82) 304-1942, +63 (920) 422-7455
Rocky Beach Resort
P1, Catagman, Samal
Contact No: +63(82) 304-6758, +63(907) 658-9570
Email: samalrockybeach@gmail.com
https://rockybeach.webs.com/
Rosario Cottage
Purok Solid, Poblacion, Kaputian
Contact No: +63 (908) 507-7681
Samal Highlands Garden Resort
San Isidro, Babak
Samal Island Beach Park
Caliclic, Babak
Contact No: +63(82) 222-1585
Samal Seaside Resort
Tigpan, Balet Babak
Contact No: +63(922) 818-2323, USA 1-301-926-7570 / 011-6382-301-5971
Seaside Camp Site
P-7, Caliclic, Babak
Contact No: +63(82) 301-6282, +63 (947) 758-4576
Sonrisa de V Beach Resort (Palm Hill)
Caliclic, Babak
Contact No: +63(82) 303-0709, Cell No: +63(909) 999-1000 / (922) 800-1201
Sunset Beach Park
Kinawitnon, Babak
Contact No: +63 (930) 290-2464
Villa Amparo Garden Beach Resort
Brgy Camudmud, Babak District
Contact No: (+63)(82) 284 0692 / (+63) 922 8806977 / (+63) 999 8800225
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VillaAmparoGardenBeachResort/
How to Get to Samal Island Resorts
The first step is to get to Davao City because it is the gateway to Samal Island (Island Garden City of Samal).
Please check the list of ways how to get to Davao City below:
By Land (Roll-On/Roll-Off):
Philtranco Bus Company offers a bus trip from Metro Manila to Davao City. Their Pasay/Cubao to Davao fare is P2160.00 for ordinary with 2 ferries included and P2730.00 for aircon with 2 ferries included.
Bus schedules:
By Air:
Considering the pricey one-way cost and the long travel time of the bus through roll-on/roll-off, most people wait for promo flights to go to Davao City. Please check the airline links below until we find the one that provides the cheapest flights to Davao City.
Cebu Pacific
Philippine Airlines
What’s nice about Davao City is that it has an international airport (Francisco Bangoy International Airport) which allows visitors outside the country to visit it directly. But some flights require a connecting flight from Manila.
By Ferry:
If Davao City is the common gateway to Mindanao by air because of its international airport but CDO (Cagayan de Oro) is the ferry gateway to Mindanao. But please take note that the travel time from CDO to Davao City is around 5-7 hours.
Please click the link below for ferry schedules:
The next step is to identify what wharf or RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) bus station we need to go to based on the location of the Samal Island resort that we picked in the list provided.
To do this, we should understand first that Samal Island was divided into three former municipalities of Babak, Samal and Kaputian but was merged in 1998 into a single city charter which is now called the Island Garden City of Samal. There’s also a smaller and separate island which is Talicud Island which is located beside the Kaputian municipality.
Island Sections
We can see on the map that Babak is located in the northern part; Samal is at the center, while Kaputian together and Talicud are in the southern part of the island. Comparing these with the ships’ landing sites will help us pick the right wharf closest to our resort of choice. There will be some cases where you need to pick a wharf that lands in a different municipality which is different from the municipality of our resort of choice because of border closeness.
Note: We recommend that you contact your resort of choice first to find out if they provide a transport service to pick you up from the hotel or airport in Davao City to save you the hassle of getting there on your own. Some resorts provide this transport service for free or just for a small additional fee.
KM.11 Sasa Wharf Schedule
| Name of Ship(s) | Departure from Sasa | Departure from Babak | Routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| M/B Samal Quest* | 6:00 AM (1st trip) Daily with 30 min. interval up to 9:30 PM (Last trip) | 5:00 AM (1st trip) Daily with 30 min. interval up to 10:00 PM (Last trip) | Sasa-Babak-Sasa |
M/B Feliciana, M/B Victorio, M/B Ludil*, M/B Pal-Am*, M/B Mariflor*, M/B Aida*, M/B Amelia*, M/B Corazon*, M/B Rubelyn Jay*, M/B Casilak*, M/B Viva I & II*, M/B Viva II*, M/B Dolor*
Note: Schedule of Vessels for Daily Trips Vary Depending on Passenger Volume and Sequence in Interval.
Km. 11 Sasa Wharf rate:
Motorboat – P14.00
Km. 11 Sasa Wharf Ferryboat Landing rates:
Island City Express Bus to Kaputian beach – P70
Island City Express Bus to any point in Babak – P10.00
Sta. Ana Wharf Schedule
| Name of Ships | Port of Davao City | Departure | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| ML Palbros-2 | Sta. Ana Pier | 9:15 AM | Kaputian-IGACOS |
| MBCA Pacific | Sta. Ana Pier | 10:00 AM | Talicud-IGACOS |
| MV Palbros | Sta. Ana Pier | 12:00NN | Kaputian-IGACOS |
| MBCA Jessa-Express | Sta. Ana Pier | 12:30 PM | Talicud-IGACOS |
| MBCA Shirley | Sta. Ana Pier | 1:50 PM | Kaputian-Talicud-IGACOS |
| ML Grace | Sta. Ana Pier | 3:15 PM | Kaputian-Talicud-IGACOS |
| Name of Ships | Port of Kaputian | Departure | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| ML Palbros | Poblacion-Kaputian | 7:00 AM | Sta. Ana Pier |
| ML Grace | Poblacion-Kaputian | 8:00 AM | Sta. Ana Pier |
| MV Palbros-2 | Poblacion-Kaputian | 4:00 PM | Sta. Ana Pier |
| Name of Ships | Port of Davao City | Departure | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBCA Shirley | Baybay Sta. Cruz | 7:00 AM | Sta. Ana Pier |
| MBCA Jessa-Express | Baybay Sta. Cruz | 8:00 AM | Sta. Ana Pier |
| MBCA Pacific | Baybay Sta. Cruz | 4:00 PM | Sta. Ana Pier |
Sta. Ana Wharf rates:
Ferry – P50.00
Sea Taxi – P1,200.00
Private Ferry – P1,500.00
Very informative! Thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome! :)
Hi,
do you have active contact no of sonrisa d V? all given numbers are either out of coverage area/ cannot be completed its dial :(
Pls reply
Hi Andrea — they could be in a remote part of the island where cellphone signal is very weak. Unfortunately, that’s the only number I have for their resort.