Samal Travel Guide

Tourist 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.

Our guide on where to stay in Samal

Find the best Samal areas 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

Kaputian might not have many top sights, but Isla Reta Beach and Hagimit Falls are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Quinawitnan

While Quinawitnan isn't home to many top sights, SM Lanang Premier and General Moncado White House are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.

Pangubatan

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Pangubatan and surrounding area, you can visit Isla Reta Beach and Santa Cruz Wharf.

Discovery Samal

Discovery Samal

4 out of 5
Limao, Island Garden City of Samal Samal Davao del Norte
The price is AU$274 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$274
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Samal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (104 reviews)
"Clean spacious room with nice toiletries. Food was very good, breakfast buffet and the two other restaurants we ate at. check in and check out process was a long wait because only two people handling guests. reception area was Very warm. shuttle from room to reception area where the beach and restaurants ..."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 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 AU$505 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
AU$505
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Samal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Hagimit Falls and Santa Cruz Wharf are located ...
Pearl Farm Beach Resort
Manawari Beach Resort

Manawari Beach Resort

3 out of 5
Kinawitnon Samal Davao Region
The price is AU$76 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$76
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Samal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions BlueJaz Water Park and Vanishing Island are located ...
6.8/10 (15 reviews)
"amazing staff."

Reviewed on 31 July 2026

Manawari Beach Resort
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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
Stay at this beach apartment in Samal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Monfort Bat Sanctuary and Vanishing Island are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (9 reviews)
"Very nice place"

Reviewed on 26 July 2026

Eagle's Nest Beach Resort- Samal Island
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
Your Perfect Beach Escape

Your Perfect Beach Escape

Samal Davao Region
Stay at this condo in Samal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attractions Isla Reta Beach and Santa Cruz Wharf are located nearby.
Your Perfect Beach Escape
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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 holiday is part of your travel plans, Isla Reta Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Samal. You'll find more to see and do in this relaxing area.
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Cities near Samal

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

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