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

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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.

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.

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
The price is AU$360 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$360
19 July - 20 July
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! (98 reviews)
"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 ..."

Reviewed on 9 July 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$513 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$513
21 July - 22 July
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 ...
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 5 June 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 AU$53 per night from 17 July to 18 July
AU$53
17 July - 18 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (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 22 June 2026

Eagle's Nest Beach Resort- Samal Island
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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! (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 22 June 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 Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Hagimit Falls and Santa Cruz Wharf are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"so beautiful"

Reviewed on 19 Feb 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 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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Activities

Picture 1 for Activity Dumaguete Valencia Tour

Twin Treasures: Discovering Dumaguete and Valencia

AU$188
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.

Davao

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