Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao: 5-Star Hotel with Beach Front (Lanang Davao City)

Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao was our home during our three days and  two nights stay in Davao City.

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If you're looking for a solemn refreshing spacious resort hotel type of accommodation in Davao City, this is the best one there is!

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The air is so fresh and the landscape garden is well-maintained.  The pathways are wide making it great for morning jogs.  At night, some parts are not well-lit so jogging may not be viable.

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La Parilla
There are a lot of dining places as well as function rooms.

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Pizza Lolo
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There's another cafe by the pool side.  I'll share more about our dining experiences on a separate post.  

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The pool is open from 7 am to  8 pm.

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Although the hotel is big, there weren't many guest who had the time to swim during our stay.

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Cuckatoo
Beside the pool, there's a caged Cuckatoo.

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It has a Parrot companion which didn't talk.

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There are complete in amenities like this roofed stadium, souvenir shops, business center, gym, massage center, function rooms and clinic.

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As much as possible, I'd suggest picking a room with a beachfront view.

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The beach is a bit rocky and seaweed layden so I don't recommend swimming in it.  But, they do allow beachline swimming from 6 am to 6 pm.  There's a reminder to take precaution as they do not have any lifeguard at duty.  I walked up 100 meters from the shore line and the water was just knee deep.  According to my friends who are locals, Samal Island is just a boat ride away from Waterfront Hotel.  So a lot of guests at Waterfront head there for superior beach experience.  In Vicente Hizon Road (street in between Jollibee and Petron Gasoline Station), you can have a boat transfer to Samal Island.  A day tour to Samal Island is only 250 php.  Unfortunately for us, our itinerary was so full that we didn't have the time to go there.

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Let's now go to my room... 

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Each building had two floors.

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The corridors are also air-conditioned.

Deluxe Room
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2 Single Beds, Cable TV, Desk and Balcony
Everything was flawlessly clean.

Mini Bar and Mini Fridge

Closet with Safety Deposit Box

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My deluxe room had a tub.  According to my friends who stayed in other buildings, theirs didn't have any.

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Complete Toiletries
And, this is my balcony view.

Travel Tripster Remarks
Overall, I'm very happy with my stay at Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao.  The place was relaxing, the food is good and the staffs are very courteous and quick and eager to assist.  The WiFi is fast and reliable.  The only downside is that it is roughly around 30-minutes away from the center of Davao City.

Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao
Hotel Address Lanang Davao City Davao Del Sur, Philippines
Contact (6382) 233-2881 |
wihd@waterfronthotels.net |
waterfronthotels.com.ph
Reservation Required Yes
Payment Options   Cash Public Transport Jeep, Taxi
Room Types Room Amenities Estimated Price
Deluxe Room
•38 sqm.
2 Single Beds or 1 King Bed
LCD Cable Television
With balcony 
International direct-dialing telephone connection 
Safety Deposit Box
Complete Mini-bar
24-Hour Room Service
Free WiFi internet access
Complimentary access to pool
Air-condition with individual thermostat control 
Complete bathroom fixtures and amenities including phone extension
2,700 php
Deluxe Premium Room
•38 sqm.
2 Single Beds or 1 King Bed
LCD Cable Television
With balcony with view of the beach or pool
International direct-dialing telephone connection 
Safety Deposit Box
Complete Mini-bar
24-Hour Room Service
Free WiFi internet access
Complimentary access to pool
Air-condition with individual thermostat control 
Complete bathroom fixtures and amenities including phone extension
2,800 php
Junior Suite
57 sqm.
1 King Bed with 300 count bed linen (in a separate bed room)
dining and receiving area
LCD Cable Television
With balcony with view of the beach or pool
International direct-dialing telephone connection 
Safety Deposit Box
Complete Mini-bar
24-Hour Room Service
Free WiFi internet access
Complimentary access to pool
Air-condition with individual thermostat control 
Complete bathroom fixtures and amenities including phone extension

Executive Suite
133 sqm.
1 King Bed with 300 count bed linen (in a separate bed room)
dining and receiving area
LCD Cable Television
With balcony with view of the beach or pool
International direct-dialing telephone connection 
Safety Deposit Box
Complete Mini-bar
24-Hour Room Service
Free WiFi internet access
Complimentary access to pool
Air-condition with individual thermostat control 
Complete bathroom fixtures and amenities including phone extension

Presidential Suite
133 sqm.
3 room suites with 3 balconies with view of the garden, pool, beach and samal island (1 bed room with  King-sized Bed with 300 count bed linen)
dining and receiving area
LCD Cable Television
International direct-dialing telephone connection 
Safety Deposit Box
Complete Mini-bar
24-Hour Room Service
Free WiFi internet access
Complimentary access to pool
Air-condition with individual thermostat control 
Complete bathroom fixtures and amenities including phone extension
30,000 php
General Amenities •Pool
•Gym
Parking Yes
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