Davao Good Sights and Good Eats..

What else is Davao known for aside from being one of the most livable cities in the country? Yes, we have the sights and we the food to give you a satisfying vacation. This is the city where typhoons takes a second though in stepping its foot in, where rice shortage is an alien issue and this is the city where taxi drivers are honest and smokers are jailed.

When relatives and friends visit me, the most common "go-to" place is the Eden Nature Park in Toril. This is one of the location of the highest point in the city. Its an hour drive from downtown proper, public transportation don't have routes going there unless you hire taxi cab. Most of the time private cars are used going there. The park is a 7 hectare (i'm not sure about this) lot which offers everything that promotes relaxation. It offers buffet lunch for Php 450.00 per head and serves everything grown organic.

Here are the list: (I'll type more later)

Pearl Farm Resort
Eden Nature Park
Malagos Garden Resort
Jack’s Ridge Grill
Crocodile Farm
White Water Rafting
Aldevinco Arts and Crafts Center
Matina Town Square
Museo Dabawenyo
Puentespina Orchid and Tropical Plant Garden
Philippine Eagle Research and Nature Center
Baganihan Caves
MInflo Flower Market
T’boli Weaving Center


Good Food

Lachi's
Baby Cakes
Bigby's
Papa Ching's
Kasaginan
Kangaroo Coffee Shop
Hola Espanya
Chippens Buffet
Gardena Fresca

more Davao bed providers..

CASA LETICIA
J. Camus St., Davao City
Tel. No.: (082) 224 – 0501
224 – 0503
224 – 0504
casaleticia@yahoo.com

ROOM RATES: (includes breakfast)
Single Php 2,400.00
Twin 2,600 .00

MICROTEL DAVAO

I've checked their rooms and its pretty big. can accommodate 4 people already. This is one of the newest hotels in Davao so everything is new and well maintained. The location of the hotel is also accessible to transportation and is surrounded by commercial establishments like McDonald's, Market Basket, Ola Espanya, banks and a pharmacy.

Damosa Gateway Complex
Anglionto Road (Mamay Road) Lanang Davao City
Tel. No.: (082) 233 – 2333
Fax No.: (082) 235 – 2033
Mobile: +639053039840
davao.sales@microtel.ph

ROOM RATE: (includes breakfast)
Double Room Php 2,925.00
Suite Php 4,095.00

SAMPAGUITA TOURIST INN

I've got to say, this is one of the cheapest accommodations in the city. The catch is, they don't accept phone reservations. They prefer walk-in customers. also, when my fiance stayed their last week, the executive room doesn't have a continuous supply of water. You also have to pay for the remote and the towel. Too much hassle. But if you prefer cheap place to stay you can check out Sampaguita Inn

Quirino Ave., cor Camus St., and Mt. Mayon St.,
Davao City
Tel. No.: (082)305-8680
(082)302-7645

ROOM RATES: (breakfast not included)
Single Occupancy Php 550.00
Double Occupancy Php 650.00
Matrimonial Occupancy Php 600.00
Triple Occupancy Php 800.00
Family Occupancy Php 1,200.00
Executive (4 beds) Php 1,500.00

We R Inn Hotel

This little hotel is located right in front of Gaisano Mall of Davao, therefore, food is not a problem and the place is accessible to transportation. Though I haven't checked their room out. The place is good enough for those who are just looking for a place to sleep at and not spend most of the time inside the room.

J.P. Laurel Avenue Davao City
Tel. No. (082) 227 - 9328; (082) 300-0702
we_r_inn@yahoo.com

ROOM RATES: includes breakfast
Single Occupancy Php 850.00
Twin Occupancy Php 1,100.00

Regency Inn Inc
Villa Abrille Davao City
Tel. No.: (082) 227-7777
Fax No.: (082)227-4333
regency@regencyinndavao.com

ROOM RATE: breakfast not included
Single Occupancy Php 1,200.00
Twin Occupancy Php 1,400.00

Elle's Pension House

A&J Building, Davao City
Tel. No.: (082) 221-8499
(082) 300-1676

ROOM RATES: breakfast not included
Single Occupancy Php 600.00
Double Occpancy Php 750.00

Emeral Inn
J. Camus Ext. Davao City
Tel. No.: (082) 225 -4825
(082) 221-1641

ROOM RATES: breakfast not included
Single Occupancy Php 650.00
Double Occupancy Php 750.00

Hotel Galleria
Gov. Duterte Street, Davao City
Tel. No.: (082)221-2480

ROOM RATES: breakfast not included
Single Occupancy Php 895.00
Double Occupancy Php 1,299.00

Sychar Garden Hotel
148 J.P. Laurel Ave., Davao City
Tel. No.: (082) 24-0603

ROOM RATES: breakfast not included
Standard Single Php 795.00
Standard Twin Php 1,050.00
Deluxe Twin Php 1,200.00

Viajeros Economic Inn
Ecoland, Davao City
Tel. No.: (082) 297 - 5710

ROOM RATES: Php 850.00

Roadway Inn
L&A Building, J.P. Laurel Ave., Davao City

Tel. No.: (082) 227-9000; (082)221-9000

ROOM RATES:
Single Occupancy Php 750.00
Twin Occupancy Php 950.00

La Casitas de Angela Inn
Rizal St., Davao City
Tel. No.: (082) 222-3001; (082)224-0945; (082)300-7703
Mobile Number: 09182203040; 09228680154
casitasdeangela@hotmail.com

ROOM RATES: includes dinner
Single Occupancy Php 895.99
Double Occupancy Php 1,395.00

Davao Tower Inn
A. Quirino Ave., Davao City
Tel. No.: (082) 221-1099; (082)221-3400

ROOM RATES: breakfast not included
Single Occupancy Php 750.00
Double Occupancy Php 900.00

C5 Dormitel
Roxas Avenue, Davao City
Tel. No.: (082) 228-6186

Chateau del Mar
Lizada Beach, Lizada Drive, Lanang Davao City
Tel. No.: (082) 234-3472

Crown Regency Residences
J.P. Cabaguio Ave., Agdao, Davao City
Tel. No: (082)225-8188

FM&A Suites
407-B, Brgy. 36-D, Artiaga St., Davao City
Tel. No.: (082)227-9391

Lanang Business Inn
Banawe Street, Lanang, Davao City
(082)221-5864

The Ritz Garden Hotel
Porras Street, Bo. Obrero, Davao City
Tel. No.: (082) 228-6885

Villa Margarita
J.P. Laurel Ave., Davao City
Tel. No.: (082) 221-5674

My Hotel
San Pedro St., Davao City
Tel. No.: (082) 222-2021; (082)300-4040
email add: myhoteldavao@yahoo.com

ROOM RATES:
Single de Luxe Php 800.00
Double de Luxe Php 995.00
Twin de Luxe Php 1,050.00
Non-Aircon Php 250.00 

let's roam Mindanao!

So where do you think should we start? When you say Mindanao, Davao City definitely comes to mind. Davao City, the largest city in the country by coverage area. Home of the exotic Durian and the delectable Waling-Waling, Davao is not only known for its cheap fruits and uniquely Davao made food, but also for the places magnet to all thrill seekers and vacationers.

HOW TO GET HERE:

BY AIR

If you are going to take the airplane. Below are the travel duration and airline companies servicing from different points of origin


Manila
1 hour and 45 minutes via Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific


Cebu
45 minutes via Pal Express and Cebu Pacific


Zamboanga
1 hour and 15 minutes via Pal Express and Cebu Pacific


Singapore
3 hours via Silk Air


Flight schedules and fares can be referred to the respective websites of the airline company you prefer.

BY LAND

But if you are on a very tight budget and don’t mind the length of travel period, you might want to take the bus. The plus thing about traveling on land is scenic view along the way.


Manila
2 days and few hours via Philtranco

Cagayan de Oro City
6 hours via Rural Transit

Cotabato City
6 hours via GT Express, WEENA bus,

General Santos City
3 hours via Holiday Bus, Yellow Bus

Tacloban City
# hours via PUB

Butuan
6 hours via Bachelor Bus

By Water

Traveling by water is fun too. you get to meet a lot of people who are on the same destination as you have. Aside from getting to new places you also get to know a few locales who could also assist you with your travel queries. Here are some of the shipping lines in Mindanano and other relevant details:

MAKAR WHARF - SASA WHARF
Superferry 1,2,9 and 19 General Santos City to Davao City
MV Princess of New Unity

ZAMBOANGA PIER - SASA WHARF
Superferry 1 and 19 Zamboanga City to Davao City

KAPUTIAN/TALICUD SAMAL - STA. ANA WHARF
Jessa 3 Kaputian, Island Garden City of Samal - Davao City
Z. Enryh
Hofe Gorie
Palbros 1 and 2
Sheryl-2
Grace-1
Pacific

SUPERFERRY MANILA - SASA WHARF
Superferry 1,2,9 an 19 Manila to Davao City

SURIGAO - DAVAO CITY
MV Filipina Pricess

CEBU CITY - DAVAO CITY
MV Princess of New Unity