Hotels in Davao and Places to Stay
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- Price Low to High
- Price High to Low
OYO 163 Goldentown Hotel And Residences
OYO 153 Espacio de Clarita Hometel
Super OYO 604 Chateau Cinco Dormitel
OYO 525 Mlin Dormitel
OYO 165 Circle-b Apartelle & Suites
OYO 641 Traveller's Inn Matina Pangi
Capital O 461 Asrodel Hotel
About Davao and Places to Visit
The city of Davao is one of the most peaceful tourist destinations. It has some of the best beaches in the Philippines and is an ideal place for those desperate for a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Not only is it famous for its beaches, but it is also one of the biggest cheese producers in the country. Despite its calm and serene atmosphere, it has an active nightlife. The summer frolic festival with its cool music, international DJs and free-flowing alcohol is a much-awaited event and attracts tourists and locals alike. A trip to Davao is incomplete if you don’t get a taste of their award-winning chocolates and shop till you drop in Davao’s Malls.Main Attractions
Davao Crocodile Park is home to thousands of crocodiles. The park is also home to snakes, monkeys, birds, and other reptiles. It regularly hosts wildlife shows and organizes educational exhibits. They also serve exotic foods like crocodile meat, crocodile ice cream, and civet coffee.Abreeza Mall is the one-stop-shop for all your retail needs. The mall has over 300 stores, local and foreign fashion brands, souvenir stores and fine dining options.
Museo Dabawenyo provides detailed accounts of Mindanao culture and heritage.
Jack’s Ridge offers a panoramic view of the city. In addition to the majestic view, the ridge has two restaurants, Karlo’s Gourmet and Taklobo offering mouthwatering Filipino food.
Recommended Dishes in Davao
The city of Davao is famous for steaks, seafood, cheesecakes, chocolates, and rice cakes. Some of the popular dishes include Pakfry, tuna tail cooked in vinegar and spices, Durian and Green Tea Cheesecake, Suman, Filipino rice cakes cooked in coconut milk and sugar. Claude’s Le Cafe de Ville, Bondi&Bourke Davao, Vikings Luxury Buffet, Cafe Marco, Marina Tuna and the Vegan Dinosaur are some of the best restaurants in Davao. They offer the most delicious Davaon cuisine at affordable prices.How to Reach Davao
Francisco Bangoy International Airport is Davao’s main airport. It offers both domestic and international flights operating to and from Davao. The other two airports in Davao are the Davao Airport and the Imelda R. Marcos Airport (MXI). They serve the regions of Bunawan, Davao del Sur and the capital city of Mati. The major forms of public transport include taxis, jeepneys, multi-cabs, tricycles, tri-sikads, and rent-a-car services.Best time to visit Davao
The months of December and January are the best to visit Davao. The temperature during these months is warm and pleasant making it ideal for sightseeing and outdoor activities.To provide you the best of comforts during your stay at Davao, OYO Hotels have more than 24 established properties in the city. With facilities like in house restaurants, king and queen-sized beds, clean bathrooms, wheelchair accessibility and tea coffee making facilities, OYO Hotels are a home away from home.
Questions and Answers
Bus: Davao offers a wide bus network internally and to other cities and provinces. You can choose between AC and non-AC as both are available. Most people in the city prefer to use jeepneys, taxis or Rent-A-Car.
Walk/cycle: You can explore the city in Tricycles, which are motorized auto-rickshaws that usually ply the inner streets of the city. Trisikad, a bicycle attached with a sidecar and commonly attached with an umbrella is another mode of transportation and are great methods in reducing pollution.
Airport: The Francisco Bangoy International Airport is the main airport that people use to commute.
Train: Trains provide quite an interesting travel experience in and around Davao. The new monorail project spanning 28 kms with frequent trips by 6 trains will make travelling by trains a more comfortable experience.
The city of Davao is known as the 'Durian capital of the Philippines'. It offers a wide range of culinary delights from fine dining to street food! Below are a few restaurants where you can indulge your taste buds.
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- If you're a tuna fan, try Marina Tuna restaurant which serves tuna in 10 different ways! ●
- Craving crab? Try Glamour Resto. With its affordable pricing, it is cheaper than any crab dinner, anywhere else in the city! ●
- Enjoy local delicacies with a cultural show at KoananansaTribuK'Mindanawan. The restaurant is located in the village of TribuK'Mindanawan, near Davao crocodile park. ●
- Zabadani is one of the certified halal restaurants in the city that offers Mediterranean cuisine. ●
- Garden by the Bay offers grilled food and Filipino dishes at their restaurant to dine by the beach! ●
- Homely Filipino dishes cooked with a twist can be found at Rekado located at Jacinto Extension ●
- For a French-Japanese fusion, visit The White House Fusion Cuisine and Wine Lounge located at Bajada. ●
- Do not forget to try Durian coffee and Durian cheesecake at Blurge cafe! This cafe introduced the first-ever Durian coffee to the country and is a great way of getting people to try the fruit flavour for the first time.
There are loads of adventure sports options to indulge in to make your trip an unforgettable one. Try scuba diving in spots such as Ligid caves, Mushroom rock dive site, Tagbaobo dive site, Paradise beach dive site, Vanishing island dive site. Mountain climbing is another sport that pumps up the adrenaline. You can try this at Mount Apo and Mount Talomo. Prepare to get wet and wild with white water with Davao wild water adventure rafting company. Zip lining with Skyrider, Eden Mountain Resort, Zip city and Outland adventure.
Yes, almost all of the OYO hotels in Davao city accept credit card/card payments.
Davao city has a tropical rainforest climate.Average temperatures are above 80.6°F. The hottest months of the year are April and May which hover around the upper 80s and lower 90s during the day and 70s in the night. The coldest months fall on December and January with an average high of 80°F during the day and upper 60s in the night. The wet season is between May and October where summer monsoon brings lots of heavy rainfall. January and February are probably the best months to visit as the rains stop and the climate inclines toward the cooler side.
Oyo 200 Ponce Suites Art Hotel is located 530 meters from Victoria Plaza mall, 850 meters from Abreeza mall and 920 meters from Gaisano Mall of Davao. OYO 133 Jazzy James Country Hotel II is located at 730 meters from Gaisano mall and 1.55kms from Abreeza Mall. OYO Mikos Residences Bonifacio near Quezon Boulevard, is located 1.98kms from Matina Town Square.
For an amazing weekend getaway in Davao city, explore places such as Jack's Ridge Resort and Restaurant, Tagbaobo ecotourism site, Samal Island located in Davao north (Davao Del Norte) for some of the most scenic beaches and waterfalls, D’ Tunnel Family Resort, Malagos Garden Resort, Pearl Farm Beach Resort.
Basic amenities available at OYO hotels in Davao are:
● Free WiFi – for consistent communication ● AC, Television, refrigerator, hairdryers, and electric kettles - to enjoy the comforts of a home. ● Security – to ensure the safety of our customersMost hotels have additional amenities such as:
● in-house restaurants – so the customers never have to leave the hotel swimming pools - to relax and recuperateOne of the most popular spots in the city is the crocodile park which is home to both freshwater and saltwater crocodiles. Make sure to visit Philippine Eagle Foundation and Nature Centre, Gap Farming Resort, Malagos Garden Resort, Eden Nature Park, Freedom Park and People's Park which is popular for its sculptures and dancing fountain. The city is also home to the highest mountain in the Philippines, Mount Apo.
The types of hotel rooms available in Davao city are Deluxe Double, Superior Double, Superior Family Room, Suite Triple, Suite Family, Deluxe Twin, Standard Single, Standard Double, Saver Double and Saver Single. A 30% discount can be availed for all type of rooms. The prices of these hotel rooms vary from ₱520 to ₱2275 depending on the type of room you choose.