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Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao

3.5 star property

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, blackout curtains
Interior entrance
Garden
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Room service

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Lanang, Davao, 8000
  • SM Lanang Premier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • SMX Convention Center Davao
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Abreeza Mall
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Davao (DVO-Francisco Bangoy Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Premium Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Premium Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao

Family beach fun and outdoor pool
Guests of this beach hotel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as a fitness centre and spa services.
Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao offers 159 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottles of water. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. 24-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Pacify Massage and Spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Davao Museum. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 restaurants and a full-service spa.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Cafe Uno, a buffet restaurant that serves international cuisine
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with massages at Pacify Massage and Spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Davao Museum and Maxima Aqua Fun
  • Airport, shopping centre and theme park shuttle service available for a fee
Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. A children's pool, spa services, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the family-friendly Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a theme park shuttle are available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Davao hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.
Cafe Uno – This buffet restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch. Reservations are required.
Pizzaiolo – Overlooking the garden, this café specialises in pizza and only serves light fare. Open daily.
La Parilla – Overlooking the garden, this seafood restaurant specialises in seafood and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Vinta Bar – This bar serves dinner and light fare. Open daily.
Pool Aquarius – This poolside bar only serves light fare. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, Filipino

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6 AM to 10 AM for a fee: PHP 699 for adults and PHP 349.50 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe Uno
  • La Parilla
  • Pizzaiolo
  • Pool Aquarius
  • Vinta Bar

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: PHP 1000
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: PHP 1000

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately PHP 699 for adults and from PHP 349.50 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: PHP 900 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Early check-in fee: PHP 1000 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: PHP 1000 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Additional fees apply to children 6-11 years old for breakfast when sharing existing bedding. Breakfast is included for children ages 5 years and younger.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 266 out of 758 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 758 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 758 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 758 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 758 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricio

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Very warm staff and the cleanliness!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

LY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Old hotel

The hotel is very old, bathroom fixtures very dated so appears dirty. Thanks to whoever cleaned our room while we were having breakfast our first morning. We were pleasantly surprised by the promptness of it. Breakfast buffet is great & worth the money we paid. Hostess & front desk should not call it complimentary breakfast since we paid when we made reservations. I corrected them but it fell on deaf ears. I guess it sounded better to say complimentary breakfast. Upon registration the waiting lounge was being used so the front desk lady told us to sit on the restaurant in the foyer area. I explained to the waiter we were only waiting for hotel room but he gave us menu books. We just had a late lunch & my family did not want even coffee as it was after 3 pm so we did not order. After about 20 minutes a lady server told us she will remove the menu list from our table since we are not ordering anyway. I again explained we were told to wait in that area. The server did not even reply. The restaurant was not busy as there were a lot of empty tables. I did not see any reason for her to be that rude. My family anyway told me maybe they only have 2-3 copies of menus since hotel is old so they need to remove ours from our table. I told the receptionist about the waitress not having been advised we were only in the foyer restaurant to wait for our room. She apologized. Finally someone with better manners. It took over 40 minutes for room to be ready even after 3 pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not satisfied.. smells disgusting…

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love everything. It's not a 5-Star hotel resort but we love the place, the garden , the staff and buffet breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Raymond, Kamloops

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Insular hotel refused to refund 1 day's cost when we had to leave 1 day early. Very rigid policies.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really nice resort on the water, but old and needs to be renovated. The air-conditioning wasn’t working very well in my room and it wasn’t cool enough. They came to check it but it didn’t do any good. I think the air-conditioning was just being repaired because there were people out in the hall working on it for two days banging and making a lot of noise. This is the second time I’ve stayed here, I would stay again. I think the air conditioning problem was something they will work out.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gonzalo

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not very helpful in terms of language barrier. No real effort to accomadate. Room was super out dated. Locals friendly just not tourists friendly. Pool was too dirty to use. Wasn't cheap either probably the most expensive for stay at all the properties we chose on this trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Evelyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the ambiance of the property. Lots of greenery and staff care friendly. The rooms are getting old, needs some updating and needs to have a smart TV .
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth, Redmond

Travelled with family
Poor lighting Unattractive view Fowl smell in hallway Limited menu Unswimmable beach Pool closed Nothing much to do or explore
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shyn Marie, Arverne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Everything very good. Just not white sand beach, but no big deal. Great resort. Will come again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Clara

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
The rooms are not upgraded specifically the bathrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

DALE

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Travelled with group
Average
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim Roar

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perry

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Joel, NORTHRIDGE

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Joel, NORTHRIDGE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Facility shows signs of age --- not disable friendly as access to rooms require use of stairs and no elevators --- pool not properly maintained --- water shows traces of algae --- bed comfortable but a bit sag --- staff responsive to our various request

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed much the ambiance
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025