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Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao

3.5 star property

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A resort with a pool surrounded by palm trees, a pier, and a view of the ocean.
A buffet with various food items and a decorative centerpiece.
A traditional building with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A restaurant with a stone counter, wicker chairs, and a sign that reads "PIZZAJOLO".
A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a well-lit interior.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AU$104
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug

Explore the area

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Lanang, Davao, 8000
  • Place, Davao Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Casino Filipino
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Damosa Gateway
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Davao (DVO-Francisco Bangoy Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a desk, a lamp, a chair, a book, and a curtain.

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, a painting on the wall, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Room

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Premium Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Davao

A family-friendly stay in Davao awaits you at Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find Davao Museum and Maxima Aqua Fun. Highlights at this beach hotel include 2 restaurants, a full-service spa and an outdoor swimming pool. .The buffet restaurant, Cafe Uno, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast and lunch. Vinta Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with dinner and light fare. Enjoy the gym, kids' swimming pool, free pool cabanas and pool loungers. Business amenities include meeting rooms and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 6 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Buhangin hotel include Casino Filipino and Damosa Gateway.

What's nearby

  • Davao Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Maxima Aqua Fun - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Casino Filipino - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Damosa Gateway - 6 min drive - 2.3 km
  • SM Lanang Premier - 8 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Davao (DVO-Francisco Bangoy Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Garden Bay Resort & Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Robata - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao

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.

  • 159 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
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, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

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 a hairdryer. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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.

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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)
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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.

Property is also known as

Davao Waterfront
Davao Waterfront Insular Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao?

Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao?

As of 8 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao on 22 Aug 2026 start from AU$104, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao?

The closest beach to Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao is Linosutan White Sand Beach (20.2 km).

Is there a spa on site at Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao?

Yep, Pacify Massage and Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy services like massages.

Does Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao have a pool?

Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying in a complimentary pool cabana and on a lounger.

What luxury perks are available at Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao?

Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool and free pool cabanas.

Is Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, laundry facilities and a deli, it's no surprise that Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao is a hit with families.

Does Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is offered daily between 6 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 316 out of 849 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 849 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 849 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 849 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 849 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing everything
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always an enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Randy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good except for the centralized air condition, feels like an efan only!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vicente

Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms are old but has very courteous staff and good breakfast buffet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bethelyn

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
"I had a wonderful stay at the Insular, thanks to the outstanding views, lush landscapes, and the rich history of the property. The food was delicious and the staff were incredibly welcoming. However, I was disappointed by the condition of the beach. There was a significant amount of debris and garbage flowing from the canal, to the point where I found myself picking up litter during my visit. With a bit more attention to beach maintenance.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria Agnes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Staffs are awesome. Clean resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anastacia

Restaurant staff and chambermaids are good receptionist are good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great service, staffs are hospitable. BUT, the food and drinks could use a little work. 😉
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TERRY

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel has gorgeous ground and very nice breakfast but rooms need lots of fixing and updating. Sayang because grounds and location are very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

brian

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel and staff was really accommodating in the hospitality was great... Food is excellent, along with location. But the ACs doesn't work properly, no water pressure and barely any hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maria L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Everything was great but the place looks about old and the floor in the room needs to be updated. Service was exceptional.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and the ambiance is very good. Staff are very good. Room is outdated, fixtures and furniture old. TV doesn't work, movie channel freezes all the time. Amenities are limited. Breakfast buffet not many varieties , limited selections. Pool nice and maintain, except pool towels are small regular towels, one i got , got hole and small stains.. need to update their towels with the right pool towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food and great service all around. The staff was super friendly and always willing to help.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

louis Ann

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its ok..
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Xavier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great food and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Place to stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great service, delicious healthy food and drink, beautiful garden environment, comfortable beds/bedding, and great location near the airport and the ocean! Thanks!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Joy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is old and drifting water from the ceiling.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jannice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here, great food choices, convenient location
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

dwight steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
room is perfect, thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

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

6/10 Okay

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
the location and staff were awesome, the property appears to be at a point that they should start "rebuilding" not remodeling. starting from the rooms one building at a time should be leveled an rebuilt from the pipes up. id love to see it with a complete makeover in 5-6 years. Love the chain hope it continues.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast buffet was great with a very large selection to choose from. The bath water was warm and comfortable. Airconditioning was working perfectly. Beds were clean. I took my dirty towels to the workers that cleaned the rooms for new ones. I did not have room service to clean the room. But they called everyday and offered. I can not say anything bad about my experience here. Every employee were top notch on kindness and service. Shuttle service were on target. I had to catch an early flight and shuttle was ready for me at 3am. I will return here every time I would go the the Philippines !!!!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026