My extended family of nine enjoyed a two-night, three-day stay at Pearl Farm Beach Resort. I had…read morevisited over ten years ago with my family when they still offered day passes, and I loved it then. This time, we booked Villa 5 on Malipano Island. Malipano Island is a private island located just across from the main island and is accessible by a short boat ride. It features three or more villas, at least two private beaches, a public pool, as well as its own dining area and bar for guests staying on Malipano Island. If you book a villa on Malipano Island, you have access to the main island. However, if you book accommodations on the main island, you have little to no access to Malipano Island. Our villa featured a spacious open-air living room with stunning views of the beach/ocean, three bedrooms with a total of five beds, three full bathrooms, and one half bath. While I appreciate the open-air concept of the living room, we mostly stayed in our bedrooms to keep cool and avoid mosquitoes. During the day, we were either out on the beach or at one of the resort's many pools. Kayaks and paddle boards were available and included in our package. The grounds are beautiful, clean, and well kept for the most part. However, during low tide, you can see the trash on the beach, which turned us off. I actually didn't get in the water during low tide for fear of getting a skin reaction or getting sick. The food is excellent at both islands. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all served buffet-style featuring a wide variety of traditional Filipino food options from meat to seafood to veggies. The service is impeccable. Every staff member we encountered was super friendly and helpful. I would still recommend Pearl Farm. Just keep an eye out for trash on the water during low tide.

Pearl Farm was highly recommended to us and is apparently the Maldives of the Philippines. The…read moreviews were definitely breathtaking and the white sand beach was beautiful. The water was so clear and pristine. The boat ride from Davao to Pearl Farm is about 45 minutes. We were lucky because the weather was perfect when we went and the waters were not choppy. We stayed for one night in the Malipano Villa, located on Malipano Island which is a short boat ride from the main resort. The private island consists of seven ocean front villas and has its own beach and swimming pool. There was also a restaurant, but it wasn't open unfortunately. There was only one other family staying at the time so it was super quiet. You can literally hear the waves and birds chirping from your bedroom. It was a bit disappointing as the villa was a bit run down for the price we paid (minus one star). I definitely think it would benefit from a renovation. When you walk in to the villa, your eyes are greeted to a fully open lanai with a beautiful ocean front view. The lanai had a seating and dining area. I didn't care too much for the open lanai because it invited critters in to our villa so we had to make sure all of our doors were closed. The master suite with king bed and second guest bedroom with two twin beds were on the first floor, a spa bathroom on the second floor, and a third bedroom with three twin beds on the third floor. The spiral stairs were very narrow and it was difficult bringing luggage upstairs. I believe the villa can accommodate up to eight guests. I appreciated the cold a/c in all of the bedrooms and the filtered water dispenser. All of the staff we encountered were helpful and friendly. There are different water activities available at a cost. My family opted to do jet skiing and had a lot of fun. The lunch and dinner buffets were okay (traditional Filipino food). Their dining area is open and birds kept flying in to peck at the bread during lunch. There were also fruit flies on the fruit. They should do a better job and keep the food covered. We enjoyed the snacks and cocktails served during appetizer hour. We opted to have breakfast delivered to our villa and the food was good. We especially enjoyed the sikwate (hot chocolate) that I dipped my pandesal in. Upon check out, we were charged 400 pesos (almost $8 USD!!) for a small can of Pringles that was in the room next to the bed stand of the master suite. Mind you that was the only snack in the villa so I thought it was complementary. Ridiculously expensive! All in all, I'm glad we had the opportunity to stay at Pearl Farm. This would be the place to stay if you're looking for a place to relax and enjoy beautiful ocean views.

You ever feel like you just need to get away and relax at a secluded beach island. Well, Isla Reta…read more on Talicud Island is the place. But leave your 5 star resort expectations behind. You will not greeted by friendly, smiling uniformed staff as u disembark from the boat. The front desk staff does not exhude welcoming demeanor one would expect from a hospitality establishment. In addition, lodging accommodations need some updating to please most experienced traveler's sense of aesthetics. However, I must applaud The resort's staff for doing their best for what they have to work with. The grounds are kept clean and well landscaped. The resort is covered with very lush foliage, shady trees, bamboo huts to relax and enjoy your delicious meals cooked locally and then just relax and enjoy the ocean breeze in the hut or take a dip in the refreshing water. You may also make use of the many cooking/grilling stations throughout the facility to prepare your own food. There's a well stocked village nearby where you can obtain provisions such as rice, fish, eggs, vegetables, cooking oil and other essentials. The beach is wonderful, teeming with beautiful corals and colorful tropical fishes for your snorkeling enjoyment. Why only a 3 star rating you ask? In my mind, my rating could easily change to a 4 or better with the following improvements: Friendlier staff, waive the entrance fee when staying at the resort's lodging overnight, timely maintenance of broken fixtures, window coverings, plumbing, chipped paint, fresh water shower (salt water comes out of the shower head).

Stayed here recently, and the atmosphere was unsettling. The dim lighting, creaky floors, and eerie…read moresilence gave off serious ghost vibes. Felt like something out of a haunted movie. If you're into that kind of thrill, this might be for you, but it wasn't quite the relaxing stay I was hoping for.

This review is for the 2nd floor restaurant located within the Marco Polo Hotel…read more Without a doubt the best restaurant I have dined at during my visit to Davao City. The restaurant itself is extremely classy, and offers a superb buffet selection, and amazing choice of desserts, that is one of the best I have experienced. The food quality is prime, great choice of wines, and the staff first rate. All in all, I enjoyed an excellent meal here, and most certainly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for fine dining in Davao City.

Tinolang manok was very good. Native chicken used. All food was very tasty. Compliments to the trio…read morewho were singing while you eat.

Here, you get a gorgeous view of the city while you eat. The food was pretty good too. I had a…read moremarlin steak and was satisfied with the size of the dish. As my drink I had a watermelon drink (slush, if i'm remembering right) and it was refreshing and similar to a Mexican agua fresca. There was also live music. A trio walked around performing and it was not too loud as the restaurant is spacious. Would come again.

Camp Sabros is a great family-friendly destination with lots of activities for all ages. The air is…read morefresh and refreshing, there are good food options available, and the overall atmosphere is perfect for families looking to relax and have fun together. It can be tough to get to the top though. You'll need an able vehicle for the terrain.

This is a great place to get good food, spend a relaxing and enjoyable time with your family…read more We came here as a big group of 17. We wanted to spend quality time with family and friends. My family has been here before so they took us here during one of our family vacations to Davao. We took the kids zip lining. We did the 500php combo that included 3 ziplines and 1 horseback riding experience. We took 3 horses for all 6 riders. According to the organizers we had to have two people on each horse. We had to go through a muddy and narrow road. It would've been ok, if not for the hike that we had to do from the bottom of the hill to the 800 meter zipline starting point. It was muddy uphill hike of about 1000ft. The person handling the horse said that because the path was so steep, the horses can only carry the kids with them. I wonder how others have managed this path in the past. It seemed a bit unusual for us. And we actually felt ripped off to have to share the horses and have to hike part of the way. Aside from this hike,

Beautiful place the buffet I enjoyed the most. Nice and clean except need to renovate there buffet…read morerestaurant the hotel a little need new furniture.

Pros: Spacious room…read more Relaxing atmosphere, grounds. Excellent shampoo! Excellent desserts at Café Uno!!! Oh, the carrot cake. OMG! Buffet was very good. Friendly, customer service oriented housekeeper. Cons: Poor a/c (constant 80 degrees) in Building 3. I'll return after modern a/c is available. Requested King, got twin beds. Choice should be specific: KING or 2 twins My wariness was well founded, as it turned out. We enjoyed our May 2019 stay very much! Booked another stay for March 2020. Can't wait!

This is a regular place for family and friends to hang out or celebrate special occasions. The…read moreplace has a variety of activities to choose from: karaoke in an exclusive room; drinks by the sea; birthday and wedding celebrations in a function room; weekend getaway by the beach. This is a hidden treasure residing by the coastal road at Matina Aplaya. The resort serves Filipino and Western cuisine and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. I especially love their bulalo steak! The beef shank is still attached to the bone, which is oozing with warm bone marrow. I love sinking my teeth into the tender meat. It's a great place to enjoy a relaxing day by the sea.

Stayed here on our Vacay to the Philippines for five days. This casino-hotel is in the heart of…read moreDavao City. Davao City is a city in Mindanao island, the largest city in the Philippines in terms of land area. This hotel is under a new management. It's a 3-star Hotel and Restaurant. They have table games and slot machines at the Casino. Our de-luxe room amenities: air-conditioned room and minibars. Flat screen TV and complimentary wireless Internet/Wi-Fi, Bath tub and complimentary toiletries. And the housekeeping is provided daily. Cleaned room everyday. Kiddos enjoyed the outdoor pool, but their nightclub and lounge was under renovation, bummer! Anyway, we enjoyed our everyday breakfast meal (free buffet for 2) at the Cafe/Restaurant Josefina with a beautiful lush garden. They have Top notch friendly and attentive waiters. I was treated like a Queen. I literally love the Filipino breakfast, desserts, fresh fruits juices, I love the yellow ripe mangoes and the pure hot chocolate and brewed coffee. Hotel also offers a round trip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge and free self-parking is available. Highly recommend this hotel if you're a traveler visiting Davao City area. Decent price. This hotel is very safe and the City Government of Davao makes it a top priority to keep the city safe, secure and peaceful for everyone.