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Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao

3.5 star property
Family-friendly beach hotel with 2 restaurants

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Standard Room | Garden view
Garden
Daily buffet breakfast (PHP 699 per person)
Beach

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Lanang, Davao, 8000
  • Place, Davao Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Damosa Gateway
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, SM Lanang Premier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Davao (DVO-Francisco Bangoy Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

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

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Deluxe Premium Room

Deluxe Premium Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Davao

Buhangin stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Buhangin hotel, you'll find Davao Museum and Maxima Aqua Fun. Casino Filipino and Damosa Gateway are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Davao Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Maxima Aqua Fun - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Casino Filipino - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Damosa Gateway - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • SM Lanang Premier - 6 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Garden Bay Resort & Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jollibee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Matcha Tokyo - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao

Family-friendly beach hotel with 2 restaurants
Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a 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 center 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
  • Meeting 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 bottled water. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 24-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

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

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 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

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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: approximately PHP 699 for adults and 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
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 guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

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 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. 290 out of 798 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 798 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 798 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 798 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 798 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Abejail

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlita

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maria Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent. Pool conditions were unacceptable but hotel started to make improvements.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

lucille

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s old but they have maintained it very well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

ROLANDO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
peace and quiet. staff are super nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at the Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao and appreciated the quiet atmosphere, friendly staff, and convenient open parking. However, I did encounter an issue on my second day when my used towels were not replaced; instead, they were left air-drying at the end of the bed, and the floor towels were not cleaned or replaced either. I hope the housekeeping team can improve in this area to enhance the experience for future guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Regie

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bathrooms need updating. Connecting door transfers noise from next room. Breakfast can be busy but good quality and quantity. Always something going on for entertainment. Good position on shore away from city center.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Graham James

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we booked we booked a room with a bath and no stairs to get to the room as ny partner has a disabled hip Neith of these things where considered and there was no way to get to our room with out climbing a steep start case and no was provided as we requested
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ritchell Rhea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

maria chona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Early accommodation would have made my stay way more than excellent. It was because i arrived earlier than expected but the checking in was not so accommodating, it was by the rule anyways, so not to blame on the hotel. All is good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, Jacksonville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
This was my second visit to Waterfront Insular. Kind and gracious staff. Comfortable and clean accomodations. Lovely relaxing property. Excellent value.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorelli

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

Greatest place!

The staff was the greatest! The spa, the amenities, the atmosphere, the restaurant, the room... everything was perfect! We were traveling throughout the Philippines, and this was the first perfect, solid, night sleep I had!! Excellent climate control.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lanolie Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alfredo

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place does not have elevators, and almost everything in this hotel is dated and old. Lights are flickering, rooms are dark, food room service arrived cold and late.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was beautifully kept. We enjoyed the older style appeal to it. The staff were polite and always ready to help you. The rooms were spacious. The two rooms we had seemed untouched by renovations, more specifically the bathrooms. Faucets were crooked, the bathtub was cracked and paint peeling off. We did not have all the towels (no bath towel, hand towel, pr wash clothes) The shower water handle didn’t operate like it should and made it hard to get warm water. We did not say anything about the bathrooms to the hotel because we are not people to complain and usually can make do. We enjoyed the in-room massage option. We were unable to get manicures due to staff not available. The food options were great. The pools were nice and the cabanas were enjoyable. Some suggestions: more cabanas around the property that have lounge chairs or even hammocks. Putting up sunshades around the property for people to enjoy outside more. Having a small book exchange (library) and/or game area (board games, card games, yard games, etc).
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Denia Guday

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was so hot, the air conditioning was not working well. I chose the waterfront hotel to stay in because it is the legendary hotel in Davao. I was not expecting everything to be old style. They don’t even have an elevator. Poor people who work carry our luggage using stairs to get to our room.👎
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at the Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao and found the overall experience to be quite pleasant. The staff were courteous and attentive, ensuring a comfortable stay. The amenities and location by the waterfront added to the charm of the hotel. However, I did notice that the floors could benefit from deeper cleaning, as they appeared a bit neglected. Overall, it was a good stay, and I would recommend the hotel with the hope that the cleanliness issue will be addressed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Emerita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Cheryl, Walnut Creek

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Needs an entire renovation
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Virginia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

The rooms need renovation, the hallway smells

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Steve, Plant City

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service was excellent and the property was clean. Close to Davao Airport. Mostly housing around the property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Fermina

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fine, though the place is old and run-down. There was a leak in the bidet which we reported, but nothing was done. Staff were helpful though and very friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025