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Luisita M.
Families with young children
Philippines,
March 8, 2012
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Fantastic family destination
Island hopping, infinity pool, walk around, waters
8
there's a lot to do in the "islands." we spent an entire afternoon in the infinity pool and the nearby beach area. the following morning we took the boat to the malipano villas and everybody had fun time diving from a platform in the sea itself. my sister chanced upon a peacock in "full glory" and had some excellent pictures with it. the exterior of the samal houses looked kinda shabby but inside are all the amenities. it's a pricey resort by local standard but it's all worth it! of course we also had a great time in davao city itself. we will have to plan very well for the next vacation to be even better than this!!! just one more thing though, we took the last boat out scheduled for 4pm. we actually left 15mins earlier and 4 korean guys got left behind. foreigners might not appreciate being too early because they are used to being on the dot.
Sightseeing/Attractions Tip:
Schedule time to visit Davao City. Sample the fruits in season, durian and mangosteen. Jack's Ridge overlooking the city is a great view at dinner although a bit far. Eden's Nature Park tour, lunch buffet and zipline. Visit and donate to the Philippine Eagle Conservation Park.
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Ruben G.
Couples
Philippines,
March 6, 2012
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Lovely resort with the friendliest people
Very relaxing atmosphere, perfect for a laid back getaway.
9
all resort employees were sooo friendly & accommodating... every person we met always had a great & sincere smile to greet us. we stayed in the samal house and the room had an amazing view of the ocean & sunset. good food too!
only downside was their hot water (shower) runs out so fast! so your shower has to be quick to enjoy a relaxing bath!
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Mai S.
Groups
Philippines,
March 5, 2012
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Had a relaxing time at this hotel. Just what i needed from
a stressful week at work. Highly recommended to couples and friends who are looking for rest and recreation... :)
Nightlife Tip:
Happy hour starts at 4pm at the parola bar
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Esperanza G.
Couples
Philippines,
March 4, 2012
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nice hotel,nice stay
good buffet selection, nice beach, friendly staff, clean and comfortable room
9.7
We stayed for 3 days and 2 nights but we came one day after ETA due to flight delays from place of origin. Nevertheless, the whole experience was great.
Tip: the boat from Davao wharf to the resort has schedule. Make sure to get a morning flight from your destination to ensure that you arrive the wharf before the last trip because special trip after the schedule is 7500 one way.
We missed one night of stay because of severe flight problems from Manila.
Sightseeing/Attractions Tip:
visit malipano island, boat ride is free of charge, If you enjoy beach activities try snorkeling and kayaking to explore the island for a minimal fee.
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Linda T.
Groups
United Kingdom,
March 4, 2012
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Basic 3* hotel with indifferent service
Free transfer from airport to hotel
5.7
This is actually a basic hotel charging 4* prices. Apart from watersports & sunbathing there was very little else to do. There are better beaches in the Philippines. The exotic fish swimming under the houses & which I had hoped to feed were disappointing in variety. Food is expensive in the restaurant & not of particularly high quality. For a vegetarian like me there was little choice. There is just a tiny shower (with no space to undress/dress) in the room which opens directly into the bedroom so if you are not intimate with your travelling companion this may pose problems. It was difficult to adjust the A/C so the room was either hot or freezing cold. There is little light outside of the house so at night when walking to & from the restaurant this may cause falls particularly if there has been heavy rain (as happened during my stay). I found the staff at reception indifferent & unhelpful. When I tried to post some postcards which already had the correct postage stamps I was told I still had to pay an additional 60 pesos for each card to the hotel for "handling" fees. I thought this was outrageous.
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Melchor Q.
Couples
Philippines,
March 4, 2012
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Great place to relax
Big rooms & very close to nature
8
We had so much fun in the resort, love the buffet closer to nature, overall GREAT!!!
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Queenie R.
Families with young children
Philippines,
March 4, 2012
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great room and very hospitable staff
big, spacious, room with a view
10
the pearl farm is so near the city yet it feels like you're in a far away island. i am really happy with the room since it's big with king size bed, receiving area, and the water pressure in the bathroom is really strong. a shuttle is ever ready to bring us from the room to the beach in case we don't feel like taking the short walk. the buffets are also excellent. most of all, all the staff are really friendly and helpful. there were also lots of fishes on the beach. the beach looks man made, but that's fine with me. there are many activities, although we did not try them because we only stayed for a night.
Sightseeing/Attractions Tip:
I would have wanted to do the boat tour. In fact, i wanted to try all the activities like kayak (the waters were calm), jet ski, speed boat, and snorkel.
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Linda T.
Groups
United Kingdom,
March 2, 2012
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Basic hotel with indifferent service
5.3
We preferred the hilltop room to the Samal House. There is space to dress/undress in the bathroom/toilet. The shower is extremely basic. The balcony afforded some charming views. The room was small. Food at the restaurant was expensive & not of good quality. Choice is poor for vegetarians. We disliked the search of our luggage at the port to ensure we were not bringing in food, thereby forcing guests to dine at their restaurant. Despite notifying the hotel through the website of our flight arrival time the hotel failed to pick us up as our flight was delayed by 40 minutes & then hotel reception denied we had a booking.
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Yasmine D.
Couples
Philippines,
March 1, 2012
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Ultimate beach paradise in Mindanao
The Samal Room which is built floating/under the sea, perfect for honeymooners
5.7
We were reserved for a Samal House but the staff placed us at the Hilltop which is ot what we paid for. it took hours before they get to fixed it. Thus, not a very good mishap for an expensive acomodatuoon as Pear Farm. waiting for a long time at the Front Desk only displays a poor sevice the got.
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Margaret R.
Groups
Philippines,
February 29, 2012
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A night to remember
the rooms, the food, the infinity pool and the staff
10
We had a great time in pearl farm. me and my friends shared a wonderful evening. the room was nice and comfy. the food was yummy. staffs were friendly.
Hotel Feature Tip:
The infinity pool is nice. the location is also god...its far from the hustle and bustle of the city.i recommend the place for honeymooners.
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