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Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao
Km. 7 Lanang, Lanang, Davao City, Philippines, 8000
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Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao Reviews
7.9
Very good
/10
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10.0
Exceptional"The staff were excellent."
Melinda
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October 5, 2018
8.0
Excellent room comfort and qualityRecommended by 83% of guests
Things you’ll love about Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao
Things you'll love
Airport transfer
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
Hot tub
Air conditioning
Excellent
Location
8.1
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| Value for money | 7.8 |
| Distance to city center | 8 km |
| Location rating | 8.1 |
| Nearest airport | Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) |
| Distance to airport | 2.7 km |
Rooms available at Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao
8.0
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Deluxe Premium Room
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- Room size: 38 m²/409 ft²
- Pool view
- 2 single beds or 1 king be...
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Deluxe Room
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- Room size: 38 m²/409 ft²
- Garden view
- 2 single beds or 1 king be...
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Standard Room
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- Room size: 33 m²/355 ft²
- Balcony/terrace
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Deluxe King Room
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- Balcony/terrace
- Shower
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Deluxe Twin Room
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- Shower
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Run of House
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- Shower
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Standard Room
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Premium Deluxe Room
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Deluxe King Room
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Deluxe Twin Room
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What people love about Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao
- 8.4Excellent
"Pros - My family enjoyed the place, pool & food!"
Sonia
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January 13, 2019
- 4.4Review score
"PRO: The hotel has a beautiful , well maintained garden."
Jonna
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December 3, 2018
- 7.2Very good
"yet there was a style of elegance especially the outside function area."
Ma V.
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December 9, 2018
Recommendations based on your views:
10.0
Exceptional"Very quiet, good breakfast buffet and evening meals."
Kevin
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January 12, 2019
An overview
Nestled along the picturesque Davo Gulf, this is one of the oldest and finest hotels in Davao. The hotel’s spacious Bermuda-grass covered compound offers a coconut tree-lined pool and plenty of tranquil breathing space. In the evenings, sit down for a feast of roasted calf prepared in an open pit while native dancers provide swaying ambience. Located on the highway to Tagum, just 15 minutes from Davao International Airport, the hotel is also close to attractions like the all-weather courses of the Davao Golf and Country Club. Reservations at Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao are simple via our secure online booking form. Just enter your desired dates and submit.
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What they offer
5.6
Review score"we had great experience with the garden and beach."
Frederick J.
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January 8, 2019
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Popular facilities
- Swimming pool [outdoor]
- Restaurants
Languages spoken
- English
- Filipino
Internet access
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
- Wi-Fi in public areas
Recreation and relaxation
- Garden
- Nightclub
- Tours
- Hot tub
- Spa
- Massage
- Swimming pool [outdoor]
Food and drinks
- Bar
- Poolside bar
- Room service [24-hour]
- Coffee shop
- Restaurants
Services and conveniences
- Concierge
- Infirmary
- Safety deposit boxes
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundromat
- Salon
- Doorman
- Laundry service
- Shops
- Dry cleaning
- Luggage storage
- Smoking area
For the kids
- Babysitting service
- Kids club
- Swimming pool [kids]
Access
- Elevator
- Front desk [24-hour]
- Security [24-hour]
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Pets allowed
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting around
- Airport transfer
- Rental car
- Car park [free of charge]
- Shuttle service
Available in all rooms
- Air conditioning
- Free bottled water
- Shower
- Balcony/terrace
- Hair dryer
- Slippers
- Blackout curtains
- In-room safe box
- Telephone
- Coffee/tea maker
- Internet access – wireless
- Toiletries
- Daily housekeeping
- Mini bar
- Desk
- Satellite/cable channels
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Nearest essentials
Airports
Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO)
2.7 km
11 minutes
General Santos International Airport (GES)
131.6 km
Public transportation
Holiday Bus Station
7.0 km
Hospital or clinic
Seamans Hospital
2.0 km
Shopping
Abreeza Mall
4.8 km
Convenience store
7 Eleven
460 m
Cash withdrawal
ATM
110 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.
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What's nearby
Popular landmarks
- SM Lanang Premier - 2.4 km
- Abreeza Mall - 4.75 km
- Aldevinco Shopping Center - 5.83 km
- Peoples' Park - 6.15 km
- D' Bone Collector Museum - 6.6 km
- Museo Dabawenyo - 6.67 km
- Matina Town Square - 7.56 km
- Philippine Eagle Center - 27.36 km
- Eden Nature Park - 28.74 km
- Mount Apo - 44.14 km
Nearby landmarks
- Seamans Hospital - 1.98 km
- SM Lanang Premier - 2.4 km
- Lanang Country Club - 2.42 km
- Francisco Bangoy International Airport - 2.73 km
- Robinson Cybergate - 3.09 km
- Sasa Ferry Terminal - 3.38 km
- Davao Medical Center - 3.59 km
- Southern Philippines Medical Center - 3.6 km
- Asumption College of Davao - 3.62 km
- Lon Wa Temple - 3.78 km
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Property's guest policies
Children and extra beds
Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.
Minimum age of guests is: 0 year(s).
| Guest's age | Extra bed |
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Infant 0-1 year(s) | Stay for free if using existing bedding. Baby cot/crib available upon request |
Children 2-12 year(s) | Stay for free if using existing bedding. If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge. |
Guests 13 years and older are considered as adults | Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge. |
Others
- This is a strictly non-smoking property.
- When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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Some helpful facts
Checking in and out
Check-in from: 02:00 PM
Check-out until: 12:00 PM
Getting around
Distance from city center: 8 km
Travel time to airport (minutes): 15
Property factoids
Non-smoking rooms/floors: Yes
Number of bars/lounges: 1
Number of floors: 2
Number of restaurants: 6
Number of rooms : 159
Room voltage: 220
Year property opened: 1961
Most recent renovation: 2011
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Reviews of Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao from real guests
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- Excellent location
- SM Lanang Premier
The hotel was nice.”
The hotel was pleasent to stay in.one problem though was the aircon not cold enough even at the lowest level.and the breakfast buffet was much the same each morning. And we booked through agoda website and we where informed by the hotel that once you book through agoda it automatically books 2 single beds even though you've booked king size bed. Apart from that our stay was nice.
We enjoyed the pool, and views”
Enjoyable stay, we witnessed a nice wedding, and had a tasty lunch by the pool. The gym facilities are old and limited and the hallway of our block stunk really badly of mould. Otherwise, our room was okay, decor could be updated, especially the bathroom, but a reasonable good hotel for Davao all the same...
Dear Mr. Ryan, Warm greetings from Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao! Thank you very much for taking the time to write us a review. As our guest, your feedback is essential for us to evaluate and further improve our service. Please know that we've taken good note of your comments, particularly on our facilities and room amenities. We are honored to have served you well and we thank you for commending our service with a good rating. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Kind regards, Julius Vinuya Officer-In-charge - Front Office
Room has mosquitoes. Hotel is very old and poorly maintained”
Pro - near the wharf going to pearl farm Cons - hotel is very old and poorly maintained. No wonder the room rates are cheap. The room is hot hence them offering us electric fan. The room has mosquitoes. If you are travelling with kids don’t book this hotel. I hope the management will make an effort to improve/maintain this hotel. Also, I hope they will take care of their staff. Some of them wear tattered uniforms and you’d know they are not happy by how they walk and greet (even ignore) the guests. I can’t help but compare them to pearl farm where most,if not all, staff are courteous and happy.
Dear Herrone, Warm greetings from Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao! Thank you very much for taking the time to write us a review. We appreciate you for staying in the property. Please know that we've taken good note of your concerns. As our guest, your comments are most welcome and very important for us to improve more. We are honored to have served you and we look forward to serving you even better on your next visit. Sincerely, Julius Vinuya Officer-In-charge - Front Office
I just expected too much”
I am travelling with someone special and I gotta admit, the reservation was quite impromptu. I dunno if because we were booked a couple of weeks prior to arrival that the experience was not so good. I frequent Davao and it is first for me to stay in this place. It was convenient as it is near the mall and if you are going to Samal through Paradise Island, you can take a boat from Samal directly to the resort. The place is relaxing as there's good music in the lobby and a couple of resto's to feed your tummy. However, it is just disappointing that the staff at the reception area were not as accommodating as how it was advertised. They behaved differently to foreign guests and to visitors who were dressed up attending to several meetings and occasions scheduled during our stay. They treated those on dress down and backpackers differently. The custodians and groundskeepers were far better mannered compared to those at the reception area.
Excellent”
Location was vary great. It is near the mall and restaurants. Staff are bery friendlyvand accomodating and great vlaue for money. The only downside is the AC. Their centralized air conditioning system is out dated, room was not as cold. Management should better fix this. Overall still recommendable to other family.
Dear Kaiser, Warm greetings from Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao! Thank you very much for commending our hotel and staff. We are pleased to hear that you've had a wonderful experience with us. Please know that we've taken good note of your comments, particularly on our air conditioning. We thank you for your rating and for taking the time share your stay. It was a pleasure having you as our guest and we certainly look forward to serving you again soon. Sincerely, Julius Vinuya Officer-in-charge - Front Office
Very nice hotel”
All in all this is a great place to take the family. Pros: Great swimming pool with lots of room, very nice staff, lovely ambience, nice pool side bar, easy to get a boat to Paradise Beach on Samal Island (which is ok) Cons: Beach isn't very nice at hotel and some of the hotel's restaurants (especially breakfast) are a little pricey.
Dear Sir Stephen, Warm greetings from Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao! Thank you very much for commending our hotel and staff. We are pleased to hear that you've had a wonderful experience with us. We thank you for your rating and for taking the time to share your stay. It was a pleasure having you as our guest and we certainly look forward to serving you again soon. Sincerely, Julius Vinuya Officer In-charge - Front Office
Very good”
The place was nice, the room was big and spacious. Furnitures inside the room is old, the room doesn’t feel as cozy as I tried before. The reception staff is nice even if we arrived late, she was fast in assisting us. The food was delicious specially the kinilaw.
Dear Mer-ain, Warm greetings from Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao! Thank you very much for commending our hotel and staff. We are pleased to hear that you've had a wonderful experience with us. We thank you for your rating and for taking the time to share your stay. It was a pleasure having you as our guest and we certainly look forward to serving you again soon. Best regards, Julius Vinuya Officer In-charge - Front Office
Worth the price”
Although the hotel room was decidedly older than other hotels in the city, I love that it has maintained its elegance over time. I am happy with the spacious room and the excellent staff who made sure that we had a great stay at their hotel. The garden was well maintained and very lovely. I fully recommend this hotel for a relaxing bit of R and R.
Dear Ms. Rita, Warm greetings from Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao! Thank you very much for commending our hotel and facilities. We are pleased to hear that you've had an excellent stay in the property. Please know that it was just as wonderful having you as our guest. Serving you is already a reward in itself and being complimented for our service is quite another. We thank you for your rating and we hope to continue providing you with an excellent service on your next visit. Best regards, Julius Vinuya Officer In-charge - Front Office
Home away from home. Great place to stay.”
Nice, clean, very spacious room, comfy king size bed, relaxing outdoor boardwalk, tranquil view of the beach and trees and very accessible going to Samal Island as the hotel has their own wharf access for a boat transfer. It has a decent variety of restaurants downstairs to choose from. Every staff member and the guards I came across had a smile. I stayed here for my first Davao experience and glad I picked this place as my cousin recommended it. Overall was very pleased. I would love to return in the summer.
Dear Mr. Jumer, Warm greetings from Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao! Thank you very much for commending our hotel and amenities. It's a genuine pleasure to have been your home during your most recent visit to the city. As our first-time guest, we are happy to hear that you've had an excellent experience with us. We earnestly hope that this will not be the last. Again, we thank you for your rating and we hope to see you back here soon. Yours truly, Julius Vinuya Officer-In-charge - Front Office
Happy and satisfied”
KIDS ENJOY THE PO AND THE Breakfast.
Excellent”
Great hotel & very relaxing. Room was nice & the food yummy. Alcohol is way overpriced at 3 times the amount you can buy at a 7 eleven. If you buy your own then the surcharge is 3 times the amount of the alcohol inside the hotel which is a rip off. Other than that this place is great
Dear Darren, Warm greetings from Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao! Thank you for taking time to share your rating of our service. Please know that we value your comments as this is our way to measure our performance and find ways to keep on improving. It was our pleasure having you as our guest. Sincerely, Genevieve Burgos,CGSP Front Office Manager
Nice staycation”
Good place to stay at in the city of Davao. Ala carte food may kind of pricey, just know to share so you can save a little. Make sure to dine in La Parilla where staff are so nice and food is a little less expensive.
Dear Marvin, Warm greetings from Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao! Thank you very much for commending our hotel and staff. It's a genuine pleasure to have been your home during your most recent visit to the city. We are happy to hear that you've had an excellent experience with us. We earnestly hope that this will not be the last. Again, we thank you for your rating and we hope to see you back here soon. Yours truly, Genevieve Burgos,CGSP Front Office Manager
Nice hotel”
This is a slightly older hotel with a two story low-rise style, set in large gardens right on the water, with white sand beach. Very quiet, good breakfast buffet and evening meals. A little out of the way, but only a jeepney or short taxi ride to the heart of Davao. Staff are lovely and the rooms are spacious. I would, for sure, stay here again.
Dear Kevin, Warm greetings from Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao! Thank you very much for commending our hotel and facilities. We are pleased to hear that you've had an excellent stay in the property. Please know that it was just as wonderful having you as our guest. Serving you is already a reward in itself and being complimented for our service is quite another. We thank you for your rating and we hope to continue providing you with an excellent service on your next visit. Yours truly, Genevieve Burgos, CGSP Front Office Manager
Good but old”
The waterfront insular was once the best hotel in Davao, but now, it's she is really starting to show. Good for families as the rooms are big and there's even a balcony. Food for breakfast was decent. Needs a major upgrade. The housekeeping are not that good. When we checked into our room, the bathroom was tidy, but not clean. There were strands of hair on the floor and it's clear that the bathtub wasn't even rinse out since the last guest checked out.
Dear Richaelvin, Warm greetings from Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao! We thank you for choosing to stay with us. However, we regret that it was not as pleasant as you would have hoped for. The Management is currently investigating your concerns to ensure corrective measures particularly on the cleanliness of your room. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. We earnestly hope that this incident will not deter you from returning as we look forward to the opportunity of serving you better. Sincerely, Genevieve Burgos, CGSP Front Office Manager
Rooms Okay. ”
Pros: relaxing, right next to a beach, nice scenery, clean rooms Cons: air conditioning didn’t cool as much, rooms smelled musky, rooms needed a makeover.
Dear Ms. Veronica, Warm greetings from Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao! Thank you very much for taking the time to write us a review. As our guest, your feedback is essential for us to evaluate and further improve our service. Please know that we've taken good note of your comments, particularly on our facilities and room amenities. We are honored to have served you well and we thank you for commending our service with a good rating. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Kind regards, Julius Vinuya Officer-In-charge - Front Office
Romantic Venue ”
Super place lovely beach and great food and lovely facilities a bit out in the middle of no where designed to make you stay
Great”
View is very nice. Room so spacious. Will recommend this to my friends and relatives.
Dear Ms. Lilibeth, Warm greetings from Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao! Thank you for taking time to share your positive rating of our service. It was our pleasure having you as our guest and we look forward to seeing you back here soon. Yours sincerely, Julius Vinuya Officer-In-charge - Front Office
Exceptional”
Stayed here for my honeymoon. Very clean and well maintained room and grounds. Had a nice room with a balcony. Definitely a top place to stay in Davao.
Dear Mr. Lloyd, Greetings from Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao! Thank you very much for your positive review. We are more than happy to know you are pleased with our service. Your comments remain valuable to us, as this is our way to measure our performance and find ways to keep on improving. Yours sincerely, Julius Vinuya Officer-in-Charge - Front Office
Beach close to the city”
It was a beautiful hotel and nide facilities. The staff was also courteous and helpful. They however need to pick up plastics on the water floating in the mangrove area which ruined the beauty of the place.
Dear Elsbeth, Warm greetings from Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao! Thank you very much for commending our hotel and facilities. We are pleased to hear that you've had an excellent stay in the property. Please know that it was just as wonderful having you as our guest. Serving you is already a reward in itself and being complimented for our service is quite another. We thank you for your rating and we hope to continue providing you with an excellent service on your next visit. Best regards, Julius Vinuya officer-in-charge - Front Office
Worst Service”
There's something wrong w/ the toilet and we were attended after 3 to 4 hours. Only to find out, information wasnt relayed proplerly. Thus, they have to transfers us to other room after waiting. Furthermore, i have to go out of room from building 3 down to the frontdesk to inform them again after waiting for 3 hours. I still need to call the attention of the hotel supervisor for us to be able to get attended immediately. Horrible for a guest travelling with 2 kids and senior citizen.
Dear Sir Darwin, Warm greetings from Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao! On behalf of the Management and Staff, we wish to apologize for the poor service that you’ve experienced during your stay. We deeply regret having failed to deliver the standards that you've come to expect of us. While we are rectifying these matters, we earnestly hope that this experience will not deter you from returning to our Hotel at another time. We thank you for sharing your feedback and look forward to serving you better on your next visit. Best regards, Julius Vinuya Officer In-charge - Front Office