Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao

3.5 star property
Escape to this family-friendly hotel where every day can be a vacation. Enjoy cabanas and sun loungers at your fingertips along with 24-hour front desk assistance.

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Daily buffet breakfast (PHP 699 per person)
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, free cabanas, sun loungers

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Room service
The current price is AED 580
AED 653 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Premium Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Lanang, Davao, 8000

What's nearby

  • Damosa Gateway - 6 min drive
  • SM Lanang Premier - 6 min drive
  • SMX Convention Center Davao - 6 min drive
  • Abreeza Mall - 12 min drive
  • Davao City Hall - 17 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jollibee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Robata - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Madayaw Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Marina Tuna - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao

Family-friendly hotel near SM Lanang Premier
A poolside bar, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao. Indulge in a massage at Pacify Massage and Spa, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and international cuisine. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with free cabanas and sun loungers
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and concierge services
  • A computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and wedding services
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 159 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 24-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Filipino

Property amenities

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 (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6 AM–10 AM: PHP 699 for adults and PHP 349.50 for children
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe Uno
  • Pizzaiolo
  • La Parilla
  • Vinta Bar
  • Pool Aquarius

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Pool sun loungers

Spa

  • Massages
  • 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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Bathroom (partially open)
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LCD TV
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of PHP 1000 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for PHP 1000 (subject to availability).

Does Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of PHP 900 per vehicle applies.

Where is Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao located?

This family-friendly Davao hotel is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Davao Museum and Maxima Aqua Fun. Casino Filipino and Damosa Gateway are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 258 out of 730 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 730 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 730 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 730 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 730 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

Gary

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

10/10 Excellent

Elsie

I had fun in my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed much the ambiance
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shyn Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Everything very good. Just not white sand beach, but no big deal. Great resort. Will come again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Evelyn

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the ambiance of the property. Lots of greenery and staff care friendly. The rooms are getting old, needs some updating and needs to have a smart TV .
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco La

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained and lots of opportunities for relaxing! Food experience Outstanding
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice resort, and typical resort with good food and expensive beer. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet place and friendly staff and delicious buffet
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I like this property, i have stayed here many times. But it is old, and the gym is pathetic. The staff is good, the food is good.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Jose

Average
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My mother and sister were grateful for the fantastic services they’ve experienced from check in until the end of their stay. My mother has been singing praises after her 3-day escapade. Thank you for such wonderful reception you have shown to my family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Clara

Disliked: Cleanliness
The rooms are not upgraded specifically the bathrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grounds are five star.. very relaxing resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gonzalo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not very helpful in terms of language barrier. No real effort to accomadate. Room was super out dated. Locals friendly just not tourists friendly. Pool was too dirty to use. Wasn't cheap either probably the most expensive for stay at all the properties we chose on this trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thaddeus D Hackett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very well kept absolutely gorgeous
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Analyn V

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room is dated.. it needs renovation.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jannice

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

8/10 Good

Sheila Jane

Liked: Staff & service
Good staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross

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

8/10 Good

Grazielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall experience was wonderful! The staff are amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

It was a nice surprise to find this gem in Davao. Kind of a back water place---yesteryear. But rooms were fine, food was good, staff was nice. For the price, it's great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

rovelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean. beautiful sea views. friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024