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Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Room service
$113
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22

Explore the area

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Lanang, Davao, 8000
  • Place, SM Lanang Premier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, SMX Convention Center Davao
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Abreeza Mall
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Davao (DVO-Francisco Bangoy Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Minibar, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

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

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Deluxe Premium Room | Minibar, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Premium Room

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

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About this property

Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao

3.5-star hotel in Buhangin
Guests of this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a fitness center and spa services.
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.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
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.
In addition to a full-service spa, Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities at this 3.5-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms. This beach hotel also offers a children's pool, spa services, and gift shops/newsstands. For a surcharge, the property provides an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a theme park shuttle.

Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao has designated areas for smoking.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6 AM and 10 AM.
Children aged 5 and younger eat free breakfast.
Cafe Uno - This buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch. Reservations are required.
Pizzaiolo - Overlooking the garden, this café specializes in pizza and serves light fare only. Open daily.
La Parilla - Overlooking the garden, this seafood restaurant specializes in seafood and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Vinta Bar - This bar serves dinner and light fare. Open daily.
Pool Aquarius - This poolside bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

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 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

Restaurants on site

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

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • 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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

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

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
Children aged 5 and younger eat free breakfast
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

Property is also known as

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Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 278 out of 783 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 783 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 783 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 783 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 783 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

Jeffrey, Jacksonville

Traveled 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

Mary Jane

Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

Norman

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bbgg
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

NANCY MINOSA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff are very accomodating and attentive overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florepis, Elyria

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricio

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Very warm staff and the cleanliness!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

LY

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Old hotel

The hotel is very old, bathroom fixtures very dated so appears dirty. Thanks to whoever cleaned our room while we were having breakfast our first morning. We were pleasantly surprised by the promptness of it. Breakfast buffet is great & worth the money we paid. Hostess & front desk should not call it complimentary breakfast since we paid when we made reservations. I corrected them but it fell on deaf ears. I guess it sounded better to say complimentary breakfast. Upon registration the waiting lounge was being used so the front desk lady told us to sit on the restaurant in the foyer area. I explained to the waiter we were only waiting for hotel room but he gave us menu books. We just had a late lunch & my family did not want even coffee as it was after 3 pm so we did not order. After about 20 minutes a lady server told us she will remove the menu list from our table since we are not ordering anyway. I again explained we were told to wait in that area. The server did not even reply. The restaurant was not busy as there were a lot of empty tables. I did not see any reason for her to be that rude. My family anyway told me maybe they only have 2-3 copies of menus since hotel is old so they need to remove ours from our table. I told the receptionist about the waitress not having been advised we were only in the foyer restaurant to wait for our room. She apologized. Finally someone with better manners. It took over 40 minutes for room to be ready even after 3 pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

susan

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

Not satisfied.. smells disgusting…

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love everything. It's not a 5-Star hotel resort but we love the place, the garden , the staff and buffet breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025