Rain or Shine, Still Divine!…read more If Mother Nature ever had a manicure, she probably went to Eden Nature Park. I came here with my brother and was honestly shooketh at how beautifully maintained this place is -- every tree, leaf, and blade of grass seems to have signed an NDA for perfection. It was raining cats, dogs, and probably a few frogs when we toured, yet the place still looked postcard-worthy. Hats off to whoever maintains this park -- because even in the downpour, it felt like we were walking through a live-action screensaver. Sadly, the Mangosteen and fruit trees decided to take a "personal year" and didn't bear fruit, but honestly, with all that lush greenery, I wasn't mad. Plus, we got to peek inside their greenhouse where they grow the veggies for Vista Restaurant, their farm-to-table buffet spot. Everything's organic -- which made me feel better about eating my third plate. For the thrill-seekers, there's Skypark, where you can ride a bike in the sky (secured by harnesses, don't worry) or go full hamster-mode in a giant metal cage that rolls you across platforms. I was this close to buying a ticket, but then the sky turned into a lightning rave. And look, I'm adventurous -- but not "electrocuted in midair while pretending to be a hamster" adventurous. Overall, I absolutely love Eden Nature Park -- the staff is nothing short of amazing and the place itself is next to magnificent. There are several stops in the tour, and every single one was a delight. Rain or shine, it's the kind of place that just fills your soul with peace (and your phone with photos). I highly, highly recommend coming here if you ever find yourself in this part of the Philippines. You'll leave refreshed, happy, and probably plotting your next visit before you even exit the gate.

I like going to Eden to relax and get close to nature. There are a lot of activities to do while…read moreimmersing yourself in the vast garden that they have set up. My kids like their playgrounds and finishing area (no one goes empty handed). I like the ambience and the breath of fresh air. They are situated on a high altitude and are surrounded by trees and many plants. The garden has been developed to become a resort for day and overnight visitors. I also like their food, especially the salad bar. They grow their own vegetables. They taste fresh and delicious!

Absolutely loved this place and definitely worth the trip! Malagos Garden Resort has acres of land…read moreyou can explore for hours, as they have a bird park, butterfly sanctuary, and much more! They have bird shows regularly scheduled and a feeding zoo where kids (or anyone for that matter!) can experience feeding sheeps, rams, and goats by hand! I had the opportunity to feed birds and have pictures taken while having parrots on my shoulder and arm! You can also try feeding koi fish as well! There are tons of activities for kids, from obstacles courses, to learning more about different wildlife species, to roaming free at the multiple playground sites in the garden! It can get very hot and humid during the summer, so make sure to wear sun block and some insect repellent as well. You may even want to consider bringing an umbrella for an extended visit. The Milagros Chocolate Factory is also on the premises, so anticipate having the opportunity to customize and purchase some of the local chocolate! I would highly recommend visiting Milagos Garden Resort if and when you ever decide to visit Davao! Go check it out!

There's no dining here, except catering. This is about 1 km past Ursal Market. Gated entrance,…read more just have to sign in. I arrived on a Monday evening. There was a pool party going. The area is big enough for around 70 guests. At the end of the driveway, there's what appears to be a cafeteria. Saw 15 or so people eating at the tables inside, downstairs. But, no kitchen or counter appeared to be open. Don't know what to make of this place. Definitely call ahead if plan to visit. Looks like there may be room rentals though.

I hate to compare as I have been to other hotels in other country. But I guess, our stay is just…read moreok? Not the best but also not too bad. When you book with them, get the breakfast buffet so you will not get disappointed. Breakfast buffet, highly recommended.

The is a newer hotel with nice amenities. Pool on the second floor with direct access to the mall…read moreon the second floor, a bridge connecting the two. The pool is not heated so a bit uncomfortable at first, and the pool dinning is a very nice atmosphere, watch out for the pricing tho 110 peso for a soda ouch! This hotel has 8 floors with a gym and very comfortable rooms nicely equipped, standard room comes with a couch that coverts into a bed, and a desk, refrigerator, safe, and very nice accented lighting. The shower has a waterfall shower-head installed a very nice touch of class. You will most likely be satisfied with all mentioned I give it four stars. Ray

My family and I spent the night at Paradise Island Park & Beach Resort with a large group. Each…read morefamily had their own cottage or room. We parked across the island and took the short boat ride to Paradise. Upon arrival, our bags were inspected for outside food, since they do not permit it. Although they initially confiscated our small bag of rambutan, they eventually allowed it since it was just a little amount. The resort is impeccably clean with beautiful manicured grounds. The staff is always cleaning! Paradise features its own restaurant and shops. After checking in, we were assigned a dining table in the main area near the beach for all our meals. The food is delicious here, by the way! They have live music on certain nights and they even had fireworks during our stay. The resort also offers a variety of water sports like jet skiing and banana boat rides, which are affordably priced compared to other resorts in Samal. The water is crystal-clear. Beach towels are available upon request. They are very thin, though so I recommend bringing your own. We opted for one of the newer cottages, 25C. The room was clean and had two full beds and two bath towels. We requested a third towel for the three of us, and the staff was very friendly and quick to assist. We had an issue with out toilet and they fixed it right away. Service was excellent throughout our stay. I highly recommend Paradise Island, especially if you're looking for a nice budget-friendly getaway in Samal!

Food was great with a lot of variety nice clean beach water. The ambiance was great. Band playing…read morebetween 1130 and 2:00 PM with beautiful rendition of 80's and 90's songs. Waiters were attentive. But get ready for the entrance fee of 350 pesos per person.

Stayed here on our Vacay to the Philippines for five days. This casino-hotel is in the heart of…read moreDavao City. Davao City is a city in Mindanao island, the largest city in the Philippines in terms of land area. This hotel is under a new management. It's a 3-star Hotel and Restaurant. They have table games and slot machines at the Casino. Our de-luxe room amenities: air-conditioned room and minibars. Flat screen TV and complimentary wireless Internet/Wi-Fi, Bath tub and complimentary toiletries. And the housekeeping is provided daily. Cleaned room everyday. Kiddos enjoyed the outdoor pool, but their nightclub and lounge was under renovation, bummer! Anyway, we enjoyed our everyday breakfast meal (free buffet for 2) at the Cafe/Restaurant Josefina with a beautiful lush garden. They have Top notch friendly and attentive waiters. I was treated like a Queen. I literally love the Filipino breakfast, desserts, fresh fruits juices, I love the yellow ripe mangoes and the pure hot chocolate and brewed coffee. Hotel also offers a round trip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge and free self-parking is available. Highly recommend this hotel if you're a traveler visiting Davao City area. Decent price. This hotel is very safe and the City Government of Davao makes it a top priority to keep the city safe, secure and peaceful for everyone.

This is a regular place for family and friends to hang out or celebrate special occasions. The…read moreplace has a variety of activities to choose from: karaoke in an exclusive room; drinks by the sea; birthday and wedding celebrations in a function room; weekend getaway by the beach. This is a hidden treasure residing by the coastal road at Matina Aplaya. The resort serves Filipino and Western cuisine and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. I especially love their bulalo steak! The beef shank is still attached to the bone, which is oozing with warm bone marrow. I love sinking my teeth into the tender meat. It's a great place to enjoy a relaxing day by the sea.

Tinolang manok was very good. Native chicken used. All food was very tasty. Compliments to the trio…read morewho were singing while you eat.

Here, you get a gorgeous view of the city while you eat. The food was pretty good too. I had a…read moremarlin steak and was satisfied with the size of the dish. As my drink I had a watermelon drink (slush, if i'm remembering right) and it was refreshing and similar to a Mexican agua fresca. There was also live music. A trio walked around performing and it was not too loud as the restaurant is spacious. Would come again.

The beach was absolutely disgusting, trash everywhere. The restaurant? Slow, and bland. The pool…read morewas filled with disgusting little bugs. The "cottage" was extremely small with no furniture but a bed and table! The drawers of the table were filled with trash! Not to mention the handles table were broken off! Who made this place?!?!? Not to mention the cottage doors had a tiny lock! The lady at to the pool wouldn't even let me come in to watch my kids even when I told her I wouldn't swim! She claimed it wasn't allowed to do that and forced me to pay! When I asked her why she said that's just how it is here! Never coming back here again! Also don't buy from the restaurant options are limited to Americans and take too long to arrive!

One of the oldest and most well known resort in town…read more A little bit of history, it used to be called villa Victoria then sold to the new owner its renamed as Mergrande. As far as I know its been around for over 25 years. The resort improve slower than it should. The good thing about this resort is its large area they have a pool,reception,cottage,apartments,restaurant. Just don't expect too much at the beach most of the coastline in the city is black sand you can only see white sand in Samal area or far away coastlines from the city district. The pricing is fine. There are still so much room for improvement though you can still enjoy your stay in this resort.