Marco Polo Hotel
This four-star hotel is located in Davao's business and shopping district. Its 245 guest rooms and suites are among the best in the Philippines: they are elegantly styled with the magnificent view of Mount Apo and the Gulf of Davao. Many of its rooms are nonsmoking and handicap-friendly. You can savor the international buffet at Café Marco, the main restaurant of the hotel, or be delighted with the Cantonese foods at Lotus Court. Its Lobby Lounge, with its talented musicians, is sure to charm you. Other amenities located in the hotel are the fitness center, Lazuli Spa and the outdoor lap pool. The hotel also offers travel packages like the city break tour, a spa package for your relaxation and a winter saver package. Check-in time is at 2:00 p.m., and check out is at noon.
Marco Polo Hotel
81540 CM Recto St.
Davao City 8000, Philippines
011 (+63) 82 221 0888
marcopolohotels.com
Apo View Hotel
Easily accessible to the business and shopping areas of the city, this four-star hotel is said to be Davao's most famous address. It has 156 cozy guestrooms that are fully furnished with TV, air condition and mini bar. The hotel has 24-hour room service. Secretarial services are also available. You can enjoy a dip in the swimming pool or enjoy a workout in the mini gym. Enjoy live music at the Blue Room and Davao's coffee at Café Josefina. Golf packages and arrangements as well as airport transfers are available. Check-in time is at 11 a.m., and check-out time is noon.
Apo View Hotel
J. Camus St.
Davao City 8000, Philippines
011 (+63) 82 221 6430
apoview.com
Waterfront Insular Hotel
Situated along the picturesque Gulf of Davao, this four-star hotel has 159 fully furnished guestrooms for your comfort and convenience. You can savor the hotel's season-inspired menus that range from local cuisine of delectable seafood to an international variety in any of its restaurants: Café Uno, La Parilla, Vinta Bar or Pirata Bar. You can enjoy its pool amidst a very tropical landscape and stroll around its beautiful gardens. It also has a business center to meet your needs. Note that all rates are inclusive of buffet breakfast. Check-in time is 2:00 p.m., and check out is noon.
Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao
Lanang, Davao City 8000
Philippines
011 (+63) 82 233 2881
waterfronthotels.com
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