Samal accommodation from AU$38

Boasting 63 accommodations, Davao is a hotel neighbourhood that makes a good place to hang out. You'll find Davao 16 kilometres from Samal's downtown area. Marco Polo Davao, Apo View Hotel, Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao, Seda Abreeza and Microtel Inn by Wyndham Davao are among Wotif's top picks here.

This area offers only a limited number of no-frills hotels for money-conscious travellers. The Leticia By The Sea is one of the better options.

For more options, checkout the Bluejaz Resort and Waterpark and the Park Inn By Radisson Davao. They are located 12 kilometres and 15 kilometres respectively from the main center. Others include the Hotel Tropika, 14 kilometres away, and the Pinnacle Hotel and Suites, 15 kilometres.

Attractions and Hotels Near Samal

Don't be a flamin' galah and leave without enjoying the other fabulous attractions in Mindanao. Take a look at the traditional villages and history museums. Nature lovers should also take in the region's rural landscapes. Or join the locals mountain climbing.

If you'd like to check out some nearby cities, try Davao and Tagum. Head 16 kilometres to the west of Samal and you'll find Davao. That said, Tagum is 45 kilometres to the north. Hotels and apartments in Davao are The Royal Mandaya Hotel and Anisabel Suites. The Big 8 Corporate Hotel and The Royale House Travel Inn and Dormitel are some of the ones in Tagum.

Francisco Bangoy International Airport is 15 kilometres away from downtown Samal. Should you choose to stay close by, you can easily secure a night at the Chateau del Mar or The Ritz Hotel at Garden Oases.