Canibad Beach

Cannibad in Barangay Aundanao on Samal Island is a great place to go if you want to get away from the noise of honking vehicle and stressful life in the city.It is just a few minutes ride from Davao City plus a 10 minute walk downhill before you reach the Cannibad Cove with pearly white sand and irresistible cool waters.

It is one of the beach resorts that is less developed, so tourists and guests should not expect to see class restaurants and air-conditioned rooms. For those who want to stay overnight at the beach, it is advisable to bring a tent with you, but cottages are also available for around P200 pesos per night. Since there is no restaurants in the area, cooking your own food in designated areas is a good idea.

For someone who loves to take photos, it is important to bring your camera. Cannibad beach resort has a lot of beautiful subjects to offer for you.

Caliclic Beach Resort

Facilities :

o Beach
o Canteen

Rate :

* Cottages
o Open Cottages(daytour) - Php 75.00/small
o Open Cottages(night) - Php 100.00/small
o Closed Cottage - Php 400.00

* Entrance
o Adult(Daytour) - Php 20.00
o Kids(Daytour) - Php 15.00
o Adult(Overnight) - Php 25.00
o Kids(Overnight) - Php 20.00

* Electric Charges
o Rice Cooker - Php 30.00
o Radio/cassette - Php 30.00
o Components w/TV - Php 80.00
o Karaoke - Php 80.00
o Cellphone - Php 10.00

* Corkages
o Softdrinks Per case - Php 50.00
o per bottle - Php 10.00
o liquor - Php 15.00

* Tent
o Small and Big - Php 30.00

Bluejaz Resort

Bluejaz is listed as one of the top 10 beaches in Samal Island and largest waterpark in Southern Philippines (as they proudly opened their first three slides and new children water play area). Bluejaz offers everything to the travelers from food, drinks, and accommodation. The resort boasts a line up of international cuisines as well as world class accommodation in your own waterfront Fiji style cottage.

It offers sample activities like swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, diving, and island boat tours. Guests are allowed to rent a speedboat for P5000 per hour and jet ski worth P3500 per hour. A wonderful reef is a great spot for snorkelers and scuba divers to explore the offshore wrecks and reefs to the highest level of experience. It also has free Internet access which means you can still update your blog, surf the Net, and chat with your friends while you are enjoying your vacation.

The resort has wonderful rooms with breathtaking views of the ocean, a pearly white sand, and the wonderful private garden. The price is typically at an average of P2,500 per night. Each room has air conditioning and private bathroom with hot and cold water shower or depending on what room being purchased.

This beach resort is situated just fifteen minutes away from Davao International Airport. Bluejaz has its own passenger boat service between The Beachside Resort, Maryknoll Road Brgy: Vicenta Hizon, Davao on the mainland directly to the resort.

Babu Santa Beach

The Babu Santa Beach Resort in Talicud Island is one tropical paradise beside Dayang Beach Resort. It was named after a woman (Babu) who is a cheerful giver like Santa Claus. Thus, it was Babu Santa not Babu Santa Claus.

To visit this beach resort you can either catch one among 5 boats ( Pacific Boat, Jessa Boat, Shirly Boat, Gracee Boat, and Hof Gorei Boat) from Davao City going to Talicud Island in Sta. Ana wharf from 10am to 3pm, or by barge from Sasa in Davao City to Samal, then a short drive from Penaplata warehauz to Kaputian, plus a boat ride going to Talicud for 10.00 only, and lastly, a few minute motorcycle ride from Talicud proper going to Babu Santa Beach Resort.

A motorcycle ride going to Babu Santa added more fun since you can experience a roller coaster ride as the motorcycle going up and down to some remote areas. But don't worry almost all of the motorcycle drivers are expert to handle those rocky roads.

When you reach Babu Santa Beach Resort the image of enjoying under the coconut tree while sipping a cold coconut juice along the beach while talking to other guests will come into your mind.

Babu Santa offers the sky, the white sand, the beach, and the wide surrounding for a different type of guests - whether it's for an adventurous tourist, romantic couples, or for the weary soul. You can either enjoy both the sun and the beach in a serene environment. This beach resort has rooms and cottages made in a simple design.

Some of the problems you might encounter in this beach resort are the limited electricity and water. To avoid these problems spoiling your stay in Babu Santa, you need to bring enough water and a flashlight.

Babu Santa Beach Resort is for vacationers who are looking for a pleasurable escape.

Bali-Bali Beach Resort

What makes Bali - Bali beach resort so unique from the other beach resort in the Samal Island is its tranquility, serenity,and privacy. Bali-bali beach is a semi-private resort located at the southwest coastline of Island Garden City of Samal. The word bali-bali which is a dialect word comes from Pangasinan which means "beautiful".

This one - heactare property resort operates on pre- arranged, pre- booked accommodations but no walk - ins allowed. The two huts that can be seen on both sides are called the Bali houses wherein guest may be avail the massage and spa services to pamper their self while enjoying their stay in Bali Bali Beach Resort. Guests during daytime can eat their lunch at the Pavilion and swim to the infinity pool.

The infinity pool which fronting the pavilion is the main attraction and its stretches its beautiful view up to the ocean.This beach offers a different kind of experience that's worth when you visit because it looks well-laid-out, it is an indeed tranquil, serene and private vacation spot. It’s not as expensive as high-class resorts, but it looks like one.

Blue Water Resort

Spending your summer vacation can be even better than you ever dreamed when you go to a white sand beach resort. Bluewaters Beach resort can cater for you whether you are looking for a romantic getaway for two, a family vacation. or if want to be alone.

You can rent a house in Bluewaters Beach resort with complete amenities and bedrooms enough to accommodate your entire family or guests. Bluewaters boasts their latest upscale Apartelle wherein you can view the entire Davao City and the Gulf, and the overshadowed of Mt. Apo.

This white beach resort also comes with an infinity swimming pool, mushroom huts, picnic tables shaded by talisay tree, shower and rest rooms, and covered a grille house.

Bulewaters Beach Resort, is of course, the perfect choice for comfortable and affordable oceanfront accommodations during summer.

Maxima Resort

Is your spirit cup running out empty? A short visit in Maxima - the house above the sea - can fill up your empty cup. Maxima is an ideal jump off site for island hopping. It appears to be just floating on the sea, enclosed by exotic equatorial splendor where you can actually rest above the turquoise, seafaring water while getting all the support you need just like in your own home.