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title: "Discovery Samal vs dusitD2 Davao: which hotel is better?"
description: "Discovery Samal or dusitD2 Davao in Davao City? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/discovery-samal-davao-city-vs-dusitd2-davao-davao-city/
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retrieved: 2026-10-30
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# Discovery Samal vs dusitD2 Davao

Both are in Davao City, 2.7 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★★★★ · Caliclic
## [Discovery Samal](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/discovery-samal-davao-city/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.4 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 5.6

- **Score by category:** 5 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1356767/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Caliclic
## [dusitD2 Davao](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/dusitd2-davao-davao-city/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 3.2

- **Score by category:** 0 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1370939/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Discovery Samal

It leads in 5 of 5 categories. 2.7 km apart.

### Choose Discovery Samal if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.4 / 9.0)
-   to be closer to the beach (390 m / 2.4 km)
-   breakfast included

### Choose dusitD2 Davao if you want

-   to walk to the sights (4.8 km / 6.3 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (31 / 3)

### Why is Discovery Samal better than dusitD2 Davao?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 9.0) (+0.4)
2.  2.0 km closer to the beach (390 m vs 2.4 km) (−2.0 km)
3.  800 m closer to the area centre (−800 m)
4.  Includes free breakfast
5.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)
6.  Has a gym

### Why is dusitD2 Davao better than Discovery Samal?

1.  More guest reviews (3,810 vs 1,879), so the rating is more reliable (×2.0)
2.  28 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+28)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 48 vs 19) (+29)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Discovery Samal | dusitD2 Davao |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.4  (+0.4) | 9.0 |
| Location | 5.6  (+2.4) | 3.2 |
| Facilities | 9.2  (+2.5) | 6.7 |
| Spa & wellness | 7.0  (+1.5) | 5.5 |
| Beach access | 9.0  (+7.0) | 2.0 |
| Public transport | – | 3.7 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.4  (+0.4) | 9.0 |
| Guest rating | 9.4  (+0.4) | 9.0 |
| Number of reviews | 1,879 | 3,810  (+1,931) |
| Rank in Davao City | top 1%  (+4%) | top 4% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.6  (+2.4) | 3.2 |
| Distance to Caliclic centre | 1.3 km  (−800 m) | 2.1 km |
| To the beach | 390 m  (−2.0 km) | 2.4 km |
| To public transport | – | 1.3 km |
| To the airport | 4.3 km | 1.8 km  (−2.5 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 | 31  (+28) |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.7 km | 70 m  (−2.7 km) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 6  (+6) |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 112 | 120 |
| Floors | 4 | 7 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 | – |
| Listed amenities | 25  (+3) | 22 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[dusitD2 Davao prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/dusitd2-davao-davao-city/prices/)

## Location

2.7 km apart

Discovery Samal: city centre: 6.3 km, Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO): 4.3 km, beach: 390 m, 3 places to eat within 500 m.

dusitD2 Davao: city centre: 4.8 km, nearest station Southbay Road, R. Castillo St., Davao City: 1.3 km, Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO): 1.8 km, beach: 2.4 km, 31 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Davao City

[Davao City weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/philippines/davao-region/davao/weather)

## Discovery Samal or dusitD2 Davao: common questions

### Which is better, Discovery Samal or dusitD2 Davao?

Discovery Samal leads in 5 of 5 categories, including guest rating, location, facilities.

### Which is cheaper, Discovery Samal or dusitD2 Davao?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Discovery Samal is closer: 1.3 km from the centre, against 2.1 km for dusitD2 Davao.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Discovery Samal is 390 m from the nearest beach; dusitD2 Davao is 2.4 km.

### How far apart are Discovery Samal and dusitD2 Davao?

The two hotels are 2.7 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/discovery-samal-davao-city-vs-dusitd2-davao-davao-city/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/