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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

Guest rating
9.4 Exceptional
Location score
5.6
Score by category
5 of 5
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Hotel★★★★Caliclic

dusitD2 Davao

Guest rating
9.0 Excellent
Location score
3.2
Score by category
0 of 5
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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. 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 9.0)+0.4
  2. 22.0 km closer to the beach (390 m vs 2.4 km)−2.0 km
  3. 3800 m closer to the area centre−800 m
  4. 4Includes free breakfast
  5. 5Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
  6. 6Has a gym

Why is dusitD2 Davao better than Discovery Samal?

  1. 1More guest reviews (3,810 vs 1,879), so the rating is more reliable×2.0
  2. 228 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+28
  3. 3More 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 SamaldusitD2 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 ✓ –

Price for your dates

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      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.

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      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?

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      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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      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