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From a scenic boat ride across the Davao Gulf to island adventures, family gatherings and festive celebrations, Discovery Samal offers a refreshing way for families to spend Christmas and welcome the New Year together.
Sometimes, the best part of a holiday is getting away from the familiar. At Discovery Samal, the journey itself signals the start of something different. Just a short boat ride from the Davao Welcome Center, the resort welcomes guests to an island setting where families can trade the usual holiday rush for days filled with discovery, relaxation and time together.
Set against the waters of the Davao Gulf, Discovery Samal offers more than a change of scenery. Its range of facilities and experiences gives every generation something to look forward to. Children can enjoy creative activities at Sandbox, while parents can unwind by the resort’s infinity pools or indulge in treatments at Samal Escape Spa. Families looking for a little friendly competition can try beachfront pickleball, while those who simply want to enjoy the island can spend their afternoons by the beach.
For families traveling together, the resort’s spacious accommodations, including one-, two- and three-bedroom villas, offer opportunities to share the holiday experience while enjoying room to relax and unwind. Whether it’s a multigenerational family gathering or a holiday escape with the children, Discovery Samal makes it possible for everyone to enjoy the break at their own pace.
Christmas Together, Island Style
For families looking to give their Christmas celebrations a different setting, Discovery Samal offers its Holiday Homecoming room package, available for stays from December 24 to 25, starting at Php 25,000 net per room per night.
The package includes daily breakfast and a festive Christmas Eve dinner for two, complimentary round-trip boat transfers from the Davao Welcome Center, and access to the resort’s swimming pool and beach. Guests can also enjoy 15% savings on treatments at Samal Escape Spa, dining at the resort’s food and beverage outlets, and in-room dining.
It’s an opportunity to bring everyone together for a Christmas celebration that combines familiar holiday traditions with the pleasures of island living.
Welcome 2027 with a Celebration to Remember
As the year comes to a close, Discovery Samal invites families and travelers to welcome 2027 with its Midnight Mardi Gras Masquerade New Year room package. Available for stays from December 30 to January 2, 2027, rates start at Php 27,500 net per room per night.
The package includes daily breakfast for two, round-trip boat transfers through the resort’s Davao Welcome Center, airport transfers, and access to the swimming pool and beach. Guests can also enjoy 15% savings on treatments at Samal Escape Spa and dining at the resort’s food and beverage outlets, including in-room dining. A separate mandatory New Year’s Eve dinner charge applies on December 31.
From a Christmas homecoming to a festive masquerade countdown, Discovery Samal gives families another reason to make the holidays a shared experience. With the mainland just a boat ride away, yet a world of island experiences waiting to be enjoyed, it’s a refreshing way to close the year and begin another together.
For inquiries and reservations, visit www.discoverysamal.com, email [email protected], or call +63 84 308 2998.
