Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Top 5 Budget Hotels in Davao




Want to have a vacation at a smoke-free city? Or to taste the most delicious Durian in Asia? Come visit the Land of Promise, Davao. The city is one of the main tourist attractions in the Philippines. It boasts the highest mountain of the country – Mount Apo, pristine beaches, The Philippines Eagle Center, Davao Crocodile Park and many more. A day of tour in the city wouldn’t be enough for you with these dozens of attractions. Of course, travelers should have somewhere to stay the night and choosing the cheapest place is a practical decision. So we have prepared a list of budget hotels in Davao City where you can leave your luggage and rest. We picked the following hotels not only just by their room rates, but also by the quality of their services, cleanliness, and accommodations.



1.    Casitas Hotels Davao





The queen of budget hotels sits on its three different thrones across Davao. The first branch, Las Casitas Uno is located at Rizal Street, Dos, the second branch, is at Obrero Street, and Tres is at Matina area. All of its branches are very near to restaurants, banks, grocery stores, bars, and business establishments.




Like typical hotels, all Casitas inns feature fully air-conditioned rooms, cabled flat-screen TVs, Internet access, complimentary toiletries, and daily housekeeping. The hotel receptionist is available 24/7. In addition to that, a storage box is also available at the front desk. This small hotel has its own coffee shop that offers free WiFi. Casitas always gives the best convenience to their visitors.




The hotel’s Filipino classic design is minimalist – everything is simple and basic that can be helpful for your mind to relax. It has a variety of rooms for individual, families and other group, from basic Single room, Twin or Triple Sharing, to Deluxe and Suite rooms. Tres' dormitory rooms (Matina branch) can cater up to 16 persons! The bed sheets, pillows, tables and everything in your room are very clean and well-maintained. They are also currently offering free dinner for rooms whose rate is P1000 ($20) and above. Function halls are also available for events like weddings and birthdays. Uno's function space (Rizal branch) is good for 50 guests while Tres can handle up to 80 guests.  The staff are very polite and approachable; they provide impressive customer service.




All hail the Queen! These are the reasons why Casitas Hotels Davao is the champion of budget hotels in Davao. It makes it very convenient for tourists to find an affordable place to stay whether their destination is in the southern part of the city or in the downtown areas. Who needs a luxurious 5-star hotel when everything you need from those are also in Casitas and at very affordable rates?

Addresses: Rizal Branch - 185 Rizal St, Poblacion District, Davao City
                  Obrero Branch - 510 Loyola St, Bo. Obrero, Davao City
                  Matina Branch - 127 Gen. Douglas MacArthur Hwy, Talomo, Davao City

Contact Numbers: Rizal Branch - (+63) 0922 868 0154 / (082) 222-3001
                              Obrero Branch - (+63) 0922 868 0152 / (082) 287-4190
                              Matina Branch - (+63) 0932-515 8001 / (082) 287-5529



Email Address: lascasitasinn@gmail.com
Website: http://casitashotel.com/

Facebook Page: Rizal Branch – https://www.facebook.com/lascasitasrizal/
                          Obrero Branch - https://www.facebook.com/lascasitasobrero/
                          Matina branch - https://www.facebook.com/lascasitasmatina/

RATES: Rizal Branch – P695 – P1,695 ($13 - $32)
               Obrero Branch – P695 – P1,995 ($13 - $38)
               Matina Branch – P595 – P3,495 ($9 - $43)




2. Bahay ni Tuding Inn and Resto


This micro hotel can be found along the major street of Davao, the San Pedro Street. It’s at the heart of the city where main events and festivities take place. Surrounded by a number of food chains, recreational and entertainment establishments, mini parks, and business centers, Bahay ni Tuding is a hotspot for both travelers for vacation or business purposes.

Checking in at Tuding’s will not give you any disappointments. Their rooms are well-maintained. The design and theme of the building gives you a rural atmosphere, keeping you your mind and body relaxed and calm. The hotel has a ‘resto’ that offers breakfast, lunch, and supper. According to a lot of reviewers who have been at Tuding’s, all of the staff are well-trained and very proactive. Every request you would make is delivered swiftly.




Image Source: Bahay ni Tuding's Facebook page


Why choose Bahay ni Tuding? It standing at the center of the city making shopping stores, foods, businesses, and entertainment very easy to get to. Not only that, the hotel’s stunning design is classy and gives a soothing feel. Everything inside your room smells good and are well-organized. For a very affordable price, Bahay ni Tuding Inn and Resto is undeniably on par with 5-star hotels.


Address: 160 San Pedro Street Davao City 8000
Contact Numbers: (+63) 0947 361 3544 / (082) 295-2478
Email Address: reservations@bahaynituding.com / tuding.reservations@gmail.com
Website: https://bahaynituding.com
Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/tudingdavao/
Rate: P800 – P2,150 ($15 - $40)



3. Palm Residence Inn


Sitting on the third place of our list, this hotel is situated just at the back of Gaisano Mall Davao and across San Pedro College. Its local attractions are the same as North Zen’s for they are just one street away. What’s best about Palm Residence’s location is its convenience to the basic necessities because it’s just very near the mall.

The inn offers 59 air-conditioned single and suite rooms, as well as all the other usual facilities and amenities of a hotel.  Excess hour of stay only costs P100 ($2). Children below 12 years old are free of charge, making it very child-friendly. It has its own salon and a souvenir store so you can take time to relax and to shop for memorabilia for your family and friends.


Image Source: Palm Residence Inn's Facebook page


Palm Residence Inn is also one of the newest affordable hotels in Davao so its cleanliness and aesthetics might not be an issue yet. The hotel’s spot is at the center of the city, making it very accessible to Davao’s attractions. A fresh looking rest house and geographically advantageous, Palm Residence is, indeed, one of the top choices for budget travelers.

Address: Guerrero Street, Davao City Philippines
Contact Numbers: (082) 305-0505 or (082) 222-5225 / (+63) 0917 568 4720 or 0922 860 3994
Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/palmtreeresidence/
Rate: P650 – P1,850 ($12 - $35)





4. North Zen Basic Spaces


Residing between Davao’s first malls, Gaisano Mall and Victoria Plaza Mall, North Zen is perfect place for backpackers. Tourists who are also having a business trip downtown might also want to stay at this hotel for it is just a block away from J. P. Laurel Avenue, where corporate and other business establishments are located. Davao’s China Town is also just a 10 to 15-minute walk. . If you want to have a trip to the beach, the office of Chema’s by the Sea is just a few meters away.

North Zen features a variant of color themes on its 44 luxury guest rooms and storage rooms, giving a flamboyant ambience to its visitors. The hotel also offers massage services and parking spaces. A discount of 10% on selected rooms are also offered every season.


Image Source: http://www.davaovaluehotels.com/


One of the newest budget hotels in Davao, North Zen is slowly becoming popular to both local and foreign tourists because of its cleanliness and great service of their friendly staff. Its location also gives its guests accessibility not only to malls, but also to Sta. Ana Parish Church, hospitals, and a chain of restaurants along its street. This is why this budget hotel is one of the first picks of people who are planning and having a tour in Davao.


Address: Sobrecary Street Corner Lapu-Lapu Street, Davao City, Philippines
Contact Numbers: (+63) 947 766 2225 / (082) 295-3997
Email Address: northzebasic@yahoo.com

Rate: P750 ($14)



5. The Royale House Travel Inn & Suites


The location of this lodging house is a great advantage for tourists. It’s a stone’s throw away from San Pedro Street, the venue of most cultural festivals like Araw ng Dabaw, held every 3rd week of March, and Kadayawan, in August. The nearest tourist spots are the San Pedro Cathedral and the Davao City Hall that are just a 5 to 10-minute walk.

Room types range from single to family, with economic, standard and deluxe rates. The stylish yet neatly designed rooms feature a bathtub, hairdryer. The hotel has its own restaurant where a free breakfast is served. Affordable fast food restaurants such as McDonald’s and Jollibee are of walking distance.


Image Source: http://www.davaovaluehotels.com/


The Royale House’s location is its main advantage as they are very near to local attractions. Aside from that, the hotel’s cleanliness and approachable staff are praise-worthy.

Address: 34 CM Recto Avenue (0.57 mi) Central, Davao City, Philippines
Contact Numbers: (+63) 0919 261 6240 / (082) 227-3630
Rate: P650 – P2,000 ($12 - $38)



Honorary Mentions


There are some that didn’t make our list but are worthy to check out:


     GV Hotels Davao – Located at A. Pichon St, Poblacion District, Davao, this hotel offers affordable yet first-class looking rooms to its guests. Regular room rate is P900 ($17) but offers as much as 50% discounts seasonally.

    Hotel Galleria – Unusual to budget hotels, this lodging house features an outdoor swimming pool with a waterfall. It is situated at Gov. Duterte St, Poblacion District, Davao City and its standard room rate is P900 ($17).

     Alu Hotel – It is located just near the city’s international airport with a room rate of P1050 ($20). This hotels offers captivating promos like 50% discount during festivals.

     Tinhat Boutique Hotel and Restaurant – a Muslim-friendly hotel, Tinhat features Islamic amenities with a standard single room rate of P1000 ($19). It can be located at Artiaga St, Poblacion District, Davao City.



With these very cheap prices, a trip to the safest city in the Philippines will save you a lot of money.  Whatever your purpose may be, travelling as a vacationist or for a business trip, these affordable hotels will give you shelter to stay in and unwind. Like what the popular quote says, “You don’t have to be rich to travel well”.