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Discovery Samal bags exclusive Davao nod for ‘Best Resort in the Philippines’

DT · Aug 30, 2026, 1:41 AM

From intimate beachfront weddings and family weekends by its three expansive pools the resort has quickly become a premier destination for both quiet leisure escapes and milestone celebrations. — Photographs courtesy of Discovery Samal

Just three years after opening its doors, luxury island getaway Discovery Samal has secured its place as Davao’s sole nominee for “Best Resort in the Philippines” at the prestigious DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards 2027.

The nomination shines a global spotlight on Samal Island and the wider Davao region, celebrating the property’s signature blend of breathtaking coastal beauty and warm Filipino hospitality. From intimate beachfront weddings and family weekends by its three expansive pools, to major gatherings in its 1,000-capacity ballroom, the resort has quickly become a premier destination for both quiet leisure escapes and milestone celebrations.

The nomination shines a global spotlight on Samal Island and the wider Davao region.

Locals and travelers can help bring this international recognition home to the Davao region. Voting for the DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards 2027 is open until 20 October. Visit destinasian.com/survey/vote.