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Samal Island, Davao, Philippines

Pearl Farm Beach Resort

A former pearl farm off Davao whose Samal Houses, built in local style, stand on stilts over the Davao Gulf.

Overwater villa types
  • Samal House
  • Samal Suite
Best time to go

Bali Apr-Sep; Philippines Dec-May. Malaysia: west coast (Langkawi/Penang) Dec-Feb and Mar-May; east coast Jun-Sep; Sabah around Apr. Wetter: Bali Nov-Mar; Philippines Jun-Nov. Malaysia: west coast May-Oct (SW monsoon); east coast mid-Oct-Mar (NE monsoon, peak Dec-Feb); Borneo Nov-Feb. Storms: Philippine typhoons roughly Jul-Nov. Malaysia and Bali get monsoon rains rather than typhoons. More on Southeast Asia

Questions

Is Pearl Farm Beach Resort all-inclusive?

Several restaurants and bars; breakfast packages sometimes offered.

Can children stay at Pearl Farm Beach Resort?

Children welcome; children's club listed; up to 2 under-12s free in existing beds.

How do you get to Pearl Farm Beach Resort?

Fly into Francisco Bangoy International, Davao (DVO), about 60 min drive. The transfer is by Free scheduled airport shuttle (book 72 hrs ahead), then 45-min boat from Davao marina.

What overwater villas does Pearl Farm Beach Resort have?

Samal House, Samal Suite.

When is the best time to visit Samal Island, Davao?

Bali Apr-Sep; Philippines Dec-May. Malaysia: west coast (Langkawi/Penang) Dec-Feb and Mar-May; east coast Jun-Sep; Sabah around Apr. Wetter months: Bali Nov-Mar; Philippines Jun-Nov. Malaysia: west coast May-Oct (SW monsoon); east coast mid-Oct-Mar (NE monsoon, peak Dec-Feb); Borneo Nov-Feb.

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