The Inns at Provincial Philippines Mindanao page

The big Island of Mindanao

The provinces of:|Davao||Camiquin |Jolo| |Misamis||S.Cotabato||Zamboanga|

The Province of Davao:

APO VIEW HOTEL; J. Camus Street, Davao City; 8000; Tel. 82-221-6430; Telex 24853; Fax. 82-63802; 105 Rooms; Room Rates US$ 48-97; Accepts AX, VM, DC; Has added a bigger annex doubling its room inventory. An all-time favorite with a view of Mt. Apo and the gulf.

INSULARCENTURY HOTEL DAVAO; Lanang, near airport; Tel. 82-234-3050; Fax. 82-62959; 160 Rooms; Room Rates US$ 30-350; Accepts AX, DC; Newly-renovated, world-class facilities.

DURIAN HOTEL; J.P. Laurel Avenue; Bajada; Davao; 8000; Tel. 727-21 to 25; Fax. 221-1835; Room Rates Single Pesos 1441-1500; Accepts AX, VM; Facilities & services include: Air conditioning, Cable TV, Mini bar, Daily Turndown, Room service, Conference room, restaurant with live music, security service, computer services, copying, fax; As reported by Mheijnen@qstone-2.qstone.nl .."my room was not the cheapest, the service was good, except for the construction noise as they were expanding and a rattling air conditioner, but good hotel."

MANDAYA HOTEL; Palma Gil Street; Davao;Jl4@ganet.net stated.."I stayed at the Mandaya this past January, the place was clean, the staff was friendly and the rate was not too bad. It was around Pesos 569.00 a day. The rooms are basic with cable TV and air-conditioned. There's a restaurant and 24-hr. room service."

PEARL FARM RESORT; An island resort off Davao; Damosa Complex, Lanang, Davao City; Tel. 082-62749, 72632; Fax. 082-63916; Room Rates USD$110-656. Ad says: Like the jewel for which it is named, the Pearl Farm Resort is a precious getaway where guests can revel in tropical pleasures, relish life's flavors and feast on nature's bounties. Samal-style cottages.

The Province of Camiquin:

CAMIGUIN ISLAND; An island province in the northern part of Mindanao, just north of Misamis Oriental; Frosty@qnet.com reported .."the island teems with world-class beaches, caves, Lanzones fruit." Dubbed the paradise island of northern Mindanao. An island blessed by Mother Nature with more than its fair share of natural wonders. Beautiful beaches, breathtaking dive spots perfect for scuba diving and snorkeling. Waterfalls aplenty with hot & cold springs. There is also the majestic Mt. Hibo-hibok volcano. The island can be reached by ferry from Balingoan, Misamis Oriental an hour drive from Cagayan de Oro city. I have no property fact sheet at this writing.

BUBBLES DIVING; Agoho, Mambajao, Camiguin. Tel. 8794040; Fax. 63-88-871009. Diving and other water-sports.

The Province of Jolo:

HELEN'S LODGE; next to Plaza Rizal near the Jolo Catholic Cathedral within the "walled city" of Jolo City. Raud@cc1.msuiit.edu.ph reported..."a visit to Zamboanga will surely be incomplete without at least a visit of Jolo, there - one can taste the fruits all year round, abundant sea food and unique white-sand beaches."

The Province of Misamis Oriental:

LAUREMAR RESORT HOTEL, in Opol, a resort just outside the city. Data unavailable.

NEW HARBOR LIGHTS HOTEL; in Gusa, outside of the city; Data not available.

PRYCE PLAZA HOTEL; Cagayan de Oro City;Edmon@cc.xu.edu.ph wrote.."we have a star rated hotel in the Pryce, on a hill that overlooks the city and the Macajalar Bay. On a clear day one will get a nice view of the Camiquin island from any of its rooms."

VACATION HOTEL DE ORO, Cagayan de Oro City

VIP HOTEL; DYNASTY HOTEL; PHILTOWN HOTEL; GRAND HOTEL; HOTEL CONCHITA; NEW WALDORF

All city hotels. Data unavailable.

The Province of South Cotabato:

ANCHOR HOTELS; Santiago Blvd.; General Santos City; Tel. 552-4139 and 552-4695; Sister hotel's Tel. 552-4552 and 552-4575; Next to the public market and the city's financial center.

DAYS HOTEL; General Santos City; Days-Inn Int'l affiliation; 150 Rooms; Just underwent a renovation.

DOLE KALSANGI CLUBHOUSE; at the foot of Mt. Matutum; Cottages and Rooms; Room Rate Pesos 1650;

LONDON BEACH RESORT; Santiago Blvd.; Tel. 552-2009; along the highway to Kiamba apprx. 10 km. from the city proper; 20 duplex-style cottages; Pesos 400 per day; White-sand beach and an olympic-size swimming pool

MATUTUM HOTEL; P. Anchon Blvd.; Lion beach close to the hotel.

PHELA GRANDE HOTEL; Magsaysay and Atis Streets; Tel. 552-4925; 552-4230; 552-4220; 5-story; Per Avelman@mozcom.com.."it has its own dimsum room, the best in the city."

SYDNEY HOTEL; Pioneer and Roxas Avenues; 7-story; Tel. 083-552-5478 thru 81; Relatively new hotel, 1 year old; Avelman@mozcom.com said.."the accommodations and services are excellent, same rooms have their own balcony which offer a good view of the plaza, the city with the majestic Mt. Matutum in the background. Some balconies face the Sarangani Bay and at night with all those lights from the ships at the harbor, it's quite a view." At the top floor, is the piano bar which turns into a ballroom on weekends. For good hometown cooking, there's the Vancouver Plaza on the 2nd floor, where the food is great, I devoured the blue marlin steak in seconds and the price is very reasonable. If you want to sing your blues away, their is a Videoke room. It's truly a place."

TIERRA VERDE HOTEL; National Highway, General Santos City; 9500; 28 Rooms; Room Rates Pesos 500-1300; Accepts VM; Facilities and services: Swimming pool, restaurant, bar. Close to the new International Airport; Makahr wharf; As per Rmartin@teleport.com .."It is my favorite place to stay in the area, the staff is very friendly and helpful."

The Provinces of Zamboanga:

DAKAK PARK AND BEACH RESORT; Taguilon, Dapitan City; Tel. 63-2 7210426; Fax. 7222463;

GARDEN ORCHID HOTEL; Gov. Camins Avenue;Zamboanga City; 7000; Tel. 991-0031 to 34; Fax. 991-0035; 85 Rooms; Room Rates Pesos 1344/person 1736 two persons, +300 addt'l person; Facilities: A/C Rooms, Disco, Exec. Club-Ballroom dancing, The Baron, Cafe, Hanazono, Lobby bar, The Garden Deck, Swimming pool; rtoledo@adzu.edu.ph wrote.."there is a rooftop restaurant where one can view the city lights at night, the hotel is less than a kilometer from the airport."

GRAND ASTORIA HOTEL; Mayor Jaldon Street; Zamboanga City; Tel.(63-62)991-2510; Fax. (63-62)991-2533; 53 Rooms; Room Rates Pesos 1800 Executive suite; Facilities: A/C rooms, Mini bar, cable TV, hot/cold plumbing, Lotus restaurant, car rental, coffee shop, boutique, laundry, room service, shuttle service, business center, ballrooms & meeting rooms from 10-1200 guests. Accepts major credit cards. Ms. Carla at discover@pworld.net.ph wrote.." it is located right in the heart of the city, a five-minute drive to the international airport and 15 mins. drive to the beach."

LANTAKA HOTEL BY THE SEA; NS Valderosa St; POBOX 406; Zamboanga City; Tel. 991-2033 to 36; Makati Booking Office: 94 Gil Puyat Ave., Tel. 816-15-90; 88-06-04; 120 Rooms; Room Rates Pesos 1210; Facilities: A/C rooms, Cable TV, El Waling-Waling restaurant, Coffee Shop and the Talisay Bar, Swimming pool. rtoledo@adzu.edu.ph wrote.."The restaurant has a fantastic view of the wharf, the strait between Zamboanga and Basilan islands..the vintas and boats that sail the straits. The small boats that ferry tourists to Sta. Cruz Island, small white-sandy beach, 20 mins. away and an excellent site for snorkel, are docked near the Lantaka."

Ssunaz@lonestar.jpl.utsa.edu added.." I've found romance and married in Zambo and we spent our honeymoon at the Lantaka, it will always be a very special place for me. It was a beautifully managed hotel with excellent food and beautiful views from each room as it is right on the sea."