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La Vida Hostel

2.0 star property
Samal hostel with restaurant

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Reception
Reception hall
Superior Quadruple Room | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing
Deluxe Twin Room | Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Located in a vibrant neighborhood, La Vida Hostel offers an arcade/game room and garden where you can unwind. Explore the snack bar/deli or enjoy a meal at the restaurant, while staying connected with WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Picnic area

Feel at home (6)

  • Separate dining area
  • Living room
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free self parking
$30 nightly
The total price is $34
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
Living room
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Room | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Family Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
Living room
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Basic Double Room | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
Living room
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Quadruple Room | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
Living room
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Barangay Catagman, Samal District, Samal, Davao del Sur, 8119

What's nearby

  • SM Lanang Premier - 18 min drive - 10.4 km
  • SMX Convention Center Davao - 18 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Abreeza Mall - 23 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Davao City Hall - 29 min drive - 15.2 km
  • SM City Davao - 34 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

  • Francisco Bangoy Intl. Airport (DVO) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Jollibee - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Robata - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Madayaw Cafe - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬33 min drive

About this property

La Vida Hostel

La Vida Hostel is a great choice for a stay in Samal. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli and a garden.

Languages

English, Filipino

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • The entrance to the property is closed from 10 PM to 6 AM. Guests are not permitted to enter or leave the property during this time.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Arcade/game room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Cash deposit: PHP 200.0 per stay

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

La Vida Hostel Samal
La Vida Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
La Vida Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Samal

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at La Vida Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at La Vida Hostel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at La Vida Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

Is there an onsite casino at La Vida Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Filipino (4 mi) is nearby.

What is there to do at La Vida Hostel and nearby?

La Vida Hostel has an arcade and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near La Vida Hostel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

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La Vida Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Kitchen
Breakfast
Beach
Art
Service staff

What guests liked

  • Complementary breakfast was a feast and a highlight of the stay. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

The stay was brief but their staff took care of me very well. The dinner I ordered was good and the complementary breakfast was a feast! Thank you La Vida!
1-night trip

10/10

Close to the beach
1-night trip

8/10

it nice place!
1-night trip

8/10

Homey, friendly staff, nice garden. Owners are conversant.
1-night trip

8/10

Affordable, fun and full of original artwork. We had issues with aircon and hot water. Bring your own electric fan. Nice breakfast.
2-night trip

10/10

We stayed in this Hostel for 5 nights ! The staff and the owner is very very nice . There's a kitchen in the hostel so you can cook whatever you want. You can even buy drinks snacks from outside and bring inside the Hostel !. There's lots of beautiful paintings painted by the Owner ! The lot is very spacious, quit and lots of plants perfect for relaxtion! Everytime we go out for a tour, we're always surprised everytime we get back to the hostel because the staff already cleaned our room while we're away having a tour ! I really like the owner sir Ninio, on our last day i ask the staff if i can extend till 6pm because our flight back home is 10:55pm, check out is 12nn and you can only extend till 3pm, so the staff ask the owner if i can extend till 6pm, guess what ? Sir Ninio the owner said it's fine and he will not charge me from 3pm to 6pm! . If you're looking for a place to stay in Samal ! This is the perfect place for you, budget friendly not expensive and you can cook whatever you want and the beach is just 2mins walk from the hostel . I will be coming back to this place again for sure !! . Thank you Sir Ninio and the Staff Lanny and others . 🙏
6-night trip

8/10

1-night trip

6/10

1-night trip

10/10

Schöne Lage, ruhig zum entspannen
1-night trip

4/10

2-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

8/10

Comfortable stay beach close friendly staff and great breakfast
3-night trip

8/10

Nice place with very kind and helpfull staff, good simple breakfast, and got upgraded, Thank you for now La Vida.
2-night trip

10/10

The property is tidy, quiet, surrounded by greenery. Although its adjacent to the beach, the area is not for public. Rooms are functional with all basic amenities, includes a balcony/sitout also. No restaurants nearby but thats the case with most areas of Samal. The island itself is a relatively unexploited, less touristy, very green, lovely roads to ride/drive. Overall a good stay. They have shared kitchen in case you want to cook yourself. The host is very helpful for all needs.
3-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

8/10

I like it here because the staff were friendly and accomodating, the guests were free to cook their meals.. I dont like because there is no cabite where the guests can hang their clothings and there was no slippers to be used by the guests inside the room
1-night trip