Summertime Is Beach Time in Davao
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Most people would agree that summertime is best spent on the beach — swimming, snorkeling, or getting your skin colored under the heat of the sun. For us here in Davao, the best place (or beaches) to be is to jump out of the city’s land mass into the nearby island: The Samal Island.
Falling In Love With Isla Reta
Davao Traveler’s pick for this summer is the lesser advertised (too bad) beach resort in Samal, or more specifically in Talicud Island. The name is Isla Reta. Now thanks to the Internet, the resort is getting its share of high-tech exposure.
Here is Isla Reta at a distance:
Got a few words to describe it? Here are some from those who have been there (including the author):
- Very clean, white sand
- Nice view of the mountain in front
- Secluded and very quite
- Perfect for snorkeling
- Peaceful and relaxing
Well, you can add yours on the comment of this article after you have visited the beach yourself. You will definitely like it there, just like the kids on the photo shown below.
If that is not enough, here is a short video of kids (former kids, I think) having their time at the Isla Reta enjoying the beach and each other’s company.
Some Tips For Isla Reta Guests
Isla Reta is some 30 to 45 minutes of motorboat ride from Davao City. If you intend to go there and be back in Davao on the same day, better make your trip to the place early in the morning. They have scheduled motorboat trip from the Magsaysay Wharf in Davao City. To be sure of the schedule, better get in touch with their staff over this line 082-234-7903.
There’s not much commercial stores in that part of the island. So it is advisable that you bring with you the necessary things and enough foods for your beach activities. Products coming from the city are more expensive there (think about the distribution cost) so take that into consideration.
You may also request the staff to cook for you for a minimal fee.
So, if you are thinking of going to the beach this summer, think of Isla Reta.
Article Tags: Beach, Beach Resort, Isla Reta, Resorts, Samal
Hi, i was wondering how one can avail of the island-hopping package? I hope you can provide me with a contact number. We want to go around sometime this month. Thanks!
Hi Teng,
You can try the Wind And Wave Davao. Give them a ring at 300-7914 for more details about your Island Hopping adventure.
hi gud day! my officemates and I will be having our retreat on the 25th to 26th of july, could refer us to some resorts in samal where it is beautiful and cozy but not that expensive. a resort which gives a package price of not more than P15K gud for 25 pax? thanks!
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I was wondering if you have contact details for isla reta. how much is the overnight accom? what surrounding islands and snorkeling spots are there?
How about if i go to paradise beach then transfer to isla reta? is that possible?
Hi Sonja,
For up-to-date room rates, you may inquire directly from them over this line: 082-234-7903. Please take note that Isla Reta is on a different island (Talicud). It is possible to go from Paradise Island Beach Resort to Isla Reta, but you have to arrange, perhaps rent, a boat (bangka) to do that. Also take note that from Davao, Isla Reta is about 45 minutes ride.
We are planning to go at Isla Reta… I researched at google and your blog came up… thanks for the phone number will be calling it for more information
i am planning to go to isla reta next week.
november 30-December 1. i’m just anxious how i could go back to Davao to catch my 2pm flight back here in Manila.
Dear Mario,
Hi, its been a long time ,I hope you can still remember me.Breezeway from Marco Polo hotel .Ive been away from Phils. and soon ill be going home ,Just wondering if I could visit your resort with my family for at least 20pax .can you give me a good rates for an overnight stay ???or please give me a details of all rates .Kindly email me on my personal yahoo please .meet you soon ..God bless
I visited Davao many times already and Isla Reta is one of the place where i spent my vacation.. yes…it was one of the best resort i visited in davao, nice white sandy beach and very cozy place to relax with your partner…yet back in 2003 me and my friend had a bad exprience on that said island…apparantly, there was this ugly guy allegedly tried to sneaked on us from the ceiling inside the public comfort room of the resort. at first, i didn’t believe on my friend’s allegations. but after we get out of the said place a few meters away from our cottage i saw the guy with my own eyes going down fastly from the ceiling exiting at the male’s C.R..so what we did is to asked help from those personnels who worked in that resort..but sadly no one volunteered to help us…hear says that this guy is said to be the son of one of the care takers of the resort…im not saying this to prevent tourist to go and visit isla reta or trying to ruin the name of the resort, when infact all i wanted is to advice people who loves to explore new places to be cautious at times to refrain from being a victim of these malicious acts by persons who loves to do peeping toms for there own self-satisfactions.