Being in Davao City on a limited budget does not mean crappy lodging. St. Camillus Dormitel definitely gives the weary traveler a pleasant and affordable place to stay.
It is the Davao Dorm made better.
More often than not, as transients in the city, we would like to spend our time and money exploring the place or attending to what is necessary. At the end of the day, when resting and recharging is what we need, a cool and clean dormitel gets the job done.
St. Camillus Dormitel is located within the clean, green, and spacious grounds of the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) in Bajada, Davao City. (SPMC is formerly known as the Davao Medical Center (DMC). But expansion and upgrades have made this state medical facility worthy of its new, more encompassing name.) The SPMC Cooperative Building houses the St. Camillus Dormitel, along with a foodcourt, a Chowking outlet, an internet café, and a beauty salon and spa. The necessities of a busy and stressful life all in one building give guests of St. Camillus an easy and comfortable residence. Moreover, trees and greenery in the parks beside and near the dormitel give refreshing air to balance living in a bustling city. One can choose to study, or hold small meetings, or just chill in the parks. A Holy Mass is celebrated daily at the chapel in the main SPMC building just a few meters away from the dormitel, for those of us who want to honor the Lord’s supreme sacrifice and seek spiritual strength and refreshment.
The region’s best doctors and medical professionals work in the SPMC (several of them live at St. Camillus) and are accessible from the dormitel, if ever need for medical attention arises. It is thus that your stay in Davao City is made more wonderful with lodging at St. Camillus.
Photos of St. Camillus Dormitel
Dormitel Capacity
St. Camillus Dormitel can accommodate 120 people in its 15 fully air-conditioned rooms equipped with double-deck beds, dresser, and cabinet.
Who Should Stay at St Camillus Dormitel And Why
This place is perfect for interns, reviewees, seminar and convention participants, and other transients. There is a lounging area with study tables, TV, and a snack bar highlighting Apo Natural Spring Water and Provida Sugarcane Juice for the enjoyment of the guests. Local and national newspapers are also provided daily to keep one abreast of current events.
Run by a kindly couple and friendly and efficient staff, St. Camillus Dormitel is a warm haven that previous visitors always return to. Sometimes, valuable relationships and friendships form in the hospitable atmosphere of the dormitel.
Ideas and information are freely exchanged by people who were previously strangers to each other. Students, artists, interns, lawyers, doctors, nurses, sales people, tourists, seminar participants, and many other transients have all found their way to St. Camillus and many of them have returned. They rave about the nice and clean accommodations, the very affordable rate, the friendliness of the management, and the convenience of the location. There are also others who have established temporary residence at the dormitel and pay monthly rates, apparently recognizing great value for money.
Affordable Rate
At the very friendly rate of PhP 180 / person / day, St. Camillus Dormitel can be a very pleasant home for you in Davao City.
Contact St Camillus Dormitel
For reservations and inquiries on your next accommodation in Davao, please contact St. Camillus Dormitel at:
Southern Philippines Medical Center Cooperative Building
Bajada, Davao City
Contact Person : Cherie S. Valverde
Phone : (082)301-9997/ 09179049032
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This article is written and shared by Vida Valverde.
hahaha i work at SPMC, didnt know na pwede pala transients dito haha. Would love to try if I forgot my key in my apartment again hahaha
wow..I thought it was hotel hospital pala ng davao, and ganda na.
on july 29,2011 ill be there at davao city…i am looking for a cheap price hotel good for two….
please contact me at thos cp number 09093888884..
Pwedeng pwede talaga.:) Sana lagi mo makalimutan key mo para ma-try mo. hehe. But seriously, you’d be welcome. So please spread the word.
I was there when we had our tour last summer 2008. But it was not as exciting and joyful as i expected because we were in a hurry. This summer 2011 maybe first week or second week of April 2011. my wife and me will be there. We will experience the beauty of Davao. Im now asking if you have a room good for two for our stay there. This will be our itenirary, deca wakeboarding, crodilie farm, phil. eagle foundation and mt. apo. Can you give me any suggestion for we are not familiar with Davao. I hope you will help us…
this is my contact number: 09332735404
just want to know, if that was previously a hospital wala bang nagmumulto jan? we are looking for a place to stay for 3 days where we can be comfortable and leave our things while we are out exploring the city.
Hi Jay, all rooms are good for 8 pax though you can also choose to have exclusive use. But it can also be a nice experience sharing with fellow travelers. We can give suggestions for your itinerary. You can also contact us at the numbers listed and email at stcamillusdormitel@gmail.com.
Hi sofia,hindi sya hospital dati. It is located within the compound of SPMC lang. Marami rin kaming guests who just leave their things while they explore the city. Nice and comfortable place for only Php180/head/day, super sulit talaga.
Hello Ms. Vida,
Our convention/seminar will be held in Grand Men Seng Hotel of Magallanes-Anda, how far is Camillus to that place? Baka kc makamura kami ng lodging house eh sa traffic at pamasahe naman kmi patay. Thank you.
Hello Elsa,
Cheers.
Grand Men Seng Hotel is one jeepney ride from the dormitel. Fare would be Php8-10 and trip would approximately take 15-20 minutes. Not too bad at all.
Hello Ms. Vida
Just asking if you have room w/c can accommodate 11 persons and is there a canteen available. This is my contact number 09275588795.
Thank you for responding, Ms. Vida, will try to see the place then. We are in group so probably they will give it a try or i don’t know really if they already had idea where to stay. Will keep in touch with you soonest.
Hi! Is there an available room good for 3 persons on June 11-14, 2011? How much it will be? Thanks.