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Toril Homestay Inn: Comfort and Convenience Away From the City

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

For visitors who opt to stay away from the usual city sight and sounds or for those whose business in the city is far south from downtown area, there is an accessible place where you can experience the convenience offered by city hotels and inns. Toril Homestay Inn is one of the smallest hotels in the city, yet it offers first-class service and amenities that will make you have a relaxing and memorable stay. In very low affordable prices, it guarantees total satisfaction and comfort to customers.

Hotel Location : Toril, Davao

Away from the fast-paced and competition-packed industrial realm of the city, Toril Homestay Inn is located in a strategic location near off-the-city travel destinations here in Davao. The hotel offers their customers with easy access to good places like the relaxing Talomo Beach, the abaca booming industry of Furukawa plantation in Toril and the Gap Farming Orchard Resort located at Maa Diversion Road. The hotel is also near close-to-nature outdoor getaways like the Malagos Garden Resort where the world-famous Monkey-eating Eagle can be seen, the captivating Eden Mountain Resort with its cold fresh atmosphere, the historical Davao Society Museum and one of the most visited places in Davao City today — the Crocodile Park.

Despite its distance, the glamor of city commercial centers, restaurants, entertainment and recreational establishments is still very accessible. It is only a few minutes away from the top shopping malls and commercial centers in the city. It is just a single ride to SM City Davao in Quimpo Blvd., and the NCCC Mall in Mc Arthur Highway in Matina. Other accessible malls are the Victoria Plaza and the Gaisano Mall of Davao which are both two rides away. Hotel guests can also visit dining restaurants like Cynthias’ Lechon House and Restaurant, Gorio’s Cafe and Cocoboo Ihaw-Ihaw.

For Catholic guests and for those who love modern Church architectures, the hotel is very near to the newly blessed Sto. Rosario Parish Church. The church is considered to be the largest and the most expensive in the city.

Meanwhile, for sports and outdoor enthusiasts, the hotel is closest to the whitewater tubing location in the Sibulan River in Darong, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur. It is often visited by local and foreign tourists who love water sports.

Convenient Facilities

In its commitment to give satisfaction that is convenient, comfortable and affordable, Toril Homestay Inn is equipped with the standard facilities that are also found in other bigger competitors. Among these amenities include:

  • Hot and cold shower
  • Cable TV sets
  • Air-conditioning units
  • Twenty-four hour security system
  • Hospitable home service
  • Laundry service
  • Comfortable beds and room furnitures

Affordable Room Rates

Toril Homestay Inn has nine fully furnished,clean and comfortable rooms that are easy on the budget for every guests. For only 400 pesos, a single person can avail of all the amenities and a room of his own. Couples, on the other hand, have a choice of double-bed rooms which are priced for only 600 pesos which of course include all amenities and services. For extra guests, additional beds are also available through the reception desk.

With all these reasons, Toril Homestay Inn remains a choice for many guests and has kept up with the tight competition among city hotels and inns.

Toril Homestay Inn Contact Details

Toril Homestay
J. Dela Cruz, Toril,
Davao City
(082) 291-0297

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A number of visitors of DavaoTraveler.com has requested to feature hotels in Toril area. Here is one written by Matt Regis.

Ponce Suite — The Unconventional Hotel In Davao

Thursday, September 17th, 2009

Works of art, they say, are more than colors, curves, lines and textures. They sometimes penetrate within the depths of the human soul and stir up emotions that lie in it. They can either stimulate anger or hatred, or put the inner being into deep reflections of the things it missed. The same works of art that awaken the senses could sometimes also be the same pillows that could put the soul in the kind of serenity and calmness that are factors for a great relaxation.

Here in Davao City, art lover can satisfy their passion and experience a relaxing and comfortable stay all in one setting. This is what Ponce Suites can offer Davao’s visitors both local tourists and foreign ones alike.

Located in one of Davao’s prime subdivisions just within the city proper, Ponce Suites (a hotel and convention center) offers a different kind of accommodation for travelers. What makes the establishment different is its design and the works of art that dominate the entire three-floor building.

Featuring the visually-stimulating works of one of Mindanao’s pride artist Kublai Millan that occupies almost every corner of the building, you would experience staying with gigantic statues and thought provoking images of people and nature’s flora and fauna, combined to create an entire picture that defies the rules of science.

Right from the outside you will be greeted by a gigantic sculpture of the Philippine Eagle, a depiction that the place is no ordinary inn, along the walls are beautiful paintings and literally every corner has a work of art, offering a peculiar experience for travelers who are simply on the look-out for a place to stay while enjoying Davao.

Apart from these inspiring work pieces, Ponce Suites has facilities and amenities that answer the needs of their clients.

There 30 fully-airconditioned rooms are elegantly designed for a relaxing and comfortable stay and the beds feels like clouds that could give you the most satisfying good night sleep.

This hotel and convention center is also complete with your choices of 30 private rooms, townhouses and 5 function rooms.

Room Rates

Ponce Suites Room Rates are very affordable and more than reasonable. And to think that you would only pay for a hotel room and you can then enjoy the convenience of feasting your eyes with Millan’s masterpieces.

Private rooms:

Single : P 470.00
Matrimonia : P 624.00
Twinshare : P 713.00
Suite : P 1,490.00
Extra bed / person : P 200.00

All these rooms are complete with good lighting facilities, fully air-conditioned, cable television and a private toilet and bath.

Townhouse Rates

Townhouses are charged 1,790 pesos per day and can accommodate up to 8 persons. A payment of 179 pesos is charged per person in excess of eight.

Ponce Suites is also best for live-in seminars and gatherings as well as one day events and other functions. Their function halls can accommodate up to 1,500 participants.

Ponce Suites also offers packages for functions that clients can choose to suit their budget — perfect for people who wants to have the best value for their money.

Function rooms:

Tai-pan : 40 – 120 participants
Hafid : 30 – 50 participants
Ponce 2 : 50 – 200 participants
Roofdeck : 50 – 200 participants
Village Covered Court : 200 – 1,500 participants

Hotel Accommodation Packages

SPECIAL PACKAGE (Php595++ per person/day)

Regular Menu (3 meals, 2 snacks)
Flowing Coffee
Free townhouse accommodation
Free use of Overhead Projector
Free disco-videoke (up to 11:00 p.m.)

REGULAR PACKAGE (Php695++ per person/day)

Regular Menu (3 meals, 2 snacks)
Flowing Coffee

These packages come with free room accommodations with an additional of only P 150.00 per person per day for a triple sharing accommodation.

There is also a free use of overhead projectors for seminars and a free disco-videoke up to 11 pm for other events.

The place is perfect for those who are looking for a different kind of hotel setting and for events like weddings, debuts, birthdays, corporate events and others. Truly one of Davao’s pride

Visit Ponce Suites The Unconventional Hotel at:

Corner Road 3 and 4,
Doña Vicenta Village,
Bajada, Davao City, Philippines

Or contact them at:

Phone : (082) 227-9070
Mobile: (63)9099448129
Telefax: (6382) 227-8161

Photos From Ponce Suites

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This article on Ponce Suites is written by Matt Regis.

The Ritz Garden Hotel at the Garden Oases

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

The Ritz Garden Hotel of the Garden Oases Restaurant-Resort Complex offers the weary traveller a tranquil haven in downtown Davao City. If ‘Garden Oases’ conjures images of frolicking or relaxation amidst peaceful lush greenery, then a fitting name has indeed been given to this quaint hotel at Porras Street in Barrio Obrero.

There are 21 rooms available in this hotel: choose between a Superior Room, Deluxe Room and Premiere Suite (either single or double occupancy). The clean and fully-airconditioned rooms are cable- and Internet-ready, and NDD/IDD phone service is also available — staying in this oasis in Davao City definitely still allows you to stay connected! Also available for guests’ use is a Business Center where you can make photocopies, send fax and access the Internet for your business needs.

Take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool, play a pickup game of basketball or mini-golf at the ball court and mini-golf course respectively, hone your pool skills in the billiards room, or just explore the beautifully-landscaped Garden Oases grounds. Avail of the tours and car rental services if you wish to see more of what the city has to offer; shopping centers such as Victoria Plaza and Gaisano Mall are nearby, Davao’s most frequented nightspots along F.Torres Street are a mere 10 minutes away, and the excellent selection of dining establishments at Damosa Gateway in Lanang is within 20 to 30 minutes reach.

Hotel Services

  • Tours and Transfer Services
  • Car Rental
  • Room and Laundry Service
  • Messengerial services
  • Foreign Exchange

Hotel Facilities and Amenities

  • Oases Seafood Restaurant
  • Function Hall
  • Swimming Pool
  • Billiards, Playground and Ball Court
  • Mini Golf Course
  • Garden Tent and Trellis
  • Business Center with Internet access, Photocopying and Fax
  • IDD / NDD Telephone System
  • Fully airconditioned room and function rooms
  • Car Rental and spacious parking space
  • Hot and Cold Water Supply, Cable ready, Internet ready rooms
  • Coffee Shop

Room Rates

Superior Room
Single : Php 2,000.00
Double: Php 2, 500.00

Deluxe Room
Single : Php 2, 500.00
Double : Php 3,000.00

Premiere Suite
Single : Php 3,500.00
Double: Php 3, 500.00

Accommodation includes free breakfast and complimentary pool pass. Check in time is 2:00pm, check out time is 12:00nn. Additional person is charged P 700.

Garden Oases has long been a favorite place for friends and families to spend some quality time together. You can enjoy a sumptuous feast of fresh seafood at the Oases Seafood Restaurant, and Oases Ihaw-Ihaw is a fine choice for satisfying your hot-off-the-grill barbecued pork, seafood and chicken cravings. The function hall, perfect for receptions, seminars and conferences, has a capacity of up to 300 guests, and the Garden Tent, which can house up to 1000 guests, is a great venue for bigger and grander affairs.

For inquiries and reservations, contact The Ritz Garden Hotel at

Garden Oases
Porras Street, Barrio Obrero,
Davao City

Tel. Nos.: (+6382) 228-6885 to 87, (+6382) 224-1402 , (+6382) 2241403
Email Address: ritzgardendvo@yahoo.com or gardenoases@yahoo.com

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This article about the The Ritz Garden Hotel at the Garden Oases Resort Complex is written by Katlyn Batuigas.

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