Davao

There is the local Tanduay Rum, billed around town as "the Number One Rhum". Mindanao has a large Seventh Day Adventist population. Adventists do not drink and any stores they own will typically not sell alcohol.

• Kangaroo Coffee Co | Tionko cor. V. Mapa St. ☎ +63 82 222-2766, +63 932-724-2309 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30AM Monday - midnight, Friday Saturday 8:30AM Monday - 1AM Kangaroo is a place dedicated to fresh Mindanao Coffee, home-style food, and inspirational literature, in a classical-modern atmosphere. Specialties include Kangabrew (brewed coffee),Durian Mocha Heaven Ice-blended, Mangosteen-Passion Ice-blended,Tsokolatte (native hot Chocolates with espresso, KangaYo (fruit & yogurt drinks), Smoked Fish Pasta, Chicken Curries Rice Meal, Creme Brulee, New York Cheesecake, Kanga Nuggets, Kanga Mint Cookies.
• Some Place Else - Rizal Street Havana Compound ☎ +63 82 2286304 - A great place to hang out. Ask for their Shisha Fries.
• Knight's Cafe - Red Knight Gardens - Guadalupe Village, Lanang, Davao 7.10529, 125.63718 Near by Casino Filipino ☎ +63 82 234-3408 Opening Hours: 6:30AM to 9:30PM Modest Knights Cafe offers a choice of local and Western dishes at its swimmingpool side restaurant. WiFi and swimming is free if you buy food/drinks. Feast of Fish&Chips to Kinilaw and from traditional English breakfast to Pizzas. Good place to meet and get lots of local knowledge.
• Ellen's Tuna Queen | South Street Dbp Village, Matina, Davao City now located at its new home a few meters from the NCCC Mall Matina Highway, From NCCC Mall along Maa road turn left to the first street corner of Dbp Village (South Street ) ☎ +63 9228147063, +63 9102261849 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10:30AM Monday - 9PM Serves the original pritong paksiw buntot ng tuna formerly at Petron Bajada, sinigang silik ng malasugui, beef calderetta, laing, kinilaw (tuna), lechon kawali and tuna sisig. Grilled Steak (lamb chops, beef prime ribs, Burgers steak) are also served. Try the latest Tuna Sisig na Pizzas and the creamy halo-halo at its best.
• Basti's Coffee | Victoria Plaza - Basti's is a cafe in Victoria Plaza, with an entrance outside as well as through the food court. They brew great Coffee, and they ask you to pick between 'mild' and 'strong'. They also have pastries including an interesting durian cheesecake. Davao is a no-smoking-in-public-places city so smokers might find it useful to know that there is an enclosed and air-conditioned smoking section in Basti's.
• British Cafe & Deli 39 Pili Street Nova Tierra Village Lanang ☎ +63 82-3056471 high price The only British pub in Davao.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Davao

Davao - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Davao, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Davao. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Davao and its surrounding regions. With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Davao. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values. The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Davao. Key components include: Halal-Friendly Accommodations in Davao: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Davao. Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Davao: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Davao, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Davao. Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Davao, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations. Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Davao, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values. Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Davao and beyond. Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Davao, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Davao, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Davao without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients." The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Davao is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Davao. About eHalal Travel Group: eHalal Travel Group Davao is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values. For Halal business inquiries in Davao, please contact: eHalal Travel Group Davao Media: info@ehalal.io

Buy Muslim Friendly condos, Houses and Villas in Davao

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Illang Davao - View from a house on a hill in Illang Davao in 2006 There is no shortage of lodgings in Davao, ranging from the four-star lodgings of the Marco Polo Davao on Claveria and the Royal Mandaya Hotel and the Apo View Hotel, where Casino Filipino 2 is located, to lodges and inns, pension houses, backpacker hostels all around the town. You can find townhouses or apartments for rent, all for negotiable rates. There are many places to stay in Davao for under ₱1000 a night.

• Sampaguita Tourist Inn (the old one) Mt Mayon Street. turn off Quirino ave right at the new Sampguita and go up a block. ☎ +63-823004110 Check-in: / Check-out: noon ₱300 a night Single with fan private bathroom and cable TV ₱300. Single with A/C private bathroom and cable TV ₱500. Add ₱50 for hot water. Add ₱100 for a double. Free wifi only on ground floor.
• D'Counter Executive Dormitory 15-B Jose Camus Street ☎ +63 82 226-2045₱285 for basic single; ₱335 for single with TV and private bath; ₱545 with A/C and cable TV; ₱720 for double with A/C, bath, cable TV; family room for 3 with bath, cable TV, and A/C for ₱1100. Can not take any one to your room.
• El Rio Bachelor's Pad | Lot 22&23, Block 16 Kamuning St, El Rio Vista Village Phase 4A, Bacaca ☎ +63 917-7014411, +63 922 896 0724 Monthly rate: ₱6000 small room, ₱7000 medium sized room, ₱7500 large room, ₱600 per day good for 2 persons: includes mini-kitchen, cooking utensils & pans, electric stove, electric kettle, knife, plates, spoons & forks, refrigerator, own washing sink, own shower with heater, Internet, television with cable, individual controlled air-conditioned room, bed & bedding, cabinets, dining table and chairs.
• My Hotel San Pedro Street beside BDO - San Pedro Branch ☎ +63 82 300 4040, +63 82 222 2021 Check-in: 2PM / Check-out: noon ₱250 It offers free Wi-Fi access in every room, free Sun-to-Sun cell phone call, free calls to the U.S. and Canada, hot and cold shower, Air-conditioned rooms with cable TV, telephone are ₱995. The My Hotel has security cameras. There are also Single fan rooms with outside bathrooms. Free breakfast.
• Oroderm Beauty Hotel Magallanes (St) just off Quirino ave. ☎ +63 82-221-2700 ₱650/700 A/C single/double rooms with hot water bathrooms and cable TV. Breakfast included. Free Wi-Fi.
• Sampaguita Tourist Inn (the new one) Quirino Avenue at My Mayon Street ☎ +63 82-305-8680 ₱325 Very basic single for ₱325, double ₱400, triple ₱500, family ₱650. Add about ₱200 for A/C. Add another ₱50 to 200 for hot water. Add another ₱100 to 300 for coffee table and sofa. Other phone +63 82 302-7645. Free wifi only at ground floor.
• St. Camillus Dormitel | 3rd Floor, SPMC Cooperative Building, Southern Philippines Medical Center (aka Davao Medical Center) Compound, Bajada 7.097599, 125.619818 ☎ +63 82 3019997, +63 9179049032,+63 917 8230514 ₱180/day Check-in: anytime / Check-out: anytime

Airconditioned rooms, quiet location, short walk to all modes of public transport, owners and staff are helpful and very friendly. The dormitel occupies the whole third flood of the building (you can ask permission to go up the rooftop for a breath of fresh air). Each no-frills room have four double-decker beds, with common tables and a (very) small cabinet for your more important stuff. Toilets/shower-stalls are clean and well lighted. Separate facilities for men and women. The ground floor of the building is occupied by various establishments: laundry shop (₱18/kg), food center, vendors and a popular Chinese fast food chain. The second floor is occupied by an internet cafe and spa/parlor. Tip: call for reservations well ahead of time as they opten fill-up pretty quickly with various traveller groups.

• Samal Bahay Kubo - Baran Katagman, Purok 5, Peñaplata District, Island Garden City of Samal 7.076448, 125.687242 ☎ +63 912 806-6372 Check-in: anytime / Check-out: anytime ₱200/night If you want real peace and quiet, go here. No videokes, guaranteed. You could set up a tent, if you like or get a room in a Bahay Kubo (hut). The owner's wife is a mean cook, specializing in (Thai) and Indian dishes. There is no in-suite toilet, but the "outhouse" is very clean and has running water. The site is several minutes away on foot from two tourist spots: Moncado's Camp 23 and Balay ni Moncado (Moncado's Whitehouse). You can arrange for a pickup at the Peñaplata Warehouse Club bus stop then take City Island Express Bus from Davao City to Samal Island. Or, you can arrange a pickup from Davao City.
• Green Windows Dormital Backpackers hostel 5th floor fct Tower 1034 mt Apo Street ☎ +63 82-3003893 Dorm bed ₱188 A/C dorm beds.
• GGT tourist inn Villa Abrille Street ☎ +63 82 3058617 ₱300/400/500 Fan single bed, matrimonial, double, triple bed. Has a month rate.
• Hotel Uno - Cm Retro Street ☎ +63 82-2821111 ₱250/300/650 Fan single/double rooms with outside bathrooms. A/C rooms own bathroom and cable TV. New and clean hotel. Has elevator and restaurant.
• D Morvie Suites CM Recto Street and San Pedro Street ☎ +63 82 221-0075 ₱250/450 Two new D Morvie Suites in Davao city to add to the three in Cagayan de Oro and one in Iligan city. A/C rooms with own bathrooms and cable TV 12/24 hours. New and clean, but small rooms. Free Wi-Fi.
• Day Light Inn San Pedro Street over the street from the MY hotel. ☎ +63 9433807611 from ₱250/450 Clean A/C and fan rooms with outside bathroom.
• Evergreen hotel R Magsaysay Aveune In Davao china town. Near NCCC ☎ +63 82-2213860 ₱375/495. Clean fan rooms with own bathrooms. Free Wi-Fi.
• GV hotel Magallanes Street, corner of Legaspi Street. ☎ +63 82-3210628 ₱450/590 7 a/c single rooms with own bathrooms and cable TV. 17 a/c twin rooms with own bathroom and cable TV. 6 a/c Matrimonial rooms with own bathroom and cable TV. The GV Hotel Davao has 95 rooms.
• El gusto family lodge. Magallanes street ☎ +63 82 2273662 ₱400 Fan rooms with own bathroom.
• Las casitas inn 2 509 loyola street obrero ☎ +63 82 2226552 ₱350/695 Fan room with own bathroom. A/C twin sharing room with own bathroom. Free Wi-Fi.
• Casa Graciana inn. 06 juna subd matina near the NCCC mall ☎ +63 82-297-7836 ₱300 Fan rooms.
• Aveflor inn 108 Cm recto street ☎ +63 82 227-8152 ₱600/650 Single, semi double, Matrimonial. Free Wi-fi.
• Anton Rose Inn Quimpo blvd ☎ +63 82-297-5558 ₱290 Fan rooms.
• Residencia vhila Dormitel 83 cm recto street. ☎ +63 82 295-3033 ₱175. A/C dorm.
• B South Inn Cempesaw street cor monteverde street. near NCCC Uyanguren. ☎ +63 82-221-3980 ₱650/750 A/C rooms with own bathrooms.
• Davao Fortune inn 127 d-r Magsaysay avenue. ☎ +63 82-221-0819 ₱550/600 A/C rooms with own hot water bathrooms with or without cable TV.
• Davao Imperil inn C Monday recto street ☎ +63 82-222-4930 ₱510/680 A/C single/double with own bathrooms.
• Ayrelios Pensione Bolton street. ☎ +63 82 227-8146 ₱195/295/395/460. Fan single/double, a/c single/double.
• Megiko Dormitel. J Rizal street. ☎ +63 9328697988 ₱250/500 A/C double rooms with own bathrooms, cable TV, and free Wi-Fi. 12/24 hours.
• Royal Downtown Inn San Pedro street ☎ +63 82 226-2180 ₱500/600/650 A/C single, twin, double with own bathroom and cable TV.
• Elles Pension House Mt Apo cor Gen Luna streetsA J building. ☎ +63 82 221-8499 ₱520/600 A/C single/double rooms with own hot water bathroom, cable TV, and Wi-Fi.
• Bahay ni Tuding Inn 160 san pedro street. behide mercury drug. ☎ +63 82-295-2487 ₱800 A/C standard room.
• Emerald Inn J Camus ext next to the Sampaguita tourist inn ☎ +63 82 221-1641 ₱650/750 A/C single/double rooms with own hot water bathrooms, cable TV, and free Wi-Fi.
• Southern Tourist Inn 421 Villa abille street ☎ +63 82 221-7431 ₱650/750 A/C single/double rooms with own bathrooms and cable TV.
• Radiance Inn San Pedro street ☎ +63 82 222-6484 ₱639/739 A/C rooms with own hot water bathrooms and cable TV.
• The Manor Hotel A pichon street D.A. Bldg. ☎ +63 82 221-2511 ₱850 A/C rooms with own hot water bathrooms, cable TV, and free Wi-Fi.
• Darong Lodging Inn Magalleanes street next to Sony Service Center ☎ +63 82 222-3089 p300/450 Fan rooms with hot water bathrooms, cable TV, and free Wi-Fi. 12/24 hours.
• Bella Suites Hotel A Pichon Street ☎ +63 82 221-3060 ₱299/599/699 Fan rooms, a/c single/double rooms with hot water bathroom and cable TV. free Wi-Fi.
• Alta Pension House J P Lurel avenue. over the street from the G mall. ☎ +63 82 221-1843 ₱225/350/450 Single fan with common bathroom, twin fan with common bathroom, a/c twin with common bathroom.
• Larous Pension House V liustre street near JS South mall. ☎ +63 82 305-7438 ₱350/400/575 Fan double, a/c double.
• House or Tubo Travellers Inn 100 Fatima street Kawayan drive poly subdivision Matina ☎ +63 9214673312 ₱499 A/C double rooms with own hot water bathroom and cable TV. Free Wi-Fi in rooms. Can use the Kitchen to cook.
• Littie Pink House Bed and Breakfast 17 Jacinto Extension Dona Vicena Village - From ₱600 A/C single/double rooms with own bathroom and cable TV, free breakfast. Also has 12-hour rate.
• Homitori Dormitory Backpackers Hostel - Sta Ana Avenue. in China town ☎ +63 29552969 Dorm bed ₱200 with free breakfast. Over 100 four-bed A/C dorms with common bathrooms. Has lockers. Has free Wi-Fi.
• VBH Inn West Aquino street Agdao ☎ +63 822277369 Check-in: noon / Check-out: 11AM Single ₱430, double ₱480 Single/double rooms with own bathroom and cable tv. phone in room.
• RGH Tourist Inn Hotel Magsaysay Street Kapalong ☎ +63 84-3710561 Check-in: 24 hours / Check-out: From ₱250 per day Economy single/double, deluxe single/double.
• Berlay Backpackers and Tourist Inn - Awhag Village Bacaca Road Poblacion neighborhood. ☎ +63 9278656970 Check-in: noon / Check-out: 11AM Dorm bed ₱195, A/C room from ₱500 Six-bed dorms, and small a.c. rooms with cable TV. Free breakfast. Locker ₱100.
• Go Hotel Lanang Davao Km 7 J P Laurel Aveune - From ₱770 a night A/C double room with own bathroom and cable TV free wifi. A budget hotel with over 200 rooms.
• North Friday Suites - Pisces Street Dona Luisa Village Ecoland near SM Ecoland. ☎ +63 82-2858274 From ₱699 per day A/C room with own bathroom and cable TV.
• Apo View Hotel - From ₱2500
• Marco Polo Hotel - From ₱3500

Stay Safe

Visiting Mindanao has its risks. Foreign Muslims have been kidnapped, murdered and held for ransom. For this reason, many governments advise against all but necessary travel to Mindanao, Davao included. Terrorists have attacked the city many times in the past few years, including the September 2013 bombings in malls. In most cases this means your travel insurance will not pay out if you make a claim. Contact your embassy and insurer before travelling to Davao. Because of the work of the local government on strengthening security during the past decade Davao is generally a safe city even for Muslim travellers and violent crime is common except few parts of downtown Davao are unsafe at night. Armed guards and security forces can be seen everywhere, guarding malls, hotels and public events. Your biggest concern should be pickpockets, who are active in downtown Davao and on jeepneys. If you leave Davao proper, please ensure you do your research as to the safety of the area, as the chances of something happening to you, e.g. being kidnapped, rapidly increases if you are a foreigner.

Cope in Davao

Consulates in Davao

• Indonesia Consulate General. Melati Street Ecoland. phone 2992931.
• Malaysia Consulate General. Bonifacio Street. ☎ 2214050.
• Japan Consular office. R Magsaysay avenue. phone 2213100.

Immigration

• Bureau of Immigration Davao office. JP Laurel Avenue Bajada, over the street from the Victoria Plaza Mall.
• Visa extensions done in one hour or less.

Laundry

• Prinera Premium Laundry Mt Mayon Street over the street from the Sampaguita tourist inn ☎ +63 9358708959 Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 7PM ₱25 per kg Wash-dry-fold done within 24 hours.

Internet cafe

• Netxpress Duterte Street open 24 hours a day ₱10 per hour.

Medical Issues in Davao

• Southern Philippines Medical Center. JP Laurel Avenue. phone 82-2272731. Thit is a DOH hospital. For ₱50 you can see a doctor or a dentist.
• Davao Social Hygiene Clinic. RHWC. Emilio Jacinto Street. (Jacinto Health Center) ☎ +63 82 222-4187. Free STD and HIV testing and treatment. Monday to Friday 8AM Monday - 5PM.
• Amesco Drug is a low-cost pharmacy store. There is one on San Pedro Street and one on Quirino Avenue.
• Zenit Dental Centre, 4th floor Gaisano Mall Jp Laurel Avenue, is a clean and has good prices for dental work.

Local Customs in Davao

Negative criticism of Rodrigo Duterte's policies as mayor of the city or the city itself is not tolerated by many local residents. Tread carefully when bringing anything about Rodrigo Duterte, especially if negative, such as his involvement in the Davao Death Squad. Davaoeños generally take pride of their former mayor and his family, and will take offense on any undue remarks. There are chances some famous people being declared persona non grata by the city for criticizing Duterte and his local policies.

More Muslim friendly Destinations from Davao

• Digos 66 kilometers south of Davao, 1½ hours by bus
• Bukidnon 4-5 hours by bus
• Cagayan de Oro, bus/van 7-10 hours, depending on weather/traffic/road construction, stops including lunch+diner break.
• General Santos 149 kilometers, 3-4 hours by bus
• Butuan city: 6-7 hours by bus/van
• Cotabato City: 5-6 hours by bus/van
• Mati: 3-4 hours by bus/van
• Bislig: 6 hours by bus
• Tagum: 2 hours by bus ride
• Kidapawan: 3 hours by bus

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