Hotel Tropika (JP Laurel Avenue, Davao City)

Location: the hotel is near the wharf going to Samal. Near the airport also. If you do not have any business in Downtown Davao this is a good place to stay. Also near SM Lanang. Very relaxing.

do not get a ground floor room if you always leave your curtains open as you will be seen by those going to the pool

Hotel Tropika as seen from the Swimming Pool

Check In: there were no problems with check in. It was too early so we were not able to get in the room. They just stored our bags then brought it to the room when everything was okay.

Room: the room size is big enough. And all rooms have a nice view of the pool and gardens. Aircon is cold. Room has an empty mini ref. they do not give bottled waters here but there is a dispenser outside the room where you can get water to your hearts content. The bathroom is quite big. The toilet has a bidet!! Hot and cold water is very reliable. Do not get rooms on the 1st floor if you always leave your curtains open.

Breakfast: not much choices but the food was very good. I liked the bangus. There was bangus, sausages, steamed egg, rice, congee, soup, bread, cereal & fruits. They also have watermelon juice.

Next day breakfast was a plated one. A lot of choices to choose from.

Room Service: very good food and fast service.

Pool: the pool was nice. Temperature was just right. It is a saltwater pool so much better than a Chlorine pool 🙂

Check Out: fast and hassle free.

Staff: fast, friendly & efficient.

Word of Advice: do not book rooms on the 2nd and 3rd floors if you are traveling with seniors, specially those with reduced mobility as the hotel does not have an elevator. Overall the hotel has areas with raised portions. Going to the pool you will go down several steps so not a good hotel for people with reduced mobility.

Casa Leticia Boutique Hotel (J. Camus Street, Davao City)

Location: located in Downtown Davao. Right Smack in the Centre of Davao City. It is the only hotel literally at the doorstep of People’s Park. The other hotel, Apo View is near the Park but not as near as Casa Leticia. Beside Casa Leticia are Stores, money changers, restaurants for different budgets. Everything is walking distance.

Staff: the staff are efficient and friendly.

Ambience: the place has a filipino charm to it. With a beautiful wooden staircase. Artworks by well known Filipino Artists (Serigraphs by Malang, Yonzon, Kiukok, Austria).

Rooms: rooms are comfortable. The room we got was the suite. Bathroom is big with hot & cold shower. Dryer. Though the toilet does not have a bidet it did have a tabo. Toiletries is just limited to soap & shampoo.

Breakfast: it was good with a good range of choices. Taste was very good.

A hotel where everything is within reach. Definitely a good place to stay in Davao. Book directly with the hotel website for a very good deal. Casa Leticia Boutique Hotel Check their promotions page for discounted rates.