The Davao Experience: Fernandez Beach and Garden Resort

This is the seventh part of our 4-days-3-nights Davao Experience.

So from Kaputian Beach, we again, traveled a loooong way back to Fernandez Beach Resort. It is located in Penaplata near Penapalata Central Elementary School (also near Hagimit Falls). We planned on staying here overnight, but decided not to since the price is also a bit steep (1500php for 1 room that accommodates 2 persons).

The Way to Fernandez Beach Resort

Fernandez Beach Resort

Upon arriving there, we had to pay 50php/person for the entrance fee for a day tour (different rate applies for those staying overnight). The resort was clean and well-kept. Downside was, the beach area is small, sand is almost greyish black, and the water is not clear. Also, when we got there, it was a low tide so we did not get the chance to try out the beach. Another downside is the cottages are not for free. So with all those piling up against us, we decided to just swim at their swimming pool. Alas, another fee applies which was 70php/person. It's also not allowed to bring in foods or drinks even if you brought if from them so that really sucks. Their pool is average, nothing special. Although it has a separate kiddie pool which was a plus. They also have a restaurant which serves a variety of foods if you get hungry but the prices are a bit steep. We opted to just buy some junk food and coke, and ate it (secretly) along the pool haha pasaway.

One of the Cottages in the Resort

The Not So Pretty Beach

Swimming Pool Rates

The Pool

The Pool

Anyway, the experience was OK but I would have opted to stay longer at Kaputian Beach. We left the resort at around 5pm and rented a tricycle going back to Babak Wharf which costs 30php/person. We then boarded the RoRo again which took us back to Davao. Along the way, we saw the shadow of Mt. Apo and it was just amazing!

The RoRo Ride Going Back to Davao

The Shadow of Mt. Apo Towering Over Davao

And that ends our Samal Tour. A bit of advice, if you're planning to go to Samal and just have a day tour, go there early. I think it's a must to try out the Island Hopping as well as their Introductory Dive (because other blogs say that this is the cheapest dive you could get) because other than that, there's not much to do in Samal. Also, try to go to the Vanishing Island. If you're an adventure seeker, stop by Maxima Aqua Fun and try their giant slide. If you're not planning to swim at Hagimit, you could actually skip the tour there since it was nothing special. And if you're planning to swim all day at the beach, go straight to Kaputian Beach Resort or Pearl Farm (if you have money to spare) because according to the locals, those are the prettiest beaches there. I really, really regret not being able to go on the island hopping and because of that I will definitely go back there one of these days!

I Shall Return!

Next up! My birthday dinner at Lyndon's World's Worst Ribs and Awful Chicken!

Fernandez Beach and Garden Resort
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Read more:
The Davao Experience: Planning The Trip
The Davao Experience: The Uniqueness at Ponce Suites
The Davao Experience: Dinner at Jack's Ridge
The Davao Experience: Getting to Samal Island
The Davao Experience: Monfort Bat Cave and Hagimit Falls
The Davao Experience: Kaputian Beach in Samal
The Davao Experience: Lyndon's World's Worst Ribs and Awful Chicken
The Davao Experience: Taps, The Breakfast Capital of Davao
The Davao Experience: A Visit at Eden Nature Park
The Davao Experience: Harboring "Pag-Asa" at the Philippine Eagle Center
The Davao Experience: Apo Ni Lola Delicacies and Lunch at Davao Dencia's Restaurant
The Davao Experience: Pasalubong Shopping at Aldevinco
The Davao Experience: Various Sights at the Davao Crocodile Park
The Davao Experience: Trying the Nightlife with Lachi's Sans Rival, Blugre Coffee, and Abreeza Mall
The Davao Experience: The-Supposed-To-Be-Rafting-Experience-But-Not and San Pedro Cathedral
The Davao Experience: A Unique Experience at Osmena Park
The Davao Experience: Knowledge Gathering at Museo Dabawenyo and Exploring Rizal Park
The Davao Experience: Serenity at the Lon Wa Buddhist Temple
The Davao Experience: A Gastronomic Treat at Hog's Breath Cafe
The Davao Experience: Strolling Around People's Park
The Davao Experience: Return Flight to Manila
The Davao Experience: Summary of Our Trip