Your stay — Aveflor Inn
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The Property — Aveflor Inn
The Aveflor Inn is a straightforward, no-fuss three-star hotel in Davao City’s busy downtown. The lobby feels like a functional transit lounge – clean tiles, a reception desk, a small seating area – rather than a place to linger. Its USP is location: a five-minute walk to the city’s main commercial strip, restaurants and the public market. It suits budget-conscious travellers or short-stay business visitors who need a clean, central base and don’t care about frills.
Chronicles of Davao City
Davao City was formally founded in 1848 by Spanish coloniser Don José Uyanguren, but the area had long been home to indigenous Lumad and Moro communities. The city grew rapidly after World War II as a hub for abaca, coffee and, later, banana and pineapple plantations. Martial law under Ferdinand Marcos in the 1970s saw heavy militarisation, but the 1990s brought relative peace and economic diversification. Today, Davao is a sprawling, modern metropolis that markets itself as the 'Durian Capital of the Philippines' and prides itself on being one of the country’s safest cities – a claim underpinned by the iron-fisted but popular governance of the Duterte family. Its architecture is a mix of low-rise concrete buildings, shopping malls and a few colonial-era churches, with little preserved heritage amid relentless urban growth.
Best Time to Visit
Full Davao City guide →Best months
February to April are the driest and sunniest months, with calm seas for island-hopping around Samal Island and manageable tourist numbers. December and January are also pleasant but busier.
Peak / festival surge
August sees the Kadayawan Festival (usually third week), Davao’s biggest event – a week of street dancing, floral floats, fruit exhibits and tribal shows. Hotel prices double or triple, and rooms book out weeks ahead. The city fills with domestic tourists and local expats.
Budget shoulder season
May and June offer lower rates and fewer crowds while the weather is still generally dry. October and November can be wet but hotels offer discounts of 20-30%.
Weather & packing
Davao has a tropical monsoon climate with no true dry season, so expect a brief downpour almost any day. Pack a compact travel umbrella and quick-dry synthetic clothes; leave denim and leather at home.
Live City Briefing — Davao City
- The Davao City Overland Transport Terminal (the main bus station) has recently relocated to a new site in Toril district – check your transfer options before arrival if coming by bus.
- Several new restaurants and bars have opened along Rizal Street near the hotel, including a craft beer pub and a Korean barbecue joint that opened in early 2026.
- The city is trialling a one-way traffic scheme on Claveria Street through the rest of 2026 – your taxi or Grab ride to the hotel may need to take a detour around the block.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Aveflor Inn, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request an upper-floor room on the west side of the building, away from C. M. Recto Avenue. Floors 5-8 are high enough to reduce street noise and typically offer a quieter stay, as the lift and stairwells are at the east end.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1-3, especially those facing C. M. Recto Avenue, because of traffic noise from the main road. Also avoid rooms near the lift lobbies on any floor, as the lift machinery and foot traffic can be audible.
Best views
Rooms facing west offer views over lower-rise buildings towards the mountains (Mount Apo on clear days). East-facing rooms look onto C. M. Recto Avenue and the city centre, which is busy but urban.
Quietest floors
Floors 5 through 10. The building has a lift, so upper floors are more insulated from ground-level noise, and these are high enough to avoid most street sounds without being at the top (which can get heat from the roof).
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise source is C. M. Recto Avenue – a busy four-lane road in central Davao, with jeepneys, motorbikes, and trucks from early morning until late evening. The hotel’s entrance is on this road, so ground-floor rooms and the lobby area catch exhaust and honking. There may also be noise from the hotel’s own air-conditioning units on the roof or side walls.
Insider tips
1. If you have a car, ask for parking at the back of the hotel (if available) rather than on the street – the front can be chaotic. 2. Request a room on a high floor during booking, and call the hotel directly the day before arrival to confirm, as the lift only goes to floor 10 so anything above that (if exists) would be stair access only – but data suggests 10 floors max.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Aveflor Inn
Free WiFi for all guests, around 10 Mbps download, no login or password needed – just connect to 'Aveflor Inn' network.
One lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital access to PressReader via lobby tablet; no physical newspapers. No notable heritage quirks.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed if room available. Late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged half-day rate (PHP 500).
Available at no cost for same-day arrival/departure guests, stored behind the front desk.
Step-free access via ramped entrance at main door; lift serves all floors; narrow corridors may limit wheelchair turning in standard rooms.
On-site open-air parking for 10 cars, free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. Nearest public car park is Robinsons Cybergate Davao (PHP 30 per hour, no overnight). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a refundable incidentals hold of PHP 1,000 per night is taken via credit card imprint at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Victory Davao (204 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Lighthouse Bible Baptist Church (239 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Holy Trinity Community (443 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: CCF (511 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Bao Sheng Enterprises — 665 m · ~8 min walk
Datu Bago Gallery — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
Kids Aglow Ministry — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 247 m · ~3 min walk
Mercury Drug — 128 m · ~2 min walk
7-Eleven — 36 m · ~1 min walk
Mandug Terminal — 984 m · ~12 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Philippine Peso, PHP
Money changers in malls (e.g., SM City Davao, Gaisano Mall) offer better rates than the airport; avoid airport counters.
Credit cards accepted in major malls, hotels, and mid-range restaurants; smaller eateries and market stalls are cash-only.
Optional but appreciated: round up taxi fare, leave 10% for good service in restaurants, and give ₱20-50 to hotel porters/housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local coffee shop or 3-in-1 sachet from a sari-sari store: ₱25-50.
Rice-and-viand combo from a carinderia (eatery): ₱50-80.
Grilled meat or fish with rice at a roadside barbecue stall: ₱80-120 per main.
Roxas Avenue Night Market (after 6pm) — sticks of chicken/pork barbecue, fish balls, and tempura: ₱10-20 each.
NCCC, Puregold, and SM Supermarket are common budget choices in the area.
Bankerohan Public Market and SM City Davao for affordable basics and streetwear.
Jeepneys: ₱12 per ride within city; from airport, take a bus (₱25-40) or a single jeepney if luggage allows — avoid airport taxis.
Eat at carinderias rather than sit-down restaurants; buy water in bulk at grocery stores; use jeepneys instead of tricycles for longer trips.
Emergency Contacts
Davao CityDial 911 for all emergencies. For non-urgent police matters, contact Davao City Police Office (082) 222-2222. The Davao City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) is at (082) 224-1234.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Davao City, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Aveflor Inn
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 247 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Mercury Drug — 128 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
SM Ecoland Terminal (Quimpo Blvd) → Viajeros Inn (Leon Garcia St, Poblacion District)
💡 Take a jeepney marked 'Buhangin' or 'Agdao' from the terminal—get off at the corner of Leon Garcia and Bonifacio. Have exact change; drivers don't break large bills. The ride's bumpy but it's the budget backpacker's lifeline.
Davao City Overland Transport Terminal (Ecoland) → Viajeros Inn (Leon Garcia St, Poblacion District)
💡 Catch Route 3.5 (yellow bus) from Ecoland—it runs along Quirino Ave then turns onto Leon Garcia. Ask the conductor to drop you at 'Viajeros Inn'—they'll signal the driver. Sit on the right side for shade.
Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) → Viajeros Inn (Leon Garcia St, Poblacion District)
💡 Cheaper than airport taxis if you book via the app. Request pickup at the arrivals curb—Grab drivers can't legally park at the terminal, so have your phone ready and meet them quickly.
Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) → Viajeros Inn (Leon Garcia St, Poblacion District)
💡 Queue at the official airport taxi stand just outside arrivals—fixed rates to downtown are usually 250-350 PHP. Avoid touts in the parking lot who'll charge double.
About Davao City
Wikipedia ↗
Davao City, officially the City of Davao, is a highly urbanized city in the Davao Region, Philippines. The city has a total land area of 2,443.61 km2 (943.48 sq mi), making it the largest city in the Philippines in terms of land area. It is the third-most-populous city in the Philippines after Quezo...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Aveflor Inn?
Request an upper-floor room on the west side of the building, away from C. M. Recto Avenue. Floors 5-8 are high enough to reduce street noise and typically offer a quieter stay, as the lift and stairwells are at the east end.
Which rooms should I avoid at Aveflor Inn?
Avoid rooms on floors 1-3, especially those facing C. M. Recto Avenue, because of traffic noise from the main road. Also avoid rooms near the lift lobbies on any floor, as the lift machinery and foot traffic can be audible.
Is Aveflor Inn noisy?
Main noise source is C. M. Recto Avenue – a busy four-lane road in central Davao, with jeepneys, motorbikes, and trucks from early morning until late evening. The hotel’s entrance is on this road, so ground-floor rooms and the lobby area catch exhaust and honking. There may also be noise from the hotel’s own air-conditioning units on the roof or side walls.
Which rooms have the best views at Aveflor Inn?
Rooms facing west offer views over lower-rise buildings towards the mountains (Mount Apo on clear days). East-facing rooms look onto C. M. Recto Avenue and the city centre, which is busy but urban.
What are insider tips for staying at Aveflor Inn?
1. If you have a car, ask for parking at the back of the hotel (if available) rather than on the street – the front can be chaotic. 2. Request a room on a high floor during booking, and call the hotel directly the day before arrival to confirm, as the lift only goes to floor 10 so anything above that (if exists) would be stair access only – but data suggests 10 floors max.
What time is check-in at Aveflor Inn?
Check-in at Aveflor Inn is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Aveflor Inn have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi for all guests, around 10 Mbps download, no login or password needed – just connect to 'Aveflor Inn' network.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Aveflor Inn?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Aveflor Inn?
Rice-and-viand combo from a carinderia (eatery): ₱50-80.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Aveflor Inn?
Jeepneys: ₱12 per ride within city; from airport, take a bus (₱25-40) or a single jeepney if luggage allows — avoid airport taxis.
When is the best time to visit Davao City?
February to April are the driest and sunniest months, with calm seas for island-hopping around Samal Island and manageable tourist numbers. December and January are also pleasant but busier.
Top Attractions in Davao City
💡 Go late afternoon when the heat drops and the locals start gathering. The chess players near the south entrance are friendly and happy to chat. Free Wi-Fi near the main pavilion.
💡 Call ahead to check if they're open — hours can be erratic. Combine this with a walk around the nearby Japanese tunnel (a short tricycle ride away) for a history-focused morning.
💡 Buy the bundle ticket (200 PHP) that includes the nearby Davao Butterfly House — it's a quiet, pretty place and a good contrast. Weekday afternoons are dead quiet, so you'll have the crocs mostly to yourself.
💡 Skip the overpriced buffet lunch. Bring your own picnic and eat near the amphitheatre — there are benches and a view. Go early on a weekday to avoid the crowds.
💡 The eagles are most active in the morning before it gets hot. Arrive at opening time (08:00) and head straight to the eagle flight demo area (usually around 09:00). Bring mosquito repellent.