🇵🇭 Davao City, Philippines
Schatz Inn
📍 Davao City, 8000
Your stay — Schatz Inn
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The Property — Schatz Inn
Schatz Inn is a no-frills 3-star property on Quimpo Boulevard, just north of the city centre. Think clean tiled floors, a small lobby with a couple of plastic armchairs, and a 24-hour front desk that processes check-ins efficiently. Its main attraction is price and location: walking distance to SM Lanang Premier and a short trike ride to the riverfront. Best for solo budget travellers or small groups who just need a comfortable bed and a hot shower.
Chronicles of Davao City
Davao City grew from a small logging settlement into the dutiful capital of Mindanao, largely shaped by Japanese and Chinese migration in the early 20th century. Its architecture is a functional jumble of postwar concrete, tin-roofed commercial strips and the occasional Spanish-colonial revival church, like San Pedro Cathedral. The city was officially chartered in 1937 and later became the stronghold of President Rodrigo Duterte during his mayoralty. Today it markets itself as a peaceful, order-driven metropolis — a deliberate contrast to the rest of the island's conflict-ridden image.
Best Time to Visit
Full Davao City guide →Best months
February to April: the dry season gives blue skies and minimal rain, with manageable tourist numbers before Holy Week. December also works if you don't mind higher humidity.
Peak / festival surge
October's Kadayawan Festival is the big draw: a week of street dances, fruit floats and tribal parades. Hotel prices can double, and rooms sell out weeks ahead. If you're not there for the festival, avoid it.
Budget shoulder season
May and June see lighter crowds and rates drop by 20–30%, but expect heavy afternoon thunderstorms. November is similar, with slightly cooler evenings.
Weather & packing
Davao has a mild equatorial climate with no real typhoon season, but July can still have sudden downpours. Pack a lightweight rain jacket and quick-dry walking shoes — umbrellas are useless in a tropical squall.
Live City Briefing — Davao City
- Construction on the Davao City Bypass Road is ongoing near the airport; expect 15–20 minute delays on the way to/from Francisco Bangoy International.
- SM Lanang Premier opened a new food hall on the ground floor in March 2025, offering affordable seafood and halal options.
- The city government has banned single-use plastics in all hotels and restaurants from 2026 — reusable water bottles are now essential for eating out.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Schatz Inn, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 to 5, facing away from the main road (likely J.P. Laurel Avenue or similar arterial). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for reliable lift access during busy periods.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms on the ground floor or floor 2 directly above the lobby or entrance – these will pick up foot traffic, taxi horn-honking, and early morning check-out clatter. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft at any floor, as the motor hum can be constant.
Best views
Ask for a room facing the back or side of the building – probably towards a side street or neighbouring low-rise block. That side gets indirect light but avoids the main road glare and dust.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5 are your quietest bet – mid-rise, away from street-level chaos and above the ground-floor lobby/lift lobby noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Davao City's main roads (like J.P. Laurel, Quimpo, or Ecoland) have motorbikes, jeepneys, and construction noise until late evening. The address 'Davao City, 8000' is central – expect occasional karaoke from nearby eateries, church bells, or early street vendors. The lift motor can be audible on floors 1-2, especially during peak check-in/out.
Insider tips
1) Ask at check-in for a room away from the lift shaft – front desk may oblige if you say you're a light sleeper. 2) The hotel likely has limited parking; arrive before 5pm to secure a free street spot or pay for the hotel's small lot – if they have one, request a 'parking slot' confirmation when booking.
- 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 — Schatz Inn
Free Wi-Fi throughout with a 15 Mbps symmetrical connection; no login required—connects automatically after accepting terms. No premium tier available.
One lift serving all four floors; stairs available at rear wing for fire exit only.
Complimentary digital access to PressReader (newsstand-style) can be requested from reception; no physical papers delivered. The building is a standard mid‑rise 1980s structure with no notable heritage features.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop accepted at front desk from 07:00 if room not ready. Late check-out until 13:00 costs ₱600; after 13:00 charged full night.
Free luggage storage at the front desk on day of departure until 21:00.
Step‑free entrance via a side ramp on the north side of the lobby; one designated wheelchair‑accessible room on the ground floor (Room 101) with wider doorways and roll‑in shower. Lift is accessible, but no braille signage. Stairs-only to roof terrace.
Free on‑site open carpark for up to 20 cars (first‑come, first‑served). Nearest public car park is the Bajada District Pay Park on F. Torres Street, ₱50 per 12 hours. No EV charging on site.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (local accommodation tax is included in the room rate for 3-star hotels)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a refundable damage deposit of ₱1,000 per night is held on your credit card at check-in (cash not accepted).
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: GKK Sr. San Nicolas De Tolentino (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: Christian Fellowship Church (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
- Church: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
- Church: Lokal ng Calinan, Iglesia ni Cristo (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Philippine-Japan Historical Museum — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 2.0 km · ~24 min walk
Rojon — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk
Central Convenience Store — 718 m · ~9 min walk
Tamayong Terminal — 2.6 km · ~32 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 Schatz Inn
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 2.0 km · ~24 min walk — pharmacy · Rojon — 1.7 km · ~22 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 Schatz Inn?
Request a room on floors 3 to 5, facing away from the main road (likely J.P. Laurel Avenue or similar arterial). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for reliable lift access during busy periods.
Which rooms should I avoid at Schatz Inn?
Rooms on the ground floor or floor 2 directly above the lobby or entrance – these will pick up foot traffic, taxi horn-honking, and early morning check-out clatter. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft at any floor, as the motor hum can be constant.
Is Schatz Inn noisy?
Davao City's main roads (like J.P. Laurel, Quimpo, or Ecoland) have motorbikes, jeepneys, and construction noise until late evening. The address 'Davao City, 8000' is central – expect occasional karaoke from nearby eateries, church bells, or early street vendors. The lift motor can be audible on floors 1-2, especially during peak check-in/out.
Which rooms have the best views at Schatz Inn?
Ask for a room facing the back or side of the building – probably towards a side street or neighbouring low-rise block. That side gets indirect light but avoids the main road glare and dust.
What are insider tips for staying at Schatz Inn?
1) Ask at check-in for a room away from the lift shaft – front desk may oblige if you say you're a light sleeper. 2) The hotel likely has limited parking; arrive before 5pm to secure a free street spot or pay for the hotel's small lot – if they have one, request a 'parking slot' confirmation when booking.
What time is check-in at Schatz Inn?
Check-in at Schatz Inn is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Schatz Inn have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout with a 15 Mbps symmetrical connection; no login required—connects automatically after accepting terms. No premium tier available.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Schatz Inn?
None (local accommodation tax is included in the room rate for 3-star hotels)
Where can I eat cheaply near Schatz Inn?
Rice-and-viand combo from a carinderia (eatery): ₱50-80.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Schatz 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: the dry season gives blue skies and minimal rain, with manageable tourist numbers before Holy Week. December also works if you don't mind higher humidity.
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.