Your stay — Montes Boarding House
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Mt. Apo Baptist Church (626 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Immaculate Conception Chapel (707 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: RVM Provincial House - Southern Mindanao (713 m · ~9 min walk)
- Place of worship: Sr. Santo Niño Chapel (753 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
SM City Davao — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Candelaria Park — 791 m · ~10 min walk
Mindanao Folk Arts Museum — 701 m · ~9 min walk
Zoofari — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 683 m · ~9 min walk
Southstar Drug — 536 m · ~7 min walk
7-Eleven — 140 m · ~2 min walk
Davao City Overland Transport Terminal — 554 m · ~7 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Philippine Peso, PHP
Change money at banks or authorized money changers in malls like SM or Gaisano. Avoid airport and hotel bureaux; they give poor rates.
Cards accepted in major malls, hotels, and some restaurants, but many smaller shops, eateries, and transport still require cash. Contactless and mobile pay (GCash) are growing but not universal.
Not mandatory, but round up taxi fare or leave small change; 10% in nicer restaurants is appreciated. Hotel staff may get 20–50 PHP for service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local 3-in-1 sachets from a neighbourhood bakery or carinderia, around 15–25 PHP.
Rice with viand (ulam) from a carinderia near public markets or main streets, about 50–80 PHP.
A bowl of batchoy or similar noodle soup at a local eatery, about 60–100 PHP for a main.
For cheap eats, head to the area near the public market or streets with small stalls – look for grilled pork barbecue (15–20 PHP per stick) or lumpia. Not fancy, but filling.
Budget supermarket chains common here are SM Savemore and Puregold; also visit local public market for fresh produce.
For affordable shopping, try the stalls at Bankerohan Public Market or local tiangge (market stalls) along the main roads; second-hand/vintage shops (ukay-ukay) are also widespread.
Cheapest way around: jeepneys (9–12 PHP per ride within city). From the airport, take a shared jeepney (around 20–25 PHP) or a tricycle to the highway for a jeep; taxis cost around 150–250 PHP.
Eat at carinderias or local food courts over sit-down restaurants. Use jeepneys instead of taxis for most trips. Buy water and snacks at grocery stores rather than convenience stores or tourist spots.
Emergency Contacts
DavaoIn Davao, dial 911 for all emergencies (police, ambulance, fire). For non-urgent police matters, call the Davao City Police at (082) 227-1111 or 0920-915-8038. The Davao City Central 911 hotline (082 224-0911) also directs calls. Note: English-speaking operators are available, but always give your exact location clearly.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Davao, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Montes Boarding House
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 683 m · ~9 min walk — pharmacy · Southstar Drug — 536 m · ~7 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Davao City Overland Transport Terminal or local routes → We R Inn area (along Quimpo Blvd)
💡 Multicabs are covered, fan-cooled minibuses that run fixed routes. They're cheaper than jeepneys but slower. For We R Inn, look for a multicab with signs for 'Matina' or 'Quimpo.' They stop anywhere along the route – just wave them down.
Various jeepney terminals (e.g., Bankerohan, Obrero) → We R Inn area (routes passing Quimpo Blvd)
💡 For We R Inn, take a jeepney with 'Quimpo' or 'F. Torres' on the side panel. Drop off at the corner of Quimpo Blvd and F. Torres St. Pay the driver as you board or pass your fare forward. Have small bills or coins ready – drivers rarely have change for PHP 50.
Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) → We R Inn, Davao City
💡 Grab is the most reliable ride-hailing app in Davao. The pickup point is outside arrivals. Avoid surge pricing by booking immediately after landing. Often cheaper than metered taxis and you get a fixed fare upfront.
Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) → We R Inn, Davao City
💡 Skip the yellow airport taxis at the official queue if you're on a budget – walk 50m outside the terminal gate and flag a white metered taxi. Confirm the driver uses the meter or agree a price before getting in. We R Inn is about 8 km from the airport, near the corner of Quimpo Blvd and F. Torres St.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Montes Boarding House?
Check-in at Montes Boarding House is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Montes Boarding House?
Rice with viand (ulam) from a carinderia near public markets or main streets, about 50–80 PHP.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Montes Boarding House?
Cheapest way around: jeepneys (9–12 PHP per ride within city). From the airport, take a shared jeepney (around 20–25 PHP) or a tricycle to the highway for a jeep; taxis cost around 150–250 PHP.
Top Attractions in Davao
💡 Visit late afternoon when the heat drops and locals come out. The Wi-Fi is reliable enough for basic browsing.
💡 Step inside for air-con and quiet during midday heat. The adjacent plaza often has cheap street food vendors in the evening.
💡 The 30-minute guided tour is included in the fee and adds context you'd miss on your own. Go early on weekday mornings when it's empty.
💡 Go for the 10am or 3pm feeding sessions to see the crocs leap for meat. Skip the overpriced snacks inside and eat at a nearby carinderia after.
💡 Take the first shuttle at 8am to avoid crowds. Pack a picnic lunch—eating at the on-site restaurant is pricey and average.