Your stay — Roadway Inn
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The Property — Roadway Inn
The Roadway Inn is a no-frills, functional 3-star hotel near Davao City’s airport and the SM Lanang Premier mall. The lobby feels clean, bright and brisk—more roadside pit-stop than boutique hideaway. It suits budget-conscious travellers, early-morning flight passengers, or anyone needing a practical base for one night before heading into the city or further south.
Chronicles of Davao
Davao City was founded in 1848 by Spanish coloniser Don José Cruz de Uyanguren, who renamed the settlement Nueva Vergara. The city grew as an agricultural hub, especially during the American colonial period, when abaca and coffee plantations thrived. After World War II, influxes of migrants from Luzon and the Visayas reshaped its demographics, and in the 1980s the city became a model of peace and order under Mayor Rodrigo Duterte. Today, Davao is a sprawling, multi-ethnic metropolis known for its durian fruit, Mount Apo backdrop, and a robust local economy that prizes safety over nightlife glitz.
Best Time to Visit
Full Davao guide →Best months
December to February: cooler, drier weather with average highs around 30°C, plus manageable crowds as domestic tourism dips after Christmas. March is also good—hotter but reliably sunny.
Peak / festival surge
August is the busiest month due to the Kadayawan Festival (third week), a week of tribal parades, fruit harvest displays and street parties. Hotel prices double or triple; book months ahead. Also busy during Holy Week (March–April) and Christmas–New Year.
Budget shoulder season
May–June and September–October offer the best balance: lower prices, fewer tourists, and still decent weather (brief afternoon showers). Humidity is high, but you dodge peak rates.
Weather & packing
Davao has two proper seasons: dry (November–May) and very wet (June–October), but even in the dry season, sudden tropical downpours can hit. Pack a compact umbrella and quick-dry synthetic clothing—leave cotton jeans behind if you value comfort in humidity.
Live City Briefing — Davao
- The Samal Island–Davao City bridge project broke ground in early 2024; construction is ongoing but no traffic delays in city centre yet.
- A new bypass road from the airport to the southern suburbs opened in late 2023—reduces 20 minutes off the old route, especially useful for Roadway Inn guests heading to the ferry terminals.
- The public market in Bankerohan was renovated and reopened in early 2026 with better ventilation and a dedicated durian section—avoid the pre-packed tourist stalls and buy direct from the farmers for half the price.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Roadway Inn, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the rear of the building (away from the main road). These upper floors reduce street noise and are high enough to avoid ground-level activity, but low enough for quick stair access if the lift is slow.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms and any room facing the front of the hotel (towards the main street). Ground floor picks up lobby, foot traffic, and lift noise. Front rooms get road noise from Davao's busy streets, especially during morning rush and tricycle traffic.
Best views
No real scenic view — you're on a commercial road in Davao. A rear-facing upper floor gives you a quiet outlook over neighbouring buildings or local neighbourhood streets, rather than the traffic.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 4 tend to be quietest — above street din and away from any function rooms or bar areas that might be on the ground or first floor.
🔊 Noise notes
Davao's main roads carry jeepney, tricycle, and motorcycle noise from around 6am until late evening. The hotel's own lift and lobby activity add low-level hum. If there's a small bar or restaurant on-site, it may have music until 10pm.
Insider tips
1. If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs — the road noise can't be fully blocked regardless of floor. 2. Check in after 3pm when front desk staff are more willing to show you a couple of room options before you commit.
- 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 — Roadway Inn
Free WiFi throughout; speeds around 5-10 Mbps download; no login constraints.
One lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspaper; no digital newsstand.
Standard check-in 14:00, check-out 12:00. Early bag drop allowed if room available. Late check-out fee PHP 300 per hour until 18:00.
Available free at front desk for day of check-in/check-out.
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance. No wider doorways or accessible bathrooms in standard rooms.
On-site free parking for about 10 cars (first-come, first-served). Nearest public parking at NCCC Mall (PHP 20 per hour). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: PHP 1,000 advance deposit required at booking; PHP 500 incidental hold on card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: San Vicente Ferrer (276 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Santo Niño Chapel (383 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Christ's Commission Fellowship (407 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (539 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Abreeza Ayala Mall Davao — 303 m · ~4 min walk
Doña Carmen Soriano Marfori Park — 702 m · ~9 min walk
Datu Bago Gallery — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
Bantawan at Tribu K'Mindanawan — 2.2 km · ~27 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Metrobank — 166 m · ~2 min walk
Southstar Drug — 339 m · ~4 min walk
JSPT Sari-Sari Store — 372 m · ~5 min walk
Gmall Van Terminal — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Philippine Peso, PHP
ATMs are everywhere and give fair rates; avoid exchange counters at the airport and tourist bureaux. Use bank ATMs inside malls or banks.
Cards accepted in malls, hotels and bigger restaurants; smaller eateries, markets and taxis are cash-only. Contactless is limited to major chains.
Not expected but appreciated. Round up taxi fares or leave 10-20 pesos. In restaurants, 10% is generous if no service charge; hotel porters 20-50 pesos.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local instant coffee or brewed at a carinderia for around 20-30 PHP.
Rice with a meat or fish viand from a carinderia – about 50-80 PHP.
A main dish at a modest eatery – 100-150 PHP for something like chicken adobo or grilled fish.
Roxas Night Market and stalls along corner streets for grilled skewers, banana cues, and tempura – 10-50 PHP each.
NCCC Mart, Gaisano Grand City, and SM Savemore are common budget chains.
Aldevinco Shopping Center for affordable souvenirs and local textiles; SM City Davao and Gaisano for budget high-street brands.
Jeepneys (9 PHP per ride within city) are cheapest; from the airport, take a multicab or bus (25-50 PHP) to downtown.
Eat at carinderias or markets; use jeepneys over taxis; buy fresh produce at Bankerohan Market instead of supermarkets.
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 Roadway Inn
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Metrobank — 166 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Southstar Drug — 339 m · ~4 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 are the best rooms at Roadway Inn?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the rear of the building (away from the main road). These upper floors reduce street noise and are high enough to avoid ground-level activity, but low enough for quick stair access if the lift is slow.
Which rooms should I avoid at Roadway Inn?
Avoid ground-floor rooms and any room facing the front of the hotel (towards the main street). Ground floor picks up lobby, foot traffic, and lift noise. Front rooms get road noise from Davao's busy streets, especially during morning rush and tricycle traffic.
Is Roadway Inn noisy?
Davao's main roads carry jeepney, tricycle, and motorcycle noise from around 6am until late evening. The hotel's own lift and lobby activity add low-level hum. If there's a small bar or restaurant on-site, it may have music until 10pm.
Which rooms have the best views at Roadway Inn?
No real scenic view — you're on a commercial road in Davao. A rear-facing upper floor gives you a quiet outlook over neighbouring buildings or local neighbourhood streets, rather than the traffic.
What are insider tips for staying at Roadway Inn?
1. If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs — the road noise can't be fully blocked regardless of floor. 2. Check in after 3pm when front desk staff are more willing to show you a couple of room options before you commit.
What time is check-in at Roadway Inn?
Check-in at Roadway Inn is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Roadway Inn have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; speeds around 5-10 Mbps download; no login constraints.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Roadway Inn?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Roadway Inn?
Rice with a meat or fish viand from a carinderia – about 50-80 PHP.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Roadway Inn?
Jeepneys (9 PHP per ride within city) are cheapest; from the airport, take a multicab or bus (25-50 PHP) to downtown.
When is the best time to visit Davao?
December to February: cooler, drier weather with average highs around 30°C, plus manageable crowds as domestic tourism dips after Christmas. March is also good—hotter but reliably sunny.
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.