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La Vida Hostel

2.0 star property
Relax amidst lush greenery and indulge your playful side. Discover hidden gems nearby with tour assistance.

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Located in a vibrant neighborhood, La Vida Hostel offers an arcade/game room and garden where you can unwind. Explore the snack bar/deli or enjoy a meal at the restaurant, while staying connected with WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 93
AED 93 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar

Room options

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Basic Double Room | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Basic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Living room
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Quadruple Room | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Living room
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Family Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Located on the ground floor
  • Garden view
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Samal is home to La Vida Hostel. BlueJaz Water Park and Maxima Aqua Fun are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Damosa Gateway and SM Lanang Premier. LCB Performing Arts Studio and Crocodile Farm are also worth visiting. Visit our Samal travel guide
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Barangay Catagman, Samal District, Samal, Davao del Sur, 8119

What's nearby

  • General Moncado White House
    8 min drive - 4.1 km
  • BlueJaz Water Park
    16 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Damosa Gateway
    24 min drive - 10.4 km
  • SM Lanang Premier
    26 min drive - 11.1 km
  • SMX Convention Center Davao
    26 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Francisco Bangoy Intl. Airport (DVO)
    47 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    33 min drive
  • The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
    34 min drive
  • Garden Bay Resort & Restaurant
    33 min drive
  • Jollibee
    37 min drive
  • The Matcha Tokyo
    35 min drive

About this property

La Vida Hostel

Property highlights
Consider a stay at La Vida Hostel and take advantage of a garden, an arcade/game room, and a restaurant. In addition to a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and a water dispenser
  • A vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like separate sitting areas and separate dining areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Separate sitting areas and separate dining areas
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Living room
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The entrance to the property is closed from 10 PM to 6 AM. Guests are not permitted to enter or leave the property during this time.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: PHP 200.0 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

La Vida Hostel Samal
La Vida Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
La Vida Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Samal

Frequently asked questions

Is La Vida Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at La Vida Hostel?

As of 6 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Vida Hostel on 13 March 2026 start from AED 93, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at La Vida Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at La Vida Hostel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is La Vida Hostel located?

Situated in Samal, this hostel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from General Moncado White House and within 9 mi (15 km) of BlueJaz Water Park and Church of Christ. Maxima Aqua Fun and Davao Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

La Vida Hostel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended

The stay was brief but their staff took care of me very well. The dinner I ordered was good and the complementary breakfast was a feast! Thank you La Vida!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Affordable, fun and full of original artwork. We had issues with aircon and hot water. Bring your own electric fan. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Znarf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in this Hostel for 5 nights ! The staff and the owner is very very nice . There's a kitchen in the hostel so you can cook whatever you want. You can even buy drinks snacks from outside and bring inside the Hostel !. There's lots of beautiful paintings painted by the Owner ! The lot is very spacious, quit and lots of plants perfect for relaxtion! Everytime we go out for a tour, we're always surprised everytime we get back to the hostel because the staff already cleaned our room while we're away having a tour ! I really like the owner sir Ninio, on our last day i ask the staff if i can extend till 6pm because our flight back home is 10:55pm, check out is 12nn and you can only extend till 3pm, so the staff ask the owner if i can extend till 6pm, guess what ? Sir Ninio the owner said it's fine and he will not charge me from 3pm to 6pm! . If you're looking for a place to stay in Samal ! This is the perfect place for you, budget friendly not expensive and you can cook whatever you want and the beach is just 2mins walk from the hostel . I will be coming back to this place again for sure !! . Thank you Sir Ninio and the Staff Lanny and others . 🙏
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

WITOLD

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Maria Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it nice place!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Teresita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Homey, friendly staff, nice garden. Owners are conversant.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like it here because the staff were friendly and accomodating, the guests were free to cook their meals.. I dont like because there is no cabite where the guests can hang their clothings and there was no slippers to be used by the guests inside the room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple et agréable. Tres joli jardin. Personnel serviable et sympathique. Tres bonne expérience
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Niclas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Schöne Lage, ruhig zum entspannen
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay beach close friendly staff and great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Flemming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place for alone time

Nice place with very kind and helpfull staff, good simple breakfast, and got upgraded, Thank you for now La Vida.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ganesh Prabhu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is tidy, quiet, surrounded by greenery. Although its adjacent to the beach, the area is not for public. Rooms are functional with all basic amenities, includes a balcony/sitout also. No restaurants nearby but thats the case with most areas of Samal. The island itself is a relatively unexploited, less touristy, very green, lovely roads to ride/drive. Overall a good stay. They have shared kitchen in case you want to cook yourself. The host is very helpful for all needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

EIJI

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marilou

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ruth

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Christie

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dolores

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nezza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021