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8.4 / 10 Guest Rating

La Vida Hostel

Barangay Catagman, Samal District, Samal, Davao del Sur, 8119, Samal, PH

La Vida Hostel - main view

About the Property

Experience a delightful stay at La Vida Hostel, where comfort meets convenience in picturesque Samal.

Breathtaking Garden Views
Unwind in our serene garden setting, perfect for relaxation or enjoying your morning coffee while soaking in nature's beauty.

Exceptional Amenities
Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet access, or challenge your friends in our fun-filled arcade/game room.

Delicious Dining Options
Savor delectable meals at our on-site restaurant, or grab a quick snack from our deli. Don’t miss out on our continental breakfast served daily for a delightful start to your day!

For an unforgettable experience filled with comfort and fun, make your reservation at La Vida Hostel today!

Facilities & Amenities

Arcade/game room
Free WiFi
Garden
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Picnic area
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Arcade/game room
Front desk (limited hours)
Tours/ticket assistance

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out12:00 PM

Property Notes

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

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Family Room

1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa BedIndividually decorated roomLayout - Bedroom, living room, and dining areaSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - TowelsPractical - Laptop workspace and local mapsComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

Sleeps 5
1 Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide)
2 Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
1 Sofa bed (90-99 cm wide)
Amenities
Air conditioningDeskDaily housekeepingSeparate sitting areaSeparate dining areaSeparate living room

Family Room with Private Bathroom

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$74.88

$59.9

Includes taxes & fees

Family Room with Private Bathroom

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$83.18

$66.54

Includes taxes & fees
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Superior Quadruple Room

4 Twin BedsOverlooking the gardenLayout - Bedroom, living room, and dining areaSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - TowelsPractical - Laptop workspace and local mapsComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

Sleeps 4
4 Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
Amenities
Air conditioningDeskDaily housekeepingSeparate sitting areaSeparate dining areaSeparate living room

Superior Quadruple Room

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$59.2

$47.36

Includes taxes & fees

Superior Quadruple Room

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$65.77

$52.62

Includes taxes & fees
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Basic Double Room

1 Double BedIndividually decorated roomLayout - Living room, dining area, and sitting areaSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - TowelsPractical - Laptop workspace and local mapsComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

Sleeps 2
1 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Amenities
Air conditioningDeskDaily housekeepingSeparate sitting areaSeparate dining areaSeparate living room

Basic Double Room

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$33.09

$26.47

Includes taxes & fees

Basic Double Room

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$36.76

$29.41

Includes taxes & fees

Guest Reviews

8.4
Excellent32 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the very friendly, helpful and attentive staff and frequently praise the unique art-filled, eco-friendly atmosphere (no plastic).

Categories

Cleanliness7.6
Service9.0
Location8.1
Room Quality7.8
Amenities8.8
Value for Money8.6
Food and Beverage8.3
Overall Experience9.0

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GeertbeBE
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 10, 2026

"a very laid back stay"

9.0

A very pleasant place to stay with nice breakfast and, if you order, excellent dinner choices that makes you discover local pinoy dishes. The staff makes you feel at home and take good care of you. Also to help the environment i noticed they avoid using plastics. The hostel is close to the sea. We had an excellent time, good memories and i hope to come back!

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AngelicaphPH
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 2, 2026

"It’s the kind of place that stays with you. Thank you"

10.0

I must say this place is underrated. There is so much more to it than what photos and videos online can show. Exceptional service. Very welcoming people, and even the owner, Sir Ninio, makes you feel right at home with his warm greetings and beautiful creations. The hostel itself gives you that sense of comfort. Every corner is an art. The quiet afternoons, peaceful evenings, and the sound of birds in the morning are the best. I personally felt what “slow living” truly means during our stay here. Again, no amount of photos/clips can justify the feeling.. you have to experience it yourself. Already having “sepanx”. Babalikan ka, La Vida. ♥️

Everything is at a satisfactory level. There were minor imperfections like the leak from the shower head (Guyabano A room), kept dripping slightly even when not in use, but honestly, we were not that bothered by it for some reason. I don’t know Sir Ninio personally but looking at his paintings and the way the place is built, I felt like it quietly teaches you that there is beauty in imperfections. I mean, if everything were perfect, would we still have reasons to create more, improve, and keep going? Maybe that’s the real charm to it.

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MendijaphPH
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 27, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0
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HoavnVN
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 30, 2026

"An environmental friendly art space"

8.0

The hall is a great art space decorated with lots of cool stuff that the owner bought from everywhere, along with the artworks he created himself. Every breakfast is added with mangos from their tree, some of them tasted like honey. Staff are nice and helpful - everything made it feel like home. Oh, one more huge strength is the owner is all about environment protection. None of the products they use is from plastic. Perfect!

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AlexK504frFR
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 13, 2026

"Un cadre artistique très accueillant"

9.0

Superbe décoration et personnel au petit soin. 2 jolies expo pendant notre passage. Un accompagnement sur les visites bienvenu. Le pain perdu est une tuerie !! J'en ai pris tous les matins !!

La chambre sentait un peu l'humidité mais nous avons eu une plus grande chambre que prévu !!

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MatsphPH
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 27, 2026

"Very Good"

7.0
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Jay ArsaSA
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 23, 2026

"Very Good"

7.0

Place

Low AC temperature

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LATERANusUS
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 15, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0

The room was very spacious, and the beds were comfortable. The staff were very kind and thoughtful, and caring.

There were some ants on the table in the room, but they were cleared quickly. The water pressure in the bathroom was low.

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Vidar-KnoNO
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 13, 2026

"Stille og rolige omgivelser"

10.0

Svært hyggelig og imøtekommende betjening

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De Las HerasesES
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 25, 2026

"Wonderful place to stay"

10.0

Mr. Niño and all the staff are very nice people, the atmosphere is great, very natural with all those trees and plants around

They need to take into account the food and drink orders on the premises because I had a problem at checkout. I had canceled all the orders at reception after I had finished eating, so they didn't return my deposit, thinking I hadn't paid. I think it was a lack of coordination with the reception staff who collect the payment.

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