Where Love Lives: Valentine’s Month Escapes at Discovery Samal
Imagine a morning where the sun warms your skin, the ocean stretches endlessly before you, and the only sound is laughter shared between two hearts. This February, Discovery Samal invites you to leave the city behind and step into a sanctuary where time slows, and love takes center stage.
Begin your escape with peaceful moments over coffee or watching the sunrise together. Spend the day exploring the resort, lounging by the pool, swimming along the beach, or simply basking in the sun, letting every shared smile, playful splash, and whispered conversation become a memory.
As evening falls, intimate dinners with carefully crafted dishes and soft music under the stars await. Each moment is a reminder that love deserves to be celebrated—not just on one day, but every day this month.
Suites Made for Two
Checkin at Discovery Samal and step into a space that feels made just for the two of you. Across 153 suites and villas, each space is thoughtfully designed for coziness, privacy, and moments of quiet connection.
The Junior Suites, nestled in the heart of the resort, provide sweeping estate views and elevated perspectives from the hotel towers. With sleek, contemporary interiors, curated furnishings, and modern conveniences, our Junior Suites are ideal for couples to recharge after a day of island adventures or beachside exploration. It is the perfect place to rest, laugh, and savor quiet companionship.
The Executive Suites offer couples a private and luxurious escape with three unique options, all tucked just below the villas for added privacy. The Executive Suite Garden provides a tranquil retreat, featuring plush beds, a cozy living area, and modern amenities for a restful stay. The Executive Suite Beach offers soothing beach views from the comfort of your suite, allowing couples to unwind on a private terrace while taking in the sparkling waters beyond, creating the perfect setting for sweet moments and shared reflections. For an elevated experience, the Executive Suite Premiere offers spacious interiors and a private terrace with panoramic views, providing a refined setting where sunsets, sea breezes, and breathtaking views set the tone for truly treasured memories.
The Premiere Suite, provides a quality and exclusive getaway for couples seeking a cozy and intimate haven, overlooking paradise, surrounded by lush greenery and crystal-clear waters. The suite features contemporary furnishings, warm earth tones, and two plush twin-sized beds dressed in premium linens, offering a serene space for rest and relaxation.
The Samal Suite is designed with sophistication and elegance. Opening to a spacious living area furnished with the finest amenities, it offers an exceptional setting for relaxation. Couples can enjoy breathtaking views of the Davao Gulf, creating a calm and romantic backdrop that perfectly complements a Valentine’s Month escape.
The One Bedroom Villas create a deeper sense of retreat with private yards and pools for uninterrupted time together. Inside, bright and airy interiors contrast beautifully with the villa’s façade. The bedroom features a plush king-sized bed with superior linens and the softest pillows, ensuring a restful night’s sleep. The private pool, just steps from the bedroom, invites a refreshing dip while soaking up the sun or relaxing on the loungers beside.
Each suite, as well as the One Bedroom Villas, accommodates up to three guests, and with just a five-minute boat ride from the city, Discovery Samal feels peacefully removed, allowing love to unfold without distraction.
Couples can spend a lazy morning wrapped in each other’s company, sip coffee together in soft morning light, or curl up on the couch with a favorite movie, letting laughter and conversation flow uninterrupted. Each suite is designed to be more than a room—it’s a private sanctuary where love can linger, quiet times become cherished, and every glance or touch becomes part of your story together.
With cozy corners made for heartfelt conversations, gentle lighting that sets the mood, and thoughtful touches that invite relaxation, every stay is a chance to slow down, reconnect, and celebrate love.
For those seeking extra space or traveling with loved ones, Discovery Samal offers spacious Two Bedroom Villas that can accommodate up to six adults, and the Three Bedroom Villas, which host up to nine guests. These villas create the perfect balance between intimacy and togetherness, with private yards and pools for those moments of comfort and connection. With check in starting at 3 pm, each stay offers ample time to settle in and enjoy the beauty of this serene getaway.
Fun Under The Sun
As the day unfolds, Discovery Samal invites couples to make the most of every sun-drenched moment. Glide across the turquoise waters on a kayak for Php 500 per hour, feel the thrill of a banana boat ride for Php 450 per person for 15 minutes, or let the wind sweep through your hair on a jet ski for Php 2,500 for 30 minutes. For couples who prefer to keep the fun on solid ground, Mindanao Pavilion is the perfect place to share laughter with karaoke for three hours at Php 3,500 with Php 1000 consumable for food and beverage, or challenge each other to table tennis or billiards at Php 500 per hour. Mindanao Pavilion welcomes guests from 10 am until 10 pm.
For quieter pleasures, the beachside pool and the white sands of the beach provide the ideal setting to soak up the sun, swim at leisure, or simply unwind together. Couples seeking a touch of indulgence can enjoy the Samal Signature Massage at Samal Escape, a 60-minute experience for two at Php 5,600, blending Hilot Massage, Warm Bamboo Massage, and Foot Pressure Point Massage into a restorative ritual. The spa opens daily from 9 am to 10 pm, a haven for relaxation and renewal.
For those who prefer a more active form of wellness, couples can move and energize together at the Fit Studio, open from 6 am to 11 pm, or wander the resort’s lush grounds hand in hand. Every splash, laugh, and peaceful pause becomes part of a day that rejoices in connection, fun, and the delicate wonder of mutual presence, perfectly setting the stage for the evening’s intimate Valentine’s dinner celebration.
Moments Made for Love: A Valentine’s Day Dinner Special
As the sun dips and the island sky takes on its evening glow, Discovery Samal sets the stage for an evening where love takes the spotlight. On February 13 and 14, Moments Made for Love offers a specially curated Valentine’s Day dinner experience, designed for intimacy, elegance, and the joy of being together. Couples can choose to celebrate at The Bistro, Morning Catch, or Haribar Lounge, each offering a romantic setting and thoughtfully prepared dishes, ensuring every moment of the evening is filled with exquisite flavors and heartfelt conversation.
Framed by the beauty of the island, the evening unfolds at The Bistro, located on the resort’s second level. Candlelight flickers across the table as soft music drifts through the air, inviting conversations to flow without hurry. A thoughtfully crafted five-course menu sets the rhythm of the night, each dish meant to be savored, each toast a gentle pause to celebrate stories and unspoken promises. In this intimate setting, dinner becomes more than a meal. It becomes a moment, one that stays with you long after the night softly fades.
The Bistro Valentine’s 5-course dinner takes place on February 14, 2026, from 6 pm to 10 pm, at Php 3,500 net per person, accompanied by live music to set the ultimate romantic mood.
The evening begins with an appetizer that teases the palate, a silk-tender chicken roulade infused with saffron and pistachio, delicate yet indulgent. The main course offers a sublime pairing of Australian Wagyu ribeye and seared scallops, where land and sea meet in perfect harmony. Each course in between, from vibrant salads to comforting soups, is crafted to delight the senses, creating a dining experience that is as intimate as it is unforgettable. Dessert, a silken cardamom mousse with caramelized dates, provides a sweet finale, leaving couples savoring every lingering flavor that carries the night’s romance beyond the table.
For couples who prefer a calmer yet equally romantic atmosphere, the celebration continues at Morning Catch, on the south side of Level 1. Morning Catch offers an ocean-inspired buffet, featuring the freshest and most sustainable local catch, prepared with care to highlight the natural flavors of the ocean, accompanied by live music that adds a gentle, heartfelt rhythm to the evening.
Morning Catch offers a Valentine’s dining experience on February 13 and 14, 2026, from 6 pm to 9 pm, at Php 3,500 net per person. Wander through a buffet of the finest ocean treasures, with crabs, shrimp, and a bounty of local fish, while soft live music drifts through the romantic evening.
Just steps away, Haribar Lounge presents a buffet of comforting Filipino cuisine meant for sharing, also accompanied by live music that enhances the warm and relaxed vibe. In these inviting spaces by the beach, love blooms in shared plates and tender moments together, turning dinner into another heartfelt chapter of a Valentine’s Month celebration.
Haribar Lounge also presents its Valentine’s offering on February 13 and 14, 2026, from 6 pm to 9 pm, at Php 3,500 net per person, with live music performances. Delight in a curated buffet of Filipino cuisine, ideal for sharing and celebrating love in a warm, inviting atmosphere by the beach.
Songs of the Heart: A Romantic Island Serenade
The celebration of love continues on February 20 and 21, when Discovery Samal turns up the romance with Songs of the Heart. This special evening invites couples to immerse themselves in music, laughter, and shared joy, creating memories that stay long after the last note fades.
Set in the cozy Haribar Lounge from 6 pm to 9 pm, couples can enjoy a wide selection of Filipino cuisine buffet stations while unlimited drinks from Asia Brewery complement the night, priced at Php 4,500 net per person. The evening features a mesmerizing fire dance and live performances by front acts Myoozik Sensation, Marco Zamesa, and Nash and Paul, leading up to a soulful finale by the sensational Daryl Ong, The Voice Philippines Season 2 Semi-Finalist and Masked Singer Philippines Season 1 Grand Winner, setting the best backdrop for a night of connection and celebration.
Moments That Stay With You
As the last chords fade and the island returns to its quiet rhythm, what remains are the times you shared—slow mornings over coffee, sunlit afternoons by the pool, candlelit dinners, and songs that linger in the heart. At Discovery Samal, Valentine’s Month is more than a celebration; it’s a collection of experiences that invite you to slow down, reconnect, and be fully present with the one you love. Love isn’t meant to be celebrated for just one day. It lives on in every memory you carry, long after February ends.
Step into these moments with your loved one and reserve your Valentine’s escape today.
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