Camp Holiday Resort & Recreation Area{12}
The Camp Holiday Resort & Recreation Area is one of the newer resort complexes on Samal Island. Located directly off the Samal Ferry Wharf, it is situated in as convenient an area as you will find on the island.
I had the opportunity to spend a few days there late last year. I wish I had written this article sooner, as my memory would be fresher of all the details, but suffice to say that I was pleased with my stay and have given the Camp Holiday Resort a recommendation, providing this the the kind of resort you are looking for.
The accommodations at Camp Holiday consist of a hotel, private cottages, and open cottages. The hotel rooms and private cottages are fully air-conditioned, with cable television and have clean, modern bathrooms with cold & hot showers. The prices range from:
- Day Tour – Php 80.00/person
- Overnight – Php 150.00/person
- Private cottage – Php 1,500.00/night
- Hotel – Php 1,800.00/night
The rest of the complex includes the lobby, which provides free WiFi, an open dining room/common area, swimming pool and beach front with nipa huts. There is also a convenience store and gas station (PHOENIX) right around the corner from the complex that can provide most of the basic necessities you might need during your stay.
Food was available either in the dining area or in your room. I didn’t try any of the pilipino dishes, as I don’t eat meat, but I didn’t have any difficulty finding anything to eat there. I mostly had breakfast, and it was typical eggs and rice, etc. They have recently brought in pizza and were advertising that heavily. Funny though, the first time I tired to order it, they were ALL out. I did get some on another day, and it was OK. Not great but passable.
They advertise as accepting bookings and reservations for:
- Private Parties
- Events
- Company Conferences
- Birthdays
- Weddings
- Live-in Seminars
It was not crowded for the most part during my stay, and I attribute that to the fact that it was the middle of the week. Not what I would expect to be their busy time. The last night I stayed they were entertaining a very large party, though. I expect that is the normal use of Camp Holiday, as it is very family and large group friendly.
I found the service at the resort to be good, though as is typical there, as little mixed. The security guard was extremely helpful, as he helped set up the mulitcab that I rented. The front desk gals, while very friendly, were lost at times with a couple of my requests. I did not fault them though, it was apparent that they were not empowered to fulfill them and were at lost of what to do. That is more of a management issue, in my opinion, and I find common wherever I go in the Philippines.
Contact information is listed in my Samal Island Resort Directory but I will give it here again for convenience:
Camp Holiday Beach Resort
Kinawitnon, Babak
Contact No: +63(82) 227-5055, +63(918) 935-4278
campholidayresort@gmail.com
Davao Office
Samco Bldf. F. Bangoy St. Davao City
Tel No. (082) 304-6483, Fax No. (082) 226-3683
campholidayresort@holidaydavao.com
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Jun 14, 2011 @ 09:55:05
hi i like that place i love it so much and i been there last year with my husband and my father in law.well.im from samal also i live in kinawitnon babak so i know the place very well.i have one classmete working there hes name is joel gingging.me i know if kung mag reception kami dyan sa kasal how much kaya per head or package sya.thanks
Jun 14, 2011 @ 21:36:37
Hi Miraflor – you’ll have to contact Camp Holiday to get the rates for special occasions. You might try (082) 303-3294 or campholidayresort@holidaydavao.com
Good luck.
Aug 07, 2011 @ 13:48:57
Hi Randy,
I for one have been to camp holiday. My wife and I and my in laws spent the day and over night their. For the cost was decent and good service as well. Price wise it was cheaper then Blue Jaz, Paradise Island. Course they don’t have water slides and other activities. Put for a quick family gathering and splashing in the pool is a great bargin.
I should like to warm your followers though. Their beach is pretty good, However it has a lot of rocks so one should wear something on their feet. other then that is a great place.
Randy, thanks for your information on your website. Keep up the wonderful job your doing.
Aug 07, 2011 @ 14:53:07
Hi Matthew – glad to see that others have visited Camp Holiday and enjoyed it. I like it just fine and don’t hesitate to recommend it for the right outing/group.
Aug 28, 2011 @ 08:54:35
360degree view at Camp Holiday Resort http://www.360cities.net/image/camp-holiday-resort-samal-island#343.90,0.80,110.0
Oct 28, 2011 @ 08:21:00
If I were a developer on Samal, I’d wait until the infrastructure improves before moving forward. Too many developments there without the needed resources, particularly the roads.
Nov 05, 2011 @ 08:44:39
hi! i just wanna ask if their cottages have a minimum and maximum persons required.
Nov 05, 2011 @ 15:31:21
I believe the cottages are intended for two people, but it would be best to contact them directly.
I know I saw a couple with a child staying in one while I a was there.
Mar 06, 2012 @ 18:43:24
On Apil 26-30 we will be joining the Toastmaster Event at Camp Holiday Resort And Recreation Area.
John Gabriel Balauag
Mar 07, 2012 @ 12:41:39
Hi John – I emailed you the contact information for Camp Holiday. I don’t have any connection with them.
Good luck, and I hope you have a pleasant stay.
Sep 04, 2012 @ 19:55:18
been there on different occassions. first, with a mall contractor who spent his bday there. the facilities are good, but you are right, some of the staffs are at loss, e.g. front desk personnels confirmed the reservations (a pregnant visitor from manila) for 4days, only to pull-out her bag from their room on their 2nd day of stay (claiming that said room was reserved for another couple) and have to wait for a chance to have another vacant room room. lucky ‘though, she got the room of an old couple who decided not to stay overnyt. things like this can be avoided only if those staffs were not dumb enough….
Sep 04, 2012 @ 20:41:49
It’s been quite awhile since I stayed there now. I thought it was good for what it was.
The staff issues seem to be somewhat consistent throughout this area. It is often a matter of getting lucky in that regard. It’s too bad, as it can really make or break the whole experience, especially to those foreigners that are used to a different level of service.