Davao Information

Davao Information

Hotel Location

Marco Polo Davao is situated in the heart of Davao's bustling business and commercial district, a mere 20 minutes' drive from Davao International Airport. Davao is situated in the southern Philippines, one and a half hours by plane from Manila.

Davao Places of Interest

Malagos Garden Resort
This beautiful garden houses a wonderful collection of Davao's famed orchids, plus a butterfly sanctuary, adventure playground, bird park, and restaurant. 45 minutes' drive from the Marco Polo Davao.

The Philippine Eagle Foundation
Dedicated to the conservation and protection of the endangered Philippine eagle. The Philippine Eagle Center is located at Mount Apo, Davao's inactive volcano, and is a breeding center. 45 minutes' drive from the hotel.

Eden Nature Park
With tremendous views over Davao, the nature park comprises lush forest and is ideal for camping, nature hiking, and horseback riding. 45 minutes to one hour's drive from the Marco Polo Davao.

Island Garden City of Samal
Located at the heart of the Davao Gulf, it's a 15-minute drive to the jetty from the hotel for a boat to the island. The nearest resorts are five minutes by motorized outrigger. Take an island tour, snorkel, or even try some mountain climbing.

Talicud Island
Enjoy the white sands and clear sea on this attractive island. Scuba diving and snorkeling are popular pastimes. It's a 15-minute drive to the jetty from the hotel for a boat to the island. Takes 45 minutes to one hour by motorized outrigger.

Coral Garden
It's a 15-minute drive to the jetty from the hotel for a boat to the island. Takes 45 minutes by motorized outrigger.

Tiboli Weaving Center
See cloth woven in intricate and colorful patterns from the fibers of the native abaca plant by the women of the Bola tribe. 15 minutes' drive from the Marco Polo Davao.

Jack's Ridge
A resto-bar overlooking the city of Davao. 15 minutes' drive from the Marco Polo Davao.

Puentespina Orchid Garden
15 minutes' drive from the Marco Polo Davao.

Bankerohan Market
Davao's largest public market, selling a range of goods and beautiful tropical fruit. Ten minutes' drive from the Marco Polo Davao.

Victoria Plaza
Ten minutes' drive from the Marco Polo Davao.

Davao Sports Complex or Almendras Gym
Ten minutes' drive from the Marco Polo Davao.

Magsaysay Park
Five minutes' drive from the Marco Polo Davao.

Rizal Park
Five minutes' drive from the Marco Polo Davao.

San Pedro Church
Davao City's oldest church, five minutes' drive from the Marco Polo Davao.

Osmeņa Park
Right in front of San Pedro Church, five minutes' drive from the Marco Polo Davao.

Marco Polo Davao Honors

Winner of the Philippine Marketing Association's 1999 Datu Bagu Award for "Excellence in Customer Service."
The award recognizes sensitivity to customer needs through friendly service.

The 1999 Outstanding Institutional Member Trophy (Hotel Category).
The award honors The Marco Polo as the safest and most secure hotel in Davao City.