Paradise Island Park and Beach Resort

Set amid 8 hectares of gardens along a white-sand beach on the Davao Gulf, this relaxed resort is 8 km from Francisco Bangoy (Davao) International Airport, and 13 km from Davao Crocodile Park zoo. Low-key rooms and thatched-roof bungalows feature private porches, cable TV and safes. Amenities include a swimming area with lifeguards, an open-air restaurant and 2 snack bars, plus a massage room. There's also a game room, a kids' playground and an aviary. Boat rides are available for a surcharge.