Pearl Farm Beach Resort

The Resort & Its Setting

Pearl Farm Beach Resort occupies a stretch of Samal Island in Davao del Norte, with terraced and balconied accommodation overlooking the water. Guests have two pools and two restaurants to choose from on-site, plus five separate beach areas along the property — a rare amount of beachfront for a single resort. Google reviewers rate it 4.6 out of 5 from over 1,380 reviews, a strong score for a destination this far off the usual tourist trail.

Samal Island and the Davao Area

Samal Island faces Davao City across a short stretch of water, and the city's international airport is the main gateway for anyone travelling here — ground transport and a ferry crossing typically take 30–45 minutes door to door. Davao City itself, about 25km away, offers shopping, dining and museums for day trips, while the island side keeps a slower pace. Snorkelling and swimming are the main draws right off the resort's own beaches, and Talikud Island, roughly 15km away, is a popular half-day trip for its coral gardens and clearer diving conditions. Inland and on the mainland, the Davao Crocodile Park and the Philippine Eagle Center (around 28–30km away) make for an easy wildlife-focused outing if you want a break from the water.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

Owners who no longer use their Pearl Farm Beach Resort week can list it for resale or rent on BidMyTimeshare.com. You set your own asking price, buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform, and we charge a one-time listing fee rather than taking a cut of your sale — there's no commission on top. Because Pearl Farm is an independent resort, resale transfers are handled through the resort's own owners' association or management rather than a branded head office. Before you agree a price with a buyer, confirm the current transfer fee and the latest annual maintenance fee directly with the resort, as these figures aren't standardised across independent properties and can change.

Renters typically look for the same things owners value: proximity to a beach, pool access, and confirmed dates during the dry season, when demand on the island is highest.

Practical Notes for Owners and Buyers

The dry season, November to May, is when Samal Island sees the calmest seas and most reliable weather, and it's when rental demand tends to peak — worth factoring into your pricing if you're renting rather than selling outright. Buyers and renters travelling from abroad will need a passport valid at least six months beyond their travel dates for Philippine entry, and should arrange Davao–Samal transfers in advance, since options are more limited after dark. Philippine pesos are the currency you'll actually need on the island itself, as ATMs are far more common in Davao City than on Samal.