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Drifters Apartel and British Bar

39 Pili Street | Nova Tierra Sub Division Lanang, Davao, Mindanao 8000, Philippines
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Drifters Apartel and British Bar
Ranked #6 of 35 hotels in Davao
4.0 of 5 stars 48 Reviews
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Davao, Philippines
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I have stayed at Drifters several times and can thoroughly recommend it. It has some decent-sized rooms with cable TV and kitchenettes, and a little swimming pool downstairs. Meals are available at a reasonable price. It's about 20-30 minutes from the centre of town, so you will need to pay for a taxi on outings. Waiting times for taxis have... More

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Johor Bahru, Malaysia
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012
2
people found this review helpful

This hotel is one of the reason that make me want to go back to Davao again. It makes me feel home, staff is so friendly, food is delicious, free wi-fi internet access in all areas, located near to the city, and I truly feel welcomed. Value for money as my room was 1350pesos per night. The bathroom in the... More

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Drifters Davao Drifter, Owner at Drifters Apartel and British Bar, responded to this review
15 March 2012

GM, We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay at Drifters. Many thanks for your review and to mention the girls by name will make them very happy. If theres anything we can do to make your next stay even more enjoyable pls get in touch. Regards from Bert and the team at Drifters Davao. More

London, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I made the mistake of staying at this place. I think most travelers know how to see the reality of reviews, so, here are some things any traveler should know: This place is not a hotel it is an Apartel – just like it says in its name. So, I have no idea why it is classified along with “Hotels”... More

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Drifters Davao Drifter, Owner at Drifters Apartel and British Bar, responded to this review
11 March 2012

We wonder why people wait from Oct 2011 to March 2012 to write a reveiw? We have no idea who you are and you certainly never complained to me and Im the owner of Drifters Davao. There is no smoke, no smoke rules apply in Davao City. Both smoking and burning of trash! Our BBQ in the garden is powerd... More

Denver
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

This is the everything hotel. Nicely landscaped (newly painted), very clean, extremely safe, large rooms w/ frig, wonderful pool, restaurant & pub, very good food, small grocery and friendly guests & staff in an upscale Davao neighborhood across the highway from the famous Waterfront Resort. All at the value price of p1350 (room s4). Food costs are the typical high... More

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Austin, Texas
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

The staff here is extremely rude. The place is self is just like an old house with rotten rooms for rent. The door would not lock properly. The bed was lopsided. We repeatedly asked for our broken toilet to be fixed. Smoke from outside was constantly filling our room. We asked to be moved but the staff was completely insulting.... More

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Drifters Davao Drifter, Owner at Drifters Apartel and British Bar, responded to this review
19 February 2012

My advice to all our guests past and new is read the other reviews. Regards from Drifters Davao. More

United States
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Drifters is a gem in an out of the way, somewhat secluded subdivision of Davao. The first thing I felt upon arrival was a sense of security, as the subdivision is gated, and non-residents must surrender their drivers license to the security shack when entering the neighborhood. Then, upon arrival to Drifters, you will notice a armed security guard in... More

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Las Vegas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

My wife and I stayed with Bert, Marnita and their staff for six weeks recently, and I really can't praise them enough. It is like home away from home, but without the hassles. We are made to feel like family, and nothing in Davao can compare at ANY price. Since we stayed over 21 days, our cost per day was... More

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england
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

another great stay at drifters APARTEL,rooms cleaned everyday,kept spotless ,pool area spotless with nice cool pool to dip into all day..got a good rate for staying over 21 days.(the normal rate is best in the area for what you get).nice fully kitted out kitchen and great food in the bar if you do not fancy cooking. all in all 5/5... More

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Blackburn, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011
2
people found this review helpful

5 star hotels take note A few things that make this the best place in town 1. was not sure want dates a was arriving (reply :-we will keep your room I asked for open ) 2. was messed around twice bye flight cancellations (reply :- text us when u set off and we will be there) 3. got into... More

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London
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2011
2
people found this review helpful

We discovered this property by chance, I think I saw a sign for a British pub!.. well,, its small, a little hard to find, but seriously, once you are there, its just perfect to relax. very intimate, comfortable and FAB food. to all trip readers and reviewers, READ THE TITLE, APARTEL, it does not claim to be a hotel or... More

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Drifters Davao Drifter, Owner at Drifters Apartel and British Bar, responded to this review
18 November 2011

Cathaycaptain Many thanks for your review. We have been in Hotels listing for more than 5 years, however October 2011 TA booted us out for no good reason. Thanks to our friends and some help from a very kind lady from TA Singapore we have now been put back in Davao Hotel Listings. We do our best to please our... More

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39 Pili Street | Nova Tierra Sub Division Lanang, Davao, Mindanao 8000, Philippines
Price range (per night):* 21 AUD - 40 AUD

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