The Orange Nook - Davao

Hotels
Magallanes Magallanes Residences, Barcelona Building, Unit 703 , Davao City , ph

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Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Safety deposit box
Non-smoking throughout
Allergy-free room
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location / near downtown / walking distance
Good security
Nice pool (mentioned)
Clean and comfortable in several reviews
Lift available
Smooth owner communication (in one review)
Local BBQ/food nearby praised
Cons:
Very poor cleanliness in multiple reviews (dirty floors, bathroom, kitchen, fridge)
No hot shower / inconsistent hot water
No blankets reported
Noisy / old aircons and AC only in bedrooms
Room furnishings in bad shape (mattress, sofas)
Owner/management strict rules and extra charges
Insufficient bedding for large groups, limited bathroom access
Missing amenities (iron board, fridge shelving)

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Multiple reviews describe the unit as very dirty (dirty floors, bathroom, kitchen, aircon, refrigerator), with guests calling it the 'nastiest place' they've stayed — strong negative sentiment.
Service
1
Mixed but some positives: owner communication was described as smooth and booking communication good; however several complaints about strict rules, extra charges and management behaviour temper the score.
Location
1
Consistently praised across reviews: 'perfect location', 'near downtown', 'center of the city', walking distance to attractions, and strong security — clear strong positive sentiment.
Room Quality
1
Multiple issues reported: bad mattress and sofas, insufficient/poor bedding for group of six, noisy old aircons, limited bathroom/hot water — overall negative on room condition.
Amenities
1
Mixed mentions: nice pool and lift in some reviews, but several problems noted (no hot shower, AC only in bedrooms, noisy old ACs, missing iron board, fridge shelving missing) leading to slightly negative score.
Value for Money
1
Mixed to negative: some guests felt it was 'good for its price', others complained about extra charges for items and perceived unfair fees — slight negative overall.
Food and Beverage
1
Limited mentions but positive: guests enjoyed local food nearby (notably the BBQ lady), so food/beverage is modestly positive though not a core hotel offering.
Overall Experience
1
Mixed overall: some guests had lovely, comfortable stays while others reported very poor experiences due to cleanliness and management — net slightly negative-to-neutral but offset by positives (location, some comforts).
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-04-06 21:48

Property Description

Welcome to The Orange Nook - Davao, your serene escape in the heart of Davao City!

Modern Comfort
Indulge in our newly renovated condos featuring air-conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen, and a cozy seating area perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration.

Stunning Views
Enjoy breathtaking sea views from our terrace while relaxing by the swimming pool, a perfect spot to soak up the tropical sunshine.

Prime Location
Nestled near People's Park and other local attractions like the D' Bone Collector Museum, our hotel makes it easy to experience the vibrant culture and stunning landscapes of Davao.

Experience the perfect blend of convenience and comfort—secure your stay at The Orange Nook today!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
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Lorna • extended_group • us
4
The place not fresh smells moldy
Pros:

The bathroom is not clean. Orange molds is present

Cons:

Towels smells old

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Ricardo • solo_traveller • ph
9
looking forward to our next stay
Pros:

very accommodating host. you would find almost everything you need for cooking in the kitchen. the location is also perfect

Cons:

the sound of the window type aircon is a little bit loud, but generally super cold so you can sleep really soundly

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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JVJA • extended_group • ph
8
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Gloria • extended_group • us
1
Wrong choice not recommending to anybody ..
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Dirty, no blankets, ac too loud, not good for 6 people just one full bed ,1 twin bed and 2 twin mattress, no ac on sitting area, also 1 bathroom and no hot water.

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Mats • extended_group • ph
7
Pros:

Nice pool, clean and quiet.

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
9
Had a lovely time - in walking distance to most things.
Pros:

Lovely flat with good amenties

Cons:

A bit hot at times as only air con in bedrooms. Hot water in shower would be good but mostly was refreshing and stanndard for the location I think

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
M
Manuel • couple • ph
9
Pros:

It is clean and comfortable. With lift.

Cons:

None.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Irene • family_with_children • jp
9
excellent service and a very comfortable stay
Pros:

This accomodation is super sulit stay. Good in its price for a cozy and clean stay and nice ambiance. Communication to owner is smooth. Will book again. Thank you.

Cons:

no hot shower, sana next time if we book again meron na hot shower, thank you

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
A
Allen Keven Joy • extended_group • ie
10
Perfect location
Pros:

Very comfortable stay! The location is perfect for anyone wanting to be right in the heart of Davao

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
A
Andreas • solo_traveller • gr
7
Pros:

The location is very good, the security too.

Cons:

The mattress is in bad shape, the sofas too, in need of a renovation.
Also the owner has too many regulations, the place is rented for a vacation, it's not a scouts camp.

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Romanoff Bacus • extended_group • es
9
We enjoyed our stay here
Pros:

Cozy and comfortable

Cons:

N/A

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Lynlyly • extended_group • es
3
To the owner, let go of the 85 year old and hire someone younger who can clean the unit properly.
Pros:

Nothing. Everything was bad, the unit was so dirty, dirty floors, dirty aircon, dirty bathroom, dirty kitchen. Old aircons should be replaced as they are too noisy that you can't even sleep because of the AC sound (machine sound) the refrigerator was disgusting, no shelves inside refrigerator to store food properly. No tissue was available unless you message the owner. The owner claims the unit is not clean because the caretaker is 85 years old, but if you enter the RENT business you should hire someone who is capable of cleaning properly! This is the nastiest place we've ever been to, we don't recommend this place at all.

Cons:

Everything was bad, the unit was so dirty, dirty floors, dirty aircon, dirty bathroom, dirty kitchen. Old aircons should be replaced as they are too noisy that you can't even sleep because of the AC sound (machine sound) the refrigerator was disgusting, no shelves inside refrigerator to store food properly. They have iron but no iron board?? How are we supposed to iron our clothes? They also have lot of trash in their cabinets such as cake box from goldilocks, and more. No tissue was available unless you message the owner. The owner claims the unit is not clean because the caretaker is 85 years old, but if you enter the RENT business you should hire someone who is capable of cleaning properly! This is the nastiest place we've ever been to, we don't recommend this place at all.

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Kathleine Shayne • extended_group • gb
2
It was okay but its the management that charges a lot of things in the apartment and has a lot of rules and probihited
Pros:

It was comfortable but the facilities arent that great

Cons:

That there’s a lot of rules and dos and donts and they put a lot of stuff there but if u use or eat some it will charge u extra and its quite unfair after paying quite a bit for the stay

2026-01-12 • via Nuitee
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JVJA • family_with_children • ph
8
Pros:

near to the downtown.

center of the city.

2026-01-10 • via Nuitee
M
Meynard • extended_group • qa
10
2025-12-21 • via Nuitee
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Jed Tarbok • extended_group • ph
10
Pros:

Feels like home, clean and very comfortable.

2025-12-03 • via Nuitee
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mirra • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

The location was awesome. The sense of security was almost overwhelming. The food nearby at the BBQ lady on the corner near the back gate was so perfect. Her use of banana leaves was amazing. It was a culinary vacation.

Cons:

I wanted to get a matriss egg crate topper because I had back problems on the main bedroom. Otherwise it was amazing stay.

2025-11-30 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • ca
10
Great place to stay at if you're in Davao.
Pros:

Location was great since it's close to the city centre of Davao. Close to a lot of food options and you can easily Grab or use a tricycle to get around. A/C for each room is nice and it's nice and cool. The Host was amazing in trying to resolve an issue for me and is very communicative. Bathroom is very nice.

Cons:

The security guard took some convincing that we were staying at the accommodation. It is unclear where the Garbage Room is (it's close to the entrance). Would be nice to have A/C in the central living room space but I understand that that is not possible.

2025-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Keith • couple • au
9
2025-10-22 • via Nuitee