Discovery Samal welcomes the most wonderful time of the year with Lumina: Glimmers of an Enchanted Christmas, a celebration that brings people together through festive flavors, heartfelt gatherings, and the joy of sharing meals with loved ones.
Flavors that Light Up Christmas
At Discovery Samal, the holidays are best spent around the table where families and friends gather to laugh, reminisce, and savor the season’s most comforting dishes.
This year, Morning Catch and Haribar Lounge set the stage for memorable reunions with a Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet on December 24, served from 6 pm to 10 pm for Php 3,500 net per person. Guests can indulge in familiar holiday favorites such as roasted specialties, rich stews, and classic Filipino treats, prepared to bring the warmth of home to every plate.
At The Bistro, the celebration takes on a touch of culinary theater. Its 12 Days of Christmas Set Menu, a twelve-course dinner priced at Php 4,800 net per person, transforms Christmas Eve into an evening of flavor and storytelling. For a more relaxed but equally festive dining experience, guests may enjoy a four-course holiday set dinner offered nightly from December 1 to 31 for Php 3,000 net per person, perfect for intimate dinners and friendly gatherings.
To make every table complete, the resort offers slow-cooked Christmas Ham (Php 5,800 net) finished with a caramelized glaze, along with traditional desserts such as Fruit Cake (Php 760 net) and Log Cake (Php 910 net), nostalgic touches that turn every bite into a memory.
Sweets that Spark Holiday Joy
There’s a playful side to Discovery Samal’s offerings, seen in its collection of handcrafted confections. French Macarons come at Php 390 net, while Chocolate Pralines are boxed either as six pieces for Php 600 net or twelve pieces for Php 1,050 net.
Christmas Cookies, shaped and decorated with bright colors, are offered at Php 330 net, and the Gingerbread House comes at Php 1,700 net. A Wine Hamper is also available for Php 1,500 net. Christmas Hamper sets bring these small luxuries together: Set A priced at Php 3,500 net and Set B at Php 2,500 net.
Your Island Retreat for the Holidays
For those who wish to turn Christmas into an unforgettable escape, Discovery Samal transforms into a true island home for the holidays.
From cozy suites to sprawling villas, each stay promises comfort, connection, and celebration, complete with round-trip boat transfers, airport pickups, breakfast for two at Morning Catch, and access to the pool and beach areas. Every reservation also includes entry for two to the Christmas Eve Dinner Party, making it the perfect getaway for couples and families to celebrate together under the island’s twinkling lights.
Rates vary depending on the suite or villa: the Junior Suite starts at Php 34,385 net per night, the Premiere Suite at Php 40,669 net, the Executive Suite Garden at Php 41,997 net, the Executive Suite Beach at Php 44,353 net, and the Samal Suite at Php 45,581 net.
Larger accommodations include the Executive Suite Premier at Php 48,037 net, the One Bedroom Suite at Php 46,665 net, the Premiere One Bedroom Suite at Php 51,721 net, the One Bedroom Villa at Php 62,773 net, the Two Bedroom Villa at Php 106,757 net, and the Three Bedroom Villa at Php 142,145 net.
Discovery Samal’s holiday program brings together pieces of a celebration shaped to slow things down and make room for the moments people tend to remember. For more information, send a message to reservations@discoverysamal.com and fb@discoverysamal.com, or call +63 84 308 2998.
