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# Samar Island

## Travel Guide

![Panoramic shot of causeway in Buri Island near Catbalogan in Samar. Wide panorama of coastal road onroute to small village.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000422246/c810ea6b-2704-49ca-9101-9cda0f75f1f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Village beach in Allen, Northern Samar](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635924197680/b2f4df17-b71a-4273-8c61-be2f362ee125.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![The Amazing island of Eastern Samar Philippines, if you are looking for an adventure then it will not disappoint you, with such friendly locals you will have a fantastic time.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343994/37872575-8f59-4211-bb96-b29932c046f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

!["panulo" sa tag kulop which means catching fishes at the seashore or finding crabs to eat](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635924197113/57d85c35-a0a2-463d-81ed-19a9f0556cb3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![UEP, White Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6671/59e83b83-148f-4e2e-a9a8-95ac12b72384.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Samar Island

Things to do

- Samar Island Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Samar Island

![Rawis Resort Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36100000/36099400/36099342/2f3f1855_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Rawis Resort Hotel

Detour Road Brgy. Alang-alang Borongan City Eastern Samar

$35 nightly

$40 total

Mar 26 - Mar 27

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Borongan City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Children's Park and Green Green Park are located ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (13 reviews)

Cozy place

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

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![Hotel La Maria](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44110000/44110000/44109985/67d728c6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel La Maria

Barangay 4a Guibaolibot avenue Guiuan Eastern Samar

$33 nightly

$37 total

Mar 29 - Mar 30

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Guiuan. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attraction Tubabao Island is located ...

9/10 Wonderful! (29 reviews)

The staff was very friendly

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

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![Caluwayan Palm Island Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33320000/33315800/33315769/a48002a4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Caluwayan Palm Island Resort

Brgy. Caluwayan, Marabut Marabut 

Stay at this hotel in Marabut. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), daily housekeeping, and a garden.

7.4/10 Good! (24 reviews)

More then .half food on.menu.unavailable .took hour to.get drinks.never filled.my glaasws and.coffee in.room.foe.mornings .

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

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![3 Story, 5 bedroom house, New Construction 2020 Modern Design, Pool w/ BBQ area.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62960000/62953400/62953338/a9b727d3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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3 Story, 5 bedroom house, New Construction 2020 Modern Design, Pool w/ BBQ area.

 Borongan City Eastern Visayas

Stay at this vacation home in Borongan City. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Children's Park and Green Green Park are located ...

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![Benita | Attheplaza.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74280000/74271700/74271672/af99392b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Benita | Attheplaza.com

 Dolores, Eastern Samar Eastern Visayas

Stay at this villa in Dolores. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies, and air conditioning.

[](https://expedia.com/Dolores-Hotels-Benita-Guesthouse-At-The-Plaza.h74271672.Hotel-Information)

![We are directly on the beach with 50 meters of frontage and beautiful sunsets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114230000/114227900/114227863/b7f901dc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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We are directly on the beach with 50 meters of frontage and beautiful sunsets

 Bobon Eastern Visayas

Stay at this apartment in Bobon. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning.

[](https://expedia.com/Bobon-Hotels-We-Are-Directly-On-The-Beach-With-50-Meters-Of-Frontage-And-Beautiful-Sunsets.h114227863.Hotel-Information)

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## Check Samar Island hotel availability

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### Popular places to visit

![a sunrise in borongan seawall , an early morning walks embraced the fresh and cold breeze of the air .](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343994/8473a426-8339-460d-9690-ab0ca3a58245.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Green Green Park

Explore the great outdoors at Green Green Park, a lovely green space in Borongan City. Stroll along the black-sand beaches or visit the churches while you're in the area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Green-Green-Park-Borongan-City.d812272712694972416.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Northern Samar Provincial Hospital

Though Northern Samar Provincial Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Catarman while you are here. 

[](https://expedia.com/Northern-Samar-Provincial-Hospital-Catarman.d553248621565224196.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Eastern Samar Provincial Hospital

Though Eastern Samar Provincial Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Borongan City while you are here. 

[](https://expedia.com/Eastern-Samar-Provincial-Hospital-Borongan-City.d553248621565259974.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Nijaga Park

4/5(2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Nijaga Park, a lovely green space in Calbayog. Stroll along the seaside or experience the area's museums. 

[](https://expedia.com/Nijaga-Park-Calbayog.d6253038.Vacation-Attraction)

#### San Isidro Ferry Port

4/5(1 review)

Explore the waterfront in San Isidro with a trip to San Isidro Ferry Port. Amble around the area's parks or visit its churches. 

[](https://expedia.com/San-Isidro-Ferry-Port-San-Isidro.d553248628768600495.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Samar Archaeological Museum

3/5(2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Samar Archaeological Museum in Calbayog. Amble around the area's seaside or visit its monuments. 

[](https://expedia.com/Samar-Archaeological-Museum-Calbayog.d6253042.Vacation-Attraction)

## Cities near Samar Island

![Tacloban City](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3357/fdd0807c-ba7d-43c9-9932-7d7b5ff24675.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Tacloban

![UEP, White Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6671/59e83b83-148f-4e2e-a9a8-95ac12b72384.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Catarman

![Yellow Wooden Fishing Boats Beached by a Glassy Philippine Sea](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6721/128faa47-543b-4320-b11a-57d70fe9fe03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Calbayog

![The Amazing island of Eastern Samar Philippines, if you are looking for an adventure then it will not disappoint you, with such friendly locals you will have a fantastic time.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343994/37872575-8f59-4211-bb96-b29932c046f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Borongan City

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