Kadayawan is Davao City’s grandest thanksgiving festival, a vibrant and deeply rooted celebration of life, bountiful harvests, and the rich heritage of the region’s indigenous tribes.
It is a time when the city comes alive to express gratitude for the year’s agricultural blessings and cultural diversity. And what better way to honor a festival entirely dedicated to abundance than through a spectacular feast?
If you are looking to celebrate this Kadayawan season with an incredible meal, here are three fantastic hotel buffet experiences you can dive into:
Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao
Celebrate the living traditions of Davao at Café Uno! Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao is offering an incredible indigenous-inspired buffet every weekend this August.
The menu is a masterpiece drawn from the kitchens of Mindanao’s indigenous peoples, featuring authentic dishes like Tausug Beef Kulma, Maranao Piaparan, hearty Sayur Langka, and Nilotlot na Manok sa Gata. It is the perfect spot for a meaningful group dinner.
While the regular rate is ₱1,288 net per person, they are running a fantastic 20% off promo from August 10 to 16, 2026. During these days, you can enjoy a weekday lunch for just Php 799 or a weekend feast for Php 1,031!
DusitD2 Davao
DusitD2 is offering multiple ways to celebrate. You can visit Madayaw Café for their vibrant Kadayawan Feast from August 14 to 16, 2026 for PHP 1,800 net per adult. If you are bringing younger guests, the rate is PHP 900 net per child, and those with a Dusit Gold Membership can take advantage of an exclusive 15% discount to make the celebration even sweeter!
If you want a unique twist, Benjarong Davao is serving a beautifully curated Thai Fusion 3-course menu for PHP 1,588 net on the same dates.
Afterward, you can keep the celebration going all month long at Siam Lounge, which features specially handcrafted festival drinks for PHP 380 net per glass.
Park Inn By Radisson Davao
To fully embrace the harvest theme, check out the “Salo sa Ani” dinner at Vanda Restaurant. Available every Saturday evening this August for Php 1,250 net per person, this feast perfectly blends local favorites with Kadayawan-inspired dishes such as their Knickerbacker Cake, Pastil Tart, Grilled Durian, and Piyanggang Manok
The absolute star of their menu is the grilled durian, which is a unique seasonal highlight that you have to taste to believe!
Navigating the festival crowds is thrilling, but nothing beats sitting down to a beautifully curated meal with your circle. Grab your phones, make those reservations, and get ready to savor the very best flavors of the city together. Cheers to the harvest!
