--- title: "Christmas Treat: Edmund’s Hotel, Resort & Restaurant" description: "A Christmas treat at a hotel, resort and restaurant, and how a few days away eased the loneliness the season can bring." url: "https://rayobyte.com/blog/christmas-treat-edmunds-hotel-resort-restaurant-experience/" author: "Edmund James Sismundo" categories: "People" published: "2023-01-03T04:40:41.000Z" updated: "2024-08-28T06:28:27.000Z" --- # Christmas Treat: Edmund’s Hotel, Resort & Restaurant #Experience There’s really something about Christmas that makes me lonely. I don’t know what’s the cause exactly but it’s something I don’t necessarily feel during other seasons. However, my Christmas experience this year is incredibly different. I had so much joy and excitement because of my recently concluded self-treat trip in Davao City, Philippines. At first, ![edmund Christmas treat-1](https://rayobyte-website.sfo3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/media/wp/2024/08/Christmas-Treat-Edmunds-Hotel-1.jpg) There’s really something about Christmas that makes me lonely. I don’t know what’s the cause exactly but it’s something I don’t necessarily feel during other seasons. However, my Christmas experience this year is incredibly different. I had so much joy and excitement because of my recently concluded self-treat trip in Davao City, Philippines. ![edmunds treat 2](https://rayobyte-website.sfo3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/media/wp/2024/08/Christmas-Treat-Edmunds-Hotel-2.jpg) At first, I was very reluctant to stay in hotels and resorts or dining in restaurants—it’s just too extravagant and sort of self-serving for me. I have always lived frugally and I never thought of trying to experience these costly leisures. Nevertheless, I wanted to experience how it feels like to indulge in luxury for 2-3 days straight. Big thanks to my Rayobyte family! I booked an overnight stay in the WaterFront Insular Hotel for my 1st day in the city. The resort has a marvelous beachfront with scenic views of the Davao Gulf and the Island Garden City of Samal from the veranda of our room. ![](https://rayobyte-website.sfo3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/media/wp/2024/08/Christmas-Treat-Edmunds-Hotel-3.jpg) ![](https://rayobyte-website.sfo3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/media/wp/2024/08/Christmas-Treat-Edmunds-Hotel-4.jpg) ![](https://rayobyte-website.sfo3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/media/wp/2024/08/Christmas-Treat-Edmunds-Hotel-5.jpg) At night, I had an intimate dining buffet experience by the sea with a special friend. I lost count of the number of times I went to the seafood section! ![](https://rayobyte-website.sfo3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/media/wp/2024/08/Christmas-Treat-Edmunds-Hotel-6.jpg) ![](https://rayobyte-website.sfo3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/media/wp/2024/08/Christmas-Treat-Edmunds-Hotel-7.jpg) ![](https://rayobyte-website.sfo3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/media/wp/2024/08/Christmas-Treat-Edmunds-Hotel-8.jpg) Despite having a full belly, I decided to have a relaxing full body scrub plus a Swedish massage experience at the resort. It was so soothing as it was performed with my favorite peppermint + lavender blend massage oils. On the 2nd day, I checked in at Park Inn By Radisson located in the heart of the city. I totally appreciated the hotel’s contemporary design. While working at the time, I super enjoyed the drinks at RBG Bar inside of the hotel. ![](https://rayobyte-website.sfo3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/media/wp/2024/08/Christmas-Treat-Edmunds-Hotel-9.jpg) ![](https://rayobyte-website.sfo3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/media/wp/2024/08/Christmas-Treat-Edmunds-Hotel-10.jpg) ![](https://rayobyte-website.sfo3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/media/wp/2024/08/Christmas-Treat-Edmunds-Hotel-11.jpg) I had a great breakfast buffet the following day with lots of selections! ![](https://rayobyte-website.sfo3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/media/wp/2024/08/Christmas-Treat-Edmunds-Hotel-12.jpg) ![](https://rayobyte-website.sfo3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/media/wp/2024/08/Christmas-Treat-Edmunds-Hotel-13.jpg) ![](https://rayobyte-website.sfo3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/media/wp/2024/08/Christmas-Treat-Edmunds-Hotel-14.jpg) Park Inn By Radisson hotel has easy access to the SM Premier Mall where I bought Christmas presents for family and friends (thank you so much for the Christmas bonus I received). I also got to experience watching a movie in the IMAX Theater! I had mixed emotions while watching _Avatar: The Way of Water._ It was indeed a jaw-dropping, insanely breathtaking, and such a highly entertaining movie through and through. ![](https://rayobyte-website.sfo3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/media/wp/2024/08/Christmas-Treat-Edmunds-Hotel-15.jpg) ![](https://sprious.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Avatar-IMAX.jpg?ver=2.56-534?ver=2.56-1079) At lunch time, I didn’t miss the famous Samgyupsal buffet in one of the Korean restaurants in Davao City. I had a lot of wagyu and whatever thin-sliced beef it was, and of course a bunch of seafood. ![edmunds treat 17](https://rayobyte-website.sfo3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/media/wp/2024/08/Christmas-Treat-Edmunds-Hotel-17.jpg) I ended my Davao City trip with 2 cups of coffee at Starbucks. Well, I had to actually buy 3 more so I could acquire their well-known Starbucks planner. ![18](https://rayobyte-website.sfo3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/media/wp/2024/08/Christmas-Treat-Edmunds-Hotel-18.jpg) The things I chose to do to spend my #experience stipend may not be luxurious for some, but it’s totally unusual and thrilling for me. Experiencing lavish, sophisticated rooms with high-end amenities, unlimited food and excellent service from the hotel and resort staff was truly a relaxing and exciting experience! If it weren’t because of you my dear **Rayobyte**, I wouldn’t have experienced all of these. My 2022 Christmas is truly wondrous and extraordinary–it’s definitely the best part of my year! ![19](https://rayobyte-website.sfo3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/media/wp/2024/08/Christmas-Treat-Edmunds-Hotel-19.jpg)