Siargao
Located down a quiet road just northeast and inland from the centre of GL, Swiss-Italian-owned Kermit is a deservedly popular choice. The 10 rooms include…
Must-see hotels in Mindanao
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Siargao
Young, Spanish-owned Bravo has become one of GL's happening spots. This is thanks in part to its attractive, closely spaced nipa-roofed cottages with…
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Camiguin
Meticulously manicured oasis of style and sophistication, created by a Filipino-British couple whose finely calibrated taste is evident in every feature,…
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Siargao
The five villas of this French–owned resort could make the centrefold of any contemporary design magazine. Massive and whimsical bathrooms are the…
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Davao
Practically every inch of this mother-and-son-run hotel, inside and out, is covered with art – sculptures, poetry, photographs and paintings – all of it…
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Siargao
This large, leafy property on the inland side of the road, with a mix of attractively designed and stylishly furnished cottages, is great value. From a…
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Siargao
This spacious property has a sophisticated and contemporary island vibe. The five rooms are sparely furnished with flat-screen TVs and nice bathrooms. The…
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Camiguin
Gnarly tree branches serve as pillars holding up this two-storey home perched on a rocky headland with waves breaking below. Just three rooms here. The…
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Northern Mindanao
The most upscale place in Surigao, and the only hotel to take advantage of the city’s waterfront location. More sophisticated sea-view rooms are worth the…
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SomeWhere Else Boutique Resort
Camiguin
European modernism with a tropical twist describes these two large villas set back from the beach on a lush lawn. Each is stylishly furnished with…
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Davao
The city’s most luxurious hotel couldn’t be more centrally located. Has several recommended restaurants.
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Siargao
Contemporary meets traditional at this architectural gem just south of Cloud Nine. Owned by a pair of furniture makers, rooms have sliding glass doors,…
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Siargao
Lampara offers a mix of posh eight-bed dorms and striking oceanfront glamping tents on a hip slice of beach just south of Cloud Nine. There's no…
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Siargao
If the bright lights and big barangay of southern Siargao are too much, head to this peaceful resort just south of the village of Pacifico. Good surf and…
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Siargao
This low-key, high-end resort occupies prime beachfront steps away from the Cloud Nine pavilion. Each of the Balinese–inspired cottages features dark-wood…
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Siargao
Boasting typical Filipino uses of wood with contemporary architectural flourishes, Harana's aesthetic is a sophisticated combination of traditional and…
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Siargao
No longer the backpacking surfer's HQ, Ocean 101, spread over a manicured lawn facing a sea wall just north of the Cloud Nine break, has evolved over the…
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Siargao
Perched on a hill overlooking the golf course is this large villa, which resembles a suburban McMansion. The three large rooms, more like apartments, are…
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Camiguin
Attached to the renowned restaurant, the rooms here are equally tasteful, decorated with hardwood furniture and Vietnamese–style antique lamps. Three…
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Camiguin
If sea views aren't a priority, the tranquil garden ones at this meticulously maintained property 500m inland from the highway are an alternative. Each of…
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Volcan Beach Eco Retreat & Dive Resort
Camiguin
A line of well-constructed thatch-roofed cottages with sliding glass doors ends on a rocky shore battered by waves – there's a neat bamboo platform for…
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Siargao
Intimate and cool, this small spot with only four rooms is especially good for groups of surfing friends. Minimally designed concrete rooms have modern…
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Camiguin
No longer the classiest of Camiguin's resorts, this property stretching from the highway to the water could use some attention. More modern A-frame…
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Siargao
Just behind the highly recommended restaurant of the same name are a few beautifully crafted, sophisticated wood cottages, with stone-lined outdoor…
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Siargao
Owned and operated by a friendly young couple, one of whom is a top surfer and can school you on the basics, this laid-back place has a number of simple…
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Siargao
High marks go to the design of these large hardwood-floored cabanas at this meticulously cared for upscale development. Several suites face the water with…
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Davao
One of downtown's best midrange options and one of the few anywhere in the city to be housed in a building with colonial-era architectural features. The…
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Siargao
At this price, it's the vibe not the creature comforts that matters. And Paglaom gets it right. It is laid-back but socially inclined, with an open lounge…
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Davao
The pleasant ground-floor coffee shop and in-room massage are bonuses at this small, professionally run downtown place. Some of the cosy – read, small –…
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Camiguin
Leave the comfort of your glamorous, air-conditioned safari tent and saunter through a grove of palm trees to the pool bar or beyond to a black-sand beach…
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Siargao
At this tiny hostel with a warm and relaxed vibe, you bunk down in hammock-like mesh beds suspended 3m above the floor, a unique sleeping arrangement…
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Siargao
The three stand-alone huts at Swedish–run Malijon, just off the main road about halfway between GL and Cloud Nine, are justifiably coveted. They are…
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Camiguin
Small, cramped waterfront spot with brightly painted rooms, each with its own porch. Warm and friendly, with a familial vibe created by the German…
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Davao
The Malagos Garden Resort has a collection of cottages set in a beautifully landscaped property with gardens, walking paths, a bird park, a butterfly…
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Davao
Essentially, a boutique homestay on a quiet residential street attached to a pleasant cafe. Three stylish rooms (Rosemary is the nicest) with a black-and…
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Davao
A centrally located large high-rise with a wide range of accommodation options, including good-value dorm rooms – many have flat-screen TVs and all have…
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Northern Mindanao
Centrally located with comfortable if cramped rooms. Has a shiny, slightly kitschy lobby and no elevator – so best to request a lower-floor room.
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Davao
If you want some breathing room, try this sprawling complex with gardens and a small private beach, 8km northeast of the city centre.
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Northern Mindanao
Nondescript, simply furnished rooms a short walk from the main pier. Professionally managed with a convenience store at street level.
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Davao
This gleaming multistorey hotel has a large lobby and a nice cafe. F Torres St restaurants are within walking distance.
