Siargao Travel Guide

Solo-traveller favourite. Social, clean, affordable. Walking distance to GL food scene and a short ride to Cloud 9.

Pool, parties, and a younger crowd. Good for solo travellers looking to meet people and surf during the day.

Quiet, garden setting with private bungalows and dorms. Calmer than Mad Monkey, walkable to Cloud 9.

Rooms right at the Cloud 9 boardwalk. On-site surf school, board rental, and the best sunset view on the island.

Best Italian-Filipino food on the island. Wood-fired pizza, fresh pasta, and daily fish specials. Book ahead.

Argentine grill right on the beach. Asado nights, empanadas, and great cocktails. A GL institution.

Healthy smoothie bowls, açai, and poke. The post-surf refuel spot. Expect a queue at breakfast.

Authentic Filipino home cooking. Generous portions, low prices, and the best adobo on the island.

Filipino-fusion restaurant with live music nights. Great cocktails and a relaxed vibe.

Italian cafe with excellent coffee, paninis, and gelato. Good for a quick bite between surfs.

Cheap, cheerful Filipino breakfast all day. Silog plates for under ₱150. A backpacker staple.

The iconic viewing boardwalk over the Cloud 9 break. Watch pros barrel-ride at sunset. Free to enter.

Boat day to three islands. Daku for lunch & beach, Guyam for a quick surf, Naked Island for a sandbar swim. ~₱1,500–2,000pp.

Stunning turquoise lagoon. Bamboo diving platform, paddleboarding. 1-hour drive + boat from GL.

Underground cave with a deep freshwater pool. Cliff jump in. Adventurous and uncrowded.

The famous palm-tree tunnel road. Rent a scooter and ride the north coast — one of the most photographed roads in Asia.

The main public hospital on the island. Emergency room 24/7. Limited facilities — serious cases are transferred to Surigao City or Cebu.

Local barangay health center for minor injuries, cuts, and basic care. Free for residents, small fee for tourists.

Private clinic with an on-call doctor. Better for tourist needs — stitches, infections, IV fluids.

First-aid station near the Cloud 9 boardwalk. Surf-injury specialists (coral cuts, reef wounds). Lifeguard on duty during the day.

Dial 911 for police, fire, or medical. Tourist Police are based in General Luna. For boat/water rescue, contact the Coast Guard via the GL port.

The biggest grocery in GL. Imported goods, fresh produce, water, and surf wax. Stock up here.

Well-stocked mini-mart. Good for snacks, drinks, and basics. Open early, closes late.

Local market with fresh produce, meat, and fish. Best prices. Go early for the freshest catch.

Small convenience store near the Cloud 9 boardwalk. Water, sunscreen, snacks — for surfers on the go.

Rum-focused bar at Harana Surf Resort. Craft rum cocktails, sunset sessions, and a social crowd.

Beachfront bar at Kermit. Sunset beers, Aperol spritz, and the best view of Cloud 9 from land.

Argentine beach bar. Great cocktails, asado nights, and a lively crowd after dinner.

Chilled beach bar up the north coast. Empty lineups, cold beers, and hammock afternoons.

The main nightclub in Siargao. Late-night dancing, electronic music, and the backpacker party crowd.

Beach club with daybeds, pool, and DJ sets. Day-to-night venue. Good for groups and sunset parties.

Bar and small club with live music and themed party nights. A good mid-week option.