Sipalay, Philippines
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe ResortOutside the door
The house
DiscoverySecluded coastal hideaway
A secluded hillside estate above the Sulu Sea, where guided spelunking explores on-site caves and nature butlers coordinate bay excursions.
What it’s good at
Notable
Eighteen timber villas feature pitched ceilings, bamboo detailing, and custom artisanal furnishings sourced across the Philippine archipelago.
Notable
Dedicated nature butlers coordinate excursions, while spacious villas feature private plunge pools overlooking the Sulu Sea.
Notable
Five coastal hectares feature guided on-site cave spelunking, house-reef snorkeling, and custom boat trips across Sipalay bays.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Bamboo, pitched timber ceilings and wide balconies facing either ocean or jungle give the rooms their character.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On a secluded forested hillside along the Sulu Sea, hours from southern Negros airports.
The rooms
Villas feature pitched timber ceilings, bamboo accents, and wide terraces, with private plunge pools included in select two-bedroom layouts.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A central infinity pool extends toward the white sand cove, bordered by timber sundecks and shaded daybeds.
The spa
Bamboo treatment cocoons sit high in the forest canopy for traditional Hilot bodywork and botanical aromatherapy.
Lingaw Restaurant
Open-air dining tables look out across the sea, serving regional Negrense recipes alongside classic Spanish paella.
At the table
Hunas Sunset Deck is built around living tree trunks, pouring botanical cocktails alongside Spanish tapas.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.