Malinao Siargao Island, Philippines
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe ResortOutside the door
Handcrafted island villas
Hand-woven nest daybeds dangle from palm trees around the infinity pool, welcoming barefoot guests across soft sandy pathways.
“It’s a whimsical jumble where no detail – down to the logoed glass dinner plates and lace-hemmed towels – has been overlooked.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Daniel Pouzet shaped organic thatched villas linked by floating lotus-pond lounges.
Remarkable
Chefs craft custom multi-course meals served across private terraces, sands, and pagodas.
Remarkable
Clear kayaks explore ancient mangroves alongside evening film screenings projected between palms.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
UK Gold List
Condé Nast Traveler
2026
Also in The 50 Discovery and AFAR.
You’ll spot the resort from afar, thanks to a wooden pagoda that rises up out of a tiny islet just offshore.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Mangrove forests and a stilted offshore sea pagoda bracket the property, with General Luna and the Cloud 9 surf break nearby.
The rooms
Freestanding thatched villas pair hand-carved wood headboards with breezy attic bedrooms, indoor-outdoor showers, and wide terraces with swinging daybeds.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A curved infinity pool looks across the beachfront lawn, shaded by wooden pavilions with deep sectional seating.
Spa and yoga
Six conical huts host Filipino Hilot massages, and an open-air yoga pavilion rises four meters into the trees.
At the table
Daily menus draw on the organic farm and fresh island seafood. Guests mix calamansi cocktails at the woven nest bar.
Following a devastating typhoon in 2021, architect Daniel Pouzet worked with local craftsmen to rebuild the all-inclusive resort in his signature organic style.
How it began
Conceived by former footballer Bobby Dekeyser as a living furniture showcase, the retreat was rebuilt alongside local artisans following a 2021 typhoon.
“Nay Palad Hideaway on Siargao is an all-inclusive hotel about a 10-minute drive away from the crowds of downtown General Luna.”
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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.