Gardenview Homestay Siargao

Lit and legit! I booked through AirAsia Move and called ahead. The owner suggested an affordable way to get there, and the staff welcomed us warmly. For an affordable price, our room was spacious, including the bathroom, and the bed was big enough for the two of us, with room for a third. There's a kitchen guests can use, strong Wi-Fi, cold drinks for sale, and lots of open ground. It's close to the AFAM Bridge and Cloud 9. Outside, there’s a karenderya and Miss Krispy, where one rice and one fried chicken cost Php52.00. They can also help arrange tours and motorcycle rentals. We'll definitely return.

The garden and a kitchen that could work for our group of seven were what drew me to book online. Getting there was easy, and the welcome surprised me. A staff member asked my name and said our room was ready at 10:30am. They usually don't allow check-in that early, but let us in so we could rest after traveling. The room sleeps eight, with two large double-decker beds that could even fit three people each. The mattresses were comfortable, and the kitchen had proper plates and glasses, cooking utensils, and a new fridge. There’s also a terrace for eating, drinks, chatting, or playing cards, plus another kitchen by reception for heavier cooking. The place is very reasonably priced and close to Afam Bridge, Cloud 9, and lots of other things. We had to leave at 4:00am for an early flight, and I was worried because I'd forgotten to tell reception. I was also concerned about paying for a broken glass. I thought I'd leave a note, the key, and the money, but at the gate I ran into the owner talking to our driver. I explained about the glass and offered to pay. He said it was okay. I was surprised and grateful for his hospitality and understanding. We'll come back.

We stayed three days while waiting for our apartment to be ready. This friendly, quiet place, with its big garden grounds, brought back nostalgic memories of India. The AC worked great, Wi-Fi was strong, the beds were huge, and the bathrooms had hot showers. A great place for a reasonable price.

Having a water jug and kitchen in the room was a big plus, since we could make our own food. It felt like a home on the island, and the room's internet was good enough for my work calls. The location is handy too, close to the beach, good restaurants, and a laundry shop, with an easy scooter ride into General Luna town. There were too many bugs and mosquitoes for me. Management could add insect repellent or improve the window screens, since mosquitoes still get inside. Future guests should pack their own bug spray.