Surigao Dream Beach Resort

Years ago, I read an article in Finnish magazine Iltalehti about Aleksi Katajala, who fulfilled his dream and built a guesthouse in the Philippines. After reading the story, I decided that if I ever traveled to the Philippines, Aleksi’s place would be one of my destinations. When I started planning my winter holiday in August, I booked my stay at Surigao Dream Beach Resort immediately after securing my Hong Kong flights , even before I had figured out exactly how I would get here. Surigao is still an unknown destination for many travelers. There’s no mass tourism here, nor the kind of Western-style services many are used to. But what you will find is Surigao Dream and its fantastic host, Aleksi. The resort is located on a beautiful beach. The accommodations are excellent, with good beds, air conditioning, and tasty, affordable food available on-site. Aleksi is an excellent host: He shares stories about his life and about the Philippines, and he’s someone you genuinely enjoy spending an evening talking with. Aleksi also organizes excursions to nearby areas and personally acts as a guide. We visited a nearby floating village, snorkeled alongside mangroves while holding onto the boat, and I saw the most beautiful corals of my life. We also took a boat trip to a nearby “archipelago” with caves you can dive into, deserted beaches, and stunning scenery. Best of all, there’s no tourist rush or artificial atmosphere. There’s even a traditional Finnish sauna here, where you can enjoy the heat, look out over the sea, and simply appreciate the moment. Getting here requires a bit of effort, but the reward is a stunning location, exceptional hospitality, and memories you’ll gladly carry with you. One thing is certain, I will return to Surigao Dream. And if you’re planning a trip to the Philippines, make sure to include Aleksi’s guesthouse in your itinerary. You won’t regret it.

Absolut ruhig gelegen und viel Spaß im Hotel. Alex und Emily haben sich viel Mühe gegeben, unseren Aufenthalt bestens zu gestalten. Die finnische Sauna, der Pool und das Personal haben ebenfalls dazu beigetragen. Wir hatten schöne Ausflüge und wir wurden bestens versorgt. Vielen Dank.

Keine Mängel.

perfect place for remote work 👍

Todella hyvä aamiainen joka sisältyi hintaan. Huoneet todella tilavia ja tietysti iso plussa saunasta. Kiitos Aleksi!

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Great bungalows, great pool, good food, lovely staff and a hot sauna! A little paradise. It's a bit further away from surigao, but the resort can assist with multiple different tours and ways of transport.

Very accommodating and a very good friendly staff this will be my third time going back there! BTW, the food is excellent 👍

Hosts Alex and Emily are amazing!

The individual bungalows face the beach and have great outdoor sitting for enjoying the beautiful sunsets. We loved the Finnish sauna and learned to enjoy the hot to cold experience in the pool afterwards. The food was also really tasty, with a good sized breakfast included.

It's a bit tricky walking down to the ocean for a swim due to lots of bigger stones, however, the water there is wonderful.