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Siargao's Quiet-Luxury Turn

A new wave of design-forward resorts is repositioning the surf capital as the Philippines' answer to Bali — without losing the barrio feel that made it work.

Lia Reyes

Style & Artisanal Heritage Director

Published Saturday, August 1, 2026
Siargao's Quiet-Luxury Turn
An infinity pool overlooking Cloud 9, Siargao.
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Siargao's Quiet-Luxury Turn

Narrated by editorial staff

Five years ago, Siargao was a surfer's secret. Today it's the Philippines' fastest-growing luxury travel corridor — three architect-designed resorts opened in the last eighteen months alone, each betting that quiet luxury reads better here than another glass tower.

We stayed at all three. Here's what's worth booking, what's overpriced, and what still feels like the island before the influx.

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#Siargao#travel#resorts#luxury
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J. Bautista

This is the kind of reporting I wish more Philippine outlets did.

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Lia Reyes

Chronicling the global trajectory of Filipino luxury craftsmanship, indigenous textiles, and haute couture.

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