Fat Lips Surf Lodge

Hotels
9.7 (139 reviews)
Bones Lane, Catagnan, General Luna, Siargao island, Surigao del Norte, Philippines , General Luna , ph

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Tour desk
Car hire
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Insect issues
Access path difficulties

Categories

Cleanliness
8.85
Some mention of issues with access and insects, affecting perception of cleanliness.
Service
10
Consistently praised for friendly and helpful staff across multiple reviews.
Location
9.85
Described as peaceful and remote, contributing positively to the experience.
Room Quality
9.85
Rooms are described as spacious, comfortable, and well-equipped.
Amenities
9.85
Includes thoughtful amenities like coffee, beach towels, and good internet.
Value for Money
9.35
General agreement on good value, although specific comments were limited.
Food and Beverage
9.85
Breakfast is consistently described as delicious and satisfying.
Overall Experience
10
Overall enjoyment is highlighted in multiple reviews, with a strong likelihood of return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 15:52

Property Description

Surfing Paradise at Fat Lips Surf Lodge

Beach Proximity: Located just 700 meters from General Luna Beach, Fat Lips Surf Lodge is the perfect retreat for beach lovers and surf enthusiasts.

Comfortable Accommodation: The rooms at Fat Lips Surf Lodge are designed for your comfort, with amenities such as air conditioning, free WiFi, and a safety deposit box. Some rooms even offer a balcony for you to enjoy the tropical views.

Convenience at Your Fingertips: With a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and tour organization, your stay at Fat Lips Surf Lodge will be stress-free and enjoyable.

Book your stay at Fat Lips Surf Lodge now to experience the ultimate beach getaway!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Managed by a private host

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.7
Based on 139 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.85
Service: 10
Location: 9.85
Room Quality: 9.85
Amenities: 9.85
Value for Money: 9.35
Food and Beverage: 9.85
Overall Experience: 10
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Beniamino couple it
8
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Ultra solo_traveller cn
10
Tim is the kind of legend who enhances your faith in travel — and the lodge is pure magic.
Pros:

Fat Lips Surf Lodge is a gem — cozy, perfectly located, and dripping with surf vibes. But the real soul of this place is Tim, the owner.

The lodge itself is spotless, the beds are comfy, and honestly, I’d come back just for Tim’s hospitality. He treats guests like old friends.

If you want heart, soul, and a guy who’ll lend you his own board so you don’t miss the swell — book Fat Lips. Forever grateful. 🤙🏄‍♂️

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Stefan couple at
10
2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Alexandra solo_traveller ru
10
Pros:

Perfect accomodation, the lodge situated in very quiet place, surraunded by rustic houses, for sure you will hear roosters and dogs but it is much better than hastle road. Two lovely dogs live there - Mia and Tiger, they are so friendly, affectionate, are always in a good mood. The room is spacios, there is everything for comfortable stay and work remotly, the desk and the chair are the best, shared kitchet is avaliable. Tim is an amazing host ans super nice man, please spend time and learn his detailed 72 pages guide from the oficial web, you won't be regret, it really help during stay in Siargao.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Sam couple au
10
favourite stay of the trip so far will definitly be back next time we are in siargao!
Pros:

We loved our stay here. everything about it was perfect. the staff were lovely especially tim the owner who took time showing us everything about the place and was always there to help if we needed. they rented us a motorbike and surfboard for a great price too. the rooms are clean and comfy and all facilities are great and the place is in a perfect spot.

Cons:

nothing :)

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Shivani solo_traveller au
10
2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Hannah solo_traveller us
10
Lovely stay in cloud nine area!
Pros:

So lovely!!! The staff are incredible really nice people! The room is great, wifi is great for working, shower has warm water! Great location too and design is super nice! Also love the local coffee!

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Shivani couple au
10
Pros:

Very clean and comfortable room, Dindin was very helpful and communicative :))

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Heiner Ignacio couple au
7
2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Abiang solo_traveller ph
8
2026-04-24 via Nuitee
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Odilon couple au
9
Wonderful!
Pros:

Din Fuentes was very friendly and accommodating. Place is clean.

Cons:

It is a bit of a walk from the main road.

2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Grigoriadou solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

I had a lovely stay at Fat Lips Surf Lodge overall. The room was spacious, comfortable, and had everything I needed for a relaxed stay. The hostess was incredibly kind and helpful throughout, which made a big difference and added a very personal touch to the experience. The location is also a great plus—very close to Cloud 9, so perfect if you’re there for surfing or just want to be near one of Siargao’s main spots.

Overall, a great place with a warm and welcoming atmosphere, but best suited for those who don’t mind a bit of noise or come prepared for it.

Cons:

That said, there are a few things to be aware of. The air conditioning unit was quite loud, and since the lodge is surrounded by local houses, there was a fair amount of noise at night from barking dogs and roosters. If you’re a light sleeper, earplugs are definitely a must. During my stay, there was also construction happening around the property, which added to the noise during the day.

2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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Denais solo_traveller cl
8
Super! atentos a los detalles
Pros:

¿Lo mejor? Sus dos perritos <3 me alegraba verlos, son muy tiernos cuando te reciben!
El lugar estaba escondido, por lo tanto tenías vista como de la selva, pero saliendo de allí estabas en una de las calles principales. Aunque sí o sí es necesaria una moto o e-bike.
El internet me funcionó super para hacer algunos días teletrabajo.
Entregaban un raincoat de muy buena calidad, por lo que me sirvió bastante para ciertos días lluviosos.
Por lo menos en los días que estuve no se cortó la electricidad, lo cual me comentaron que era muy común en Siargao.

Cons:

El camino para llegar al lodge está en muy mal estado, lo que resulta muy difícil caminar sin mojarte los pies si vas en periodo de lluvias y se inunda y sales a comer a pie. Asimismo en moto hay que pasar con cuidado. Sería bueno rellenar y poner luces para la noche, ya que es muy oscuro. Aún así no me sentí insegura.
El lodge estaba en construcción por remodelación, por lo que a veces hacían ruido temprano.
Hubiese sido perfecto si ofrecieran servicio de lavandería.

2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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ozlem couple tr
4
Pros:

bed is comfortable
there is 20L of drinking water, that is amazing.
there is starlink
there is light with battery and fan has built in battery.

Cons:

aircon is very loud, it is single window unit style.
location is very bad:
* very narrow and dirt road , airport service and cars does not go inside.
* neighbour has agressive dogs they are very problamatic in the dark-they block the road to the hotel, street dogs are ok.
there is no fridge in the room.

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Aurélie solo_traveller fr
9
Pros:

Le personnel est vraiment adorable (mention spéciale à Din din qui est super réactive par message), la chambre était très belle et l’équipe facilite l’accès au Lodge (qui n’est pas situé sur une route principale) depuis l’aéroport. J’ai aussi adoré le guide partagé par l’équipe avec plein d’adresses à Siargao, et les bonnes écoles de surf (j’ai pris mon premier cours de surf avec Surf Logs grâce à ce guide).

Cons:

Tout était très bien mais s’il faut mentionner des axes d’amélioration alors la propreté de la chambre et le petit déjeuner pourraient être optimisés (plus d’options de petit déjeuner : pancakes par exemple ?).

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Kyle solo_traveller us
10
Cozy and comfortable
Pros:

My favorite place to stay in Siargao! Comfy bed and sheets, good WiFi and great little desk for work.

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Melanie solo_traveller ca
10
2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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alvaro family_with_children es
10
Solo trip for surfing
Pros:

Everything. The staff were amazing the owner was so welcoming. We went for a surf and spoke a lot. Any small issue you have is resolved immediately. They are so attentive. Location is ideal as well.

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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viktor couple de
8
Dakujem.
Pros:

Dakujem.

Cons:

Dakujem.

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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QUEILLE Arnaud family_with_children fr
10
2026-03-12 via Nuitee