Fat Lips Surf Lodge

Hotels
9.7 (171 reviews)
Bones Lane, Catagnan, General Luna, Siargao island, Surigao del Norte, Philippines , General Luna , PH

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
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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
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.7
Based on 171 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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Tara • solo_traveller • au
10
Exceptional stay with a wonderful host
Pros:

I had a wonderful stay! Tim was an amazing host,so thoughtful and attentive to everything we could possibly need, and extremely helpful. The room was super comfortable and clean. The hot shower was fantastic with strong water pressure and stable temperature. I will definitely stay here again next time!

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Stefano • solo_traveller • it
9
Pros:

Staff
Dogs

Cons:

Far from good restaurants
Air conditioner need a control

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Carina • solo_traveller • au
10
Fat Lips embodies what General Luna feels like.. pure bliss 💓
Pros:

Beautiful rooms with a balcony, everything you could need in the perfect location. The owner greeted me and couldn’t be more helpful. I definitely neatly cancelled my flight so I could just stay another night.

Cons:

Nothing!!

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Guy • solo_traveller • il
10
Pros:

מקום שקט ונוח במיקום מעולה. מאוד שקט מאוד מתאים לזוגות. הצוות היה זמין ושירותי לכל בקשה. המקום הוא בבעלות פרטית ובעל הנכס בעצמו נצא בשטח והוא איש נעים מאוד ומרגיש שהכל מוקפד ולא ממוסחר בגלל זה. מאוד אהבתי את המטבח המשותף, יש שם הכל! וברמה גבוה מאוד. לא מה שציפיתי לפגוש. החדרים ברמה מאוד גבוה והרגשתי בבית מהרגע הראשון שם.

Cons:

בתור מטייל לבד אני מחפש הרגשת קהילה ולהיות באינטרקציה עם אנשים. וההרגשה האישית שלי הייתה שזה מקום שיותר מתאים לזוגות או לאנשים שמחפשים שקט..

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Pietro • solo_traveller • it
10
I’ll be back again
Pros:

Amazing place, in the Catangan area very close to Cloud9. The best for those who surf but also for touristic purposes.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Bastian Kuhlmann • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

If I could give 100 stars, I would.

Staying at Fat Lips was honestly one of the most unusual and unforgettable hotel experiences I have ever had, in the best possible way.

The hotel itself is fantastic: everything is clean, well maintained and comfortable, the air conditioning works perfectly, and the location close to Cloud 9 is absolutely ideal. But what truly makes this place exceptional is the owner, Tim.

Tim is not just a host, he is genuinely one of the coolest and most generous people I have met during my travels. From the moment I arrived, he made me feel completely welcome. Since he also owns a surf shop, he immediately helped me out with a surfboard. Instead of a normal scooter, I even ended up with a proper motocross bike. He took me surfing, brought me along on an incredible surf charter, and we even went on a property tour together.

This was far beyond anything you would normally expect from a hotel stay. Tim has lived on Siargao for around 15 years, knows the island extremely well and is simply an outstanding person, relaxed, authentic, entrepreneurial and incredibly easy to talk to.

I honestly wish I could have stayed longer. Fat Lips is not only a great place to sleep, it is the kind of place that makes you feel connected to the island from the first day.

An absolute recommendation.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Marlene • solo_traveller • at
10
Perfect surf trip getaway
Pros:

The location is very convenient, close to many trendy restaurants and bars and most importantly to the main surfing area cloud 9. The owner and staff are extremely friendly and helpful.

Cons:

there is nothing I didn't like, I loved staying at this accommodation.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
Артур Сотников • solo_traveller • ru
10
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
Артур Сотников • solo_traveller • ru
10
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Kidnay • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Tim and staff were helpful and friendly. Thanks.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • couple • gb
9
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Sergi • couple • es
10
Perfecto para pasar unos días en Siargao
Pros:

La ubicación perfecta, las instalaciones estupendas y el personal un 10 en todo. Muy amables y dispuestos a ofrecer toda su ayuda para que tu estancia sea perfecta.

Cons:

Nada.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Avior • couple • il
10
Amazing
Pros:

הצוות היה קשוב להכל במיוחד טים
מקום שקט וטרופי
אין על הפאט ליפס

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Michele • solo_traveller • ch
10
Top
Pros:

Semplicemente il top! Tim e il suo staff persone squisite sempre disponibili per ogni esigenza, super consigliato! 💪

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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mckenzie • couple • au
10
Great stay and would happily return.
Pros:

Had a great stay here, even though it was only for one night. The room was comfortable, well presented, and we slept like a dream. The view was beautiful and the whole place had a lovely feel to it. Big thanks to Apple for being so friendly and helpful. She showed us around and explained everything we needed to know. We felt very welcome from the moment we arrived. Would definitely recommend this place and would be happy to stay again.

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
사과 • couple • kr
10
I like the decoration of the place and how comfy it’s.
Pros:

Amazing stay at this surf lodge! The place has a very chill and relaxing vibe. Our room was clean, comfortable, and perfect for our stay. Special thanks to Apple who personally checked us in and made everything easy for us. She was very friendly, professional, and explained all the important details we needed to know. Her hospitality made our experience even better. We felt very welcomed and enjoyed our whole stay here. Highly recommended

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • couple • at
10
Alles Perfekt
Pros:

Alles,
Wir hatten einen perfekten Aufenthalt in der Lodge. Die Zimmer sind sehr sauber und geräumig und mit Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet. Es gibt im Vergleich zu anderen Unterkünften gratis frischen Kaffee, Trinkwasserspender, Regenmäntel und alles, was man sonst für einen unbeschwerten Aufenthalt braucht.
Die Lage der Unterkunft ist perfekt zum Surfen, denn es sind auch fußläufig Surfspots (bzw. die Bootsablegestelle Kanaway) erreichbar.
Tim und sein Team sind extrem bemüht, alle Wünsche zu erfüllen. Bspw. haben sie uns einen Transport vom und zum Flughafen organisiert.
Besonders hervorheben möchte ich noch Julius, der unseren Aufenthalt mit seiner offenen und netten Art perfekt gemacht hat.
Abschließend möchte ich erwähnen wie praktisch es war, dass man bei FatLips nicht nur schlafen kann, sondern auch Mopeds und Surfboards ausborgen kann.
Wir kommen wieder. 100% Empfehlung.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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david • solo_traveller • es
10
Comodidad y tranquilidad
Pros:

Cama grande y cómoda. Agua embotellada a disposición dentro de la habitación. Instalaciones nuevas. Baño cómodo.
El agradable trato de Tim, dispuesto a contestarte en todo lo que necesitas incluso cuando no estaba presente! Disponen de servicio de alquiler de motos.

Cons:

Por decir algo... es un problema generalizado el tema de apagones por la noche, aun así hay un generador que ayuda en estos casos.
También la entrada hasta llegar al hotel con los baches llenos de agua que dificulta el acceso, menos mal que apenas llego a llover en nuestra estancia.
Por supuesto, el aire acondicionado hace muchísimo ruido, algo a lo que te acostumbras si estas muchos días en filipinas...

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Dugas • solo_traveller • au
10
Warmest welcome of the Island
Pros:

The owner Tim is very helpful and friendly, as well as his team!
The location in the back road makes it quiet but still in the center of Cloud 9 and next to the beach and a lot of restaurants.
The guide book Tim wrote was very complete and made you navigate smoothly in Siargao.
Highly recommend this accommodation!

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Sam • couple • au
10
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee