Surigao Dream Beach Resort

I loved the vibes there. Alex is a very kind owner. The staff is super friendly and helpful and the swimming pool is amazing.

The view of the pebble beach, sauna, pool

Relaxing place with great pool and friendly staff. Sauna is nice plus and experience for first timers. Owner can arrange many different trips around Surigao region.

Fantastic location, right at the pebbles beach. Very friendly and concerning owner and staff. Good and fresh food, at the restaurant or delivered to the terrace in front of the room. Very interesting and special tours!

Staff were great, facilities were nice. Cold AC, private rooms, clean bathrooms. Will definitely make it our only resort location when visiting Surigao.We rented 5 out of the 6 available rooms so it was like having a private resort.

The swimming pool, sauna ,billiards table and the staff very helpful & accommodating.Excellent service over all.

Perfect spot for a relax and a beer. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Pool was amazing and rooms very clean and comfy.

Saimme sujuvaa ja personoitua palvelua ystävälliseltä henkilökunnalta. Nautimme hotellin rauhallisesta ja autenttisesta sijainnista meren rannalla. Alueella ei ole juurikaan turismia, joten rentoutumisen ohella on mukavaa seurata paikallisten oikeaa elämää. Meillä oli huikea kokemus hotellin järjestämällä retkellä, kun pääsimme uimaan jopa yhdeksän valashain kanssa.

Saunasta,rauhallisesta sijainnista ja osaavasta henkilökunnasta

Friendly staff, which are very helpful and accommodating. Theres plenty of excursions to do if you want in the area closeby. The food and drinks are also priced well, and the pool is lovely. Rooms have plenty of space to store everything and a nice seaside view.

Suomalainen rantasauna tropiikissa on kokemus, jota ei todennäköisesti saa mistään muualta! Lisäksi suuret kiitokset Aleksille ja Emilylle vieraanvaraisuudesta sekä koko henkilökunnalle. Palvelu ei voi juuri tästä parantua!

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.