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Reviews of Hiraya Surf Hostel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services offered. It is based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Lot - C Catangnan, (323.24 mi) Surigao Del Norte,, 8419 General Luna, Philippines

#20 of 81 hotels in General Luna

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Review score

Based on 410 hostel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    7.9

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    6.9

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  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 9 nights

    Great staff and facilities!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2023

    9.0
    Excellent value for money, great hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 15 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi is not great but that is something that is common in the whole island The real "bad" thing they should change is the aircon policy, they switch off the aircon during the morning until the evening, so if you want to go back to the bed to rest during afternoon is almost impossibile in summer since it s too hot. They should take the AC on all the time or majority of the time

    Location is fine, but you need a motorbike to move properly but that is something you must have in Siargao Bed are comfy and staff is super nice Every 3/4 days they organize family dinner plus livemusic or dj set which is very cool but they shut down everything at 10, so even if you want to sleep early you can without problems :) Overall, value for money is amazing, 100% recommended

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One big family - guests and staff

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2023

    10
    Amazing, fun activities, cozy, social and I recommend it to everyone!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The amount of people in the room. However, the rooms are so spacious so it doesn’t really matter.

    The hostel had such a nice atmosphere. Right from the beginning we were welcomed with open arms. A few times a week there was a family dinner which was very nice.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely staff and amazing ppl. Perfect for chilling and also party.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 13 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The muddy road to get there is a bit annoying, but worth it

    It's like a big sleepover with your friends. Don't think twice, this is the place to stay in Siargao.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I just don't like the road leading to the hostel especially when it's raining.

    The vibes in this hotel is great! They organized a family dinner with all the guests where we had an acoustic night with live band. The staff were friendly and even helped me book a surfing lesson or a boat tour.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2023

    10
    Big love
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only negative is the road leading to the hostel can be bad if it’s been raining.

    Great place and even better staff, spent a whole month here. Big thanks to Jomes, Camille, Sky, Brian and the others! Won’t forget my time here.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything!! Great facilities. Really social hostel, great for meeting new friends. Lovely pool for those hot days. The thing that I liked the most was the staff. Best hostel experience ever. Planned to stay for a few days and stayed for 5 weeks! Will definitely be back.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2023

    9.0
    Great for solo travelers! Near surfing area (Cloud 9)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The road leading to the place is still a rough road and can accumulate water during rainy season (puddles) which makes it a bit hard if you're walking in and out of the place to the main road.

    Staff was great and the place is perfect for solo travelling in Siargao since you get to meet a lot of people travelling also. The beds are very comfortable and the 10PM quiet time is implemented strictly which helps guests rest better.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The road on the way to the hostel is a dirt road with some rocks but don’t worry, it’s good practice for when you rent a scooter for the first time, it will all be easy.

    I was only suppose to stay here for 4 days but ended up staying for 2 weeks because of how nice the people and environment is here. If you are solo traveling and wanting to meet people in a chill environment that not so party party like, this is the place. There is family dinners 2 times a week, like on Tuesday and Thursday which is a good way to meet and start talking to the other people from the hostel and make new friends. They have surf classes offer straight from the hostel with surf instructors for 500 pesos with the surf board. By far the best hostel for solo traveling and for traveling with friends. Your able to also rent scooters straight from the hostel for 350 pesos for each day. It’s a very homey feeling hostel with very friendly staff and close to most things by scooter. Definitely will return here to for my next siargao trip!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2023

    10
    One of the Best Place to stay in siargao
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The road going to hostel but it was manageable.

    It was clean and good value for money. 👌

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    9.0
    Overall an amazing 2 weeks at Hiraya. Good food, good people, good vibes.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 15 nights

    The dirt road to the hostel was quite difficult to navigate, on foot and on bike especially when it rains.

    Food at their cafe was amazing! Got the chicken wrap every morning. Beds were surprisingly comfortable and the room was very spacious, enough so it doesn't feel like you're in a cramped dorm. The staff were also all very friendly and so were the other guests. Definitely the most social hostel I've ever stayed in.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    9.0
    If you like a good time, a good surf but still want sleep and comfort, this is your place :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Probably seen it enough times but the dirt track to the hostel is fine normally! BUT When it’s rained it’s awful, you have to guess how deep the puddle is you’re about to drive through. Word of advice as that none of them are too deep for the bike, you just might get wet feet on a couple wrong guesses. It’s a bit surprising with all the hostels/ hotels there that is hasn’t been smoothed but it’s probably not a huge issue outside rainy season.

    It’s really chilled out and everyone there knows how to enjoy themselves. If you want a hostel that you can sleep in without being woken up in the middle of the night by annoying people, then this is the right hostel. That being said, everyone likes to get a few drinks and some food, occasionally go out too but don’t feel the need to ruin everyone else sleep. Good people! Location is great (though generally best to get bike in Siargao anyway as things are deceptively far apart), staff is lovely and pretty helpful. Aircon worked great and we didn’t seem to have any power cuts while we stayed! Little breakfast cafe out the back does a great coffee and breakfast deal you won’t beat elsewhere and the chicken + waffles is something I’ll crave until I come back!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2023

    8.0
    Worth the price, but again the only concern is the air conditioning.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The air conditioning and bathroom temperature (no ventilation, quite hot). Aside from it, everything was fine.

    The staff were friendly and made sure to accommodate you till the end. Also, they have weekly family dinner/party to bond with other hostel mates.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2023

    8.0
    Good place to stay for a surfer
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not the hostels fault necessarily but the rooms have way too many people. Would be better if there was smaller rooms of 8 rather than two huge rooms. Can’t get any sleep with peoples alarms going off from 5am. The shower is not a proper shower. The road it is on is a beaten track so if it rains it’s really hard to walk there without getting covered in mud.

    Everyone here is very nice and there is a good chilled vibe. They tell you each night where the party is, family dinner is great, boat party was so good.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2023

    10
    Awesome hostel
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    People will wake up early in the morning to go surfing so bring earplugs!

    Awesome social hostel with really good organized trips and family dinner

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    ac didnt work, due to power outages on the island, was unbearable.

    Big rooms, good food, friendly staff, lots of cute dogs. And good events, djs etc

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2023

    9.0
    really loved my stay at Hiraya, the staff organised a lot of social activities and is super nice!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nice atmosphere, staff was super nice

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2023

    10
    great place to stay, i‘ll be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    WIFI is not the best

    great location near cloud9, very friendly staff, spacious rooms, delicious food in the cafe

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 13 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Overall, I had a great experience in Hiraya, the staff was an incredibly helpful and hospitable shout-out to Joms, Sophia Waffle Sky Rafa and Milo 😊 the room was wonderful and clean, food was great family dinner 🙂 highly recommend and definitely come back

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2023

    10
    Beautiful place, beautiful, friendly and helpful staff. Would definitely recommend Hiraya!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 16 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing could fault Hiraya!

    Absolutely beautiful cafe! Food was amazing every time.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2023

    8.0
    Amazing!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Showers and no toilet paper hahaha

    Loved the staff!! Felt so comfortable there, especially if you stay longer

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the air-condition wasn’t functional well.

    the place was great. staffs are very accommodating.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was just amazing! Bryan, Inso and Loloy and all the people there are the best! We will miss you a lot :)

    Stayed in May 2023

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