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Frequently asked questions!
A cozy, intimate, informal resort where everything you might want to do is available, but no-one pushes anything – You have a spectacular Beach, with an amazing view to a surrounding reef and islands. You can constantly listen to the waves breaking on the reef. A place to come and truly unwind and 'decompress' for a while! Over 60% of our guests are repeat visitors, probably because all our guests leave with renewed vigor and a sense of calm. Read what guests write about us in our web guest book.
Siargao and surrounding Islands is probably the most peaceful part in the entire Philippines or Asia? People are extremely friendly and helpful. The local fellows like to drink at night at the local discos or Karaoke bars and can be rowdy with each other or get jealous over the girls.
All cottages have air-con and fans. There are plenty of cool breezes. The temperature is 80 to 89°F (25 to 32°C) during the day, and 75 to 80°F (22 to 25°) at night. It can get a bit cooler at times especially during the rainy season December & January.
We can offer a meal plan for groups or individuals. Our guests love to choose from our huge menu of a sumptuous selection of local and international dishes from 15 different countries. At every meal you enjoy a different experience. There is a large selection of restaurants on the island. However and without any doubt Patrick’s is the best due to its wide varieties offered. That is what we hear from our guests and visitors and we enjoy hearing it
We have no telephone land lines but we have cell phones serviced by Smart and Globe. If you have no cell phone we're glad to place your local or international calls for you with our cell phone or you may rent a cell phone or use our internet café for communication. Televisions are currently being installed in all rooms on the resort.
Yes, all of our cottages are right on the beach with a fabulous view from a large porch overlooking the ocean, a huge reef with tremendous waves and neighboring islands. The view from Patrick’s beach is simply spectacular.
The best money to bring is Philippine Pesos or US$ cash. There are lots of ATM machines along the main tourism road. Money of all major currencies including US $ Traveler’s Checks.
To the delight of many visitors we at Patrick’s accept all major credit cards – Visa, Master Card, American Express etc. For a small fee we even give cash advance on your credit card.
Tip at your discretion for drivers, guides, and restaurant servers. Tipping of course is highly appreciated especially from foreigners as Philippine people seldom tip. We recommend 5 to 10%
The dress code on Siargao is definitely informal. Bathing suits are not recommended in town. You can have dinner at Patrick’s without a shirt or in your bathing suit. Siargao people tend to be rather modest in public. You won't see many people walking around town in bathing suits either.
Most likely you will not encounter any snakes unless you hike into the jungles or into the rice fields. Since we are in the tropics we do have mosquitoes but most of the time they are not around since we are located right on the Pacific ocean and the breezes blow them away. All rooms are outfitted with mosquito nets and screened windows just in case one of them likes your blood type. Apart from that there is the occasional bug just like anywhere in the world.
Voltage here is 220V, we do have adaptors just in case you bring along your electric shaver or hairdryer (most people use the natural hair dryer - the breeze on the porch). Most plugs are American style.
Siargao is a part of the Philippines but is run by the elected governor who lives in Surigao City. Local affairs of each town (municipality of which Siargao has 9) is managed by the elected Mayor. Each town consists of several villages called Barangay and the village is overseen by an elected Barangay captain who settles disputes among the villagers.
On Siargao they speak Siargaonon which is a dialect associated with Visayan the second main language after Tagalog. English is known by most locals but many are shy to speak it.
For short trips the most common and inexpensive transportation is by jeepney or by habal-habal (that is an extended motor bike). Siargao Island is huge, about 452 sq km. One side of the Island is fully paved from Del Carmen (airport) to Dapa and to General Luna all the way to Patrick’s on the Beach. From Dapa to General Luna it is about 16 km and from the airport to GL 30km . Travelling around Siargao is safe and lots of friendly people wherever you go. Some guests arrive with their own vehicle that can be shipped from Surigao to Dapa with Montenegro RoRo. If you rent a car or a motor bike your driver license from your country is valid here.
Generally 80°F to90°F, sunny with light trade winds. Expect rain in December and January.
People love our ocean pool that we dug out right in front of your beach cottage along our beautiful white sand beach. The tide changes the water twice daily and you can swim and soak in our pool at any time.