Pacifico Beach Resort

Rooms and decor

The first thing that sets Pacifico Beach Resort apart from most places on Siargao is that it does not sit in a busy surf town like General Luna. Instead it hides at the far north of the island in the Pacifico area of San Isidro township, on a quiet white-sand beach that feels like you have the sea to yourself. The neat part is that the resort built 3 styles of room to suit different people: the Beach House for anyone who wants to wake up to a full window of sea, the Kubo Hut, a raised-floor timber cabin that reworks the local Filipino house into something genuinely charming, and the Garden House, tucked into shady greenery for quiet privacy. What every unit shares is a wide balcony built for sitting out in the sea breeze, taking in the view, and living slow. The decor leans on natural materials like timber and local craft, in warm, simple tones that fit the quiet beach around it. You can feel right away that this place was designed for unwinding, not as a stopover between parties.

Food and amenities

The heart of a stay at Pacifico is slowing down and blending into nature. There is a pool for cooling off between dips in the sea out front, and a relaxed beachfront restaurant where you can take breakfast in the soft morning light or sip a cold drink and watch the sunset without going anywhere. The menu keeps it simple and fresh in island style, with both seafood and Filipino dishes, all against the sound of the waves. What makes this resort special for surfers is the Pacifico surf break right out front, with good waves that shift through the tides and seasons. The real draw is that it is far less crowded than big-name breaks like Cloud 9, so you can surf without fighting anyone for a wave, a feeling that gets rarer on an island that is taking off. The resort also helps arrange things for guests, from motorbike rental for getting around the island to airport transfers and tips on other nature spots. The staff have that easygoing island warmth that makes it feel more like staying at a seaside home than checking into a hotel.

Location and getting there

The location of Pacifico Beach Resort is both the selling point and the thing to weigh up. The resort sits in the Pacifico area of San Isidro township at the north of Siargao, a different world from the buzz of General Luna to the south. There are no rows of bars and no streams of tourists, just a long white-sand beach, coconut palms, and the waves for company. That is exactly what people drive north to find. The best part of the location is that the Pacifico surf break is right in front of the resort, so you can paddle out without going anywhere. Getting here starts with a flight into Siargao Airport (Sayak/IAO), then a drive north up to Pacifico of about 45 to 60 minutes, which the resort can arrange if you book ahead. Once you are here, getting around the island, whether to the Magpupungko rock pools not far to the north or down south to island-hop the smaller islets, is easiest and cheapest on a rented motorbike. Overall this location suits anyone planning a quiet stay built around the resort and the beach out front, driving out now and then, more than someone who wants to be in the middle of the action and walk to everything.

Things to know before booking

To help you decide, here it is straight. The first and biggest point is the remote location, since Pacifico is at the far north of the island, a fair way from General Luna and the airport. Getting here means allowing about 45 to 60 minutes from the airport, and heading out to other spots or finding food outside the resort relies on a rented motorbike or a hired ride, as there is no easy public transport. Anyone who does not ride a motorbike may find it harder to move around than staying in town. Second, this is a simple resort in keeping with a quiet island, so the shared facilities are limited next to a big resort, and what many reviews mention is that the internet signal is weak at times, so anyone who has to work online or needs a steady connection should plan ahead. Last, there are fewer restaurants and shops nearby than in the surf-town area, and the quiet that is the selling point can turn into loneliness for anyone who likes a lively scene or nightlife. Buy your essentials and some food in town before heading north and the stay will be far more comfortable.

Our take

From reading through plenty of real reviews, Pacifico Beach Resort is a strong fit for anyone coming to Siargao mainly for calm and nature rather than buzz. The selling points are clear: a quiet white-sand beach at the north of the island, well away from the General Luna crowds, 3 room styles to choose from with wide sea-view balconies, and the Pacifico break out front with good waves and few people. If your trip in your head is waking to the sound of the waves, sipping coffee on the balcony, surfing without fighting for a wave, and taking it slow with the sea and nature undisturbed, this place delivers, and it suits couples who want privacy especially well. But if you want to be in the middle of the surf town, walk easily to restaurants and bars, need strong internet for work, or are after a big resort with full facilities, the remote spot and the simplicity here may not be the easiest choice. Overall we give it 8.5/10, best for couples and nature lovers chasing a quiet beach and waves that are not yet crowded at the north of Siargao.