Siargao Bleu Resort & Spa

Rooms and decor

The first thing most people remember about Siargao Bleu Resort & Spa is the deep-blue pool that winds through the property like a little canal — it's practically the spine everything else is arranged around. This is a 4-star spa resort on Tourism Road in Catangnan, designed to keep you close to the water. The buildings are clean white against a lush tropical garden and blue pool, so it feels fresh and airy from the moment you walk in. Rooms are simple and comfortable, finished in natural materials like wood, with warm tones, soft beds, and a balcony to catch the breeze. The highlight people talk about most is the floating villas, designed so you step from your balcony straight into the pool — like having the water at your front door. Other room types come in garden-view and pool-view to suit your budget. The vibe is relaxed island-resort, not all-out luxury but warm and comfortable, and plenty of reviewers say just waking up and walking into the pool outside your room in the morning makes the trip worth it.

Food and amenities

The heart of a stay here is the lagoon pool, about 1,600 square metres winding across the grounds — big and long enough for a proper swim, with shallow spots to sit and soak, shady corners under the trees, and good photo spots scattered around. Many guests say they spend almost the whole day in or beside the water and barely want to leave. The other draw is the spa, a full-service one, especially its hot-stone massage and relaxing treatments that reviewers say really help after a day of surfing or island tours. For food, the resort has a restaurant serving both local Filipino and international dishes, plus a breakfast that several reviews call solid for the price — eaten by the pool among the green garden, it's a relaxed way to start the day. There's also seating around the pool, a spot for a drink, and the tropical garden to stroll and photograph. What makes it work is that it pulls a pretty pool, a good spa, and an easygoing setting together in one place, at a price that's more reachable than the island's top-end resorts.

Location and getting there

Siargao Bleu sits on Tourism Road in Catangnan, the main route linking General Luna's key spots. The best part of the location is being only about 5 minutes by car from Cloud 9, the renowned surf break that put Siargao on the map — so you can drive out to surf or walk the Cloud 9 boardwalk for sunrise, then come back to the pool by midday. It's also a short drive from the shops, cafes, and restaurants of General Luna, plus the launch point for popular island tours like Naked Island, Daku, and Guyam, and natural sights like the Magpupungko Rock Pools to the north. Getting here usually means flying into Sayak Airport (IAO), then driving in about 40-50 minutes. One thing to know: the resort isn't beachfront, so a rented motorbike or the resort's transport makes getting to the sea and other sights much easier. It suits travellers who want a comfortable base with a lovely pool, then drive out to surf and island-hop in rounds.

Things to know before booking

Straight talk to help you decide. First, the resort is not beachfront — the pool is gorgeous and big, but if your trip is about walking straight into the sea or swimming in the ocean daily, this may not fit, since you'll drive or rent a motorbike to reach Cloud 9 and other swim spots. Having your own transport ready is the most convenient way to go. Second, room type matters: because the pool is the selling point, a lot of people expect a poolside room, but some budget rooms are garden-view and don't sit on the water. A few reviews felt that didn't match what they'd pictured, so it's best to choose your room type — especially if you want a floating villa or pool-access room — clearly at booking. Third, the atmosphere: this is a mid-size resort on a main road, so in high season it can get busy and the pool lively, and some nights there may be a bit of noise from the surrounding area. Anyone chasing total hideaway silence might feel it's not quite that — but if you're fine with a slightly lively resort in exchange for a beautiful pool and a handy location, it's great value.

Our take

After reading through plenty of real guest reviews, Siargao Bleu Resort & Spa is a 4-star spa resort that nails its angle: a pretty lagoon pool winding through the grounds, floating villas you step into the pool from, a relaxing hot-stone spa, and an easy spot near Cloud 9. Reviewers agree on the pool that becomes the lasting image, the friendly staff, and the value at a reachable price. If your mental picture of the trip is waking up and walking into the pool outside your room, spending most of the day soaking by the tropical garden, then riding out to surf at Cloud 9 and island-hop in rounds, this is a very neat fit for a not-too-high budget. But if you've come to sleep right on the beach, walk straight into the sea, or want quiet private-villa luxury, you may want something that fits better. Overall we give it 8.4/10 — best for couples and poolside-loving travellers who want a good-looking, well-located resort near the surf at a fair price.