Luxury hotel reopens on Siargao

A LUXURY hotel in the Philippines is set to reopen its doors again on June 1st, 2023, after it was destroyed by typhoon Odette last year.

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Located on the south-eastern tip of the island of Siargao – known as the surf capital in the Philippines – Nay Palad Hideaway sits between a white-sand beach on the Pacific Ocean and an ancient mangrove forest. The building has undergone a complete redesign and rebuild following over 85% of the island suffering at the hands of the typhoon last year. www.naypaladhideaway.com

Dreamed up by founder Bobby Dekeyser, a former goalkeeper for Bayern Munich and founder of global furniture company DEDON, and his daughter Carolin, the resort is a model of sustainable luxury with a big focus on sourcing everything that is needed for the hotel locally.

The new resort will offer 10 intimate villas ranging from one-bedroom to three bedrooms – including the Perlah Villa, which has its own private beach, pool and treehouse.

The Hideaway spa specialises in Hilot – a Filipino massage tradition acclaimed for its healing abilities – and there is a dedicated yoga pavilion and an outdoor cinema.

Nay Palad offers all-inclusive rates with a menu designed daily to centre around freshly caught and grown produce.