Staying in Santa Fe, Siargao

What is Santa Fe?

Santa Fe is a barangay, the Philippine word for a small village-level district. About 1,500 people live here (2020 census), and it is mostly local and residential rather than a tourist strip.

It is quiet and close to the sea.

How far is everything?

• The beach: a 2-minute walk from the villa
• Cloud 9: 8 minutes
• General Luna town, with its restaurants and cafés: 11 minutes
• Sayak Airport: about 35 minutes

How does Santa Fe compare with the rest of the island?

• General Luna town centre: the most popular base, with restaurants, bars, cafés and the market on your doorstep. It is busier and louder.
• Cloud 9: a strip of surf shops, cafés and bars by the best-known break, popular with surfers.
• Santa Fe: quieter and more local, with the town and Cloud 9 a short scooter ride away.
• Pacifico: remote and slow-paced, with its own surf spots, and a long ride from the restaurants and nightlife of General Luna.

Is Santa Fe right for you?

Choose General Luna town if you want to walk to restaurants and bars. Choose Santa Fe if you would rather come home to a quiet place with your own pool and ride into town when you feel like it. Whichever you pick, plan on a scooter: Siargao is spread out, and the distances above are by scooter.

What should I know before I choose it?

The last part of the road to the villa is a dirt road with limited lighting, and it can get muddy after rain. You should be comfortable on a scooter or motorbike, and we can help you rent one before you arrive.

What is there to stay in?

Villa Kamaya is a private 1-bedroom villa with an infinity pool, a garden and an outdoor kitchen. The whole villa is yours, for up to 4 guests.