HOLA Beach Resort

It was our first time visiting siquijor. It was quite a comfort staying in this resort. The staffs were all friendly and welcoming. The view where we stayed was exceptional. I can hear the waves lulling me to sleep. The food was delightful. The room was cozy although it can be improved but it was good enough for our stay for 3 days and 2 nights. Love how the resort gave me that nostalgic feels due to it's native touches but also a mixed of modern vibe. Thank you soo much!

Would recommend staying here as it feels like you are literally on a holiday. Location is away from the streets, accomodation is fab especially if you are in front beach villa. Service was exceptional, accomodating and polite staffs. They are also creative in making meal for 1 to group which we really appreciate. Kudos to the staffs. Only downside is it is far from restaurant if you don't want to eat in the resort.

Cute little huts that are only suitable for sleeping. Space inside the hut is very limited. Air conditioning costs an extra 400 pesos per night. The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but it is mainly used for breakfast. A small elementary school is located right next door. The shared bathroom has three toilets and showers and is open-air, so you should expect mosquitoes and other visitors. The property is very well maintained, and there are also larger huts available directly on the beach. Scooters can be rented at the accommodation.

Great choice! It really suits me for a place just relax, do nothing, and swim without the crowd. Sitting by the beach at dusk and watching sunrise really makes me happy and grateful for the nature welcoming with beautiful view 🥰 Hearing the birds above me and the rustling waves of the sea made me nap for sometime 🥱 Welcome with warm and hospitable staffs made it really memorable holiday for me. The restaurant serve different menu. Enjoy the hot drink during my stay been feeling sick due to unpredictable hot/cold weather. The A Hut room really fit for a stay near the beach. The whole resort is a tropical holiday you can imagine and stoke by nature. Starlink Wifi is available and full equipped with solar panel for intermittent power outage. A place to loosen up and forget the hustle and bustle of city life.

So, I booked a stay at Hola Beach Resort through direct booking. We reserved 3 nights from July 5 to July 8 and booked their 3-Bedroom Villa, which is good for 6 people. I chatted with someone through their Facebook page—that’s where I made the reservation. It was convenient because they responded quickly regarding the payment process. Since I was visiting from Canada to the Philippines, I decided to go ahead, even though they have a no-refund policy for the down payment. I still gave it a go because the photos they post online looked nice and inviting. When we arrived at Hola Beach Resort, the staff greeted us, which was nice. However, we had to wait 3 hours at their so-called restaurant or reception area because we arrived early—before the 2 PM check-in time. There were no complimentary drinks or even water. One staff member gave us 3 Nescafé coffee sticks, and we thought those were free—but we were charged for them at checkout. I wasn’t expecting 5-star treatment, but at least I hoped for a decent experience. We finally checked in and went inside the villa. Right away, it smelled bad. The villa looked more like a storage room. One of the sinks was clogged. Yes, there were 3 air-conditioned rooms, but it felt like no one had stayed there for a long time. The smell was like old books, and the floor was dusty. We informed the staff, and they said they would fix it—but nothing happened. The bathroom had no complimentary soap, not even drinking glasses. It was very disappointing, and I honestly can’t recommend Hola Beach Resort. The owner or the person I initially chatted with never followed up to ask how our stay was going—we heard nothing from them. While taking a shower, the bathroom floor would slowly flood, and the next person had to wait for the water to drain. They also don’t allow cooking in the villa or on the beach, which we understand. But when I messaged the person on their Facebook page to clarify, they just read the message and never responded. What I can say is: Hola Beach Resort is misleading. The photos they post are deceiving, and people should avoid this place. I’m sure they’ll delete this review—but this is my honest experience.