Hiraya Surf Hostel

Someone recommended this place to us, but we can't understand why anyone would. They don't have toilet paper here, you only get one towel for the entire week (unless you pay for more), the water from the showerhead is a tiny trickle and cold, you're crammed into a room with 18 people without any curtains (and now also without air conditioning), and when you need help, the staff isn't helpful at all. This hostel is supposed to be known for its social atmosphere, but when we look at other hostels, they seem much cozier than Hiraya. And in terms of price, it's not even that cheap. If this is your kind of thing, then go for it! But we definitely expected more

The staff here are excellent. Family vibes. There’s beautiful greenery, and multiple spots to hang out. Spent a lot of time at the hostel. Wish there were curtains on the beds, and toilet paper supplied, but they are an eco conscious hostel which I appreciate. Get a motor bike as youre a bit further away, and careful on the dirt road to the hostel! Be prepared for cold showers with unpleasant smelling water, and power outages. Overall, would definitely recommend this very lovely place to anyone headed to siargao looking for a place to chill out for a while