"Beach resort" covers a lot of ground on Siquijor. Some properties are little more than a row of basic cottages steps from the sand; others are full working resorts with their own restaurants, activities desks, and distinct architectural identity. Neither is wrong — it depends what kind of trip you're after.
What to Look For
A few things matter more than star ratings when you're comparing beach resorts on a small island like this:
- Actual beach access — some properties advertise "beachfront" but sit across a road from the water. Ask directly, or check a map.
- On-site dining — Siquijor's coastal road isn't lined with restaurants the way a bigger destination might be, so a resort with its own kitchen saves you a lot of scooter trips.
- Transfers and activity booking — port pickup, scooter rental, and boat tours arranged directly through the resort are worth more than they sound, especially on your first trip.
- Design and atmosphere — this is where properties differ most. Some lean traditional nipa-hut style; others, like ours, go the opposite direction entirely.
Resort Styles on the Island
Broadly, Siquijor's beach accommodation falls into a few categories: budget beachfront cottages (simple, fan-cooled, walking distance to the water), mid-range family resorts (private rooms, air conditioning, a pool or restaurant on-site), and a smaller number of boutique or design-led properties aiming for something more distinctive.
Alien Beach Club, in Detail
Our own resort sits in this last category — the Space House Capsule is a self-contained glass-walled suite on stilts, on a private beach in Maria on the island's southeast coast. Every stay includes access to our ocean-view restaurant, beach bar, and a full activities lineup — scooter rental, private boat tours, tennis, and a private chef's dinner — bookable directly rather than through a third party. Rates start at ₱5,000/night with a 2-night minimum stay.
Which Part of the Island to Base Yourself
Resorts cluster in a few areas: San Juan on the west coast is the most touristy, with the highest concentration of restaurants and nightlife nearby. Maria and the southeast coast, where we're based, is quieter and less developed. Coco Grove, near San Antonio, is an established resort stretch with a longer history of tourism infrastructure. None of these are far from each other — Siquijor is small enough that most attractions are reachable by scooter from anywhere on the island in well under an hour.
Booking Tips
- Book directly with the resort when possible — you'll often get faster answers on port pickup and availability than through a third-party booking site.
- Ask what's actually included in the nightly rate versus what's an add-on (breakfast, transfers, activities).
- During peak season (December–February), book at least a few weeks ahead — the island's best-known properties fill up.