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John W
London, United Kingdom

Well there simply aren't enough superlatives to describe this place.

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed Jan 10, 2025
Well there simply aren't enough superlatives to describe this place, the views are stunning, the location is amazing and the place itself is just lovely and quiet and peaceful. There is a strong focus on sustainability with clever little nice touches around the place which do not go unnoticed, the staff are all super friendly, funny and extremely accommodating, this is no exaggeration when I say it's one of the best holidays we have ever had. The food menu is great and changes every night, the kitchen staff are amazing and everything is always really fresh, well cooked and presented. There is easy access to the sea and pool and there are lots of other local amenities on offer too like snorkeling, diving and island tours etc. You can hire scooters nearby if you like, we didn't but we were designated a few different tuc tuc drivers who were really helpful and recommended lots of lovely places to visit. The rooms themselves are lovely too, kept really clean with state of the art aircon which is really quiet at night, this makes a huge difference and we slept really well (too well) because of it. The bathrooms are semi open air which I've never experienced before, again lovely and just the general cleanliness of the place and high standards of all the serving staff just makes this a really top place to visit. We stayed for over two weeks but lots of people came and went too so I think it's really suitable for any length of time, would highly recommend either way though, absolutely loved everything about it :)
Date of stay: December 2024
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Sophia Jacobs, Guest Services / Front Office at Kawayan Holiday Resort, responded to this review
Responded Jan 12, 2025
Dear Tina, dear John

Thank you for staying with us! We're so glad you had a wonderful time and truly appreciate your kind words.

We always aim to make our guests feel at home, and we're thrilled to hear that we achieved that for you.

We hope to see you again soon!

Best regards,

The Team at Kawayan Holiday Resort
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Reviewed March 13, 2024 via mobile

Wow what a fantastic resort. The first thing I noticed on arrival was the silence and tranquility. The staff were lovely and always smiling. The ocean villas were spectacular and there are only 4. The owner was lovely and spoke with us many times over a glass of wine or two. Great wine selection. We loved this place so much we booked another night. It’s a little out the way but that’s what this place has going for it, the food is fresh and cooked perfectly. We loved the turquoise clear water to snorkel on the house reef it really was a special place. Unsure why anyone would say any different unless they hadn’t actually stayed here. We will definitely be returning

Date of stay: March 2024
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Viktor Franklin, Geschäftsführer at Kawayan Holiday Resort, responded to this reviewResponded August 16, 2024

MH thanks for your review. The whole team is very happy about it. We wish you both many more interesting journeys. Maybe we'll be on your travel plans again - that would be great.

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Reviewed March 9, 2024

First of all wonderful staff. Very nice, flexible and accommodating. An asset to the resort. We rented a the Luxe Villa. All cabins are very roomy and have "outdoor" bathroom which is a nice touch. Restaurant is great and don't hesitate to ask for specials if you want. There is no beach. But a long stairs down the cliff. Going up requires some decent physical condition. Swimming pool is nice. Not too big but adequate for the size of the place. Our cabin could use a mattress update. Feels worn.
The other advice I can give new guests is too fill in the pre-check-in form ahead of time. If not, you have to go through a rather tedious effort on your phone to check-in online. Some people may find this hard to do but staff insists it is "the way". Maybe the manager can review the process for older people not that privy with their mobiles if at all available.

Room tip: Prepare the check-in ahead of time.
Date of stay: March 2024
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Viktor Franklin, Geschäftsführer at Kawayan Holiday Resort, responded to this reviewResponded August 16, 2024

Erik thanks for your review. The whole team is very happy about it.

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Reviewed August 9, 2023



6 person / 3 rooms / 4 diver
perfect place to relax and calm down!!
We have spend 3 weeks, on 3 different islands, the last location was the KHR.
It started from the pick-up from the ferry.... the friendly stuff picked us up and serves us cold towels to refresh.... even cold drinks been served on the 30 minute trip to the resort.
After we entered the resort we felt very familiar with the stuff!
The rooms are really big and the bathroom is unter the stars ceiling!
The breakfast is fresh and individual. The dinner is changing everyday and you can choose between 3 different dishes (from starter, main course to dessert)

diving is a dream and it is the best house-reef we had ever been.
the flare is from hard to soft corals and the macro-life is amazing ( Joey knows exactly where to find the hidden animals... and NOT to touch it!!)

3 adults and 3 teens felt to relax mode and thinking to come back.....

Room tip: you only need suncream (reef sun-cream) and a good book
Date of stay: July 2023
  • Trip type: Traveled with family
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Viktor Franklin, Geschäftsführer at Kawayan Holiday Resort, responded to this reviewResponded August 16, 2024

We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay. A big thank you from the whole team to you. It was a pleasure to have you with us. Hope to see you again soon.

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Reviewed March 17, 2023

Wow! An amazing place and experience!

The location and scenery at this small and very cozy resort is difficult to explain beyond “AMAZING”. On a cliff, overlooking Apo island and amazing Sunsets! Lounge in the pool for some unearthly sunset views and star gazing.

They staff were OUTSTANDING! So friendly, helpful, very attentive, made us feel at home.

The food at the restaurant was so delicious and fun. HOMEMADE ICE CREAM! Best food we had in the island in our 18 days on Siquijor.

We booked at Kayawan for only 3 nights. We could not leave! Repeatedly extending to eventually 13 nights there.

The stair case down to the ocean, descending along the cliff, is so unique and beautiful. Easy to snorkel and it’s beautiful. Though I had injured my knee before arriving to Siquijor, I was still able to do some scuba diving (I want to do more!). Very nice dive site and the dive shop on the property is very nice and well equipped with new gear!

We stayed in an ocean view villa. WOW! So comfortable, classy and fun. The bathroom is “outside” through a back door of the unit. So fun, luxurious and unique. It is an amazing design feature which my words can not capture how nice it is. Just fun showering (very privately) outside!

Oh, and I would be remiss if I did not say they have the best scotch/whiskey selection I have seen in the Philippines. Especially outside of Manila. Wow! (Rumor is they have already replenished much of what I consumed 😱🤣🤣)

Siquiijor is now my favorite Island in the Philippines and Kawayan is my favorite resort!

(NOTE: they do not recommend this place for children, and as a father, I have to AGREE! You are on a cliff! There are rails, but these will not contain a young child!!! )

Date of stay: March 2023
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Viktor Franklin, Geschäftsführer at Kawayan Holiday Resort, responded to this reviewResponded August 16, 2024

We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay. A big thank you from the whole team to you. It was a pleasure to have you with us. Hope to see you again soon.

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Reviewed March 9, 2023

My wife and I spent a few days of our honeymoon here and we wish that we had planned to stay longer. The environment, food, service, and amenities were outstanding. We got lucky and pretty much had the place to ourselves, which was awesome. Major points to the kitchen staff as we couldn't believe how great the meals were. Also, the exclusive snorkeling/diving available right out front is all-time. Siquijor is a great island with lots to see and experience. If we make it back, we will definitely be staying here again. My only recommendation is that they provide better Signage from the main streets because it was difficult to find, especially at night, but downloading google maps ahead of time will be your best bet if you're driving yourself to the resort.

Room tip: Ocean view rooms were incredible. Definitely book a massage on their designated balcony.
Date of stay: February 2023
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Viktor Franklin, Geschäftsführer at Kawayan Holiday Resort, responded to this reviewResponded August 16, 2024

We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay. A big thank you from the whole team to you. It was a pleasure to have you with us. Hope to see you again soon.

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