Our take
Best as a niche Pacifico base rather than a resort splurge: the beachfront setting, nearby surf, and in-house fishing are compelling, but the stay is simple and more functional than polished.
Sailfishbay Surf & Big Game Fishing Lodge
4.3
Best for surfers and anglers.
Best for
- Surfers
- Anglers
- Quiet travelers
Good to know
- Pacifico is about an hour from General Luna and Cloud 9, so this is not a nightlife-first base.
- Rooms are budget-priced, but big-game fishing packages are a separate premium spend.
- Expect basic rooms and uneven connectivity
- multiple reviews mention weak or room-limited Wi-Fi and occasional warm air-con.
- Bring cash and pre-plan fishing logistics: the lodge says it does not take credit cards, and its charter boat currently runs from Pilar.
AmbienceValue
Price range$ (Budget)
LocationBarangay Pacifico, San Isidro, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte 8421, Philippines