Awake Siargao: Siargao, Philippines 🏄🇵🇭

I am completely mindblown from my 2 weeks adventure with Awake Siargao. I can tell you right now that I will be back in October 2026 for SURE! Rem, the founder, creator and owner, is simply delightful. So welcoming, friendly, responsive, cheerful… Out here, I have no only found a second home, but I met an amazing friend.

How not to mention the quality of the waves, and the quality of my coach!!! I have never been able to progress as much in my entire life in such a short period of time. His experience, deep understanding of the waves, and acute attention and comprehension of the the tinyest details that you can do to improve your surfing is OUT OF THIS WORLD!

I wish I would never leave this Island! The Siargaonun people are so freaking kind, loving and respectful!

On top of it, the Villa, Muni-Muni, is simply a Gem! So well positioned, with immense comfortable room, beds, and soo well decorated. The common areas include an amazing pool surrenders with palm trees, a yoga terrace, a fabulous café and the Neverland restaurant. The staff are beyond helpful and there is security 24/7. They make EVERYTHING in order for you to feel at ease and to make sure your stay will be as memorable as possible.

There is AC, a huge shower separated from the toilet, a nice desk to work… All of that in your room.

If I could give 1000 stars out of 5, I would. I am from Canada and I will not hesitate one second to come back next fall and make the long trip to come here again and again.

With all my heart, thank you soooo much to everyone that made my stay nothing less than perfect! Love you Rem and Estong! Viva Awake Siargao!!! Lily xoxo

11/10 Retreat! For someone who loves sports this was the perfect retreat. From having never surfed before this retreat gives you individual coaching, multiple surf spots, uncrowded and in one of the the most stunning/serene locations in the world. Alongside the surf there are options to do Yoga/Crossfit and ice baths creating a full wellness experience. the staff as well as the quests are all very friendly making it a pleasant experience beyond the sports. All in all, if I get the opportunity to go back I would do it again and I would be the first to recommend this retreat for others visiting Siargao.

We had such a great time at Awake Retreat in Siargao and loved the combination of surf, CrossFit, yoga and ice baths. We surfed uncrowded breaks each day and the coaches were committed to our progress. We loved that every detail of the week was organised for us, so all we had to do was show up and have a great time. Rem is a fantastic host, super easy to hang out with, and our coaches Estong and Jason are the best in the business. Already thinking about when we can come back!

Had an amazing time with Rem and the team at Awake Siargao!

I did a private retreat and really appreciated the flexibility. Everything was tailored depending on the waves, how my body felt, and what I wanted to do each day.

Rem took care of every detail, from in-room massages to late check-outs and breakfasts. Everything was super smooth and stress-free. There were other people doing private retreats too, which made it easy to join group outings when I felt like it, but I also had the freedom to explore on my own.

Tacio was a fantastic instructor, and Siargao is the perfect place for beginner to intermediate surfers. The waters are crystal clear, and I was taken to about seven different spots, always avoiding the crowds and finding the best waves for the conditions.

I loved the drone footage and video analysis too. Super cute and helpful.

Highly recommend. I’ll definitely be back!

I had such an amazing time and I’m already having withdrawals!! It ended up just being my sister and I during our official retreat, but Rem made us feel so welcome right away with her warmth and radiating energy! So much fun from day one! I appreciated the breakdown of the week upon arrival and the options to tailor it as we see fit. I liked the structure/outline of the retreat and how it was still pretty flexible. Loved how we had access to the gym and all the classes which were also great. The ice baths and massage were great also!

I really appreciated that Rem allowed us to continue the surf lessons with the next crew beyond our official retreat. Loved getting to meet and surf with the 3 new retreat attendees!

Across the two weeks I surfed with Awake, I had two different surf instructors, Estong and Jack. I really valued my lessons with both instructors, although each had very different approaches. I appreciated learning from both of them! The drone videos from Edward were clutch and the surf analysis was so helpful in progressing throughout our sessions.

I am so grateful for this retreat, not only the awesome surf lessons and getting to connect with amazing folks, but all the time in the water has been helping me work on getting over my fear of the ocean and even practice swimming!

The hotel Muni Muni was great, loved the location, the daily breakfasts and the staff!

All in all I felt really taken care of and supported throughout our entire stay! This experience left such a lasting impression on me, with so many fun memories and meaningful connections 🫶🏽 I would jump at the chance to do another retreat with Rem and Awake Siargao in the future! Salamat Karajaw ✨

Had a great experience at Awake Siargao! Rem is a wonderful host and took care of everything. Had only surfed once before a few years ago and started catching green waves by the end of the week.

Siargao is an absolutely amazing island and is a must-visit. A big thank you to the surf team at Awake.

My experience with Awake Siargao and Remalyn was nothing short of amazing, making this a truly positive and memorable first trip—not only to Siargao but to the Philippines as a whole.

Remalyn was incredibly quick to respond to all my inquiries, providing detailed and informative answers. She shared a clear itinerary a week before my trip, including packing suggestions, a tentative schedule based on the package I chose, and what to expect throughout my stay.

I spent 7 days with Awake Siargao, intending to improve my surfing skills and soak up island life. Little did I know I would make significant progress, forge unexpected new connections, enjoy great coffee and food, and even experience island life up north in Burgos.

My surf coach, Sally, was extremely professional, punctual for every pick-up, highly experienced, and—most importantly—made the time in the water fun and rewarding.

Remalyn also made time to personally join me and a few other guests for surf sessions, dinners, and hangouts outside of the busy schedule.

One of the most admirable qualities is the passion and sincerity she brings to everything she does.

I highly recommend Awake Siargao to anyone looking for a personalized and curated retreat focused on surfing and wellness on a beautiful island in the Philippines.

Before going to Siargao and joining the retreat with Awake Retreat, my surfing experience was very basic — I could only catch whitewater waves, not green ones. That was my main goal when I arrived.
I would say that from day one, Rem was incredibly professional and committed to making my stay unforgettable. The hostel was clean and quiet, the restaurant was excellent, and the prices were very affordable.
Reden, who was my coach for 7 days, was the best — deeply knowledgeable about the ocean and conditions, friendly, cheerful, and full of energy, which made my days feel like the perfect surf vacation/training and I achieved my goal of catching green waves, which left me super satisfied 😀

I highly recommend this retreat — it’s by far one of the best things I’ve done in all my years of traveling. Without a doubt, I’ll be coming back very soon.

Thank you, Rem, for this perfect holiday 😎

If you're planning a surf trip over to the Philippines, I can highly recommended "Awake Siargo Retreat". I had such an amazing time, and a great experience for my first time over in Siargo. I couldn't be happier with Rem and her team, Rem has picked her surf coaches very well all were so professional, friendly and went out of their way to make your experience an unforgettable journey. Best of all between Rem and her team you can be confident your getting first hand local knowledge to quieter surf spots, good variety of surfboards to choose from, yoga from the best yoga practioner and all the best foodie restaurants in Siargo. Thanks again for being an incredible host Rem, you're building a wonderful surf retreat brand. I'm glad I was able to have joined "Awake Siargo Retreat".
Can't go wrong with local knowledge.

Liz

There was nothing I didn’t like about this experience. The food, the room, the waves, the yoga were the best I’ve ever had in all the retreats I’ve done over the years. Love Rem’s energy, passion and love for Siargao💙.
My surf coach was the best. I learnt things about surfing that no one else had taught me in the last 20 years.
Enjoyed this retreat so much I want to go back every year.