Awake Siargao: Siargao, Philippines 🏄🇵🇭

I had the best surfing experience ever with Rem at Awake Surf & Yoga Retreat in Siargao! From the very beginning, she was incredibly flexible and accommodating—she adjusted schedules to make sure I had the best possible surf conditions, which made a huge difference to my experience.

Rem truly goes above and beyond for her guests. She took such great care of everyone and paid close attention to each person’s individual surfing level, making sure we all had a safe, fun, and rewarding time in the water.

My stay at Muimui Villa Resort was also wonderful—comfortable, relaxing, and with a delicious breakfast included every morning. What really stood out was how thoughtfully Rem curated all the meals. Every lunch and dinner spot was carefully chosen so we could enjoy some of the best cuisine on the island.

One of the absolute highlights of the retreat was the island day trip to Mam-On Island—such a beautiful and unforgettable experience!

Throughout the entire stay, Rem made me feel so welcome and cared for—it honestly felt like being at home. The whole retreat had such a positive, relaxed vibe.

I highly recommend this retreat to anyone who loves surfing or simply wants to experience Siargao with great energy, amazing food, and genuine hospitality. I will definitely be back!

I had such a great experience at Awake Siargao — it really exceeded my expectations. Rem, the founder, completely sets the tone. She’s super warm, welcoming, and just has this genuinely bubbly energy that makes you feel comfortable right away. You can tell she’s put a ton of thought into the whole program, and it shows in every detail.

The surf instructors were also amazing — really skilled, patient, and encouraging. What stood out most is how the whole team works together to make sure you’re always at the best surf spot depending on the conditions that day.

One of the coolest parts was how non-touristy everything felt. We even went out to a pretty remote island where there were basically no other people around, which made the whole trip feel really special and unique.

Rem also picked incredible restaurants throughout the trip, every meal was something to look forward to and she genuinely goes above and beyond to make sure everyone is comfortable and having a good time. It just felt really thoughtful and well put together.

I attended Awake Surf Retreats last January, and it was honestly one of the most beautiful experiences I’ve had in Siargao.

I’ve been living on the island for three years, but this was the first time I experienced it as a guest. For once, I wasn’t organizing anything, planning logistics, or thinking ahead. Everything was taken care of. All I had to do was show up. That alone felt like such a gift.

I found myself in awe of my own island home all over again. We visited restaurants and spots I had never tried before, and it reminded me that no matter how long you live here, there’s still so much to explore. It made me fall in love with Siargao even deeper.

Surf-wise, this retreat was transformational for me. I almost drowned in 2024, and since then, I’ve carried quiet fear in the water. My coach, Jason, knew about it and handled it with so much skill and care. By the end of the week, my anxiety was gone. I was enjoying the waves again. Being surrounded by such solid surfers in the lineup, and learning from one of the best longboarders on the island, helped me rebuild not just my skills, but my confidence. I genuinely improved, but more importantly, I healed something.

Rem is an incredible host. I’ve known her since our CrossFit days back in 2023, but getting to know her more deeply during this retreat was such a blessing. She creates a space that feels intentional, warm, and beautifully curated.

And the girls I met, Vicky, Charlotte, and Jossica, I’ll cherish those friendships forever. There’s something special about bonding through waves, shared meals, and island adventures.

Incredibly grateful for this experience. If you want to experience Siargao in a deeper, more intentional way, this is it. 💙

I did a private retreat in February 2026 and LOVED it. Rem is a force of joy, good vibes, caring, and competence. She packaged a place to stay (the Bajala hostel), daily transport to the breaks (motorcycles, vans, boats), a wonderful coach (Estong), and maybe most importantly--figured out which break was best each day, depending on the swell, tide, winds, my skill level, where the crowds would be, etc. I wanted to work on carving and turns, and my coach made sure I was positioned to go for the right size waves and was extremely patient and gave great feedback and encouragement as I slowly improved. There was one other person also doing a private retreat at the same time, and it was nice to connect with him as well. Even in the middle of the rainy season, Siargao is incredibly beautiful. I will definitely be back!!

We had the most beautiful week with Awake Siargao. From the very first day, everything felt welcoming, relaxed, and perfectly organized — especially great for beginners. We felt comfortable right away and made great progress in a short time.

Rem is incredible and truly thinks of every detail to make the retreat special. From the lovely place we stayed at, to the amazing restaurants, stunning surf spots, and the extra activities, everything was thoughtfully chosen and came together perfectly. The surf instructors were outstanding and played a huge part in making the experience so enjoyable and confidence-boosting.

We can’t recommend this retreat enough and would love to come back — we already miss it! 🌊✨

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 ✨