LIVING UP to its name in Siargaonon translating to the English treasure, wealth, jewel, among other prized possessions, Bahandi Hotel adds an emerald facet to its fame – nestled as it is in coastal flora of towering talisay trees, shaded shrubberies of crotons, heliconias in all varieties, big-leaf colocasias, and myriad others. The refreshing greenery serving as buffer too against the tuk-tuk sputters and the vrooms of tourist-laden vans cruising Tourism Road, along which the hotel is most accessibly, and conveniently, located in General Luna town: making it an ideal springboard to adventure in Siargao’s attractions of beaches and surfing sites, islands, that AFAM bridge, food and party hubs, yes, even Andi con Philmar. And a tranquil nest to come home to thereafter.
For moving around, the hotel has airport transport and bike rental service.
Currently with 15 villas – to increase to 38 in the nearer-than-near future – Bahandi makes the very definition of a boutique hotel – small, intimate, quaint, and true to the local culture, Siargaonon’s warmest hospitality most manifest in Bahandi’s ultra-personal service, read: courteously cordial.
Cozy as they are, all villas have tiny patios, private bathrooms with bidet, free toiletries and hairdryer, full air conditioning, free WiFi, and comfortable beds – with just that enough softness and firmness even septuagenarians will find easy to rise from. A la carte Asian or American breakfast goes with the stay. Brewed coffee and juices at the reception lounge, all day.
A swimming pool hidden amid the profusion of greens beckons even after a hot day at the beach for a cool-down refresh, perfect time for mindfulness for many a guest from the tedium that invariably comes from the hyperactivity at any day – and night – in Siargao.
Bahandi Hotel, truly, a prized find. Maayo gajud. Bong Z. Lacson
(Philippine Airlines flies Clark-Siargao-Clark every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday)
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