Nay Palad Hideaway

What an exceptional experience. The team at Nay Palad is top notch. Friendly and ever helpful. They live up to the meaning of hospitality all the time. So much activities to do…your choice. They keep track of your activities and they remind you of your next itinerary. Communication is a breeze, no phones at the villa, but they have IPad to get in touch with the team. They are just a message away and quick to respond too. Very relaxing resort. I was looking for a quiet resort and found it there. Well appointed furniture and resort design. Food is excellent too, with a lot of choices for drinks/refreshment. Chef Sean is very talented and creative with the food. I really liked the concept of having your meal at different locations in the resort and I looked forward to the next dining spot, including lunch at Corregidor island. Every spot is pleasing to the eyes, not only for aesthetics but sustainability. I appreciate Nay Palad ‘s commitment to sustainability. The villa we stayed in is a zen spot. Did the massages and pampering offerings at any time I wanted to. Yoga session with Echo was rejuvenating. He focused on self love and gratitude. Felt like a spiritual retreat. I did not have to worry about anything with this Siargao visit. Even our laundry is taken care of. The team treated us as part of their family— the Filipino way, very accommodating. I enjoyed my conversations with Mart, it was personable, not business like. I felt chatting with a friend. Will definitely return to Nay Palad and would highly recommend it. To Mart and team- THANK YOU for an amazing stay and experience. I am so thrilled I ended up at Nay Palad rather than A______o. Kudos!

Spend the money. From a seasoned traveller (particularly one who often splurges on top tier properties) - Nay Palad is the best place I've ever been lucky enough to call home. They have mastered the key rule of hospitality: emotion. You've done your research and know the amenities, you see the gorgeous facade and well appointed villas, but what you don't see is the heartbeat of the hotel: its people. Over your stay you'll get to know everyone: beyond how they can help you. There is an effortless, genuine warmth they ALL have that is unlike anything I've ever seen. Having worked in hospitality management for nearly a decade, this is very hard to achieve. Your preferences are remembered, honored and prioritized. Your wish is their command. Your every need is met. To be helpful, here are a few things I wish I knew before checking-in, that are worth mentioning: - You don't need to pre-plan excursions. I emailed ahead of time to ensure I was able to do everything I wanted and they told me, not to worry, they couldn't have been more correct! Someone will come and chat with you during dinner (night before) to help you arrange activities for the next day. They'll give you suggestions/guidance but ultimately, Siargao is your oyster! - The food is absolutely incredible; and memorable. It is NOT an after thought. We made requests for specific foods and they were always accommodated! - The staff are easily accessible. You'll never need to go looking for someone. They don't hover/aren't invasive, but they are always available. From the friendly yard keepers to the GM to the head chef, all open and willing to converse! A couple of key service moments that exemplify how they go above and beyond: - We had connected with a few of the tour guides and requested them; and it was always honored - When we checked out, they left us with some photos from our stay and a hand-written note - Our driver back to the airport knew our plane had not arrived and that the terminal was tiny/packed/uncomfortable. He let us stay in the AC van in the parking lot until our plane came (25-30 min). He even pulled out fresh calamansi juice (which was our favorite) as a departing drink! - We left our GoPro in the room unknowingly and the GM called personally to ensure it was mailed back to our home. Thanks Mart! This is the best hotel I have ever been a guest at. I am very well travelled particularly in the luxury set, and I actually work in luxury hospitality with over a decade of experience at AAA/Forbes 5 star properties in the US—I can be hard to truly 'impress' and they have done it here, over and over again. Spend the money, and I promise you won't regret it. You will be thrilled to meet their wonderfully assembled team of people!

We have stayed at some of the best hotels in the world and travelled to many countries but Nay Palad managed to do something quite different to anywhere else….it felt like a genuine home from home for our entire 9 nights we were there, The clue is in the name ‘Hideaway’ and it lives up to its promise in every way. The welcome at the airport, with two lovely smiling people welcoming us, the cold Sampaguita towels and what felt like the entire team assembling to welcome us when we arrived at Nay Palad felt so special. The key point is that this all felt truly authentic, not forced or doing a job, rather everyone seemed genuinely interested in us from the moment we arrived. This never faltered once in 10 days. As we walked into the main building and out to the pool and bar area, I was like, ‘wow, this is breathtaking’; the beautiful Dedon furniture (we have at home) dotted around perfectly manicured and beautiful grass lawns down to the beach and around the pool. Huge oversized beds on the beach all looking out to a Pagoda from which to watch sunsets in the sea. Our villa was dreamy and anything was a quick message on Telegram away. The team managed to provide exceptional luxury and outstanding service but in such a low key and friendly way. We had a 60 or 90 minute massage every evening and my wife had a yoga session, some of which were quite spiritual every morning. She feels totally restored. Every meal was served in a new location that was in itself fun and playful. The only menu was at breakfast. Any juice was possible. Super healthy choices. Dinner was always exceptional, innovative and really tasty as well as looking beautiful. It would rank up there at the highest in London in my opinion. Such a delight to just trust the chef and his team to delight us everyday. I dubbed the bar ‘the best bar in the world’ (and I’ve certainly drank in many of them)….i mostly made my own cocktails or made them with one of the team….so laid back, it felt like my own bar. We did a bunch of activities, paddle boarding in the mangroves, sunset watching on the naked island, sea pagoda and mangrove pagoda, island tour, island hopping…we felt so looked after and loved by everyone all the time. We head home with hardly any laundry because it was all done in quick fashion and delicates all looked after well with everything laid out in our room at the end of each day, Wonderful beach walks, (walking around the little island just offshore at low tide is a must) and fabulous sunsets! Thank you to all the Nay Palad team, so Martin, Anne, Em-Em, Flo, Jake and Jake, Nielsen, Thor, Sean & the entire culinary team, CJ, Joelle, Chriz and Belen (thank you for your amazing massages for my wife) and everyone else…not one person was anything les than outstanding in every way! This place is true barefoot luxury (I literally didn’t wear any shoes for our entire stay), a real home from home and a very special hideaway. I recommend Nay Palad 100%!

The attention to detail and perfection exhibited by the team is second to none! Every step of the way the team enabled us to have the most amazing experience in the most perfect settings! The facilities were only second to the nature and sunsets! 12/10

I stayed at Nay Palad with my wife and 3 kids. The service was absolutely amazing, the team was incredibly nice. They have a few experiences for families that are part of the package such as an island hopping and trip to the north; and in addition they helped us with anything we wanted to do in the island. When we needed help with the kids we got a babysitter who is part of the resort’s team and the kids loved them. The resort is beautiful and quiet, but also 20 mins drive away from the most central area in the island. I highly recommend nay Palad and hope to go there again soon. Nir

Stunning location with beautifully designed villas facing the pristine beach. The management and staff were courteous, well-trained, hospitable and attentive to our needs. Exceptional fine dining experience in the resort or even during island visits for lunch and sunset watching. Cuisine was prepared by an international Chef. Activities were left to our personal preferences making our stay more relax. We were assisted during our land tours and night tours making us feel safe. SPA and other treatments were always available. Enjoyed the pool, donut ride, snorkeling, outdoor cinema, table games and board games.

Nay Palad feels like home. The staff, Jerome, Em-em, Flo, the two Jakes, Maymay, Angel, Jo and many more took care of us like a mother would tend to her family. We didn’t need to worry about food, drinks and even our laundry! The activities go beyond what was expected and we are grateful. Truly a barefoot paradise. Many thanks to the Nay Palad family!

We had the most relaxing, romantic time at Nay Pelad in Jan. Everything was thought of from snacks and electrolytes on the drive over to a sweet welcome committee at the gate. The jeepney was a great touch and so well designed. We really enjoyed and relaxed during the trip knowing we didn’t have to think or manage anyone, everything was taken care of and beautiful experiences curated and every sunset thought of. It was worth the stress free life for a few days. A shoutout to the team and chefs; I got there a bit sick and the staff was very accommodating, and gave me some great herbal teas to help. I felt pampered and nursed at a hotel which doesn’t happen often. Thanks to the full team for taking care of all our needs and listening to all the requests and comments. I also requested to get a local coconut vinegar that we used in a cooking class and the team went above and beyond to get it for me and packed and wrapped so I could travel back with it. The sunset on the pagoda is a must!!! If you can take a paddle out and watch the sunset sitting / standing on the water, do it! The property has a bit of something for everyone to enjoy and be entertained by. And each part of the property, furniture and products are sooo well designed!!! As a designer the place was a feast for my eyes.

Staff greeted us at the airport with a higher end suv while others were scrambling for shuttles. Pleasant drive at sunset to the hideaway. The scenery looked like something out of Jurassic park along the way. Unbelievable. When we arrived at the the resort (calling it just a resort discredits it almost) more than 10 staff was out front there to welcome us through the gates. . I knew right then i was at the right place. . We were given a tour and the tour itself of the grounds that jncluded the culinary botanical section. The herbs flowers vegetables and fruits they organically produce for thier kitchen. "wait but thiers more). This is an island and so good soil has to be imported to do this but Nay Palad makes the effort to create their own soil from composting So that they know exactly what thier produce contains. The villas are Special and each turn of the head was a wow factor. The design element That went into this is something out of conde nast magazie absolutely. the floor to ceiling doors opened up to a patio that would have been sufficient To host a celbrity evening affair absolutely with seating for 8 or 10 with privacy in the backyard to host 30 people. all high end designer furnishings continuing the theme from within. The food? there is too much to say. If you would like a buffet there are many options out there. This is an epicurians delightful dream. Nay palad has "michilen" calibur chefs waiting to create what you want when you want. We were contacted prior to our visit to just get an idea of wHat our preferences were. Guests are seated for dinner in various areas around the property and each spot is special in its own right . You decide when you would like dinner. Nobody suggested a time for us. Activities?. We only had 2 days there so decided on the Island hopping. (highly recommended). 3 dedicated crew that made sure we had the time of our life and we did. The grounds are absolutely stunning.... Privacy is top priority.... Staff is really proud of being part of the experience. Dont be surprised to see a celebrity or 2 there.