Sunlit Hostel

We stayed in this hostel for one week as a couple in a private room. The room was spacious and the bed was comfortable. There is a great vibe in the hostel with plenty of facilities such as a bar, pool table, ping pong etc. the introduced there new pool the week we stayed and we both agreed it was one of the nicest pools we have been in while travelling south east Asia, clean and with a fun basketball hoop! As there was kitchen facilities with an electric hob, we were able to try save some money by cooking our breakfast at the hostel each morning. This was really helpful while budget travelling. The property was a quick 5 minute scooter ride to Cloud 9 and General luna. For us it was necessary to rent a scooter but the location was not an issue for us as we knew of the location when booking our stay. Lastly the staff were all so friendly, the bathroom was kept clean and the hostel provided free drinking water.

Sunlit is an amazingly chill social hostel. Everybody just keeps extending their stay because its so good. For us Sunlit was the best and most social hostel we stayed in during our 6mth travel. The vibe is just incredible. Outsiders came to hang out and people who stayed there before kept coming back for pool or drinks. The self service bar gives a vibe of mutual trust and made us feel at home. It's not a party hostel - quiet time after 2300 - but a very chill place to hang out. There is enough space to be on your own, work, read a book or sleep 'cause you're tired from surf. They have spacious privates and comfy dorms with curtains, lockers, personal light, ac, etc. The showers have warm water and strong pressure and bathrooms are cleaned on a daily base. Outside there is a rooftopped space with lines for laundry. The staff is super helpful, invested and they feel part of the group of friends we made. Upstairs there is an open spaced rooftop chillout (with roof) where you can play darts, ping-pong and pool and there is a self service bar and sound system. They have a projector for movies (currently being replaced), a firepit and beanbags to chill. Downstairs is a clean kitchen with good and usable inventory, a fridge and room for storage of food. Also there is a big table where people can eat together. Directly opposite the hostel is a vegan/veggie restaurant, perfect for breakfast and lunch. You do need a scooter to get around, but I think that's convenient anyways, wherever you stay on the island.

Really enjoyed my stay here! The staff were all helpful and friendly. Quiet and peaceful tucked away from the busyness of the main tourism road area but close enough to the action. There’s a nice restaurant across the hostel perfect for brunch/lunch. If you don’t rent a motorbike, tuktuks frequently passed by the end of the road. Great WiFi connection and the solar panels worked well while other businesses in the area were impacted by the power interruptions that tend to happen on the island. A perfect balance between being a social and chill hostel - in the day, you’ll find guests working remotely or playing ping pong on the roof & in the evening, many people are playing pool, darts, ping pong, hanging out and drinking on the roof. Newly renovated bathrooms that the staff frequently clean were nice too.

Sunlit hostel staff went well and beyond to make my first solo trip experience feel like home. I was only meant to stay here for 5 days and ended up staying for nearly a month!! From cooking dinners together, playing pool, trivia nights and giving us the best recommendations around town, Sunlit made it hard to leave Siargao. In particular, Via was extremely kind and would drop everything to make life easier for me around the hostel- she remembered my name from day one !! Also, Beth would make you feel so welcomed and comfortable by inviting you to all the social events. Beth also took me to local markets and made my experience phenomenal. This place will be missed 🤍

Big clean dorms. Beds are a good size! Each bed has a set of drawer beneath the bed that can lock. My dorm was full and bags were a bit all over the place but it is a backpacker hostel, so it is to be expected. Nice social area upstairs, and the staff are lovely. A good mix of social hostel and quiet really.