Camotes Cay Hideaway
Brgy. Santiago
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Why people book this hotel
“Christina and Bill are very accomodating,friendly and kind”
“The owners were very accommodating and genuinely friendly”
“Santiago is 15 minutes walk from the property where you can find restaurants”
“The location is absolutely stunning”
“I stayed in the 2 bed property with my son and his girlfriend”
“The treehouse bedroom is probably the most beautiful room I ever had in the Phil…”
“Great breakfasts”
“Breakfast was fresh and plentiful with a few restaurants only a 20 min walk away”
“It’s clean, spacious, convenient, outstanding views, quiet and welcoming”
“Good simple open kitchen, all clean, fridge, rice cooker, stove, all sufficient …”
“It’s an outstanding location with tremendous value”
Overview
A good location for a relaxing holiday in San Francisco, Camotes Cay Hideaway is an apartment surrounded by views of the sea. The property features a private beach area, garden and private parking among other facilities. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. At the apartment complex, the units have a desk. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, units at the apartment complex also have free WiFi, while some rooms come with a terrace. At the apartment complex, the units come with bed linen and towels. A selection of options including warm dishes, local specialities and pancakes is served for breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. There is a coffee shop on-site. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around San Francisco, like snorkelling. The nearest airport is Mactan-Cebu International Airport, 69 km from Camotes Cay Hideaway.
Traveller reviews
manolis
couple
June 19, 2025
We stayed in the tree house for 6 nights.It has something unique,something special, something from the old ages.Wonderful view of the ocean,very very green.Christina and Bill are very accomodating,friendly and kind.Santiago is 15 minutes walk from the property where you can find restaurants.You can bring your own supplies and cook your own food surrounded by the nature.
Bronwyn
family_with_children
May 23, 2025
“Honestly it was bliss. And the lovely dogs that live there made it even better 🐕”
The location is absolutely stunning. The photos don’t really do it justice. Places as beautiful as this are hard to find and the property has been cleverly designed to blend into the landscape and provide panoramic views. I stayed in the 2 bed property with my son and his girlfriend. Went to sleep each night with the gentle sound of the ocean lapping. Beach is very quiet, just a few local people using it. In the early morning you would easily have it all to yourself. The owners were very accommodating and genuinely friendly. Thank you Bill and Christina for a really lovely stay and your welcome.
David
couple
May 8, 2025
“A gem, absolute must go, and especially to the treehouse bedroom”
The location is gorgeous, with a beautiful reef + drop off(dive site, with turtles, fishes, lots of coral), white sand beach. I stayed for about 3 weeks. The treehouse bedroom is probably the most beautiful room I ever had in the Philippines, and I traveled plenty. Very big room. Great interior design, old style wooden-Asian deco, amazing balcony right over the sea, reef and surrounded by trees, absolutely magical firefly’s tree at eye level during the night, flying to the room sometimes, whilst stargazing under a starlit sky. I tried the other room they are also very nice, but the treehouse is definitely the one to get. Bill and Christina are very friendly and helpful hosts. Great breakfasts. Cool Honda HR Motorbike for rent. I hope I’ll be back.
mark
family_with_children
April 24, 2025
“Absolute paradise away from the hustle and bustle”
Such a wonderful traditional Pilipino homely stay. Christina the host was so warm and friendly and helpful. The location is out of this world as the breath taking views from the room balconies of the secluded beach, with its clear waters and lots of sea life (amazing array of starfish) we would love to return in a heartbeat
Andrius
couple
March 29, 2025
“Amazing stay”
We had an incredible stay at Camotes Cay Hideaway! Bill and Cristina were wonderfully welcoming and always ready to help. Our treehouse had breathtaking views, and the bed was so comfortable. The beach was absolutely stunning, with crystal-clear waters that felt like paradise. The location was perfect—just a short distance from the village, where we could enjoy coffee, lunch, or dinner. The friendly dogs made our stay even more special, adding to the warm and homey atmosphere. Every day, we treated ourselves to fresh coconuts and relaxing full-body massages—pure bliss! This was truly one of the best holidays we've ever had. A well-deserved five stars!
Ana
couple
March 19, 2025
Amazing hosts, unbeatable location, and possibly the best views in the whole country. From start to finish we felt so at home at Camotes Cay Hideaway. We were picked up from the ferry for a small fee, moped rental was sorted to our door, and there are snorkels to borrow for exploring the nearby reef. Breakfast was fresh and plentiful with a few restaurants only a 20 min walk away. Idyllic - we hope to return!!
Anja
couple
March 12, 2025
“It's a Paradise!”
That was love at first sight! Only 2 hours after we arrived we extended our stay. We travel a lot and almost never stay more than 3 nights in one place. But Bill & Cristinas house is just paradise and so we stayed two more nights. The two are really nice hosts helping with everything, and our apartment was just stunning! (that the aircon didn't work was not a big deal for us - Bill had the trouble with the change - we just had a wonderful time :o) ) It was our first location on the Philippines and the perfect place to start exploring this wonderful country. The Beach ist almost your private place - you only have to make some steps into the sea, you can rent a scooter to explore the islands, and for the evenings the restaurants are in a walking distance. The Camotes are so beautiful and at the moment still kind of a hidden gem. Thanks again Bill & Cristina for having us and making our time on the Philippines so special.
jo19jo80
solo_traveller
February 16, 2025
“Thank you Bill and Cristina for the warm hospitality, for making this my second home. Thank you for treating me like fam”
The location, quiet and peaceful. I absolutely recommend staying at the treehouse.
Linda
couple
February 5, 2025
“A wonderful hideaway with some lovely food”
Bill and Christina
Woodard
couple
January 4, 2025
“Bill and Kristina were generous and considerate hosts and very helpful. The place is gorgeous. Don’t miss the opportunit”
This is an amazing property with fantastic hosts. One of the best places I’ve ever stayed in my life and definitely the best place I’ve stayed in the Philippines. Can’t recommend it strongly enough. It’s clean, spacious, convenient, outstanding views, quiet and welcoming.
Shelley
couple
December 30, 2024
We were meet by Bill & Cristina off the ferry and they drove us back | so that helped, esp when arriving at 5pm. They stopped on route and we were able to pick up a great cooked chicken to eat that night (Christina cooked us some rice to go with it, so we didn't have to worry on the first night). The bungalow was lovely - great view sitting on the balcony. Bills dogs were very well behaved, they come and visit most days - there was a cheeky one that snuck up from the beach and managed to get in before we realised and ate our pastries! The bungalow had all the basics you would need for the week - a few pots & pans, drinking water and a rice cooker and Gordon the Gecko was above the sink most days! There isn't much nearby - nice little beach next door for a morning swim or a 20-25 min walk to the main beach at Santiago Bay | here there is some food, drink and few small shops. Great pastry shop nearby and a shop selling essentials on the walk back (eggs, oil, coke, coffee etc). B&C were kind enough to take us to San Fran for an hours shopping trip one day to get a few extras that were thin on the ground at Santiago - if you hired a moped then you could get further afield, but we preferred walking and staying local. The bungalow was quiet and peaceful, wifi worked well - but there was no TV!
Andy
couple
December 8, 2024
“Amazing location with superb hosts!”
Outstanding accommodation. Hosts Bill & Kristina went over the top to assure our holiday was wonderful! Pick up at the dock, arranged transport and tours, recommended great restaurants, cooked great meals for us, the list goes on. It’s an outstanding location with tremendous value. We will never forget our stay in the tree top bungalow on the shore of a beautiful cove.
Wakelin
couple
November 2, 2024
Stunning place, 10/10 amazing place, amazing staff.
Alexander
family_with_children
October 22, 2024
We had a fantastic stay with Christina and Bill. Their place is like paradise. The staff is over the top, the food is at least 5 stars, the location looks like on a postcard..... it can't get better then this !
Paul
solo_traveller
September 16, 2024
Excellent service and bill and his asawa made me feel part of the family from being to end..they even helped me purchase my return ship to the mainland, got me a island tour and driver set up and cooked amazing honecooked meals that were 5 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟. I am returning in 2 weeks again. Top notch facility and grounds on a private beach. Even got me fresh dragon fruit upon request. Ty Bill and your wife and staff for making this an unforgettable journey.
Marta
couple
August 7, 2024
“My warmest recommendation. 😊”
The place is absolutely beautiful, hidden in a cove, with the beach just a few steps away and a lush and well kept garden. We had a large room with an amazing view we could enjoy both through the big windows and from the breezy balcony. The bed was big and comfortable, giving us excellent rest each night. Bill and Cristina were very welcoming and helpful, giving us tips on activities and places to eat. We had dinner at the house both nights, very tasty traditional Filipino dishes!
Jure
family_with_children
August 2, 2024
Amazing view, location right next to the sea, friendly hosts.
KINGA
extended_group
July 24, 2024
“Hidden gem😍”
Amazing view , friendly staff, quiet place, nice beach with no tourists, 7 min walk to the hostel with delicious food, we love it :) Thank you Bill and Cristina
Werner
solo_traveller
July 18, 2024
“hope to go there soon again, beautyful island, beautyful place with seaview from every window.”
Breakfast on demand, fresh and tasty... wonderful host, very helpful
John
couple
June 3, 2024
“Fabulous, relaxing place to be. Highly recommend. Amazing hosts.”
We did our own catering, although Christine and Bill offered breakfast and evening meals if we wanted. Good simple open kitchen, all clean, fridge, rice cooker, stove, all sufficient for our needs. Christine and Bill are lovely hosts, present but not intrusive. We stayed in the treehouse, which was amazing, really comfortable, large glass windows looking out to sea, balcony to sit and paint/read/dream etc. Absolutely perfect. Scooters available to explore the islands. snorkel gear available, we added some to the growing pile!
Facilities
Activities
Massage, Canoeing, Diving, Snorkelling, Private beach area, Beachfront, Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Couples massage, Head massage, Hand massage, Full body massage, Beach
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Kid meals, Coffee house on site, Breakfast in the room
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Family rooms, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Sun terrace, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking
Safety & security
CCTV outside property
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, First aid kit available
Services
Laundry, Shuttle service (additional charge), Shuttle service
One-Bedroom Apartment
Featuring 1 bedroom, this spacious apartment offers 1 bathroom with a shower, a seating area and terrace where you can relax. In the kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator and kitchenware. Among the room amenities are air conditioning, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker as well as a patio and sea views. The unit has 1 bed.
Two-Bedroom Apartment
Featuring 2 bedrooms, this spacious apartment offers 1 bathroom with a shower, a seating area and terrace where you can relax. The well-equipped kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator and kitchenware. Among the room amenities are air conditioning, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker as well as a patio and sea views. The unit has 2 beds.
Deluxe Queen Room
This air-conditioned double room has a desk, a patio, sea views and a private bathroom. The unit has 1 bed.
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