The area is noisy with dogs at night. The room didn’t get very dark with the light coming in over the curtains. There’s something going on with the door latch to make it difficult to latch.

The property location was good. You could walk to many restaurants and coffee shops. Just 15 minutes from a beach. Being able to rent a scooter, you could be anywhere fast. The staff was super kind and helpful! They can make good food and coffee. Everyone very responsive. The battery operated fan was a great idea

Stayed in August 2025

Very clean and very welcome and friendly staff Good WiFi ! They also fix transport and scooters if u like And they have amazing coffee!

Stayed in April 2025

A/C flickered on and off a lot, mainly at night, some nights had no A/C but they had 2 fans in the room. Had to hold the shower head to have a shower.

Very lovely people and amazing location, 1 min walk to main road. Bed and pillows were comfortable

Stayed in April 2025

There were two electricity problems when the power has stopped but was fixed early

The stuff was amazing! Best coffee on the island. The room was very comfortable and quiet but still 4 minutes walking from the main street

Stayed in November 2024

Electricity on the island is not really consistent (i guess current infrastructure is not yet prepared for the unexpected boom of tourism industry). This is beyond the control of the homestay so guests need to be extra patient and prepared (charged gadgets) with the sudden fluctuations that may last up to an hour. Caretaker only stays until 5pm so beyond that time, either the guest has to fix his/her issue on their own or wait for the caretaker to arrive (owner may prompt caretaker to go back when there are emergencies e.g. need to turn the generator on). Space in the room is also a bit tight. Just good for solo and couple.

Location is walking distance to Kermit (good food), Eskapo (gym) and to Tourism Road where most of the restaurants and shops are located. Owner and caretaker are also responsible and responsive. Just one call/chat with the caretaker/owner and he'll already arrive to fix the issue. Bed is comfortable and the hygiene products (including dental) are complete. Internet is also fast and they have generator when electricity fluctuates.

Stayed in August 2024

Even though it is not along the main road, there is still quite some noise from traffic.

Very small scale accommodation. Free drinking / hot water. Well maintained. Good shower. Solution (fan / light) for brownout situations. Friendly owner.

Stayed in July 2024

Small room

Very pleasant stay. Nice owner and staff. They arrange you a scooter for good price. Quiet situated but in middle of GL.

Stayed in May 2024

- clean - nice stuff - good location

Stayed in March 2024

Small room, small bathroom, loud airco, barking dogs outside.

Looked nice , friendly helpful staff, nice fluffy pillows, good location. Good place for 1 or 2 days but not longer

Stayed in January 2024

Good location, staff were very accommodating and helpful

Stayed in December 2023

Room was too small to feel comfortable. I don't mind small rooms but this was tiny and you can't really move around well. Shower in the toilet, means bathroom under water after a shower.

Basically a nice place, a bit set back from the main road, so not much traffic noise. Owner is very kind. Mattress and pillows were good

Stayed in December 2023

small room

Stayed in November 2023

there's just a smell with the water but understandable since its deep well. It also has a diffuser in the toilet so it dims the smell. Aircon was too high for a 5'2 reach so it was a bit of a problem with me. Overall its good.

Good place to stay even if its not exactly at the main road, its only 3 mins walk anyway. Near Kermit restaurant, just 3 mins walk. Eskapo gym is right in front so good location for gym bros. its walk friendly with good restaurants and the party areas as well.

Stayed in October 2023

I had a wonderful stay. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Would greatly recommend.

Stayed in June 2025

Brown outs, which are part of island life, I guess.

I recently stayed at Matam-is Cafe and Homestay, and it was such a solid choice. The WiFi signal and aircon were both really strong—no issues at all, which was such a relief! The room was clean, with a bed bigger than usual, and had this cozy veranda where I loved hanging out. The bathroom was on the smaller side, but honestly, it was still super functional and totally fine. What made it even better is that it's walking distance from everything on Tourism Road, so getting around was a breeze. And the staff? They were incredibly accommodating and just so easy to talk to. Food was yummy, esp the Spanish Sardines bfast choice. Overall, it was a great experience, and I wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again!

Stayed in April 2025

Amazing and helpful staff! They let me stash my suitcase for a couple of days without extra charge. Location is great too, close to everything without being too noisy.

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing!

We enjoyed our stay in Matam-is. The staff, even the owners, were very accommodating. They assisted us throughout our stay and not only that, they gave us tips on places to visit and dine at. They checked in on us every now and then and they acted swiftly on requests we have provided. Lastly, we had a chance to try the food and beverage at the newly opened Matam-is Cafe - definitely worth coming back to!

Stayed in September 2024

None

It was a place where you will always remember why you visit Siargao. If you want to sleep after a long day then this place is the best

Stayed in June 2024

Amazing customer service. The staff were so helpful and kind. The room was comfortable and clean. Good value for money.

Stayed in May 2024

Sometimes the voltage generator was a bit audible during the night, but I assume this is because of multiple power outages, out of control of the property.

I stayed just one night at the property, however I can highly recommend it! It's a very modern and comfortable apartment

Stayed in April 2024

The staff were very nice and it was super clean. They let us check in early as the room was available and minded our bags when we were leaving and organised transport to the airport for us. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay!

Stayed in April 2024

The room and bathroom are VERY small. It's really not handy. They put a lot of stuff in the room to make it seem "luxury", which only eats up the already cramped space. When we first came in the room was infested with mosquitoes. Luckily we brought our own mosquito net. There are regular power outs on the island. So the AC doesn't always work. Next to this, the water from the taps and shower is bore water (stinks a little bit) which is being pumped up. So when there is a power outage, there is also no water. They advised us a place to rent motorbikes just down the road, but the motorbikes are in very bad shape and not even safe to drive.

The guy running the place is very kind and helpful. The room looks clean. Bed is okay (pillows a bit too soft).

Stayed in March 2024

Really nice place in a quiet side street of General Luna. Location is really great and you can explore many amazing places easily by foot. The room was so nicely decorated and one can feel that the owner put so much love and care in its design. I would stay here again.

Stayed in March 2024

Not on the Main Street so it was quieter and only a block away from the main road. Right next to an outdoor gym. Kuya Sylvester goes above and beyond (and even helped us during a natural disaster) and gave me complementary baked goods to start a day. Felt very homely and was extremely good value for money. Best receptionist in the world (a beautiful dog named Hickory)

Stayed in December 2023