Uptown Guesthouse

Overview

Uptown Guesthouse is a quiet stay surrounded by greenery, with a large tropical garden and comfortable rooms. It's aimed at solo travellers and couples who are after calm rather than nightlife, which, on Siquijor, is most visitors.

The old page doesn't name the village, so check the map link before you book. That matters less here than on bigger islands, as nowhere on Siquijor is much more than an hour from anywhere else.

Location

As a rule of thumb, the west coast around San Juan is best for beaches, snorkelling and sunsets, the north around Siquijor town and Larena is handiest for the ferries and shops, and the east and south hold Lazi's church and convent, Cambugahay Falls and Salagdoong Beach.

Wherever you stay, a scooter or a tricycle hired for the day gets you round the coastal ring road with time for swims and lunch stops.

If it's your first visit, give yourself at least two full days: one for a lap of the island, taking in Lazi, Cambugahay Falls and Salagdoong, and one for snorkelling and a slow afternoon on a west-coast beach such as Paliton.

Good to know

• Facilities such as air-conditioning aren't listed.
• Use the map link to see how far it is from the beaches.
• The wetter months are usually around June to November, when typhoons can delay ferries.