Canjahawon Nipa Hut Homestay

Peaceful and serene, you will have your own privacy.

Its perfect for travellers who likes to take rest to the next level!

We had a wonderful stay at Canjahawon Nipahut Homestay. The place is cozy, peaceful, and incredibly relaxing. Being a traditional nipa hut in a secluded natural setting, encountering a few bugs is completely normal and expected. Other than that, everything was great. The owners and staff were exceptionally kind, warm, and accommodating. I had a tummy upset during our stay, and they even graciously accommodated my request for fish, which I truly appreciated. The views are beautiful, and the property is so close to nature. It's the perfect place to unwind, disconnect, and enjoy the simple beauty of the outdoors. I absolutely loved our time there and will definitely be coming back.

The owner and everyone working there is super kind! Rent a scooter to reach the place otherwise it will be complicated to move around! We did not eat on site but the food option was good.

If you are not used to nature, the nights can get a bit.. scary. There is a space between the roof and the walls so animals gets in easily (mostly gekos, but not the small ones). I would suggest spending one night for the experience but not more. Internet is only in the main building and if you have a local sim card, there is no service up there.

Localisation parfaite pour déconnecter Vue depuis la terrasse du restaurant est magnifique Endroit parfait pour se détendre Personnel très sympathique qui propose des sorties Chambre et salle de bain rudimentaires Restaurant très bon

Présence de puces de lit : du coup nous avons été remboursés après moultes négociations avec le propriétaire

The hut it’s so old. They are amazing people.

A lot of rats inside of the room.

Very nice place and so as the people..

Proximité avec la nature, simplicité, aucun bruit

Pas de lumière dans l’espace toilettes - douche

Canjahawon Nipa Hut is the perfect place to slow down and reconnect. The food there was delicious, the welcome so warm, and the sweetest dog made it feel even more like home. The cacao experience was truly special, deeply rooted in tradition and made with so much care. I left feeling rested and grateful. I hope to be back some day!♥️

Tolles Erlebnis mitten im Djungel zu schlafen! Die Atmosphäre ist einmalig, die Seilhängematten ein Highlight und die Familie super lieb und hilfsbereit

Die Straße die zur Unterkunft ist leider mehr als schotterig. Die Zimmer sind wirklich sehr simpel und das Moskitonetz müsste mal ausgetauschtwerden

The simplicity and the closeness to nature

We had a small sheet on the bed and I was sharing with a friend so we were wrestling for the cover all night

Boek wat langer zodat je meegaat in de beweging van de natuur. Je leeft hier in de jungle tussen alle dieren en planten en hun geluiden. Ik sliep beter dan ooit en voelde me helemaal opgenomen in de groep locals. Unieke ervaring

Je moet ertegen kunnen dat er alleen koud water is en overal dieren en insecten zijn. Het is back to nature.

the best hidden treasure of this island and my absolute favourite place to escape from the busy tourism in san juan. Paradise.

nothing to complain

Die lage ist traumhaft! Sehr familiärer freundlicher umgang mit den gästen.

Öffnungszeiten des restaurants erst ab 8.30 uhr, aber nur falls mitarbeiter nicht zu spät kommen. Abends schliesst das restaurant ggf schon ab 20 - 21 uhr, danach ist niemand mehr erreichbar. Schade!

We zochten naar rust, onthaasten en niks moeten. En dat alles vonden we hier in een prachtige authentieke Nipa hut, gelegen in de bergen. Fantastisch personeel, heerlijk eten en verse sapjes en shakes. Als je even alles wil.ontvluchten en tot jezelf wil komen is er geen betere plek.

Niks

Der Rezeptionsbereich, der gleichzeitig der Restaurantbereich und Aufenthaltsort ist, ist sehr schön gestaltet. Die Anlage ansich liegt wunderschön mitten in den Bergen im Dschungel. Auch das Personal ist sehr nett.

Es gibt verschiedene Hütten. Es gibt bestimmt auch schöne Hütten. Aber unsere war wirklich alles andere als schön! Die Hütte war sehr alt und hatte z.B. Löcher im Bambusfußboden. Das Moskitonetz war löchrig, eklig und hat nicht mal um das ganze Bett gepasst. Die Hütte steht schief, sodass, wenn man im Bett liegt, auch schief liegt und immer nach unten rutscht. Die Matratze hatte es auch wirklich hinter sich! Es war nicht sauber. Die Hütte war sehr heruntergekommen. Das Außenbad war hingegen gut. Natürlich absolut minimalistisch.

The staff were excellent. Very nice place to chill and have a little social interaction. Great spot in the mountains with easy access to the Cantabon cave..also a MUST while there. I enjoyed playing music with the staff and sharing stories.. definitely recommend this place.... TIP...... bring your own alcohol if needed... And groceries for cooking...hut #9 had a fridge and cooktop with a sink. The menu is good but very limited... NO MEAT AT ALL! Even in the little town nearby we found the last piece of frozen chicken.

No signage at the entrance.. a bit tricky to find the reception/restaurant area. Menu was limited but ok.

It’s a super sweet place in the middle of siquijors wild mountains The staff is exceptionally friendly We had a wonderful time!

Het eten was echt heerlijk! En de rust die er heerste was ook heerlijk. En hele lieve mensen.

Het bed was niet heel comfortabel. En het uitzicht waar iedereen het in de beoordelingen over heeft viel ook wel mee.

Magical place as long as you don’t mind big geckos, spiders and ants in your room : You are up in the nature. So relaxing. The staff members are the best people ever, don’t forget to try their home made hot chocolate! The twin room has less light then the other ones, the queen room is absolutely gorgeous & the budget room is also gorgeous

A great hotel immersed in the jungle, with single bungalows in a tree-house style. The rooms are spacious, full of natural light, and very simple in a good way. The bathroom is basic, and the balcony is a net where you can literally hang over the jungle, surrounded by greenery and its sounds — a truly relaxing experience. The staff is super accommodating, always kind and helpful. Special shout-out to Israel, the chef, who cooked us the best grilled fish of our lives.

Having lots of animals around may disturb your sleep, and you have to share your room with ants. Chickens may also drop by from time to time. The road leading to the property is damaged and can be very slippery when it rains, so it’s not the easiest place to reach.

Expérience bien dans la jungle

Attention à louez un scooter AVANT d’y venir car nous nous sommes retrouvés bloqués pendant 24h car plus de scooter disponible à l’hôtel. Avec aucun réseaux donc impossible de se déplacer. Gros point négatif, même le tuktuk qui nous a amené s’est perdu, il a fallu finir le trajet à pied.

The location is amazing, hands down one of the most beautiful place i’ve ever seen

It is a bit difficult to get there, but worth the effort

We loved how remote it was, you feel completely isolated from the “tourist” hot spots.

Love everything about this place. Amazing scenery, open room, great food, the best staff. I extended and came back.

The road is tough but totally worth it.

よく手入れされたお庭。鳥と虫の声しか聞こえない静かな場所。 とても可愛いニパハット。美味しいご飯。明るいスタッフとその友人達。 夜はギターを弾きながら歌を聞かせてくれます。蛍が飛びまわる畑の上の小屋でゆっくりとした時間を満喫しました。拙い英語しか話せないわたしでも心地よくとても素敵な時間を過ごすことができました。 宿の雰囲気だけでなくスタッフの人柄が素晴らしいです。 山奥にあってアクセスはよくないですがシキホールの真ん中にあるのでバイクに乗れる人ならどこに行くのにも便利です。 Canjahawonは今回の旅のハイライトと言っても過言ではなく、またシキホールに行く時には必ず訪れたい宿です。 今度はバイクの免許を取って行きます！

良い点でも悪い点でもありますが夜は街灯がないので足元が危ないです。雨が降った後は滑って転ぶので気を付けましょう！

Le dépaysement que sa situation procure dans la forêt Accueil avec un petit restaurant très agréable Personnel très accueillant

Attention à la route pour accéder au logement qui est compliqué en scooter Lors de notre séjour pas de connexion internet ni wifi

Amazing place in the middle of nature! Beautiful view of the ricefield while having a tasty lunch. They even made breakfast early on request. Staff was so friendly and Dodo even played beautiful piano music in the morning. Thanks a lot for this beautiful experience!

It’s basic, but that’s a choice :)

The restaurant and its view was quite nice. The host was friendly. We can‘t say anything positive about our room. The hut was very aside from the other huts. There was no shower. We have to take a shower in the jungle with a bucket. The toilet was another hut with no walls and no flush. All in all we felt very unwell and only stayed for one night instead of three nights. Tip: the accomodation don‘t rent scooters. You have to rent one at the port. Otherwise the host have to bring you to the port which cost 350 pesos.

We had a fantastic time at the beautiful homestay in 'The Jungle ' . We loved the basic Nipa huts and the simplicity of the place. We really slowed down and enjoyed the meals they prepared. The central eating and hang out space has great views and a great vibe. The perfect place to meet other guests or just relax overlooking the rice paddy. The staff was super friendly and it really felt like a welcoming homestay experience. They now have wifi in the kitchen/dining area which we found helpful to organise more accommodation and transport.

Nothing we didn't like, we had a fantastic time.

We loved everything about Nipa Hut - the location, the family & the staff, and the food was absolutely amazing! It was such a peaceful getaway - we wish we could have stayed longer! Siquijor is a beautiful place, and Nipa Hut is right in the middle of the island, which makes it easy to get to everything & as it's up in the mountains, the scenery is absolutely stunning! A special thanks goes out to Dodo, who helped us get a scooter in town, helped organise transport to the Port, and always had a smile on his face! Not to mention, he was a great musician! We will be back to stay here longer and sing some karaoke with you, Dodo!!!

NA - we loved everything!

The surroundings are amazing

The huts are lacking. The doors inside didnt close, broken handles, no powersockets, no toilettseat. I didn't expect any luxuries but what was there was not really ok. Limited food options and not well prepared

A lovely, natural and isolated place, with a vegetarian restaurant facing rice fields. And people are smoking in the restaurant! Heaven turned into migraine hell. I hope it will be changed.

Always my favourite place to stay. If you want to be close to nature and off grid, this is the perfect stay. Staff are the most friendly and welcoming people ever. You will feel like they’re your family

Always close to nature, off the grid and amazing staff who make you feel welcomed from the moment you arrive. It’s hard to leave this place

So peaceful. The worker at the bar was absolutely amazing, completely transformed my stressful evening into a lovely one. Played his keyboard while we watched fireflies and it was so nice. Thank you!

The room is definitely nicer in the pictures! Obviously tons of bugs (to be expected in a place like this) but there were so many in and on my bed because the mosquito net isn’t big enough to fit the bed and there are holes on it. As mentioned by most, the road is pretty crazy but I would say just try to drive there in the daytime and you’ll be fine.

The noises from the forrest. The view over the rice plantation.

Nice huts once built, never under kept. Once something is broken it will never be repaired. No cleaning at all. Only the half written on the menu was available. No coffee in the morning. 2days in a row, not in stock.

The location is really beautiful, you're in the middle of the jungle and it's super quiet. We also got some cute fireflies at night in our room it was very special. Food is good, they do themselves coffee and hot chocolate, try it!

We were here end of December and it can rain quite a lot. Keep in mind that you're in the jungle, it rains even more and it's wet. We had a lekkage because of the rain, dropping right in our bed and the shower head did not work. Unfortunately we did not think that the staff was really helpful. Keep also in mind that the way there is quite difficult, again when it rains even more difficult. I guess this place is way more enjoyable when the full dry season. We felt very privileged to stay there, but it added more complications in our stay than the opposite. If you're a little adventurer, love wildlife, being away from civilisation (no internet and cold shower) then this place is for you. Oh and check your shoes for spiders before you put them on!

Very nice stay in the middle of the jungle. Staff was super nice and helped me to learn some Tagalog. I had dinner and breakfast, and both where tasty! Saw some fireflies at night. Next morning did a tour around the farm, which I enjoyed very much. Basic but perfect stay, great value for money!

Nothing

Serenity, all you hear is nature, the sense of disconnect

I don't often write a bad review, but I would really like to prevent people from going here. The pictures on the internet? The stories about the hospitable people? There was none of this. Upon arrival we were not warmly received, someone reluctantly showed us our accommodation without any explanation and walked meters ahead of us. Once settled in our cabin (where there was half a roll of toilet paper and an empty bottle of mosquito spray) we decided to go to the general area to get to know the people there. But instead of being received there, we received a curt answer to the question if we could have something to drink, that everything was gone. Eyes were rolled and we were completely ignored. The atmosphere felt very bad and hateful. I have never felt so unwanted anywhere. We had prepared ourselves for a back to basic adventure and to get to know the Philippine culture and the people there. But we quickly packed our things, while packing our things one of the hosts walked past us ignoring us and didn't give us a single glance. I would give everyone an adventure in the jungle in a hut. But not here, not with these people.

If you’re looking for an off grid adventure this is the place to go. The last road is not easy to drive with the motorcycle especially when it rained because it can be very slippery. Its a steep hill but it’s worth when you reach the destination. It is a very unique experience. You have a very beautiful view over the rice terrace. I got to cook my own food in their open kitchen with their ingredients. Which I thought was super nice.

At night there were many wildlife creatures who came to join us, if your afraid for huge spiders this isn’t the place to come. In the middle of the night we woke up because of two geckos who were having a race in our hut. And in the morning the chickens and a rooster came to say hi. But it was certainly a night we won’t forget!

It is secluded. close to nature, we find serenity and calmness staying here, A bit challenging going back to the place when the darkness overtaken, but totally fulfilling and satisfying. We love the sounds of nature, and the unforgettable experience was watching lots of firefly while laying on bed🙂🙂 Too many to mention amazing things at Canjahawon, You better come and See🫶🏻🫶🏻

None, we really love it.

The experience of staying in the jungle is unique. All those who are complaining about the road, stop crying please. You are not on the Autobahn, you are in the Philippines. Complaining about a 5 minutes drive off road is nonsense. I learned how to drive a bike 2 weeks ago and I was able to drive there with rain and at night, you have no excuses.

It would have been nice to have gel and shampoo. Also, my room didn’t have hot water, don’t know about other rooms. The bed sheets were a little bit dirty and the pillow are with some black mold on them because of the humidity. The mosquito net is full of holes.

This place is a wonderful gidden place in the jungle. It is simple, but yet all you need :) the staff is super friendly and tje food is also very good! No wifi or signal, but that was so nice. Time to contemplate, read a book and talk to the another guest and lovely staff:)

A special place to experience a home stay in nature. Sleep in nature and to hear the sounds of the night. The staff is stunning. We are a family with two children , at first the children were afraid and did not feel comfortable, but thanks to the staff (Dodo, Jezreel and Biba), they very quickly felt at home and after two nights they found it difficult to say goodbye. The restaurant is great, the food is delicious in a good atmosphere. Under the guidance of Dodo, we took a small walking trip, saw the magical firefly tree, and under the guidance of Jezreel, we went to visit an unknown cave. If we come to Siquijor again, we will definitely come again

The toilets, and tap for washing hands, can be improved

Super tranquil place to really escape everything

Very good food at the restaurant. Fantastic view over there, it's a nice break from the city noise.

The mosquito net wasn't washed and was dusty. Very slow water

We loved our stay at Canjahawon Nipa Hut. The Huts are very cozy and beautiful. If you’re looking for the big hut with the terrace you need to book it on air bnb. The Area has a small restaurant with the most delicious Filipino cuisine and great view to sit down and play cards/ spend the evening with the other guests. Ate Feh and the whole family are very nice people and we are great full to have met them.

Sana magawa yung rough road going to the Hotel … I love the Concept nang Hotel, and Sobrang babait nang Staff 🥹… 100% Babalikan Kahit Malayo ❤️

Amazing secluded spot in the mountains with wonderful staff! It is very much in nature, so perfect if you want to fell asleep to the sounds of the animals in the forest, and maybe a couple in your room ;-)

Beautiful views coupled with the most welcoming staff made this place heaven on earth.

just amazing! would book again- easy hut in the jungle! they serve nice food as well

the way to go there is difficult with the scooter.

What I liked best was the interaction with the sweet family and the good and lovingly prepared food that you can order in the restaurant on site. The family that runs it is very close to nature and knows a lot about the place and the flora ... I was able to learn a lot from them :)

The accommodation is great and clean. But if you are afraid of bugs (e.g. spiders), it might not be the best place (which is why I couldn't enjoy it 100% sometimes) ... But it was clear from the start that the accommodation is in the middle of nature and that the huts are also very open, so animals can of course get in. Despite my fear, it was still a great experience :D

Unique accommodation in a remote, quiet, serene location – exactly what I was looking for! I enjoyed watching the light change with sunrise every morning, and the stars and fireflies from the net at night. Just magic. The staff are so lovely, welcoming and helpful (Hello Aunty Fe!). They also have a restaurant with the most delicious organic hot chocolate! Would love to come back here.

The reviews do not lie when they say that the road/driveway leading up to the property is treacherous. A lot of the roads nearby are in desperate need of resurfacing. Tricycles do not come up this way for that reason. You will need a van/car to bring yourself up there if you have luggage, and you definitely need a scooter if you plan on leaving the property. There is no phone reception up there either but a piso wifi box behind the property. Also, expect bugs – you'll be in the jungle.

Gem homestay, remote from main hubs, and designed with style. Great place if you want to relax and connect with nature. Ecofriendly, home produced cacao, large size accomodations.

Challenging road to access it. Amenities may be improved (eg: no trash in rooms)

The family at Canjahawon are absolutely lovely. Auntie Feh made my stay an absolute wonder. The peace and safety of this place is unmatched. Hands down the best place I've stayed in the Philippines

Everything

Such a nice, remote stay! We loved the Aunty Fe and her team. Was such a nice experience to be their guests and we will miss it forever. It's the easy way lifestyle up there and just what we needed after lots of travelling.

The environment is great, the food is pretty good too. Nice staff.

bad road to get there, just be careful on your scooter. Not clean. Humid bed and sheets.

The views from the huts and the restaurantwas lovely, very quiet and peaceful

Roads surrounding the area very bad condition, dangerous for a moped with 2 people on it, it caused us to get a flat tyre. Road itself to the property very poor, had to walk it instead. Be prepared to drive at least 20 minutes to any civilisation which would be fine if on a main road but in the dark with the poor conditions was very stressful. Trikes charge you extra from the ports (800 pesos) to drop you off at the end of the road. Impossible to stay here if more than one person with luggage. There is no WiFi at the property which is fine but also no phone signal at all so is impossible to plan activities. Not even anywhere to charge anything so if your phone dies you're screwed. They don't offer free breakfast or anything which we thought would have been nice considering it is so far to get to anything else. We checked out after one night as it was too impractical for us. Probably fine if you just want a night or two completely away from civilization.

Stunning location in the middle of the jungle/island, relaxed and chilled vibe. Loved the common area where I enjoyed nice food & drink with amazing views. Cute little hut with nice hammock area to lie down outside. Staff were so friendly and welcoming, went above and beyond to help and make me comfortable. It was raining badly on the day I left so the staff helped me drive my motorbike out as the track was slippy/muddy. An adventure to get to/out of but worth the unique experience! Just come prepared for the rocky road there 😅

The location is much more remote and harder to get to than anticipated… I was already aware of the last bit of the road there being rocky/difficult to drive but I didn’t realise it was as long a path as it was… there needs to be more clear signs and arrows from the road to reassure you to keep going as it looked to me like I was just going deeper into the jungle and not the right way! So I turned back to ask locals for directions… it was indeed the right way but just a bit further. I saw other guests stopping at same bit as me looking a bit lost so a sign halfway down the track would be helpful. I was driving here alone so found the whole journey quite tricky but locals were so helpful! I also did not realise there would not be a shower in my room so had a bucket of water instead which would be fine but the water pressure was not great so showering was difficult, no big deal for one night, I managed!

Very spartan back to basic hut, with a mosquito net full of holes, a small bed for two.... BUT wow what an amazing place! It is so serene, lush of green. Everything is set around their communal restaurant set in the forest jungle, with great food all day, a huge old mango tree where you can hang out in the shade, friendly family staff. This was one of our highlights of our trip.

Booking info states there is a seperate living room and a sleeping couch. There isn't. What you see is what you get. Also the bathroom is very spartan.

Complete peace up in the mountains. Rooms are quite large (larger than expected) with a cute hammock overlooking the hill. You can open the wall up right at the bed for a gorgeous view of the hills and stars. As soon as you enter the property, you feel like walking into heaven. Best pure drinking cacao they make on site! The owners are very friendly and open to showing you around to their edible plants etc on the land. Other guests were also doing personal tours around the island. The road getting there is attrocious, but you can park at the entrancce and walk the .5km in if you don't want to motorbike it (a beautiful walk!). No wifi, which is what we wanted for our stay.

The road is atrocious leading in so trikes won't go (either have your own motorbike at your own risk or park at the entrance and walk the .5km in (which is a beautiful walk past wildflowers and jungle!).

A wonderful quiet and peaceful place!

The location was very quiet and peaceful. Kind staff

Nice place to stay in the middle of the island. Staff very kind and there is a restaurant also. I recommend