Two guests talking across the bamboo bar at Happiness Hostel Siargao, under woven rattan lamps

Happiness HostelGeneral Luna, Siargao

Surfers, nomads, new best friends.

A social hostel on Tourism Road, in the heart of General Luna. Across the road from Happiness Beach Resort, for surfers, backpackers and digital nomads.

  • From $8.78 a bed a night
  • 14:00 check-in · 11:00 out
  • 18+ guests only
  • All rooms air-conditioned
  • WiFi + Starlink
  • Generators for power outages
  • Van transfer on request
A made-up bed under a woven rattan lamp in one of the rooms
A/C in every room

Pick your room.

Three mixed dorm sizes and a double with a balcony. Every room has A/C. Each dorm bed has a locker, a privacy shutter and a personal fan, with towels, linens and pillows provided.

  • 8-Bed Dorm, photo from the roomBest price

    8-Bed Dorm

    The budget pick. Each bed has a locker, a shutter and a personal fan.

    • 8 beds
    • A/C
    • Lockers

    from $8.78 a bed a night

  • Double Room with Balcony, photo from the roomPrivate

    Double Room with Balcony

    On the quiet third floor, with a queen bed, a hot and cold shower and your own balcony.

    • Sleeps 2
    • Queen bed
    • Balcony

    from $46.75 a room a night

  • 6-Bed Dorm, photo from the roomSolo or with friends

    6-Bed Dorm

    Mid-size. Each bed has a locker, a shutter and a personal fan.

    • 6 beds
    • A/C
    • Lockers

    from $10.37 a bed a night

  • Mixed Dorm with 4 Beds, photo from the roomSmallest dorm

    Mixed Dorm with 4 Beds

    Our smallest dorm, with hot showers.

    • 4 beds
    • A/C
    • Hot showers

    from $11.97 a bed a night

From-prices in $ as shown on our booking pages on 3 Nov 2026: dorms per bed, the double per room. Your dates show the live price.

What’s in the house.

Built for surf days and work days. Starlink for the calls, generators for the outages, and the beach bar across the road.

  • Across the road from Happiness Beach Resort and its beach bar
  • WiFi and Starlink
  • Generators, so power outages don’t stop the hot showers
  • A/C in every room
  • A locker and a privacy shutter at each dorm bed
  • Breakfast at the restaurant from about 6:30–7 AM
  • Van transfer on request: send us your flight details
  • Happiness Concierge books your tours
  • Towels, linens and pillows provided, and a personal fan at each dorm bed
  • Private rooms on the quiet third floor
  • Adults only: every guest is 18 or over
  • Shots are buy 2, take 1 for hostel guests at Happiness Restaurant
  • Shower with green and white diamond tiles and a rain shower head
    Green tiles and hot water
  • A bright room with a woven ceiling, a rattan chair and a wooden desk
    Light, wood and rattan
  • A warm-lit corridor with a neon room number 12 on the wall
    Find your number

Your week, waxed.

Surf by day, then pick a board for the night. Tap one to see when and where.

See what’s on
Pick a night

Tonight’s conditions

Daily

Happy Hour

Times vary by venue: ask at the bar

Happiness Hostel, Beach Bar & Goodies

Mon

Bingo Night

6–9 pm

Goodies

Tue

Movie Night

Beachfront movies, 7 pm

Happiness Beach Bar

Wed

Game Night

7:30–9 pm

Right here at the hostel

Wed

Funky Wednesday

Underground tunes, 8 pm–12 am

Goodies

Fri

Buffet Friday

Mediterranean, eat all you can, from 7 pm

Goodies

Sat

Chill & Grill

6 pm

Right here at the hostel

Sun

Sunday Fun Day

6 pm–12 am

Happiness Beach Bar

Also: Wellness at Happiness Beach Bar every day (schedule on our Instagram) and the Happiness Cruise from the hostel once a week: ask us for this week’s day.

Happy hour, every day.

At the hostel, Happiness Beach Bar and Goodies. Times vary by venue, so ask at the bar. Or start at the beach bar across the road: bean bags, smoothie bowls, cocktails and 200 Mbps Starlink.

Hostel guests: shots are buy 2, take 1 at Happiness Restaurant.

See the menu
The open-air Happiness Beach Bar with bean bags and wooden beams

Islands, lagoons, or a day on the boat.

All tours

Per person, the starting price shown on each tour page. The Booz Cruise, Tri-Island, Corregidor and Land tours start and end at the hostel, and the Booz Cruise and Tri-Island Tour include the multicab or mini jeep ride from here. The Booz Cruise runs once a week, and Happiness Travel and Tours confirms each booking based on availability: WhatsApp +63 962 972 0366.

Before you pack.

Tourism Road, Barangay Catangnan, General Luna, Siargao 8419, Surigao del Norte, Philippines. Open in Google Maps

Questions

Check-in and check-out?

Check-in 14:00, check-out 11:00. Early check-in or late check-out depends on availability and may carry an extra charge. Message us ahead to plan it.

Is the hostel adults only?

Yes. Happiness Hostel Siargao is for guests aged 18 and over. Please give your correct age when you book: a guest under 18 may be refused entry without a refund. Travelling with children? Happiness Beach Resort, across the road, has family rooms. See the resort

What comes with a dorm bed?

A locker, a privacy shutter and a personal fan, plus towels, linens and pillows. All dorms are mixed and air-conditioned.

Where are the private rooms?

On the quiet third floor. Each has a queen bed, a hot and cold shower, A/C and a balcony, and sleeps 2.

Can I get a lower bunk?

Just ask. Lower bunks depend on availability.

Is breakfast included?

Rates cover the bed or room only. Our restaurant opens around 6:30 to 7:00 AM for breakfast.

Is the WiFi good enough to work?

We have WiFi and Starlink, and the beach bar across the road runs 200 Mbps Starlink.

What about power outages?

We have generators, so you keep electricity and hot showers.

How do I get here from the airport?

Fly into Sayak Airport (IAO) in Del Carmen. There are direct flights from Manila and Cebu. We can arrange a van transfer on request: send us your flight details.

Do I need cash?

Bring some. ATMs in Siargao often run out, and not every place takes cards.

Where are the waves?

Cloud 9 is where the waves live: watch from the tower or paddle out. It is a shallow reef break for experienced surfers, at its best from about late September to November. Beginners usually find smaller waves in the middle of the year, and should learn with an instructor first. 10-day Surf Retreat

Can I book tours at the hostel?

Drop by the Happiness Concierge or message us and we will help you plan the day and your transport. All tours

How do I reach the hostel?

WhatsApp or call +63 966 026 4679, or email siargaohostel@happinessphilippines.com.

What if I need to cancel?

You can cancel by email or phone up to 14 days before arrival. Cancelling less than 14 days before, or not arriving, is charged the full cost of the stay. Refunds are made within 28 days of cancelling. Terms & conditions

Eat & drink

Happiness Restaurant

Mediterranean, with our own mix of Indian and Israeli flavors. Restaurant, bar and cafe in one. Breakfast from about 6:30–7 AM.

See the menu
Happiness Beach Bar

Cocktails with a view. Bean bags, smoothie bowls and 200 Mbps Starlink, good for working or for doing nothing.

Goodies

International fusion, homemade and locally sourced, and one of the best breakfast spots on the island. The shop sells local crafts and island-made products. Bingo on Mondays, Funky Wednesday, Buffet Friday.

See the menu
Happiness Shop

Our own merch to remember us by, friends’ brands we love, and the essentials for your island style.

Visit the shop

Finding Tourism Road.

From Sayak Airport (IAO)

The airport is in Del Carmen, with direct flights from Manila and Cebu. We can arrange a van transfer on request: send us your flight details.

In General Luna

The hostel is on Tourism Road in Brgy. Catangnan, on the main road in the heart of General Luna.

Across the road

Happiness Beach Resort and Happiness Beach Bar are right across the road from the hostel.

Sketch map: how to find Happiness Hostel on Tourism Road, General Luna, Siargao Hand-drawn sketch, not to scale. The sea is to the east. Tourism Road runs along the coast through Catangnan, between General Luna to the south and Cloud 9 to the north. Happiness Hostel is on Tourism Road, with Happiness Beach Resort across the road by the water. Sayak Airport is inland to the west. Sea Cloud 9 to Sayak Airport (IAO) General Luna Happiness Hostel Tourism Road, Catangnan Beach Resort, across the road N sketch map, not to scale

See you on Tourism Road.

Check-in 14:00 · Check-out 11:00 · Priced live in $ once you pick dates.

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