The infinity pool has a sunset view. Loved the bungalow itself: it was clean, spacious and well furnished. Hot water with good water pressure. Great internet for people who work remotely (averaged 12MB download; the best island internet we’ve seen). Staff were super helpful. Resort also had scooters to rent on site. Restaurant has delicious European and Filipino options.

It’s perfect for a peaceful getaway. But as someone who can’t drive we found it hard to hail a tricycle (you’d have to ask the staff to book someone to take you down). Local tricycle drivers will consider the hotel’s mountain location a “special trip” and charge more than average. My only feedback to management is to consider a shuttle service to the main road in San Juan.

Such a beautiful resort nestled in the mountain which offers beautiful sunsets most evenings. The pool is amazing with plenty of sun loungers. The restaurant on site is beautiful with a wide range of food options to suit everyone’s taste. The staff are amazing and incredibly helpful from the reception staff to the restaurant staff and the maintenance team everyone was incredibly friendly and helpful.

If you are planning on staying here ensure you can ride a scooter. It is roughly a 20 minute tuktuk along a very bumpy road and the prices of transport adds up if you can’t drive a scooter. The resort has them to rent onsite which is very helpful.

I liked absolutely everything about South Mountain Resort. We -- a middle aged couple -- stayed for 5 days in one of the less expensive rooms -- and even while less expensive, it was very comfortable, with good water pressure, an almost too-efficient air conditioner, comfortable bed, and small terrace to enjoy an evening cocktail on. The palm tree heavy property sits slightly inland and up the hill -- maybe a kilometer or so -- so it's remote from the hubbub of San Juan, where there's considerable activity due to the two premier snorkeling destinations there. I'd advise you to rent a motorbike if you stay at the Resort, or find yourself a tuk-tuk driver to have on call. If you opt for a motorbike, Peter South Mountain's proprietor has them and maintains them properly right on the property: renting here is a far better option than renting one at the port... We had breakfast off the menu, and it was scrumptious and plentiful... But what I liked best was the staff: they were sensational. That they were helpful in every way is an understatement. I got to know Peter, the owner: he's a gentleman and is one of those rare people to whom I took an immediate liking. I say this because the staff was smiling and happy all the time: the place has a joyful sense to it, and I think this stems from having a really fine boss, Peter, who treats the help like family... In all, South Mountain Resort is a relaxing, tropical delight to stay for a few days, or a few weeks or... I hated to leave. But, to quote Arnold Schwarzenegger, "I'll be back!"

It was such a great place for our family to stay! It was so relaxed and the rooms and pool were amazing. We love animals so we’re so pleased to see they had very friendly dogs and even more pleased when a little very clean and friendly cat chose to come and stay with us (at our invite). It was just so loverly we felt right at home and really enjoyed spending time there. The breakfast was great, such good bread! The room was very spacious and we had all the facilities we needed. (If you like cats then this little ginger one is so clean and friendly and will stay in your room if you want, we really miss her)

The place was beautiful, we got the family room which had 2 bedrooms and our 3 little kids managed to sleep in the extra big bed. The kitchen was nicely equipped which let us cook some meals when we didn't want to go out. The hotel restaurant was good too and we managed to find kids-friendly food too (not always doable on our trip). There are 9 cute dogs in the hotel which we got to know and the kids got to take part in the daily fish-feeding activity too :) The swimming pool is beautiful and we had it entirely for ourselves throughout our stay, with a little bridge the kids loved jumping from. I also enjoyed swimming under the stars one evening - gorgeous! The staff is very friendly and the owner does above and beyond for guests to feel at home and is always thinking of ways to improve the place. He even helped us tow the car when I stupidly went into a no-car road and got stuck... Location is close to the nearby village which was very convenient with a car for different attractions as well as restaurants / cafes etc. Anyone looking for a place in Siquijor - this is it!

If you don't have a car it might be trickier, we haven't tried so not sure. With a car there are also parts of the road from the village to the hotel that are more difficult to drive, but we managed and drove every day.

the place was beautiful, clean and the stuff were friendly and kind. the owner was kind and helpful. he helped us with early check-in. Everybody there was so nice! I want to spaciel mention the cleaning lady, I think her name is Maria, she did a perfect job!

if I have to to complain about something, I wish he had a fan for the balcony or chairs to the inside of the room. but just it. also the location is up a hill and some part of the road is broken, I didn't mind, but it could if you are not experienced rider that might be a thing, but it really isn't.

The staff were lovely, very polite and accommodating. The villa is very spacious, it has its' own kitchen with complete amenities and the villa has ample space for our large luggage. When not cooking, we ate at the restaurant. Food was great and reasonably priced. Internet in the resort was fast - at the villas, restaurant and even at the pool. Pool was so lovely, we took a swim almost every day considering the warm weather in the Philippines. It was so peaceful and quiet in the resort, a perfect place to rest and unwind.

Mobile phone connection was not good, there might not be any nearby cell site. But you can just use the internet instead.

South Mountain Resort was lovely. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout our stay and couldn’t have asked for more help. The pool was stunning and the rooms were modern. A lot of effort and care has been given to maintaining these to a high standard and it shows. Peter (the owner) is super friendly and dropped us at the ferry port after our stay had ended. Special shoutout to Jed. Would recommend!

Not so much a ‘didn’t like’ but it is on a hillside without full tarmac roads. You’d need to be familiar with a scooter and take your time getting up and down, otherwise rely on tricycles. Absolutely worth it though.

there's not enough stars to give this place! such an enjoyable stay from start to finish. the owner Peter was very nice and welcoming. the staff were exceptional. Kiem especially was such a lovely person . I would highly recommend this place, lovely sunset view from the pool every evening. the level of cleanliness was excellent also! the most enjoyable stay we have had so far on our 5 months travelling! the food in the restaurant also was so fresh! we ate there everyday during our stay .

Very quietly located, with nice views over the ocean. In the morning you just hear the birds, no dogs or roosters crying. The pillows on the bed are amazing. Great food in the restaurant. Some very friendly dogs. The best pool we had in all of The Philippines.

We were prepared and rented a scooter on arrival in the harbour since some trike drivers are not willing to bring you up the steep mountain road. So it was not a thing for us, but be aware of this.