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What does Patrick’s on Cloud9 feel like?
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A cozy, intimate, informal resort where
everything you might want to do is available,
but no-one pushes anything - A place to
come and truly unwind and 'decompress' for
a while! Over 60% of our guests are repeat
visitors, probably because all our guests
leave with renewed vigor and a sense of
calm. Read what guests write about us in
our web guest book.
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How safe is Siargao Island?
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Siargao and surrounding Islands is probably
the most peaceful part in the entire Philippines
or Asia? People are extremely friendly and
helpful. The local fellows like to drink
at night at the local discos or Karaoke
bars and can be rowdy with each other or
get jealous over the girls.
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Is there air conditioning?
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Although we offer air conditioned cottages
but there is very little need for it. There
are plenty of cool breezes. The temperature
is 80 to 89°F (25 to 32°C) during the day,
and 75 to 80°F (22 to 25°) at night. It
can get a bit cooler at times especially
during the raining season December & January.
All cottages are outfitted with fans.
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Do you have a meal plan?
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We can offer a meal plan for groups or individuals.
Our guests love to choose from our huge
menu of a sumptuous selection of local and
international dishes and daily specials.
At every meal you enjoy a different experience.
There is not a large selection of restaurants
on the island and without any doubt Patrick’s
is the best. That is what we hear from our
guests and visitors and we enjoy hearing
it
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Is there a TV and a phone in the rooms?
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We have no telephone land lines but we have
cell phones serviced by Smart and Global.
If you have no cell phone we're glad to
place your local or international calls
for you with our cell phone or you may rent
a cell phone or use our internet café for
communication. Some of the air conditioned
cottages have satellite TV where you can
choose from over 50 channels including HBO
and all International channels like CNN,
Fox, BBC, DW, etc.
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Do your cottages have ocean views?
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Yes, all of our cottages are right on the
beach with a fabulous view from a large
porch overlooking the ocean, a huge reef
with tremendous waves and neighboring islands.
The view from Patrick’s beach is simply
spectacular.
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What Money should I bring?
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The best money to bring is Philippine Pesos
or US$ cash. Siargao is one of the few places
left on Earth without an ATM Machine or
Banking facilities — part of its unique
character, we think! The closest bank with
an ATM machine is in Surigao City (2hours
by ferry).
At Patrick’s we change money of all kind
of currencies including US$ Traveler,s Checks.
as well as cash Australian dollars, Euros,
Swiss Franks and British Pounds.
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How about Credit Cards?
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To the delight of many visitors we at Patrick’s
accept all major credit cards – Visa, Master
Card, American Express etc. At a 5% fee
we even give cash advance on your credit
card.
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What are the tipping guidelines?
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Tip at your discretion for drivers, guides,
and restaurant servers. Tipping of course
is highly appreciated especially from foreigners
as Philippine people seldom tip. A small
service charge of only 5% is automatically
added on your bill at Patrick’s.
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What about Clothes?
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The dress code on Siargao is definitely
informal. Bathing suits are not recommended
in town. You can have dinner at Patrick’s
without shirt or in your bathing suit. Siargao
people tend to be rather modest in public.
You won't see many people walking around
town in bathing suits either.
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Are there snakes and insects and other poisonous things?
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Most likely you will not encounter any snakes
unless you hike into the jungles or into
the rice fields. Since we are in the tropics
we do have mosquitoes but most of the time
they are not around since we are located
right on the Pacific ocean and the breezes
blow them away. All rooms are outfitted
with mosquito nets and screened windows
just in case one of them likes your blood
type. Apart from that there is the occasional
bug just like anywhere in the world.
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What about electrical hook ups?
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Voltage here is 220V, we do have adaptors
just in case you bring along your electric
shaver or hairdryer (most people use the
natural hair dryer - the breeze on the porch).
Most plugs are American style.
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What's the island's political system?
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Siargao is a part of the Philippines but
is run by the elected governor who lives
in Surigao City. Local affairs of each town
(municipality of which Siargao has 9) is
managed by the elected Mayor. Each town
consists of several villages called Buranguy
and the village is overseen by an elected
Buranguy captain who settles disputes among
the villagers.
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What language do they speak on Siargao Island?
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On Siargao they speak Siargaonen which is
a dialect associated with Visyan the second
main language after Tagalo. English is known
by most locals but many are shy to speak
it.
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Do I need to rent a car or motorbike?
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For short trips the most common and inexpensive
transportation is by jeepney or by habal-habal
(that is an extended motor bike). Siargao
Island is huge about 452 spkm. The only
paved road is from Dapa to General Luna
about 16 km and there is a short section
paved from the airport to Dapa. For touring
the island you can rent a Patrick’s van
for as little as P1500 or US$30 per day.
Travelling around Siargao is safe and lots
of friendly people wherever you go. We also
offer chauffeur driven vans for as little
as P2000 or US$40 per day. We also rent
motorbike for as little as P600 per day
or US$12
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What is the Weather like?
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Generally 80°F to90°F, sunny with light
trade winds. Expect rain in December and
January and quite a bit cooler at night.
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Do you have a swimming pool?
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Yes, a huge many miles long natural one
(The Bay!) but no artificial pools. At low
tide we have a 2 natural pools where you
can swim and soak at any time.
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