Nay Palad Hideaway

The birthplace of Barefoot Luxury, Nay Palad Hideaway (formerly known as Dedon Island Resort), nestles between ancient mangrove forests and the soft white sands of Siargao, in the Philippines.

In easy reach of tropical jungle, underground caves, untouched beaches, deep-sea fishing and the legendary Cloud 9 barreling wave, Nay Palad Hideaway lets you create your own rhythm, turning each day into a different story. It’s an experience of hospitality, freedom and beauty that can never truly be described—only shared.

Passing through the gates of Nay Palad Hideaway, you leave the real world behind. Welcome to the barefoot state of mind. There’s no need for a wallet here. No checks are signed.

From now on, every delicacy you desire, every drink you fancy, every massage you need, every adventure you seek, is yours for the asking. There’s just one thing we ask in return: Treat this palm-fringed paradise as your home, and let us make your dreams come true. Located on the southeastern tip of the island of Siargao, the hideaway is nestled between two distinct marine ecosystems.

On one end of the property, the hideaway village overlooks the Pacific Ocean and sits just behind the white-sand beach that runs along our peaceful, private bay. On the other end, the property faces six square kilometers of ancient mangrove forests and natural waterways.

BAREFOOT LUXURY
The barefoot state of mind is a place of supreme ease. Forget your worries. Get back in touch with yourself. When you find out what your heart desires, just let us know.

Whether it’s absolute privacy or around-the-clock attention, we’ll arrange it. Whether non-stop adventure or total relaxation, we’ve got you covered. Dinner in a tree house? Watching a movie by the pool? Just say the word.

TO DO OR NOT TO DO
To encourage your sense of freedom, we’ve created a number of unique, architecturally-inspiring spaces. There’s the Boathouse, a multifunctional structure that houses a gym, an indoor yoga studio, an indoor kids’ area, and an adventure storage room, where guests are free to inspect our equipment and dream up their next island-hopping excursion.

There’s also the spa, its one-of-a-kind reception the perfect place to relax and plan an endless series of treatments.

THE PERFECT DAY
Every day is a new story. And you, dear guest, are the writer of that story. You’re in charge of its shape, tone, pace and narrative arc. Kayaking through ancient mangroves? Exploring the island by motorbike? Sailing? Surfing? Diving? The only limit is your imagination.

In case you ever reach that limit, our team is happy to offer some ideas of its own. You can adjust the pace of your story with long massages, holistic treatments, yoga, meditation or a book by the pool. And don’t forget: Fabulous boats, complete with captain and crew, are ready to take you to the jewel-like uninhabited islands and pristine beaches nearby.

MAKE IT YOURS
As our guest, you’re invited to make Nay Palad Hideaway your own. Our job is to help you do so. That means tending to your every request, of course. But it also means giving you the freedom to feel at home.

To walk into the kitchen, for example, and see what’s cooking. To drop by the pool bar and mix yourself a drink. To wander the garden, studying the local flora, or climb the treehouse for bird-watching. This freedom, you’ll soon discover, is the essence of barefoot luxury.

THE VILLAS
Passing through the gates of Nay Palad Hideaway, you leave the real world behind. Welcome to the barefoot state of mind. Created together with celebrated designers Daniel Pouzet and Jean-Marie Massaud, Nay Palad Hideaway is an oasis of sustainable luxury, where local traditions and timeless beauty combine with the highest contemporary standards of comfort, sustainability and social responsibility.

CULINARY
Instead of offering set menus, our resident chef Marc Silvestre loves to surprise you by combining the freshest fish, meat and local produce in an eclectic mix of east and west, modern and traditional, with the kind of artistry and ease that stay true to the spirit of Nay Palad Hideaway.

SURPRISING RECIPES
We work around the fresh catch of the day to create surprising versions of national recipes, using as much as we can of local resources, and working with organic farms for vegetables and herbs, as supporting Siargao’s communities is one of our core values.

MADE WITH LOVE
Whether you are having a family style lunch with bursting Asian flavours, enjoying a playful picnic on the beach, or fine dining on a romantic evening, we pride that everything that is made in our kitchen is made with love and attention to your personal desires.

COOKING LESSONS
Join our chef in the kitchen for an interactive cooking demonstration. From how to fillet and fry a fish to preparing your favorite dish, he’ll gladly share his secrets. Children can participate, too. Baking and ice- cream-making are always a hit.

WELLNESS
A truly unforgettable spa is about more than just world-class treatments. It’s about space, ambience, mood. It creates a sense of peace and well-being that reaches deeper than any treatment can alone. You simply have to experience it. And when do – when you’re sitting there in the treetop nest, sipping your post-treatment tea – you’ll know exactly what we mean.

SPA
In addition to a full range of world-class treatments, our spa therapists specialize in Hilot, a Filipino massage tradition acclaimed for its healing abilities. But a truly unforgettable spa experience is also about the space, the ambience and the mood. That’s why we’ve lavished so much love and creativity on our spa village.

YOGA & MEDITATION
The Boathouse at Nay Palad Hideaway offers a dedicated yoga pavilion. Four meters above ground level, among the trees and overlooking the sea, the pavilion can be enjoyed with windows closed and air-conditioning turned up, or with windows thrown wide open for fresh air.

In addition, daily yoga sessions with an experienced instructor can be arranged for any location—sea pagoda, treehouse, even on SUP boards in the pool or ocean. If you’re interested in turning your stay into a yoga retreat, please contact our team to discuss your wishes.

FITNESS
Located on the ground floor of the Boathouse, the fitness area gives you all of the convenience and comfort of a full gym. Build strength and get your heart pumping with our state-of-the-art machines and equipment, which include a Life Fitness Integrity Series treadmill, a cross-trainer, a G7 gym system, ten sets of dumbbells and an exercise ball.

ACTIVITIES
Our team would be glad to assist you to create activities and excursions tailored to your dreams. Fabulous boats and a state-of-the-art amphibious craft are ready, complete with captain and crew, to take you anywhere within reach.

From deep-sea fishing to surfing one of the world’s most famous wave, Cloud 9, from kayaking through ancient mangroves to circumnavigating the island with our fancy jeepney, we can arrange it all.

WATER SPORTS
Surfing. Sailing. Stand-up paddling. Snorkeling. Diving. Kayaking. Water-skiing. Deep-sea fishing. The list goes on and the possibilities are endless. For beginners, we offer or arrange lessons with the best instructors. For experts, we facilitate water-sport outings tailored to your specifications.

A NEW POOL EXPERIENCE
Our infinity pool with ocean view has been redesigned to include, among other new features, a luxurious shallow water section with its own island lounges. It’s the perfect place to chill out at any hour. It’s also a prime spot to enjoy movie night, when we project feature films onto a giant screen hung between palm trees.

HIDEAWAY ACTIVITIES
We have numerous of activities to keep you busy without leaving the hideaway. During the day, the grassy lawns and white-sand beach are perfect for a friendly game of soccer, croquet, badminton or pétanque. There is even a beach volleyball court.

At night, pick a film, find a cozy spot near or in the pool, and enjoy an outdoor movie. Your film will be projected onto a massive screen strung between two coconut palms.

ISLAND HOPPING
Island-hopping around the bay and beyond can make for a great day out. Start with drinks under an umbrella on Pansukian, a tiny desert isle. Move on to Daku for snorkeling and surfing. Then on the island’s picturesque beach enjoy the picnic lunch our kitchen package just for you.

Continue to Guyam for a drink. Want some privacy? Take a boat stoked with sun umbrellas, a cooler and comfy beach chairs, and visit one of the many secluded beaches on the nearby islands.

LAND EXCURSIONS
Take a chauffeured tour of the island in our van or Jeepney. You can create your own itinerary, including stops at villages and point of special natural beauty. It takes a full four or five hours to circumnavigate Siargao.

KIDS ACTIVITIES
In addition to the many outdoor activities the kids can do, kids will love The Children’s village. It features springy trampolines and swing, all inside shaded woven huts. There is also a new treehouse platform with lounges and slides kids can ride down to the sandy play area.

COOKING
Join our chef in the kitchen for an interactive cooking demonstration. From how to fillet and fry a fish to preparing your favorite dish, he’ll gladly share his secrets. Children can participate, too. Baking and ice- cream-making are always a hit.

OUTDOOR CINEMA
Pick a film, find a cozy spot near or in the pool, and enjoy an outdoor movie at night. Your film will be projected onto a massive screen strung between two coconut palms.

THE ISLAND
There are more than 7,000 islands in the Philippine archipelago, but there’s nowhere on earth quite like Siargao. A nature lover’s dream, this laid-back isle, home to the epic Cloud 9 barreling wave, perches at the edge of Asia, its eastern coast just a few Kilometers shy of the Philippine Deep, a vast ocean trench that is one of the deepest spots on the planet’s surface.

SIARGAO
Siargao is known as the surfing capital of the Philippines, but even if you’re not planning on riding Cloud 9’s epic barrel waves, the island’s charms are plentiful. Siargao has it all: pristine, quiet beaches exotic wildlife, coral reefs, secluded natural pools, world-renowned sport fishing and diving, exquisite sea food, and more.

ISLAND LIFE
Little fishing villages, lazy beach towns and an international community of surfers and expats, mostly clustered around the world-famous Cloud 9 barreling wave. That’s island life on Siargao. Easy-going. In harmony with nature. In harmony with the neighbors. And always up for some fun—or a little nap.

CLOUD 9
Siargao has more than 20 different surfing spots catering to all levels. Among them is the legendary Cloud 9. A right-breaking reef wave renowned for its perfectly shaped barrel, thick but hollow, Cloud 9 attracts top surfers from around the world.

Non-surfers can enjoy this wave-riding spectacle from a multi-story wooden watchtower on the beach. A small surfing village, populated mostly by expats, has sprung up along the road that leads to Cloud 9. The village has several good cafés, bars and restaurants.

Rooms: 10

Price: from 1.144 EUR per night

Source: www.naypaladhideaway.com