What is the cheapest hotel in Camiguin?

On recent midweek searches, GV Hotel Camiguin in Mambajao starts around £9 a night — the lowest bookable rate on the whole island. It's a simple 1-star budget hotel, not a beach resort, but for a clean bed near town at that price it's unbeatable. Villa Corrales Homestay (from ~£13) and C - Side Inn (from ~£14) are the next cheapest. Camiguin is a small volcanic island of guesthouses and family-run resorts, so genuinely cheap rooms are the norm here, not the exception.

How cheap are hotels in Camiguin?

Very cheap by any standard. Across all 30 real properties in this guide, rooms run from about £9 to £100 a night, and the great majority sit under £40. There is no 5-star tier on Camiguin at all — the island is guesthouses, homestays and small beach resorts, which is exactly why it's one of the best-value island escapes in the Philippines. A comfortable air-con room near the beach is commonly £25-45.

Where is the cheapest area to stay in Camiguin?

Almost everything on Camiguin sits in or around Mambajao, the island's main town on the north coast, so prices are low island-wide rather than in one cheap pocket. In-town guesthouses like GV Hotel (~£9) and SJ Pabua Travellers Inn (~£15) are the cheapest beds; the beach-front cottages a few minutes out (Agoho and Yumbing barangays near the White Island jump-off) cost a little more but put you on the sand. Both are cheap by mainland standards.

Are there guesthouses and homestays in Camiguin under £25?

Plenty. Villa Corrales Homestay (~£13), C - Side Inn (~£14), RGR Camiguin Pension House (~£14), SJ Pabua Travellers Inn (~£15), Pabua's Cottages (~£19), Paco's Garden Home Stay (~£20), Kalimba De Luna Inn (~£20) and Havendwell Beach Resort (~£20) all come in under £25 a night on midweek dates. This is a homestay-and-cottage island — that price band is the heart of the market, not the bottom of it.

How do I get from Camiguin airport to my hotel?

Camiguin Airport (IATA: CGM) sits just outside Mambajao, so most hotels in this guide are a 5-15 minute drive away. Multicabs and tricycles wait outside the terminal; a tricycle into Mambajao town costs a few hundred pesos, and many guesthouses arrange a pick-up if you message ahead. Habal-habal (motorbike taxis) are the local way to reach beach-front cottages down the coast road.

Is there an environmental or terminal fee in Camiguin?

Camiguin doesn't levy a big island-entry eco fee the way El Nido or Boracay do, but you'll meet small local charges: the White Island sandbar boat has a fixed pump-boat fare plus a modest per-head fee, and sites like Katibawasan Falls, the Sto. Niño Cold Spring and Sunken Cemetery each charge a small entrance fee (typically well under £2). Domestic airports also add a small terminal fee. Carry peso cash — cards aren't accepted at these spots.

What's the best budget beach stay in Camiguin for families?

Camiguin Island Golden Sunset Beach Club (from ~£40, 114 reviews) and Tongatok Cliff Resort (from ~£45, 192 reviews) are the family sweet spot — beach or clifftop settings, pools, and enough reviews to book with confidence, all well under mainland resort prices. For a cheaper family base near the White Island boats, Pabua's Cottages (~£19) and Mountain View Cottages (~£26) give you space and a garden without the resort price.

How much does a beach resort in Camiguin cost per night?

Small beach resorts on Camiguin run roughly £25-100 a night midweek. Kurma Eco Beach Lodge and Camiguin Volcan Beach Eco Retreat sit around £27-30, mid-list resorts like Golden Sunset Beach Club and Tongatok Cliff around £40-45, and the island's top-end boutiques — Nouveau Resort (~£100) and UNWND Boutique Hotel (~£62) — are the priciest beds on Camiguin. Even the dearest room here undercuts a mid-range hotel on Boracay or Panglao.

Does Camiguin have any 5-star or luxury hotels?

No. Camiguin is a small, quiet volcanic island with no 5-star hotels and no large chain resorts — its accommodation is guesthouses, homestays and family-run beach cottages. The closest thing to a boutique stay is Nouveau Resort (~£100) or UNWND Boutique Hotel Camiguin (~£62). If you want polished resort luxury, Panglao (Bohol) or Boracay is a better fit; if you want an unspoilt island at guesthouse prices, Camiguin is the pick.

What are the cheapest months to visit Camiguin?

The wet/low season, roughly June to October, has the lowest room rates and the greenest scenery, though you may catch rain and the odd ferry delay. The dry season (November to May) is peak, with the busiest and priciest window over Christmas, New Year and Holy Week. The famous Lanzones Festival in the third week of October is a lively but busier time — book ahead if you want the fruit-harvest celebration.

How do I get to Camiguin from the UK?

There are no direct UK flights. Fly London to Manila (MNL) via a Gulf or Asian hub, then take a domestic flight to Camiguin Airport (CGM) — Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines connect via Cebu. Alternatively fly to Cagayan de Oro (CGY) on the mainland, then a bus to Balingoan port and the roughly one-hour ferry across to Benoni on Camiguin. The ferry route is cheaper; the direct flight to CGM is fastest.

Is Camiguin worth visiting?

If you want a genuinely quiet, unspoilt volcanic island with almost no crowds, yes. Camiguin packs the White Island sandbar, the eerie Sunken Cemetery, Katibawasan Falls, the Sto. Niño and Ardent hot-and-cold springs, and the Hibok-Hibok volcano into an island you can circle in a day. It's a slower, cheaper, more local counterpoint to Boracay or Palawan — better for nature and relaxation than nightlife.

What is White Island in Camiguin?

White Island is an uninhabited white-sand sandbar just off Camiguin's north coast, opposite the Agoho and Yumbing beaches near Mambajao. There's no shade or facilities — just brilliant white sand and turquoise water with the Hibok-Hibok volcano as a backdrop. You reach it by a short pump-boat ride from the jump-off point; go at sunrise for the best light and the coolest sand. Many north-coast cottages in this guide are minutes from the boats.

What is the Sunken Cemetery in Camiguin?

The Sunken Cemetery marks a graveyard submerged when Mount Vulcan erupted in 1871, its site now signalled by a large white cross standing out in the sea off Catarman. You can view it from the shore or take a short boat out to snorkel around the cross and the coral that has grown over the old town. It's Camiguin's most photographed landmark and a short drive round the coast from the Mambajao hotels in this guide.

Are there hostels in Camiguin?

A few. Playa Del Fuego Beach Hostel and Resort (from ~£24) is the clearest hostel-style option, mixing dorm and private rooms in a beach setting. Beyond that, the island's ultra-cheap guesthouses — GV Hotel (~£9), Villa Corrales (~£13), C - Side Inn (~£14) — do the job a hostel would elsewhere, often for a private room at hostel-bed prices. For solo backpackers, the cheap guesthouse is usually the smarter Camiguin move.

Which Camiguin hotels have the most reviews?

Camiguin Lanzones Resort leads with 405 guest reviews, followed by Lanzones Cabana (205), Tongatok Cliff Resort (192), Bintana sa Paraiso Binunsaran (161) and Mountain View Cottages (141). On a small island where many places have only a handful of reviews, these higher-volume properties are the safest first bookings if you want reassurance before you travel.

Where should I stay to be near the White Island jump-off?

The Agoho and Yumbing beach barangays on the north coast, a few minutes west of Mambajao, are where the White Island boats leave from. Cottages and resorts clustered there — such as Agoho Resort Boutique Hotel, Nypa Style Resort, Paras Beach-area cottages and the Golden Sunset Beach Club — let you walk to the jump-off for a sunrise crossing. In-town Mambajao guesthouses are a short tricycle ride away.

Is Camiguin good for diving and snorkelling?

Yes. The waters around the Sunken Cemetery and the marine sanctuary off Mantigue Island offer easy snorkelling over coral, and there are dive operators on the island — Camiguin Volcan Beach Eco Retreat & Dive Resort is set up specifically for divers. Visibility is best in the dry season. Bring or hire gear locally; the reefs are shallow enough that even confident snorkellers see plenty.

What is the Sto. Niño Cold Spring?

The Sto. Niño Cold Spring is a natural spring-fed pool in Catarman with cold, crystal-clear water bubbling up through the sandy bottom — a refreshing contrast to the island's hot springs. There's a small entrance fee and simple facilities. Paired with the Ardent Hibok-Hibok hot spring on the other side of the island, it makes an easy cheap day out from any of the Mambajao hotels in this guide.

How many days do you need in Camiguin?

Three to four days is the sweet spot. That gives you a sunrise trip to White Island, the Sunken Cemetery, Katibawasan Falls, the cold and hot springs, and a lazy beach day — with time to circle the island by scooter. Two days is enough for the highlights if you're tight; a week suits anyone who wants to slow right down, which is what Camiguin does best.

Can I get around Camiguin cheaply?

Easily. The whole island is circled by one coastal road you can drive in a couple of hours. Rent a scooter for a few hundred pesos a day — the cheapest and most flexible option — or hire a multicab or habal-habal (motorbike taxi) for point-to-point trips. Many hotels arrange island tours. There's no need for a car, and fuel and fares are low, keeping a Camiguin trip cheap overall.

What is Camiguin famous for?

Camiguin is famous for being a small island born of volcanoes — it has more volcanoes per square mile than almost anywhere — and for its White Island sandbar, the Sunken Cemetery, Katibawasan and Tuasan waterfalls, hot and cold springs, and its sweet lanzones fruit, celebrated each October at the Lanzones Festival. It's nicknamed the 'Island Born of Fire' for its volcanic origins.

Are the beaches in Camiguin sandy?

Camiguin's beaches are a mix — some are grey volcanic sand, a legacy of the island's eruptions, while the star attraction, the White Island sandbar, is pure brilliant white sand. The north-coast beaches around Agoho and Yumbing are the most popular for swimming and White Island access. If it's powder-white sand you're after, White Island delivers it; the mainland island beaches are more about the volcanic character and calm water.

Do Camiguin hotels have air conditioning and Wi-Fi?

Most do, but check per room. Many budget guesthouses offer both fan-only and air-con rooms — the fan option is cheaper and fine in the cooler months. Wi-Fi is common in reception areas and better-rated resorts, though on a small island it can be slower than city standards, and mobile signal is stronger than hotel Wi-Fi in places. If reliable internet matters, favour the higher-reviewed resorts in this guide.

Which Camiguin resort is best for a special occasion?

Nouveau Resort (from ~£100) is Camiguin's top-end pick, the priciest and most polished stay on the island, followed by UNWND Boutique Hotel Camiguin (~£62), Bintana sa Paraiso Binunsaran (~£54) with its clifftop garden setting, and Guerrera Rice Paddy Villas (~£44) for something design-led among the rice fields. None of these is 5-star, but on a guesthouse island they're the standout beds for a honeymoon or anniversary.

How do I book these exact Camiguin hotels at the prices shown?

Every hotel name in this guide links to that property's live page on JetMeAway — real-time rates, all taxes shown, and a date picker for your trip. The from-prices quoted here were pulled on live midweek searches while writing; your dates will differ, so tap through for today's number. No booking fees either way.

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Best Hotels in Camiguin, the Volcanic Gem — 30 Real Island Stays From £9 (2026)

7 July 2026•23 min read•By JetMeAway Scout

Our top Camiguin base for 2026 is Camiguin Lanzones Resort for its 405 guest reviews and beach setting — but the real story of Camiguin is that there is no expensive way to stay here. This is the best hotels in Camiguin for every budget guide, and on this small volcanic island "every budget" means one thing: cheap. Rooms start at £9 a night, and all 30 hotels in this guide are real, distinct, currently bookable guesthouses and small beach resorts — every one in or around Mambajao, every one linking straight to its live prices. There is no luxury tier to pad out, and we won't pretend otherwise: Camiguin is an island of homestays and family-run cottages, wallet-friendly by nature, which is exactly why it's one of the best-value island escapes in the Philippines.

Camiguin is nicknamed the Island Born of Fire — a teardrop of green in the Bohol Sea north of Mindanao, built by seven volcanoes and small enough to circle by scooter in an afternoon. Off its north coast lies White Island, an uninhabited pure-white sandbar with the Hibok-Hibok volcano as its backdrop (the very view in the photo above). Round the coast are the eerie Sunken Cemetery with its lone white cross standing out at sea, the spring-fed Sto. Niño Cold Spring, the 76-metre plunge of Katibawasan Falls, and lanzones groves whose sweet fruit gets its own festival each October.

All 30 stays below are pulled from live availability, priced from real midweek searches, with no markups and no booking fees. Compare live Camiguin hotel prices or search UK flights to Camiguin (CGM) — there are no direct UK flights, so you'll connect via Manila or Cebu, or ferry across from Cagayan de Oro on the mainland.

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Scout's 3 best budget picks right now: 🛏 GV Hotel Camiguin — from ~£9, the cheapest bed on the island, a simple clean base near Mambajao town. 🌅 Camiguin Island Golden Sunset Beach Club — from ~£40, a well-reviewed beach base (114 reviews) near the White Island boats. 🌴 Tongatok Cliff Resort — from ~£45, a clifftop resort with a pool and 192 reviews for a proper island splurge that's still cheap. From-prices are live midweek rates pulled while writing — tap any hotel for today's price on your dates.

Camiguin's Best Beach & Island Stays — 30 Real, Bookable Options

Here's the honest picture: Camiguin has no 5-star hotels, no chain mega-resorts, and no "luxury tier" to review — and that's the good news. What it has is 30 real guesthouses, homestays and small beach resorts, almost all in or around Mambajao on the north coast, priced from £9 to £100 a night with the great majority under £40. We've listed every one, cheapest first within sensible bands, so a budget traveller can find a real island bed fast. Live midweek rates pulled while writing — tap any hotel for your dates.

GV Hotel - Camiguin — Camiguin, Philippines

1. GV Hotel - Camiguin — Mambajao · 1★ · 49 reviews · from ~£9/night. The cheapest bed on the island — a simple, clean budget hotel near Mambajao town, not a beach resort. For a solo traveller or anyone who'll spend the days out at White Island and the springs, it's an unbeatable base to sleep and shower.

Villa Corrales Homestay — Camiguin, Philippines

2. Villa Corrales Homestay — Mambajao · from ~£13/night. A genuine family homestay at almost the lowest price on Camiguin. Few reviews so far, but for the money you get a local welcome and a quiet room — the kind of stay this island does best.

C - Side Inn — Camiguin, Philippines

3. C - Side Inn — Mambajao · 90 reviews · from ~£14/night. One of the cheapest well-reviewed inns on the island, with 90 guest reviews behind it. A no-frills base near the coast for travellers who care more about the £14 rate and the White Island trip than the room.

RGR Camiguin Travel Tour Services and Pension House — Camiguin, Philippines

4. RGR Camiguin Travel Tour Services and Pension House — Mambajao · 32 reviews · from ~£14/night. A pension house that doubles as a tour operator — handy if you want island-hopping and waterfall trips arranged on the spot. Cheap, central and practical for a first Camiguin stay.

SJ Pabua Travellers Inn — Camiguin, Philippines

5. SJ Pabua Travellers Inn — Mambajao · 119 reviews · from ~£15/night. A budget travellers' inn with a solid 119 reviews — reassurance at a rock-bottom price. Simple rooms near town, an easy tricycle ride from the beaches and the airport.

Pabua's Cottages — Camiguin, Philippines

6. Pabua's Cottages — Mambajao · 2★ · 58 reviews · from ~£19/night. Garden cottages that give families and couples a bit of space for under £20. A relaxed, green setting close to Mambajao — good value for the extra room a cottage gives over a plain hotel bed.

Paco's Garden Home Stay — Camiguin, Philippines

7. Paco's Garden Home Stay — Mambajao · 70 reviews · from ~£20/night. A garden homestay with 70 reviews and a homely feel — the sort of place where the owners point you to the best local eateries and the quiet swimming spots. Great for slow travellers on a tight budget.

Camiguin KALIMBA DE LUNA INN — Camiguin, Philippines

8. Camiguin Kalimba De Luna Inn — Mambajao · 75 reviews · from ~£20/night. A small, well-reviewed inn at the £20 mark. A tidy budget base close to town, suited to travellers who want a private room and a night's proper rest between island outings.

Havendwell Beach Resort — Camiguin, Philippines

9. Havendwell Beach Resort — Mambajao · 2★ · from ~£20/night. A beach resort at a guesthouse price — under £20 puts you near the sand rather than in town. Newer, so few reviews yet, but a strong-value pick if you want the beach without paying resort rates.

Lanzones Cabana — Camiguin, Philippines

10. Lanzones Cabana — Mambajao · 1★ · 205 reviews · from ~£22/night. One of the most-reviewed budget stays on the island (205 reviews) — clear proof it delivers at the price. Named for Camiguin's famous fruit, it's a friendly, no-frills cabana base a short hop from the north-coast beaches.

Camiguin KALIMBA — Marianita's cottages — Camiguin, Philippines

11. Marianita's Cottages — Mambajao · 93 reviews · from ~£23/night. Simple garden cottages with a loyal following (93 reviews). A quiet, low-key base with the space cottages give you, at a price that leaves plenty over for island tours.

Mabini Hotel — Camiguin, Philippines

12. Mabini Hotel — Mambajao · 2★ · from ~£23/night. A small in-town hotel handy for the shops, market and transport links of Mambajao. Newer to the listings with few reviews, but a practical central option under £25.

Playa Del Fuego Beach Hostel and Resort — Camiguin, Philippines

13. Playa Del Fuego Beach Hostel and Resort — Mambajao · 2★ · from ~£24/night. The clearest hostel-style option on Camiguin, mixing dorm-and-private with a beach setting — the pick for solo backpackers who want other travellers around. The "Fuego" nods to the island's fiery volcanic roots.

Camiguin Volcano Houses-Panoramic House — Camiguin, Philippines

14. Camiguin Volcano Houses - Panoramic House — Mambajao · 3★ · 41 reviews · from ~£25/night. A 3-star house with, as the name promises, panoramic views — good value for a whole-house feel at £25. Suits a couple or small group who want a private place with a view of the island's volcanic scenery.

Puesta del Sol Beach Bungalows — Camiguin, Philippines

15. Puesta del Sol Beach Bungalows — Mambajao · 2★ · 17 reviews · from ~£26/night. Beach bungalows named for the sunset ("puesta del sol"), for those who want to fall asleep near the water. A small, relaxed place — quiet and cheap, with the sand a few steps away.

Mountain View Cottages — Camiguin, Philippines

16. Mountain View Cottages — Mambajao · 141 reviews · from ~£26/night. A well-established, much-reviewed cottage complex (141 reviews) with views towards the island's volcanic peaks. Family-friendly space and a proven track record make it one of the safest budget bookings on Camiguin.

Sun House Rental — Camiguin, Philippines

17. Sun House Rental — Mambajao · 78 reviews · from ~£26/night. A whole-house rental for groups or families who want their own kitchen and space. With 78 reviews behind it, it's a reliable self-catering base for a longer, slower Camiguin stay.

Kurma Eco Beach Lodge — Camiguin, Philippines

18. Kurma Eco Beach Lodge — Mambajao · 3★ · 20 reviews · from ~£27/night. An eco-minded beach lodge for travellers who want a low-impact, close-to-nature stay on the sand. Small and simple, with a laid-back vibe — a good match for Camiguin's unspoilt character.

Camiguin Volcan Beach Eco Retreat & Dive Resort — Camiguin, Philippines

19. Camiguin Volcan Beach Eco Retreat & Dive Resort — Mambajao · 3★ · 62 reviews · from ~£30/night. The pick for divers and snorkellers — a beachfront eco-resort with its own dive setup, ideal for exploring the reefs around the Sunken Cemetery and Mantigue Island. Good facilities for the £30 price band.

Nypa Style Resort Camiguin — Camiguin, Philippines

20. Nypa Style Resort Camiguin — Mambajao · 2★ · 55 reviews · from ~£30/night. Nipa-hut style cottages that lean into the island aesthetic, close to the north-coast beaches and the White Island jump-off. A characterful, affordable resort with 55 reviews.

Villa Paraiso Resort & Waterpark — Camiguin, Philippines

21. Villa Paraiso Resort & Waterpark — Mambajao · 2★ · from ~£31/night. The rare Camiguin stay with a waterpark attached — a strong draw for families with children who want pool time between island trips. Newer to the listings, but the on-site water fun sets it apart at the price.

Agoho Resort -Boutique Hotel- — Camiguin, Philippines

22. Agoho Resort - Boutique Hotel — Mambajao · 128 reviews · from ~£39/night. A boutique-styled resort in the Agoho beach barangay — right by the White Island boats — with a healthy 128 reviews. A step up in polish while staying firmly in the budget band, and superbly placed for a sunrise sandbar trip.

Camiguin Island Golden Sunset Beach Club — Camiguin, Philippines

23. Camiguin Island Golden Sunset Beach Club — Mambajao · 2★ · 114 reviews · from ~£40/night. A well-reviewed beach club (114 reviews) near the north-coast beaches — a comfortable family and couples' base with the sand close and White Island in reach. One of the island's most dependable mid-price picks.

Guerrera Rice Paddy Villas — Camiguin, Philippines

24. Guerrera Rice Paddy Villas — Mambajao · 3★ · 19 reviews · from ~£44/night. Design-led villas set among rice paddies — the most distinctive stay on the island for anyone who wants somewhere photogenic and calm rather than beachfront. A quieter, greener splurge that's still under £45.

Tongatok Cliff Resort — Camiguin, Philippines

25. Tongatok Cliff Resort — Mambajao · 3★ · 192 reviews · from ~£45/night. A clifftop resort with sea views, a pool and a strong 192 reviews — the pick for a proper island splurge that's still genuinely affordable. Dramatic setting above the water; a favourite for couples and families alike.

Bintana sa Paraiso Binunsaran — Camiguin, Philippines

26. Bintana sa Paraiso Binunsaran — Mambajao · 161 reviews · from ~£54/night. "Window to Paradise" — a clifftop garden resort with wide sea views and 161 reviews. One of the island's most scenic stays, well suited to a honeymoon or a special-occasion Camiguin trip.

Camiguin Lanzones Resort — Camiguin, Philippines

27. Camiguin Lanzones Resort — Mambajao · 405 reviews · from ~£55/night. The most-reviewed property on the island by a distance (405 reviews) — a reassuring, tried-and-tested beach resort. If you want the safest single booking on Camiguin backed by hundreds of guests, this is it.

UNWND Boutique Hotel Camiguin — Camiguin, Philippines

28. UNWND Boutique Hotel Camiguin — Mambajao · 28 reviews · from ~£62/night. A boutique hotel aimed at travellers who want a more polished, design-conscious stay than the island's cottages offer. One of Camiguin's top-end beds — smart rooms and a more hotel-like experience at a price that would barely start a mainland resort.

Nouveau Resort — Camiguin, Philippines

29. Nouveau Resort — Mambajao · 69 reviews · from ~£100/night. The priciest and most polished stay on Camiguin — the closest the island comes to a full resort experience. At around £100 it's the top of the market here, and still a fraction of a mid-range resort on Boracay or Panglao. For a treat-yourself island break.

Balai sa Baibai — Camiguin, Philippines

30. Balai sa Baibai — Mambajao · 2★ · 21 reviews · from ~£76/night. "House by the sea" — a beachfront guesthouse for travellers who want to wake up right on the water. A small, characterful upper-budget stay that puts the sand and the sunrise on your doorstep.

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