Thornton's sea view cafe & guesthouse
Sunset from the bamboo deck at Thornton's: carved bench, café table, jungle and sea
Maayong pag-abot. Welcome home.

The million‑peso
view.

Café, casitas and suites on the hill at Ibabao, Siquijor. The sea from every room, the sunset from every table. Rooms from ₱800 a night.

Balay sa bukid a house on the hill

The view costs a million. The room doesn't.

Thornton's sits up in Ibabao, five minutes from Siquijor port. Below you, jungle. In front of you, the sea, all the way to the horizon.

Anne runs it like a family home. You arrive, someone hands you a cold glass of water and finds you a seat with a view. Guests keep writing about it.

Salamat for coming all this way.

Heart-shaped frame on the deck, facing the sea Rocking chairs on a balcony with sea view
panan-aw(the view)
8.7Fabulous152 guest reviews on Booking.com
9.5Staffthe kindness score
9.0Value for moneyguests agree
5 minfrom the portpick-up on request
Pahulay rest, sleep, stay

Casitas, bungalows and suites,
all facing the sea.

Every room has a balcony and a sea view. Pick the one that fits your trip.

A-frame casita Inside the casita, door open to the sea Casita with two single beds
Gamay pero nindot

The Casita

Our little A-frames. Two single beds, a balcony and the sea at your door. The bathroom is shared. Small, simple and very easy to love.

  • Sea view
  • Balcony
  • 2 single beds
  • Shared bathroom
from₱800/ nightBook it
Bamboo cottage with a mosquito net over the bed Inside the bamboo cottage The deck with swings over the jungle
Payag sa bukid

Family Room

A bamboo cottage with a king-size bed, a private bathroom and a big deck over the jungle, swings included.

  • 30 m²
  • King bed
  • Private bathroom
  • Sea view
from₱1,200/ nightBook it
The yellow family bungalow Two double beds in the family bungalow Bungalow bedroom with the sea through the door
Para sa pamilya

Family Bungalow

30 m² with two double beds and a private bathroom. Room for the whole family.

  • 30 m²
  • 2 double beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Sea view
from₱1,500/ nightBook it
The deluxe bungalow Double bed and bunk bed in the deluxe bungalow Rocking chair on the bungalow balcony
Hayahay

Deluxe Bungalow

The whole bungalow is yours: two double beds and a bunk bed, air-con, its own bathroom and a rocking chair on the balcony.

  • 30 m²
  • 2 double beds + bunk
  • Air-con
  • Own bathroom
from₱1,800/ nightBook it
King bed in the deluxe suite Glass door to the balcony and the sea Table and kitchen in the deluxe suite
Luag ug presko

Deluxe Suite

A king-size bed, air-con and your own kitchen. Cook a little, sleep a lot, and keep the balcony door open.

  • 20 m²
  • King bed
  • Private kitchen
  • Air-con
from₱1,700/ nightBook it
Bunk bed in the family suite, balcony behind Family suite with bunk bed Balcony door with sea view
Lingaw-lingaw

Family Suite

Bunk bed for the kids, private kitchen, air-con and a flat TV for rainy afternoons. The view does the rest.

  • 20 m²
  • Bunk bed
  • Private kitchen
  • Air-con
  • TV
from₱1,800/ nightBook it
Tents on the lawn Tent under a shelter
Ubos sa bitoon

Tents under the stars

Backpacking? Pitch up on the lawn, some spots under a roof. Same café, same sunset as everyone else.

Dry season only, December to May. No tents in the rainy months.

₱400 for 2 people, ₱500 for 3, ₱150 with your own tent. Shared bathroom with shower. Towels, soap and shampoo included.

₱400/ nightMessage us

Starting prices per night for two guests. A little higher from December to May: Anne confirms your price. Cash only. Pets stay free.

Kaon ta! (let's eat)The café with the best seat on the island.

Farm to table cooking, Filipino, international and European. Vegetarian plates, afternoon merienda with tea and cakes, cocktails when the sun goes down. Lots of comfortable chairs, all facing the sea.

Café tables on the terrace Breakfast plate at the café Wooden table set for dinner The open-air dining hall
Maayong buntag! 9 AM
to 7 PM

From breakfast to dinner.

Pamahaw (breakfast)

Silog breakfast

Filipino breakfast: your pick, a fried egg and rice or bread. Not included in the room, order it at the café.

₱195
  • TOSILOGTocino (sweet cured pork), egg, rice or bread
  • HOTSILOGHotdog, egg, rice or bread
  • HAMSILOGHam, egg, rice or bread
  • LUMSILOGVegetable lumpia, egg, rice or bread
  • CORNSILOGCorned beef, egg, rice or bread
  • BANGSILOG ★Bangus fish, egg, rice or bread
  • LONGSILOGLonganisa, egg, rice or bread
Guest in the heart frame at sunset
Salop.

Pagsalop sa adlaw, the sunset

Every evening the sun drops into the sea right in front of the café. Take the swing, take the hammock, or just take a chair. Then stay for dinner.

Tan-awa.

Golden hour on the hill

The sun slips behind the trees, the light turns gold, and the whole coast of Siquijor opens up below you.

This is the view from Thornton's, just before sunset. Come and see it for real.

Nindotbeautiful
Ayuda we're here to help

Good to know.

Abot
Check-in

From 2 PM to 9 PM. Message us your ferry arrival time.

Gawas
Check-out

By 12 noon. Leave your bags at reception if you need to.

Gabii
Arriving after 9 PM?

Tell us your time first: WhatsApp, Messenger or call 0926 727 1550.

Tuwalya
Towels included

Towels, soap and shampoo for all guests, no extra cost.

Sundo
Port pick-up

Tuk-tuk from Siquijor port ₱350, up to 4 people. Motorbike ₱100. Tell us your ferry.

Motor
Motorbike rental

₱350 for 24 hours. Book before or when you arrive.

Libot
Island tours

See the island with a local guide who knows it.

Ido ug iring
Pets welcome

Your dog stays free. Bowls included.

Kwarta
Cash only

Bring pesos for your stay.

Paradahan
Free parking

Private, on the property.

Wifi
Free wifi

All over the property.

Lutoa
Cook your own

Rent a stove if you'd rather cook.

Salamat kaayo thank you so much

What our guests say.

8.7Fabulous, from 152 reviews on Booking.com. 9.5 for the staff.
Incredible view, tasty food, but most importantly, amazing owner Anne. She is the true ambassador for Filipino hospitality.
Katarzyna, United Kingdom
Immediately, we felt relaxed and at home.
Maya, New Zealand
It was the best stay in Philippines. It is very silent at night with fresh air.
Iva, Czech Republic
I felt like part of the family. The views were spectacular and the food was yummy.
Lydia, Australia
Very honest people. Great place and beautiful views.
Piotr, Poland

Guest reviews from Booking.com.

Asa mi? (where are we?)Up the hill, five minutes from the port.

Tell us your ferry and we'll come and get you. From Siquijor port: tuk-tuk ₱350 (up to 4 people) or motorbike ₱100. From Larena: tuk-tuk ₱700. From San Juan: tuk-tuk ₱500.

Ibabao, Siquijor 6225
Siquijor, Philippines
0926 727 1550 or send Anne a text
Holding the sun at sunset
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