Boutique Eco-Tourism Resort with 10 Overwater Cottages Near Sohoton Cove

A rare opportunity to acquire a private lagoon island resort business in the Philippines, positioned in one of the country’s most naturally beautiful island destinations. Located on Bucas Grande Island near Socorro, Surigao del Norte, this boutique eco-tourism resort features 10 fully furnished overwater cottages, each with sea views, private bathrooms, bathtubs, and individual verandas.

Set within a protected marine and island environment, the resort offers a compelling mix of private island atmosphere, lagoon-style waterfront, white sand beach scenery, eco-tourism appeal, and access to Sohoton Cove, one of the region’s most recognized natural attractions.

This is a leasehold resort opportunity, with a stated minimum island lease term of 10 to 25 years, renewable thereafter, plus a 6–12 month free island rental period for the new operator.

Property Highlights

• 10 overwater cottages / water villas
• Each cottage approximately 56 sqm
• Private bathrooms and bathtubs
• Sea views from all rooms
• Private verandas
• Fully furnished accommodations
• In-house sea-view restaurant
• Swimming pool area
• Approximately 39,065 sqm lagoon-island land area
• Additional land available for future development
• Located near Sohoton Cove / marine eco-tourism route
• Leasehold structure
• 6–12 months free island rental period offered
• Minimum lease term stated as 10–25 years, renewable thereafter

Resort & Development Potential

The resort is positioned as a boutique eco-tourism destination in Bucas Grande Island, with a large land area still available for additional development. The current improvements include 10 water cottages, restaurant facilities, and a pool area, creating a strong foundation for a boutique island resort, wellness retreat, honeymoon destination, dive/snorkel base, or small-group adventure travel business.

The setting is ideal for guests seeking lagoon views, kayaking, paddleboarding, snorkeling, island hopping, nature tours, and quiet tropical seclusion.

Location & Lifestyle

Bucas Grande is known for Sohoton Cove, emerald lagoons, limestone formations, caves, mangroves, and the famous stingless jellyfish sanctuary. The area is accessible by boat from Siargao via the Dapa / Socorro route and is one of the region’s most memorable eco-adventure destinations.

This location is best positioned as an eco-adventure and island-lagoon resort, rather than a direct surf-front resort. However, it benefits from proximity to the larger Siargao tourism brand, which is internationally known as the surfing capital of the Philippines and home to world-famous breaks such as Cloud 9.

Surf Close Resort

Siargao remains one of Asia’s best-known surf destinations, attracting traveling surfers, adventure travelers, and island lifestyle buyers from around the world. Just a boat ride away, Siargao delivers one of the most iconic surf experiences in Asia. Known as the surfing capital of the Philippines, Siargao is home to legendary Cloud 9, a powerful reef break that has helped put the island on the global surf map, along with a wide variety of surrounding waves for different swell directions, tides, and skill levels. From hollow barrels and reef passes to playful longboard waves and beginner-friendly beach breaks, the Siargao surf zone attracts traveling surfers from around the world. For this Bucas Grande island resort, that proximity creates a rare lifestyle combination: private lagoon seclusion, eco-adventure, and access to one of the most exciting surf destinations in the Philippines.

Guests will enjoy a combination of surfing, island-hopping, kayaking, cave exploration, snorkeling, diving, and quiet private-island hospitality.