Discovery Boracay
Boracay Island, Philippines
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Is Discovery Boracay good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 9.2/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: best-on-island service; quiet beachfront spot; free island-wide shuttle. No recurring complaint stands out.
Staylist AI overview · based on 7 public guest reviews
“Go-to Boracay resort, kind service”
Discovery Boracay is many guests' go-to on the island — a quiet, beautiful beachfront where the sunset sail departs right from the sand. Service is the differentiator versus other island hotels: patient, friendly staff surprise guests with polaroid photos, warm mirror drawings, foot-cleaning at arrival and gifted snacks. Rooms are cleaned twice daily and facilities are fine, though one guest recommends the buffet over à la carte for better value. The free shuttle reaches anywhere on the island.
- Rooms
- Rooms are nice and cleaned twice daily.
- Service
- Exceptional service with polaroid surprises and foot cleaning.
- Location
- A quiet beachfront; a free shuttle covers the island.
- Food
- The buffet is better value than à la carte.
- Facilities
- Fine facilities; the quiet beach is the star.
- Best-on-island service
- Quiet beachfront spot
- Free island-wide shuttle
- Twice-daily cleaning
- Thoughtful guest surprises
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Spa
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How it compares
Discovery Boracay ranks #2 of 9 hotels Staylist lists in Boracay Island. At about $344 a night it is 292% above the median for hotels in Boracay Island ($88). The closest listed alternative is Four Points by Sheraton Boracay, 300 m away (score 7.9).
About the hotel
- Address
- Station 1 Barangay, Balabag, 5608 Boracay Island, Aklan, Western Visayas, Philippines
- Hotel class
- ★★★★★ 5-star
- Opened
- 2007
- Renovated
- 2015
- Check-in / out
- From 14:00 · by 12:00
- Distance to centre
- 1.3 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Caticlan (Boracay) Airport (8.85 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- Four Points by Sheraton Boracay300 m · 7.9 · $88
- Microtel by Wyndham Boracay800 m · 7.7 · $55
- Savoy Hotel Boracay near Newcoast Beach1.4 km · 8.8 · $50
- Belmont Hotel Boracay near Newcoast Beach1.4 km · 8.9 · $49
- Chancellor Hotel Boracay1.5 km · 8.3 · $46
Amenities
- Sunbathing area
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach bar
- Spa
- Massage room
- Gym
- Airport pick-up
- Bar
- Billiards room
- 2 Restaurants
- Airport drop-off
- Conference room
- Multi-function room
- Children's pool
- Playground
- Kids' club
- Childcare service
- Tour and ticket booking service
- Currency exchange
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Pool with view
- Parking
- Shuttle service
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at Discovery Boracay?
- Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
- Does Discovery Boracay have a pool?
- Yes: outdoor swimming pool, children's pool, pool with view.
- Is there parking at Discovery Boracay?
- Yes: parking.
- Does Discovery Boracay offer an airport transfer?
- Yes: airport pick-up, airport drop-off.
- What wellness facilities does Discovery Boracay have?
- Spa, Massage room, Gym.
- How far is Discovery Boracay from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Caticlan (Boracay) Airport, about 8.85 km away.
- How far is Discovery Boracay from the centre of Boracay Island?
- About 1.3 km.
- Is Discovery Boracay suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.