Shangri-La Boracay
Boracay Island, Philippines
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Is Shangri-La Boracay good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 9.3/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: private bay with two beaches; fast, client-focused service; great family facilities. Main complaint: big property; private feel diluted.
Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews
“Island-best Boracay resort, sprawling scale”
Shangri-La Boracay spreads over its own bay with two beaches and a well-liked pool zone, and guests call it probably the island's best resort. Service is a strength — issues resolved instantly and a handy messaging channel for requests — and families find rooms for younger kids and teens alike. Dining gets mixed notes: good coffee and a liked steakhouse and bar restaurant, but one guest found little European food at breakfast. One reviewer also found the huge property impersonal — a long walk to breakfast, a busy beach that dilutes the private feel, and grandeur they didn't find relaxing or good value. An honest trade-off for an otherwise loved resort.
- Location
- Its own bay with two beaches.
- Service
- Fast, client-focused service handled through messaging.
- Facilities
- A well-liked pool; impersonal scale once.
- Food
- Liked restaurants; breakfast lacks European choice.
- Rooms
- Family-friendly rooms suiting guests of all ages.
- Private bay with two beaches
- Fast, client-focused service
- Great family facilities
- Sunset sea views
- Liked restaurants and coffee
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sauna
- Big property; private feel diluted
- Breakfast light on European options
- One guest found it overpriced
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How it compares
Shangri-La Boracay ranks #1 of 9 hotels Staylist lists in Boracay Island. At about $520 a night it is 492% above the median for hotels in Boracay Island ($88). The closest listed alternative is Movenpick Resort & Spa Boracay, 700 m away (score 7.9).
About the hotel
- Address
- Malay, Yapak, 5608 Boracay Island, Aklan, Western Visayas, Philippines
- Hotel class
- ★★★★★ 5-star
- Chain
- Shangri-La
- Opened
- 2009
- Check-in / out
- From 14:00 · by 12:00
- Distance to centre
- 1.3 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Caticlan (Boracay) Airport (12.71 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- Movenpick Resort & Spa Boracay700 m · 7.9 · $151
- Microtel by Wyndham Boracay1.4 km · 7.7 · $55
- Savoy Hotel Boracay near Newcoast Beach1.7 km · 8.8 · $50
- Chancellor Hotel Boracay1.9 km · 8.3 · $46
- Belmont Hotel Boracay near Newcoast Beach1.9 km · 8.9 · $49
Amenities
- Golf course
- Sunbathing area
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Private beach area
- Diving
- Snorkeling
- Sauna
- Spa
- Massage room
- Gym
- Airport pick-up
- Car rentals
- Bar
- Tennis court
- Billiards room
- Table tennis room
- Restaurant
- Airport drop-off
- Conference room
- Multi-function room
- Business center
- Karaoke
- Playground
- Kids' club
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at Shangri-La Boracay?
- Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
- Does Shangri-La Boracay have a pool?
- Yes: outdoor swimming pool.
- Does Shangri-La Boracay offer an airport transfer?
- Yes: airport pick-up, airport drop-off.
- What wellness facilities does Shangri-La Boracay have?
- Sauna, Spa, Massage room, Gym.
- How far is Shangri-La Boracay from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Caticlan (Boracay) Airport, about 12.71 km away.
- How far is Shangri-La Boracay from the centre of Boracay Island?
- About 1.3 km.
- Is Shangri-La Boracay suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.