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Iberostar vs Shangri-La

Iberostar and Shangri-La, side by side: every number below comes straight from our catalog — real guest ratings, our category scores, and the honest included-vs-extra research behind each resort.

Iberostar ranking · Shangri-La ranking · How we score

By the numbers

IberostarShangri-La
Resorts in our catalog22
Average guest rating★ 4.8★ 4.6
Guest reviews analyzed18,1928,524
Nightly rates$300–$800/night$500–$800+/night
Adults-only resortsNone — all-agesNone — all-ages
Five-star resorts2 of 22 of 2
WhereBrazil, SpainFiji, Philippines
Overall score8.6/108.8/10
Beach score8.4/108.9/10
Food score8.4/108.2/10
Service score8.6/108.7/10
Rooms score8.2/108.3/10
Pools score8.9/108.8/10
Value score8.0/107.7/10
Romance score8.1/109.2/10
Family score8.9/109.1/10
Nightlife score7.5/107.2/10
Wellness score8.7/109.3/10

Chain averages across the resorts in our catalog — individual properties vary, so tap into each ranking before you book.

The properties to shortlist

Best of Iberostar

  1. 1.Iberostar Selection Anthelia — Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain · ★ 4.8
  2. 2.Iberostar Selection Praia do Forte — · ★ 4.8
Full Iberostar ranking

Best of Shangri-La

  1. 1.Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa — Boracay, Philippines · ★ 4.7
  2. 2.Shangri-La Yanuca Island, Fiji — · ★ 4.4
Full Shangri-La ranking

Want it property-level? Put Iberostar Selection Anthelia and Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa head-to-head — or open any two resorts in our resort comparator.

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