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Beaches Turks & CaicosvsShangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
Beaches Turks & CaicosShangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
Overall
8.6
9.3
Beach
9.2
9.4
Food
8.4
9.0
Service
8.8
9.4
Rooms
8.6
9.2
Luxury
8.0
9.4
Value
7.8
7.6
Romance
7.4
9.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Beaches Turks & Caicos | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | Overall Score | 9.3 (better) |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 5-star (better) |
| 4.4 (4,889) | Google Rating | 4.7 (3,174) (better) |
| From $379 | Price / Night (pp) | From $170 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Grand | Resort Size | Grand |
| (better)20 min | Airport Transfer | 30 min |
All Scores
| Beaches Turks & Caicos | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 9.2 | Beach | 9.4 (better) |
| 8.4 | Food | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.8 | Service | 9.4 (better) |
| 8.6 | Rooms | 9.2 (better) |
| (better)9.1 | Pools | 9.0 |
| 8.0 | Luxury | 9.4 (better) |
| (better)7.8 | Value | 7.6 |
| (better)9.4 | Family | 9.1 |
| 7.4 | Romance | 9.2 (better) |
| (better)7.3 | Nightlife | 7.2 |
| 6.4 | Quiet | 9.1 (better) |
| (better)9.1 | Adventure | 8.8 |
| 7.9 | Wellness | 9.3 (better) |
| 6.8 | Remote work | 8.2 (better) |
Of the 19 measures we call, Beaches Turks & Caicos leads on 6 and Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa leads on 13.
Vibes
| Beaches Turks & Caicos | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| – | Romance | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Beaches Turks & Caicos | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| – | Spa | Yes |
| – | Diving | Yes |
| – | nature | Yes |
Beaches Turks & Caicos
- Grace Bay Beach
- Waterpark with surf simulator
- 5 resort villages
- 21 restaurants
Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
- Private 350m white sand beach
- CHI The Spa
- Zipline and island hopping
- Solenne restaurant fine dining
Pros · Beaches Turks & Caicos
- Strong Grace Bay beachfront setting with calm, clear water.
- Extensive family infrastructure, including kids camp, Sesame Street programming, teen spaces, waterpark, lazy river, and many pools.
- Large dining footprint with many included restaurants and casual options.
- Complimentary airport transfers from Providenciales International Airport.
Pros · Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
- Two secluded beaches and a quieter northern Boracay setting.
- One of the strongest luxury resort products on Boracay.
- Excellent service and arrival transfer experience.
- Strong family facilities including Adventure Zone and family-friendly packages.
- Large spa village and strong wellness setting.
Cons · Beaches Turks & Caicos
- Large resort footprint can feel busy and less intimate.
- Value sentiment is weaker than beach, service, and room sentiment.
- Not a strong fit for adults seeking a quiet or adults-only resort.
- Off-resort dining and shopping are not comfortably walkable from the property.
Cons · Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
- Expensive compared with most Boracay resorts.
- Not walkable to central Boracay nightlife or D'Mall.
- Some guests may find the resort too removed from White Beach action.
- Pool count is less of a megaresort-style feature than the beaches, villas, and service.
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