Scores at a Glance
Couples Tower IsleShangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
Overall
8.7
9.3
Beach
8.0
9.4
Food
8.6
9.0
Service
8.7
9.4
Rooms
7.8
9.2
Luxury
·
9.4
Value
9.0
7.6
Romance
8.8
9.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Couples Tower Isle | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.7 | Overall Score | 9.3 (better) |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 5-star (better) |
| 4.6 (2,188) | Google Rating | 4.7 (3,174) (better) |
| (better)From $159 | Price / Night (pp) | From $170 |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| – | Airport Transfer | 30 min |
All Scores
| Couples Tower Isle | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.0 | Beach | 9.4 (better) |
| 8.6 | Food | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.7 | Service | 9.4 (better) |
| 7.8 | Rooms | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.3 | Pools | 9.0 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 9.4 |
| (better)9.0 | Value | 7.6 |
| – | Family | 9.1 |
| 8.8 | Romance | 9.2 (better) |
| – | Nightlife | 7.2 |
| – | Quiet | 9.1 |
| (better)9.1 | Adventure | 8.8 |
| 8.8 | Wellness | 9.3 (better) |
| – | Remote work | 8.2 |
Of the 13 measures we call, Couples Tower Isle leads on 3 and Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa leads on 10.
Vibes
| Couples Tower Isle | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Couples Tower Isle | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Golf | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Diving | Yes |
| – | nature | Yes |
Couples Tower Isle
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 4 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
- Private 350m white sand beach
- CHI The Spa
- Zipline and island hopping
- Solenne restaurant fine dining
Pros · Couples Tower Isle
- Excellent activity inclusions.
- Adults-only couples focus.
- Included MBJ transfers.
- Strong food and service patterns.
- Unique private island and spa-villa product.
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 · Couples Tower Isle
- Long transfer from Montego Bay.
- Small beach.
- Some rooms feel dated.
- Recent isolated complaint about service, room condition and Wi-Fi should be monitored.
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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