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El Nido Resorts Lagen IslandvsShangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
El Nido Resorts Lagen IslandShangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
Overall
8.7
9.3
Beach
8.9
9.4
Food
8.2
9.0
Service
9.1
9.4
Rooms
8.5
9.2
Luxury
·
9.4
Value
7.8
7.6
Romance
8.8
9.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.7 | Overall Score | 9.3 (better) |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 5-star (better) |
| 4.7 (449) | Google Rating | 4.7 (3,197) |
| From $480 | Price / Night (pp) | From $170 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| – | Airport Transfer | 30 min |
All Scores
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.9 | Beach | 9.4 (better) |
| 8.2 | Food | 9.0 (better) |
| 9.1 | Service | 9.4 (better) |
| 8.5 | Rooms | 9.2 (better) |
| 7.8 | Pools | 9.0 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 9.4 |
| (better)7.8 | Value | 7.6 |
| – | Family | 9.1 |
| 8.8 | Romance | 9.2 (better) |
| – | Nightlife | 7.2 |
| 9.1 | Quiet | 9.1 |
| (better)9.2 | Adventure | 8.8 |
| – | Wellness | 9.3 |
| – | Remote work | 8.2 |
Of the 11 measures we call, El Nido Resorts Lagen Island leads on 2 and Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa leads on 9.
Vibes
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| El Nido Resorts Lagen Island | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | Diving | Yes |
| – | nature | Yes |
El Nido Resorts Lagen Island
- 1 pool
- 1 place to eat
- 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 · El Nido Resorts Lagen Island
- Spectacular private-island lagoon setting.
- Strong service reputation.
- Included airport transfer on OTA listing.
- Excellent snorkeling, kayaking and island-excursion fit.
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 · El Nido Resorts Lagen Island
- All-inclusive is rate/package dependent.
- Limited restaurant and nightlife variety.
- Main-entrance/jetty coordinates need manual confirmation.
- Reddit coverage is thin compared with Tripadvisor.
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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