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
8.7
Overall Score
9.3
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (447)
Google Rating
4.7 (3,159)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $170
No
Adults Only
No
–
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Grand
–
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
8.9
Beach
9.4
8.2
Food
9.0
9.1
Service
9.4
8.5
Rooms
9.2
7.8
Pools
9.0
–
Luxury
9.4
7.8
Value
7.6
–
Family
9.1
8.8
Romance
9.2
–
Nightlife
7.2
9.1
Quiet
9.1
9.2
Adventure
8.8
–
Wellness
9.3
–
Remote work
8.2
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
–
–
Diving
Yes
–
nature
Yes
El Nido Resorts Lagen Island
- 1 pools
- 1 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 · 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.