Scores at a Glance
El Nido Resorts Miniloc IslandShangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
Overall
9.0
9.3
Beach
9.4
9.4
Food
8.6
9.0
Service
9.4
9.4
Rooms
8.5
9.2
Luxury
·
9.4
Value
8.0
7.6
Romance
8.7
9.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
9.3
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (907)
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
9.4
Beach
9.4
8.6
Food
9.0
9.4
Service
9.4
8.5
Rooms
9.2
7.6
Pools
9.0
–
Luxury
9.4
8.0
Value
7.6
8.2
Family
9.1
8.7
Romance
9.2
–
Nightlife
7.2
8.9
Quiet
9.1
9.6
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 Miniloc 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 Miniloc Island
- Exceptional lagoon and island-hopping access.
- Strong service and activity sentiment.
- Private-beach setting with snorkeling from shore.
- Good fit for families, active couples and nature-focused travelers.
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 Miniloc Island
- Remote logistics make short stays less efficient.
- Exact all-inclusive inclusions are rate-dependent and need manual confirmation.
- Rooms are smaller and more rustic than some luxury island competitors.
- Recent Reddit discussion flagged potential typhoon-related disruption that should be manually verified.
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.