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Excellence Playa MujeresvsShangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
Excellence Playa MujeresShangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
Overall
9.0
9.3
Beach
8.8
9.4
Food
8.7
9.0
Service
9.0
9.4
Rooms
8.7
9.2
Luxury
8.8
9.4
Value
8.5
7.6
Romance
9.3
9.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | Overall Score | 9.3 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (17,922) | Google Rating | 4.7 (3,174) |
| From $251 | Price / Night (pp) | From $170 (better) |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Grand | Resort Size | Grand |
| 35 min | Airport Transfer | 30 min (better) |
All Scores
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Beach | 9.4 (better) |
| 8.7 | Food | 9.0 (better) |
| 9.0 | Service | 9.4 (better) |
| 8.7 | Rooms | 9.2 (better) |
| 9.0 | Pools | 9.0 |
| 8.8 | Luxury | 9.4 (better) |
| (better)8.5 | Value | 7.6 |
| – | Family | 9.1 |
| (better)9.3 | Romance | 9.2 |
| (better)8.0 | Nightlife | 7.2 |
| 8.8 | Quiet | 9.1 (better) |
| 7.8 | Adventure | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.4 | Wellness | 9.3 (better) |
| 7.8 | Remote work | 8.2 (better) |
Of the 16 measures we call, Excellence Playa Mujeres leads on 4 and Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa leads on 12.
Vibes
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | dining | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Diving | Yes |
| – | nature | Yes |
Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Private beach
- 7 gourmet restaurants
- Spa with hydrotherapy
- Rooftop terrace suites
Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
- Private 350m white sand beach
- CHI The Spa
- Zipline and island hopping
- Solenne restaurant fine dining
Pros · Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Consistently strong couples and honeymoon reputation.
- Wide adult-only pool and beach footprint.
- Good dining variety without heavy reservation friction.
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 · Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Seasonal sargassum can affect the beach.
- Some older rooms may feel less new than Excellence Coral.
- Club upgrade value depends on how much guests use beach seating and Magna.
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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