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Four Seasons Bora BoravsShangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
Four Seasons Bora BoraShangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
Overall
9.3
9.3
Beach
9.5
9.4
Food
·
9.0
Service
9.3
9.4
Rooms
9.1
9.2
Luxury
·
9.4
Value
·
7.6
Romance
9.6
9.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Four Seasons Bora Bora | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 9.3 | Overall Score | 9.3 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (905) | Google Rating | 4.7 (3,174) |
| From $978 | Price / Night (pp) | From $170 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Boutique | Resort Size | Grand |
| (better)15 min | Airport Transfer | 30 min |
All Scores
| Four Seasons Bora Bora | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.5 | Beach | 9.4 |
| – | Food | 9.0 |
| 9.3 | Service | 9.4 (better) |
| 9.1 | Rooms | 9.2 (better) |
| – | Pools | 9.0 |
| – | Luxury | 9.4 |
| – | Value | 7.6 |
| – | Family | 9.1 |
| (better)9.6 | Romance | 9.2 |
| – | Nightlife | 7.2 |
| – | Quiet | 9.1 |
| – | Adventure | 8.8 |
| – | Wellness | 9.3 |
| – | Remote work | 8.2 |
Of the 6 measures we call, Four Seasons Bora Bora leads on 3 and Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa leads on 3.
Vibes
| Four Seasons Bora Bora | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Four Seasons Bora Bora | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Diving | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | nature | Yes |
Four Seasons Bora Bora
- Overwater bungalows
- Mount Otemanu views
- Lagoon sanctuary snorkeling
- Polynesian spa rituals
Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
- Private 350m white sand beach
- CHI The Spa
- Zipline and island hopping
- Solenne restaurant fine dining
Pros · Four Seasons Bora Bora
- Iconic lagoon and Mount Otemanu views.
- High-service luxury experience with strong Reddit and review-platform sentiment.
- Excellent romance and overwater-bungalow 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 · Four Seasons Bora Bora
- Very high pricing makes value sensitive to room category and dining choices.
- A small number of guest reviews mention wear in some bungalows, so renovated-room confirmation is worthwhile.
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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