Scores at a Glance
Hilton Yala ResortShangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
Overall
8.8
9.3
Beach
6.4
9.4
Food
8.5
9.0
Service
9.1
9.4
Rooms
9.0
9.2
Luxury
8.8
9.4
Value
7.3
7.6
Romance
·
9.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Overall Score | 9.3 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.8 (582) | Google Rating | 4.7 (3,174) |
| From $228 | Price / Night (pp) | From $170 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| 260 min | Airport Transfer | 30 min (better) |
All Scores
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 6.4 | Beach | 9.4 (better) |
| 8.5 | Food | 9.0 (better) |
| 9.1 | Service | 9.4 (better) |
| 9.0 | Rooms | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.3 | Pools | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.8 | Luxury | 9.4 (better) |
| 7.3 | Value | 7.6 (better) |
| – | Family | 9.1 |
| – | Romance | 9.2 |
| – | Nightlife | 7.2 |
| 9.1 | Quiet | 9.1 |
| (better)9.3 | Adventure | 8.8 |
| – | Wellness | 9.3 |
| 8.2 | Remote work | 8.2 |
Of the 12 measures we call, Hilton Yala Resort leads on 2 and Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa leads on 10.
Vibes
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
| – | Romance | Yes |
Activities
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | Diving | Yes |
| – | nature | Yes |
Hilton Yala Resort
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 260 min from CMB
Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
- Private 350m white sand beach
- CHI The Spa
- Zipline and island hopping
- Solenne restaurant fine dining
Pros · Hilton Yala Resort
- Excellent Yala National Park access and guide positioning.
- Small 42-room luxury footprint.
- Strong room, service and nature-setting signals.
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 · Hilton Yala Resort
- Not a classic all-inclusive beach resort.
- Very long transfer from Colombo airport.
- All-inclusive and safari inclusions are rate-specific.
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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