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Hyatt Ziva CancúnvsShangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa

Hyatt Ziva Cancún
Hyatt Ziva Cancún
Cancún, Mexico
Five-Star·4.5
Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
Boracay, Philippines
Five-Star·4.7
OverallBeachFoodServiceRoomsLuxuryValueRomance
Hyatt Ziva CancúnShangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa

Quick Stats

9.0
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (7,481)
Google Rating
4.7 (3,151)
$300-500
Price / Night
$500-800
No
Adults Only
No
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Grand
Resort Size
Grand
30 min
Airport Transfer
30 min

All Scores

9.2
Beach
9.4
8.6
Food
9.0
8.9
Service
9.4
8.7
Rooms
9.2
9.0
Pools
9.0
8.6
Luxury
9.4
7.8
Value
7.6
9.3
Family
9.1
8.3
Romance
9.2
7.8
Nightlife
7.2
7.3
Quiet
9.1
8.0
Adventure
8.8
8.5
Wellness
9.3
8.0
Remote work
8.2

Vibes

Hyatt Ziva Cancún
LivelyQuiet
Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
RomanceQuietAdventure

Activities

Hyatt Ziva Cancún
SpaWater sportsNightlifeKids
Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
SpaWater sportsDivingnature

Hyatt Ziva Cancún

  • Beachfront infinity pool
  • Turquoise Tower suites
  • World-class nightlife nearby
  • Family & group friendly

Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa

  • Private 350m white sand beach
  • CHI The Spa
  • Zipline and island hopping
  • Solenne restaurant fine dining

Pros — Hyatt Ziva Cancún

  • Excellent Punta Cancún location with water on three sides and strong beach access.
  • Very high review volume with broad positive consensus across TripAdvisor and Booking.com.
  • Strong family infrastructure, including KidZ Club, mini water park, teen club, kids pool, and multi-generational appeal.
  • Three infinity pools, including an adults-only rooftop pool for Turquoize guests.
  • Large all-inclusive dining and bar footprint with 18 total restaurants, lounges, food trucks, and bars listed by Hyatt.
  • Strong Wi-Fi evidence from Booking.com, with a Free WiFi subscore of 9.7.
  • Walkable access to nearby Hotel Zone nightlife, restaurants, and beaches.

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 — Hyatt Ziva Cancún

  • High rates can create value pressure, especially for guests who do not use the upgraded room or family amenities.
  • Not ideal for travelers seeking a quiet, adults-only resort unless they book Turquoize and still accept the larger family-resort environment.
  • Some guest feedback mentions cabana pricing, upsells, and premium items despite the all-inclusive positioning.
  • Dining receives mostly positive feedback, but some guests find select restaurants or buffet timing inconsistent.
  • Wedding groups, evening entertainment, and pool activity can create noise variability depending on room location.

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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