Scores at a Glance
JAZ MakadinaShangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
Overall
9.0
9.3
Beach
9.0
9.4
Food
8.8
9.0
Service
9.2
9.4
Rooms
8.5
9.2
Luxury
·
9.4
Value
8.7
7.6
Romance
·
9.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| JAZ Makadina | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | Overall Score | 9.3 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (10,511) | Google Rating | 4.7 (3,174) |
| Rates TBD | Price / Night (pp) | From $170 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| 35 min | Airport Transfer | 30 min (better) |
All Scores
| JAZ Makadina | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | Beach | 9.4 (better) |
| 8.8 | Food | 9.0 (better) |
| 9.2 | Service | 9.4 (better) |
| 8.5 | Rooms | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.4 | Pools | 9.0 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 9.4 |
| (better)8.7 | Value | 7.6 |
| 8.8 | Family | 9.1 (better) |
| – | Romance | 9.2 |
| – | Nightlife | 7.2 |
| – | Quiet | 9.1 |
| 8.7 | Adventure | 8.8 (better) |
| – | Wellness | 9.3 |
| – | Remote work | 8.2 |
Of the 11 measures we call, JAZ Makadina leads on 2 and Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa leads on 9.
Vibes
| JAZ Makadina | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
| – | Romance | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| JAZ Makadina | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | Diving | Yes |
| – | nature | Yes |
JAZ Makadina
- 2 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 35 min from HRG
Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
- Private 350m white sand beach
- CHI The Spa
- Zipline and island hopping
- Solenne restaurant fine dining
Pros · JAZ Makadina
- True all-inclusive product
- Beachfront Red Sea snorkeling
- Strong service feedback
- Family rooms and kids facilities
- Water park access
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 · JAZ Makadina
- Minibar may cost extra
- Pool setup is smaller than megaresorts
- Premium drink scope needs confirmation
- Nightlife is low-key
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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