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Mangia's Pollina ResortvsShangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
Mangia's Pollina ResortShangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
Overall
8.1
9.3
Beach
8.7
9.4
Food
7.7
9.0
Service
8.1
9.4
Rooms
8.0
9.2
Luxury
·
9.4
Value
7.6
7.6
Romance
·
9.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Mangia's Pollina Resort | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Overall Score | 9.3 (better) |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 5-star (better) |
| 4.5 (3,354) | Google Rating | 4.7 (3,174) (better) |
| Rates TBD | Price / Night (pp) | From $170 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| – | Airport Transfer | 30 min |
All Scores
| Mangia's Pollina Resort | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.7 | Beach | 9.4 (better) |
| 7.7 | Food | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.1 | Service | 9.4 (better) |
| 8.0 | Rooms | 9.2 (better) |
| – | Pools | 9.0 |
| – | Luxury | 9.4 |
| 7.6 | Value | 7.6 |
| 8.2 | Family | 9.1 (better) |
| – | Romance | 9.2 |
| – | Nightlife | 7.2 |
| – | Quiet | 9.1 |
| – | Adventure | 8.8 |
| – | Wellness | 9.3 |
| – | Remote work | 8.2 |
Of the 8 measures we call, Mangia's Pollina Resort leads on 0 and Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa leads on 8.
Vibes
| Mangia's Pollina Resort | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| – | Romance | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Mangia's Pollina Resort | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | Spa | Yes |
| – | Diving | Yes |
| – | nature | Yes |
Mangia's Pollina Resort
Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
- Private 350m white sand beach
- CHI The Spa
- Zipline and island hopping
- Solenne restaurant fine dining
Pros · Mangia's Pollina Resort
- Direct north-Sicily beach setting.
- Clear official room-category details.
- Family-friendly resort format.
- Good sea-view upgrade path.
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 · Mangia's Pollina Resort
- All-inclusive rules are not as clearly published as classic AI brands.
- Restaurant variety appears more limited than large Caribbean resorts.
- Not a strong nightlife resort.
- Exact kids-club ages were not verified.
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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