Head to head
Maxx Royal Kemer ResortvsShangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
Maxx Royal Kemer ResortShangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
Overall
9.4
9.3
Beach
9.3
9.4
Food
9.5
9.0
Service
9.4
9.4
Rooms
9.5
9.2
Luxury
9.7
9.4
Value
·
7.6
Romance
9.1
9.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Maxx Royal Kemer Resort | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.4 | Overall Score | 9.3 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (2,236) | Google Rating | 4.7 (3,202) |
| From $833 | Price / Night (pp) | From $170 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| 60 min | Airport Transfer | 30 min (better) |
All Scores
| Maxx Royal Kemer Resort | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 9.3 | Beach | 9.4 (better) |
| (better)9.5 | Food | 9.0 |
| 9.4 | Service | 9.4 |
| (better)9.5 | Rooms | 9.2 |
| (better)9.4 | Pools | 9.0 |
| (better)9.7 | Luxury | 9.4 |
| – | Value | 7.6 |
| (better)9.2 | Family | 9.1 |
| 9.1 | Romance | 9.2 (better) |
| (better)8.6 | Nightlife | 7.2 |
| – | Quiet | 9.1 |
| – | Adventure | 8.8 |
| – | Wellness | 9.3 |
| 8.2 | Remote work | 8.2 |
Of the 11 measures we call, Maxx Royal Kemer Resort leads on 7 and Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa leads on 4.
Vibes
| Maxx Royal Kemer Resort | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Maxx Royal Kemer Resort | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | Diving | Yes |
| – | nature | Yes |
Maxx Royal Kemer Resort
- 8 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 60 min from AYT
Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
- Private 350m white sand beach
- CHI The Spa
- Zipline and island hopping
- Solenne restaurant fine dining
Pros · Maxx Royal Kemer Resort
- Exceptional dining depth for an all-inclusive.
- Private bays with clear Mediterranean swimming.
- Strong family programming with Maxxi Land.
- High-end villas, lagoon suites and private-pool options.
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 · Maxx Royal Kemer Resort
- High price point.
- Some premium bottles or private services may still be excluded.
- Family-friendly energy may not suit travelers seeking a strictly adults-only setting.
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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