Scores at a Glance
Meliá ZanzibarShangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
Overall
8.9
9.3
Beach
9.1
9.4
Food
8.6
9.0
Service
8.8
9.4
Rooms
9.0
9.2
Luxury
9.1
9.4
Value
7.8
7.6
Romance
9.3
9.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Meliá Zanzibar | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.9 | Overall Score | 9.3 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (1,909) | Google Rating | 4.7 (3,174) |
| From $172 | Price / Night (pp) | From $170 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| 50 min | Airport Transfer | 30 min (better) |
All Scores
| Meliá Zanzibar | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 9.1 | Beach | 9.4 (better) |
| 8.6 | Food | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.8 | Service | 9.4 (better) |
| 9.0 | Rooms | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.8 | Pools | 9.0 (better) |
| 9.1 | Luxury | 9.4 (better) |
| (better)7.8 | Value | 7.6 |
| 8.2 | Family | 9.1 (better) |
| (better)9.3 | Romance | 9.2 |
| – | Nightlife | 7.2 |
| – | Quiet | 9.1 |
| – | Adventure | 8.8 |
| 8.8 | Wellness | 9.3 (better) |
| – | Remote work | 8.2 |
Of the 13 measures we call, Meliá Zanzibar leads on 2 and Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa leads on 11.
Vibes
| Meliá Zanzibar | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Meliá Zanzibar | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | Diving | Yes |
| – | nature | Yes |
Meliá Zanzibar
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 50 min from ZNZ
Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
- Private 350m white sand beach
- CHI The Spa
- Zipline and island hopping
- Solenne restaurant fine dining
Pros · Meliá Zanzibar
- Reef-protected 300-meter beach
- Large private-pool villas
- Six restaurants and five bars
- Strong spa and The Level experience
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 · Meliá Zanzibar
- Premium inclusions vary by category
- Zanzibar tides affect beach use
- No strong property-specific Reddit source found
- Exact entrance coordinate should be manually 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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