Sandals Dunn's RivervsShangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa

Vibes

Activities

Sandals Dunn's River

• Adults-only all-inclusive
• 5 pools
• 12 restaurants & bars
• Full-service spa
• Butler service
• Swim-up suites

Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa

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

Pros — Sandals Dunn's River

• Recently renovated and reopened Sandals resort.
• Adults-only couples-focused setting.
• Strong restaurant and bar inventory.
• Excellent pool and room-category variety.
• Access to nearby Sandals Ochi amenities.

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 — Sandals Dunn's River

• Transfer from MBJ or KIN is much longer than from OCJ.
• Some guest feedback reports crowding or noise in busier periods.
• Food feedback is positive overall but more variable than official positioning suggests.
• Premium suite categories are expensive.

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.