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Sandals Grenada Resort & SpavsShangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
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Sandals Grenada Resort & SpaShangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
Overall
9.2
9.3
Beach
8.5
9.4
Food
9.1
9.0
Service
9.2
9.4
Rooms
9.0
9.2
Luxury
9.0
9.4
Value
8.3
7.6
Romance
9.4
9.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 9.2 | Overall Score | 9.3 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.6 (1,949) | Google Rating | 4.7 (3,174) (better) |
| Rates TBD | Price / Night (pp) | From $170 |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| (better)15 min | Airport Transfer | 30 min |
All Scores
| Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | Beach | 9.4 (better) |
| (better)9.1 | Food | 9.0 |
| 9.2 | Service | 9.4 (better) |
| 9.0 | Rooms | 9.2 (better) |
| (better)9.2 | Pools | 9.0 |
| 9.0 | Luxury | 9.4 (better) |
| (better)8.3 | Value | 7.6 |
| – | Family | 9.1 |
| (better)9.4 | Romance | 9.2 |
| (better)7.8 | Nightlife | 7.2 |
| 7.8 | Quiet | 9.1 (better) |
| (better)8.9 | Adventure | 8.8 |
| 8.7 | Wellness | 9.3 (better) |
| – | Remote work | 8.2 |
Of the 15 measures we call, Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa leads on 7 and Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa leads on 8.
Vibes
| Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| – | Diving | Yes |
| – | nature | Yes |
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 pools
- 10 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 15 min from GND
Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
- Private 350m white sand beach
- CHI The Spa
- Zipline and island hopping
- Solenne restaurant fine dining
Pros · Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
- Very strong all-inclusive scope.
- Adults-only couples focus.
- Short complimentary airport transfer.
- Excellent pool and private-pool room inventory.
- Included scuba for certified divers.
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 Grenada Resort & Spa
- Not for families or mixed-age groups.
- Spa treatments cost extra.
- Some guest reports say the beach is good rather than best-in-brand.
- Room selection matters because categories vary widely in privacy and wow factor.
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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