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Shangri-La Boracay Resort & SpavsSteigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
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Scores at a Glance
Shangri-La Boracay Resort & SpaSteigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
Overall
9.3
9.3
Beach
9.4
8.7
Food
9.0
9.2
Service
9.4
·
Rooms
9.2
9.3
Luxury
9.4
·
Value
7.6
8.7
Romance
9.2
9.4
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa | Measure | Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam |
|---|---|---|
| 9.3 | Overall Score | 9.3 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (3,174) | Google Rating | 5.0 (5,584) (better) |
| From $170 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Grand | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 30 min | Airport Transfer | 10 min (better) |
All Scores
| Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa | Measure | Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.4 | Beach | 8.7 |
| 9.0 | Food | 9.2 (better) |
| 9.4 | Service | – |
| 9.2 | Rooms | 9.3 (better) |
| 9.0 | Pools | 9.2 (better) |
| 9.4 | Luxury | – |
| 7.6 | Value | 8.7 (better) |
| 9.1 | Family | – |
| 9.2 | Romance | 9.4 (better) |
| 7.2 | Nightlife | – |
| 9.1 | Quiet | – |
| 8.8 | Adventure | – |
| 9.3 | Wellness | – |
| 8.2 | Remote work | – |
Of the 8 measures we call, Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa leads on 1 and Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam leads on 7.
Vibes
| Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa | Measure | Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
Activities
| Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa | Measure | Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Diving | – |
| Yes | nature | – |
Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
- Private 350m white sand beach
- CHI The Spa
- Zipline and island hopping
- Solenne restaurant fine dining
Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 10 min from RMF
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.
Pros · Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
- True all-inclusive product
- Adults-friendly concept
- Very strong review profile
- Five-pool resort scale
- Good reef/snorkeling access
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.
Cons · Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
- Remote location
- Beach entry has reef/jetty caveats
- Premium services and transfers extra
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