Scores at a Glance
Shangri-La Boracay Resort & SpaSugar Beach
Overall
9.3
8.8
Beach
9.4
8.9
Food
9.0
8.5
Service
9.4
8.8
Rooms
9.2
8.6
Luxury
9.4
8.6
Value
7.6
8.0
Romance
9.2
8.8
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa | Measure | Sugar Beach |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.3 | Overall Score | 8.8 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.7 (3,202) | Google Rating | 4.4 (1,226) |
| (better)From $170 | Price / Night (pp) | From $290 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Grand | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)30 min | Airport Transfer | 60 min |
All Scores
| Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa | Measure | Sugar Beach |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.4 | Beach | 8.9 |
| (better)9.0 | Food | 8.5 |
| (better)9.4 | Service | 8.8 |
| (better)9.2 | Rooms | 8.6 |
| (better)9.0 | Pools | 8.6 |
| (better)9.4 | Luxury | 8.6 |
| 7.6 | Value | 8.0 (better) |
| (better)9.1 | Family | 8.9 |
| (better)9.2 | Romance | 8.8 |
| 7.2 | Nightlife | – |
| (better)9.1 | Quiet | 8.3 |
| 8.8 | Adventure | – |
| (better)9.3 | Wellness | 8.5 |
| (better)8.2 | Remote work | 7.8 |
Of the 16 measures we call, Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa leads on 15 and Sugar Beach leads on 1.
Vibes
| Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa | Measure | Sugar Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
Activities
| Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa | Measure | Sugar Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Diving | – |
| Yes | nature | – |
| – | Golf | Yes |
| – | Kids | Yes |
Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
- Private 350m white sand beach
- CHI The Spa
- Zipline and island hopping
- Solenne restaurant fine dining
Sugar Beach
- 2 pools
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from MRU
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 · Sugar Beach
- Large beachfront Mauritius resort with strong review volume.
- Official kids club starts at age two and runs late.
- Dine-around access with sister resort La Pirogue expands the stay.
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 · Sugar Beach
- All-inclusive is rate-plan dependent.
- Some dining venues or items have supplements.
- Exact main-entrance coordinates need manual confirmation.
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