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Shangri-La Boracay Resort & SpavsTUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
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Scores at a Glance
Shangri-La Boracay Resort & SpaTUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
Overall
9.3
8.7
Beach
9.4
8.2
Food
9.0
8.4
Service
9.4
8.9
Rooms
9.2
8.7
Luxury
9.4
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Value
7.6
8.1
Romance
9.2
8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.3 | Overall Score | 8.7 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (3,174) | Google Rating | 4.8 (3,845) (better) |
| From $170 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Grand | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)30 min | Airport Transfer | 50 min |
All Scores
| Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.4 | Beach | 8.2 |
| (better)9.0 | Food | 8.4 |
| (better)9.4 | Service | 8.9 |
| (better)9.2 | Rooms | 8.7 |
| (better)9.0 | Pools | 8.6 |
| 9.4 | Luxury | – |
| 7.6 | Value | 8.1 (better) |
| (better)9.1 | Family | 8.3 |
| (better)9.2 | Romance | 8.5 |
| 7.2 | Nightlife | – |
| 9.1 | Quiet | – |
| 8.8 | Adventure | – |
| 9.3 | Wellness | – |
| 8.2 | Remote work | – |
Of the 11 measures we call, Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa leads on 9 and TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar leads on 2.
Vibes
| Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
Activities
| Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Diving | – |
| Yes | nature | – |
| – | Kids | Yes |
Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
- Private 350m white sand beach
- CHI The Spa
- Zipline and island hopping
- Solenne restaurant fine dining
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 50 min from ZNZ
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 · TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Five restaurants
- Three pools
- Direct beach setting
- Good service feedback
- Minibar included on all-inclusive
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 · TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Tide-dependent swimming
- Some dining and drinks extra
- Airport transfer extra
- Beach vendors may be persistent
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