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Shangri-La Boracay Resort & SpavsVOI Marsa Siclà Essentia
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Scores at a Glance
Shangri-La Boracay Resort & SpaVOI Marsa Siclà Essentia
Overall
9.3
8.4
Beach
9.4
8.5
Food
9.0
8.1
Service
9.4
8.4
Rooms
9.2
8.2
Luxury
9.4
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Value
7.6
·
Romance
9.2
·
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa | Measure | VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.3 | Overall Score | 8.4 |
| (better)5-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| (better)4.7 (3,174) | Google Rating | 4.6 (1,019) |
| 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 | 85 min |
All Scores
| Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa | Measure | VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.4 | Beach | 8.5 |
| (better)9.0 | Food | 8.1 |
| (better)9.4 | Service | 8.4 |
| (better)9.2 | Rooms | 8.2 |
| (better)9.0 | Pools | 8.2 |
| 9.4 | Luxury | – |
| 7.6 | Value | – |
| (better)9.1 | Family | 8.3 |
| 9.2 | Romance | – |
| 7.2 | Nightlife | – |
| (better)9.1 | Quiet | 8.8 |
| 8.8 | Adventure | – |
| 9.3 | Wellness | – |
| 8.2 | Remote work | – |
| – | Accessibility | 8.5 |
Of the 11 measures we call, Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa leads on 11 and VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia leads on 0.
Vibes
| Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa | Measure | VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
Activities
| Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa | Measure | VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia |
|---|---|---|
| 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
VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 85 min from CTA
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 · VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia
- Official room information is transparent.
- Family-friendly with a Kids Club for ages 3–8.
- Good sandy beach access in the Sampieri area.
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 · VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia
- Not beachfront.
- All-inclusive is optional and has exclusions.
- Remote setting makes a car or planned transfers useful.
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