Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa at a glance
- Location
- Boracay
- Guests
- All ages welcome
- The plan
- All-inclusive
- Setting
- On the beachfront
- Guest rating
- 4.7 / 5 on Google3,197 reviews
- Photos
- Palmprint
- 9.3 / 10
- Best months
- Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar
- Pools
- 3 pools
- Airport transfer
- MPHAbout 30 minutes
- Dining
- 4 restaurants
- Drinks
- 2 bars
About Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
Tucked on its own private 350m beach at the quiet end of Boracay, Shangri-La balances the island's famous sand with rainforest hillside above. Days swing between CHI spa treatments and ziplines or island-hopping, with fine dining at Solenne. A polished base for one of Asia's best beaches. Best November through March.
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Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
Things to know
before you go
Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa is a luxury beachfront resort on Boracay's quieter northern coastline.
Official materials confirm 219 rooms and villas, two secluded beaches, 4 restaurants, 2 bars, a large naturalistic pool, Chi, The Spa, family facilities, and airport transfer service.
The resort is strongest for travelers who want a polished luxury beach stay away from the densest White Beach crowds.
The private-beach setting is a major advantage, but the location is not walkable to central Boracay nightlife or D'Mall.
The resort provides shuttle access to White Beach and D'Mall, but guests who want constant central Boracay action may prefer Station 1 or Station 2.
Hidden tips
Use the resort's airport transfer process through Caticlan for the smoothest arrival experience.
Book villa categories if private pools, space, and views matter most.
Plan a few off-resort dinners only if you are comfortable taking the shuttle or tricycle to White Beach or D'Mall.
Families should take advantage of Adventure Zone and beach activities, while couples may prefer quieter beach and spa time.
Things guests wish they had known
The resort is intentionally removed from the busier White Beach core.
The location is best for quiet luxury, private beaches, villas, and service rather than nightlife convenience.
Transfers and shuttle logistics matter because the resort is not in central Boracay.
Dining and room rates are premium compared with most Boracay alternatives.
Strengths from our research
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.
Other considerations from our research
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.
What guests say
Most loved
- Private beaches and quiet location9 mentions
- Service and staff attentiveness9 mentions
- Villas and room quality8 mentions
- Breakfast and dining8 mentions
- Family amenities and activities7 mentions
- Spa and relaxation7 mentions
Most complained about
- High cost6 mentions
- Distance from central Boracay5 mentions
- Dining costs4 mentions
From Reddit
Reddit Philippines and travel discussions describe Shangri-La Boracay as one of the island's top luxury options, with strong service, private beach setting, and villa recommendations, while noting that it is expensive and set away from central Boracay.
What’s included
Included
- Wi-FiIncluded
Complimentary in-room and public area WiFi
- Kids' clubIncluded
Adventure Zone and kids club, complimentary for in-house guests
- Airport transfersIncluded
Complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle
Not included
- Premium & à la carte diningCosts extra
4 restaurants, a la carte pricing
- Top-shelf liquorCosts extra
Bar drinks charged per order
- Room serviceCosts extra
24-hour room service, billed per order
- In-room minibarCosts extra
In-room minibar, charged on consumption
- Motorized water sportsCosts extra
Parasailing, jet ski available at extra cost
- Non-motorized water sportsCosts extra
Kayaking, snorkeling, diving available for a fee
- Spa treatmentsCosts extra
CHI, The Spa; treatments charged separately plus 10% service charge
- Off-site excursionsCosts extra
Island hopping and sunset cruises at additional cost
- Tipping & gratuitiesTipping expected
10% service charge on spa; tipping at guest discretion elsewhere
Inclusions can vary by room category and season. Confirm your plan before booking. How we verify this
- Value
- 7.6 out of 10
- Service
- 9.4 out of 10
- Beach
- 9.4 out of 10
- Dining
- 9.0 out of 10
- Rooms
- 9.2 out of 10
- Pools & Spa
- 9.0 out of 10
Confidence is high across the board except value, remote work and nightlife, where the evidence is thinner.
Score breakdown, research & sources
How we scored Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
14 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified Jun 28, 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 8 more we track
Confidence is high across the board except value, remote work and nightlife, where the evidence is thinner.
Open a category
Value7.6Medium confidence
- Service Value
- 8.8
- Price Friction
- 6.4
- Experience Quality
- 9.3
- Dining Cost Friction
- 6.8
Service9.4High confidence
- Beach Service
- 9.2
- Family Service
- 9.0
- Arrival Transfer
- 9.4
- Golf Cart System
- 8.8
- Staff Attentiveness
- 9.4
Beach9.4High confidence
- Scenery
- 9.4
- Crowding
- 9.2
- Sand Quality
- 9.4
- Swimmability
- 9.2
- Private Beaches
- 9.6
Dining9.0High confidence
- Service
- 9.2
- Breakfast
- 9.2
- Food Variety
- 8.8
- Cost Friction
- 7.2
- Restaurant Quality
- 9.0
Rooms9.2High confidence
- Space
- 9.2
- Comfort
- 9.0
- Room Views
- 9.2
- Villa Quality
- 9.4
- Private Pool Villas
- 9.4
Pools & Spa9.0High confidence
- Pool Setting
- 9.2
- Main Pool Quality
- 9.0
- Chair Availability
- 8.6
- Villa Private Pools
- 9.2
Luxury9.4High confidence
- Spa
- 9.4
- Service
- 9.4
- Villa Product
- 9.4
- Arrival Experience
- 9.2
- Private Beach Setting
- 9.4
Wellness9.3High confidence
- Chi Spa
- 9.5
- Quiet Location
- 9.2
- Beach Relaxation
- 9.2
- Spa Size And Setting
- 9.4
- Fitness And Recreation
- 8.6
Romance9.2High confidence
- Spa
- 9.4
- Dining
- 9.0
- Villas
- 9.4
- Quiet Location
- 9.2
- Private Beaches
- 9.4
Family9.1High confidence
- Pool Fit
- 8.8
- Villa Space
- 9.0
- Adventure Zone
- 9.0
- Family Beach Fit
- 9.2
- Service With Children
- 9.2
Quiet9.1High confidence
- Resort Size
- 8.4
- Spa Setting
- 9.2
- Private Beaches
- 9.4
- Northern Location
- 9.4
- Distance From Central Action
- 9.0
Adventure8.8High confidence
- Diving
- 8.6
- Tennis
- 8.4
- Kayaking
- 8.6
- Water Sports
- 8.8
- Boracay Excursion Base
- 8.8
Remote work8.2Medium confidence
- Wifi Evidence
- 8.2
- Business Services
- 7.8
- Quiet Environment
- 9.1
- Workspace Specificity
- 6.6
Nightlife7.2Medium confidence
- Onsite Bars
- 7.8
- Shuttle Access
- 8.0
- Central Boracay Access
- 7.2
- Resort Party Intensity
- 5.8
What it does best
- 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.
Where it costs you
- 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.
Room intelligence
- Best Value Room
- Deluxe Sea View RoomLower room categories still provide access to the resort's beaches, pools, breakfast, spa, and service, but value assessment is based on category positioning rather than broad guest consensus.
- Best Room Category
- Tree House Villa or Pool VillaGuest and travel sources repeatedly identify Shangri-La Boracay's villas as a standout product, with private pools, spacious layouts, and strong views.
- Best Room Category For Families
- Two-Bedroom Pool VillaOfficial villa packages and guest feedback support larger pool villas for families seeking more space and private outdoor areas.
Everything we read on Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
Restaurants & bars
Palmprint food score 9.0 / 10
- Places to eat
- 4
- Buffets
- 1
- Bars and lounges
- 2
Seafood · Asian · International
Six food-and-drink venues total: Sirena seafood with clifftop bar, Vintana all-day buffet cafe, Cielo poolside, hillside Rima; no all-inclusive plan offered
Venues, opening hours and plan inclusions can change by season. Confirm your choices when booking.
Rooms & suites
Seasonally sampled rooms are not available yet.
More room options (9)
| Suite | Occupancy | Size | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Room | Not published | 678 ft²63 m² | 1 bedroom | Landscaped gardens or sea glimpses |
| Seaview Suite | Not published | 1,367 ft²127 m² | 1 bedroom | Punta Bunga beach |
| Tree House Villa | Not published | 2,325 ft²216 m² | 1 bedroom | Sea |
| Loft Villa | Not published | Not published | 1 bedroom | Not published |
| Loft Garden Villa | Not published | Not published | 1 bedroom | Not published |
| One-Bedroom Pool Villa | Not published | Not published | 1 bedroom | Not published |
| Two-Bedroom Pool Villa | Not published | Not published | 2 bedrooms | Not published |
| Two-Bedroom Beach Villa | Not published | Not published | 2 bedrooms | Beach |
| Two-Bedroom Ocean Villa | Sleeps 6 | Not published | 2 bedrooms | Clifftop ocean panorama |
Occupancy limits and connecting-room requests should be confirmed for your party before booking.
Pools and the beach
Pools & waterplay
Lagoon-style main pool overlooking the ocean plus a quieter adults-only pool; kids club on site
The beach itself
Two private beaches (Punta Bunga and Banyugan) with calm seas and the resort's own marine sanctuary; dive/snorkel excursions offered (official site; Boracay is not a sargassum region)
- Calm water, swimmable straight off the sand
Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.
Families & group stays
Bringing the kids to Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.
- Kids' club
- Supervised program
- Teen club
- Dedicated teen program
- Rooms that fit a family
- 3 categories, incl. Two-Bedroom Pool Villa, Two-Bedroom Beach Villa
- Can a family of 5 stay in one room at Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa?
- Yes. Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa has room categories that sleep 5 or more in one key: Two-Bedroom Ocean Villa. The largest stated occupancy is 6. Occupancy rules count most children (and sometimes infants) toward the limit, so confirm your exact ages with the resort when you book.
- Does Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa have a kids' club, and from what age?
- Yes. Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa runs a supervised kids' club. Hours and age bands shift seasonally, so confirm before booking.
Taking a group
Ballroom receptions to 200, Sea Pavilion, beach and garden venues; secluded north-island resort - island nightlife is off-site at White Beach
- Private dining & events
- Bookable
- Group size
- Up to 200 guests
- Group rates
- Negotiable on a block
- Nightlife
- Low-key, quiet by late evening
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Kids' club hours, teen programs and group availability all move with the season. Confirm the specifics with the resort for your dates.
When to go
Best months: Nov to Mar
Temperature barely moves here across the year, so rain is the whole decision: the wet months run Sep to Jan.
Jan
Best81°F / 27°C26 rain daysFeb
Best81°F / 27°C24 rain daysMar
Best83°F / 28°C20 rain daysApr
Fine85°F / 29°C17 rain daysMay
Fine87°F / 31°C17 rain daysJun
Fine86°F / 30°C24 rain daysJul
Wet85°F / 29°C28 rain daysAug
Fine85°F / 29°C23 rain daysSep
Wet85°F / 29°C25 rain daysOct
Wet84°F / 29°C28 rain daysNov
Best84°F / 29°C28 rain daysDec
Best82°F / 28°C30 rain days
Average daily highs and monthly rain days. Seasonal averages, not a forecast.
Monthly climate data
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 81 degrees Fahrenheit | 81 degrees Fahrenheit | 83 degrees Fahrenheit | 85 degrees Fahrenheit | 87 degrees Fahrenheit | 86 degrees Fahrenheit | 85 degrees Fahrenheit | 85 degrees Fahrenheit | 85 degrees Fahrenheit | 84 degrees Fahrenheit | 84 degrees Fahrenheit | 82 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Rain days | 26 days | 24 days | 20 days | 17 days | 17 days | 24 days | 28 days | 23 days | 25 days | 28 days | 28 days | 30 days |
| Verdict | Best | Best | Best | Fine | Fine | Fine | Wet | Fine | Wet | Wet | Best | Best |
Getting to Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
- Nearest airport
- MPH · Godofredo P. Ramos Airport
- Approximate transfer
- 30 minutes
- Transportation
- The resort lists transfers as included. Confirm your package before booking another ride.
Your own driver. Possibly a lower price.
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Destination essentials & trip planning
Boracay Island, Malay, 5608 Aklan, Philippines · +63 36 288 4988
Philippines
- Language
- Filipino & English (English widely spoken)
- Currency
- Philippine peso (PHP)
- Power
- 220V, Type A/B/C plugs (US plugs fit, but check voltage)
- Driving
- On the right
- Main airport
- Caticlan (MPH), via Manila (MNL) or Cebu (CEB)
- Flight time
- ~15–20h+ from the US, with at least one stop
Who it suits
Three of the 14 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa; the full set is above.
What we'd book around it
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Fly into MPH, 30 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $840.
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Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.
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An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.
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