Best for
Travelers seeking a calmer Boracay base will appreciate this northwestern-tip resort, where a hillside setting keeps the stay centered on its own grounds.
Best for
Travelers seeking a calmer Boracay base will appreciate this northwestern-tip resort, where a hillside setting keeps the stay centered on its own grounds.
What makes it special
Arrival by private speedboat from the Caticlan lounge makes the crossing part of the resort experience, with Boracay's shoreline in view.
Room to consider
For a small family, the One-Bedroom Pool Villa pairs a private garden and infinity pool with a separate living area for shared downtime.
Insider tip
For a quieter afternoon, try the Signature Philippine Hilot Massage in Shangri-La Boracay's spa village on a rocky peninsula overlooking a private bay.
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Shangri La Boracay sits on the quiet northern edge of Boracay Island, away from the busiest stretch of White Beach. The resort is set between two secluded beaches and a green hillside, with clear water, palms, gardens, and wide views across the Sibuyan Sea. This part of Boracay feels more private than the island's central stations. Guests still have access to the famous island atmosphere, but the resort itself is shaped around space, calm, and a strong sense of tropical retreat.
The arrival already sets a different tone. Shangri La Boracay is reached through the island and resort transfer flow, then opens into a broad coastal estate with pools, gardens, villas, restaurants, and pathways that follow the slopes and shoreline. It is one of the island's most complete resorts, with 219 rooms, suites, and villas. The scale gives guests choice, while the setting keeps the mood sheltered and relaxed.
Garden views and a private veranda give the Deluxe Garden View Room its setting. The 63-square-meter room is on the lower floors and has a king bed or twin beds. Daybeds furnish the balcony, and the king-bed option includes a sofa bed.
The room follows the resort’s design of traditional materials and Filipino accents. Three-hundred-thread-count linens, a feather duvet and toppers are provided. In the marble bathroom, there is a double vanity with a separate rain shower and bathtub.
A 55-inch cable television and a spacious writing desk are among the room’s equipment. You also have an international direct-dial phone and bottled water.
The position close to the recreational areas can be useful for a family stay. For an upper-floor room with glimpses of the sea beyond the trees, the Deluxe Sea View Room is the alternative.
Garden views and a private veranda give the Deluxe Garden View Room its setting. The 63-square-meter room is on the lower floors and has a...
On the upper floors of the main building, the Deluxe Sea View Room looks across trees with glimpses of the water. It has 63 square meters, a king bed and a private balcony with daybeds.
A sofa bed is also provided. Three-hundred-thread-count linens, a feather duvet and toppers dress the bed. Abaca-weave rugs and capiz-shell accent lighting form part of the interior.
The marble bathroom contains a double vanity, a rain shower and a separate bathtub. A 55-inch cable television, a writing desk and an international direct-dial phone are supplied. Bottled water is included as well.
The Premier Sea View Room is the option for a fuller sea outlook closer to Punta Bunga Beach.
On the upper floors of the main building, the Deluxe Sea View Room looks across trees with glimpses of the water. It has 63 square...
The Premier Sea View Room is close to Punta Bunga Beach, with a full sea outlook and a private balcony with daybeds. Its 63 square meters include a king or twin bed setup. The king-bed version also has a sofa bed.
Traditional materials and Filipino accents shape the resort’s room design. The bed has 300-thread-count linens, a feather duvet and toppers. A marble bathroom pairs a double vanity with a rain shower and a separate bathtub.
A spacious writing desk and an international direct-dial phone are provided. For entertainment, there is a 55-inch flat-screen cable television. Bottled water is also supplied in the room.
The position near the shore distinguishes this category from the Deluxe Sea View Room, whose views include trees and glimpses of the water.
The Premier Sea View Room is close to Punta Bunga Beach, with a full sea outlook and a private balcony with daybeds. Its 63 square...
The Premier Family Sea View Room has two queen beds, with 66 square meters of space. The smaller Premier rooms offer a king bed or twin beds. Here, a private balcony with daybeds looks out to the sea and sunset.
Inside, there is also a sofa bed. The beds have 300-thread-count linens, feather duvets and toppers. The décor uses traditional materials and Filipino accents, like the resort’s other rooms.
In the marble bathroom, two sinks share a vanity. The rain shower is separate from the bathtub. You also have a writing desk, a direct-dial phone for calls abroad and bottled water.
A 55-inch flat-screen television shows cable channels. If you want a playhouse and slide for young children, compare the Questers version. It has the same size and two-queen bedding as this room.
The Premier Family Sea View Room has two queen beds, with 66 square meters of space. The smaller Premier rooms offer a king bed or...
The Questers Premier Family Seaview Room has 66 square meters and two queen beds. A private balcony with daybeds faces the sea and sunset. The room has a playhouse and slide. The slide is recommended for children below one meter in height.
At check-in, children receive a lamp. Their hideout has a crest and embroidered badges with details from Boracay. The designs include Willy’s Rock, halo-halo, giant clams and paraw sunset sailing.
Themed surprises are part of the play. Children receive a personalized keepsake if they complete a Quest. Loose-play toys are subject to availability. Bedding consists of 300-thread-count linens with feather duvets and toppers.
In the marble bathroom, there is a double vanity, a rain shower and a separate bathtub. Equipment includes a 55-inch cable television, a writing desk, a direct-dial phone for calls abroad and bottled water.
The Questers Premier Family Seaview Room has 66 square meters and two queen beds. A private balcony with daybeds faces the sea and sunset. The...
The Sea View Suite is a 127-square-meter studio with a king bed, a spacious living area and views of Punta Bunga Beach. A sofa bed, a bar and counter stools are part of its open layout.
A private balcony holds an outdoor whirlpool bath and a daybed. The suite is close to the beach, and butler service is available. In the marble bathroom, a double vanity sits alongside a rain shower and a separate bathtub.
Three-hundred-thread-count linens, a feather duvet and toppers make up the bedding. There is a 55-inch cable television, a spacious writing desk and an international direct-dial phone.
Tea-making facilities and bottled water are supplied. This is a useful option if you want more indoor space than a Premier Sea View Room, without the two-storey arrangement of the Tree House Villa.
The Sea View Suite is a 127-square-meter studio with a king bed, a spacious living area and views of Punta Bunga Beach. A sofa bed,...
The Tree House Villa places a king bedroom downstairs and a separate living area upstairs within 216 square meters. Its two levels have views towards Punta Bunga Beach. The staircase is outside the villa, a useful detail to consider when choosing this layout.
On the balcony, an outdoor whirlpool bath sits beside daybeds. The bathroom is also downstairs, with sea views, a double vanity, a rain shower and a separate bathtub. Butler service is available.
Six-hundred-thread-count linens, a feather duvet and toppers dress the bed. Two 55-inch cable televisions, a Bluetooth speaker and a spacious writing desk are provided. Tea-making facilities and bottled water are also included.
This category is for two adult guests only. Children aged 12 and under cannot stay in the villa. If you prefer an indoor staircase and a private swimming pool, consider the Loft Villa.
The Tree House Villa places a king bedroom downstairs and a separate living area upstairs within 216 square meters. Its two levels have views towards...
The Loft Garden Villa is arranged over two levels, with a king bedroom upstairs and the living area below. Its 216 square meters sit within landscaped tropical gardens. The downstairs living room connects to an outdoor deck, a private infinity pool and an outdoor shower.
An indoor staircase links the two floors. Pergolas provide space for dining outdoors. Butler service is available as part of this villa category.
The sunlit bathroom has a double vanity, an indoor rain shower and a separate bathtub. Bedding consists of 600-thread-count linens, a feather duvet and toppers.
Two 55-inch cable televisions and a Bluetooth speaker are supplied, along with a writing desk and an international direct-dial phone. Tea-making facilities, a refrigerator and bottled water complete the equipment. For a sea-facing version of this layout, compare the Loft Villa.
The Loft Garden Villa is arranged over two levels, with a king bedroom upstairs and the living area below. Its 216 square meters sit within...
The Pool Villa is a one-bedroom bungalow of 266 square meters, with a king bed and a separate living area. Filipino-inspired interiors sit alongside a private tropical garden. The infinity pool, outdoor shower and daybeds are reserved for the villa.
An outdoor pergola provides a dining setting in the garden. Beach essentials and butler service are available, and the bedroom has a spacious walk-in closet. The bathroom has a rain shower apart from the bathtub.
For sleep, the bed is dressed in 600-thread-count linens with a feather duvet and toppers. Two 55-inch cable televisions and a Bluetooth speaker are among the indoor equipment.
There is a writing desk, an international direct-dial phone and tea-making facilities. A refrigerator and bottled water are also provided. Unlike the two-level Loft Garden Villa, the bungalow keeps its main rooms on one level.
The Pool Villa is a one-bedroom bungalow of 266 square meters, with a king bed and a separate living area. Filipino-inspired interiors sit alongside a...
With views towards Punta Bunga Beach and the sunset, the Loft Villa has a king bedroom upstairs and a living area downstairs. The 216-square-meter, two-level layout is linked by an indoor staircase. A pantry sits beside the downstairs living area.
The lounge opens towards a private infinity pool, an outdoor shower and a dining pergola. An outdoor deck looks across the island and sea. Butler service is available for the villa.
A sunlit bathroom includes a double vanity, an indoor rain shower and a separate bathtub. The bed is made up with 600-thread-count linens, a feather duvet and toppers.
For entertainment, there are two 55-inch cable televisions and a Bluetooth speaker. A spacious writing desk, an international direct-dial phone, tea-making facilities and bottled water are provided. The Loft Garden Villa offers a garden-facing alternative to this sea outlook.
With views towards Punta Bunga Beach and the sunset, the Loft Villa has a king bedroom upstairs and a living area downstairs. The 216-square-meter, two-level...
The 2 Bedroom Pool Villa is arranged on one level across 700 square meters. It has a main bedroom and a guest bedroom, both with access towards the garden and private pool. A separate living area gives the villa its indoor gathering space.
The garden has an outdoor dining pergola, daybeds and an outdoor shower. Beach essentials are supplied, and butler service is available. There is also a spacious walk-in closet.
Inside, rain showers are separate from the bathtubs. The bedding includes 600-thread-count linens, feather duvets and toppers. A writing desk and a direct-dial phone for international calls are provided.
Three 55-inch cable televisions and a Bluetooth speaker make up the entertainment equipment. Tea-making facilities, a refrigerator and bottled water are also supplied. The outlook is across tropical gardens.
The 2 Bedroom Pool Villa is arranged on one level across 700 square meters. It has a main bedroom and a guest bedroom, both with...
The 2 Bedroom Ocean Villa occupies a cliffside setting with sea views beyond the cove. Across 858 square meters, it has two bedrooms and a separate living area. A private pool and an outdoor dining pergola extend the stay outside.
An outdoor shower sits by the pool, and a walk-in closet forms part of the villa. Butler service and beach essentials are provided. The bedrooms have 600-thread-count linens, feather duvets and toppers.
The sunlit bathrooms include vanity sinks, with rain showers separate from the bathtubs. Indoors, a writing desk and an international direct-dial phone are among the work facilities.
A 65-inch smart television is joined by two 55-inch cable televisions and a Bluetooth speaker. Tea-making facilities and bottled water are also supplied. For direct beach access, compare the 2 Bedroom Beach Villa.
The 2 Bedroom Ocean Villa occupies a cliffside setting with sea views beyond the cove. Across 858 square meters, it has two bedrooms and a...
Direct access to Banyugan Beach sets the 2 Bedroom Beach Villa apart from the resort’s other villas. Its two bedrooms open towards a private infinity pool with beach views. The villa spans 858 square meters and has a separate living area.
A spacious garden, an outdoor dining pergola and a shower by the pool make up the outdoor setting. A butler is available, and beach essentials are supplied. Walk-in closet space is also part of the villa.
The sunlit bathrooms have vanity sinks, separate rain showers and bathtubs. Six-hundred-thread-count linens, feather duvets and toppers are supplied for the beds.
Inside, there is a 65-inch smart television, two 55-inch cable televisions and a Bluetooth speaker. A writing desk, an international direct-dial phone, tea-making facilities and a refrigerator are included, along with bottled water.
Direct access to Banyugan Beach sets the 2 Bedroom Beach Villa apart from the resort’s other villas. Its two bedrooms open towards a private infinity...
The Presidential Villa brings together three pavilions across 1,727 square meters. Two contain the bedrooms, while a third houses the living and dining areas. A full kitchen and a powder room are part of this separate living pavilion.
Outside, a private lap pool is joined by an outdoor shower, gazebos and daybeds. The viewing deck faces Boracay’s sunsets, with sea views towards Banyugan Beach. Walk-in closets form part of the bedrooms.
The sunlit bathrooms have bathtubs separate from their rain showers. Beds are dressed with 600-thread-count linens, feather duvets and toppers. The villa has a writing desk and an international direct-dial phone.
A 65-inch smart television, 55-inch cable televisions and a Bluetooth speaker are provided. Tea-making facilities, a refrigerator and bottled water are also included.
The Presidential Villa brings together three pavilions across 1,727 square meters. Two contain the bedrooms, while a third houses the living and dining areas. A...
The accommodation combines resort rooms, larger suites, and private villas. Rooms are designed with Filipino accents, natural materials, and spacious balconies with daybeds. Many look toward gardens, water, or the sea. The interiors feel warm and easy, with enough polish for a luxury beach stay and enough simplicity to keep the view in focus.
Suites add more space and a more residential rhythm. Some include larger terraces or outdoor features that make the most of the coastal setting. The villas are the most private way to stay at Shangri La Boracay. They sit in different parts of the resort, with layouts suited to couples, families, and groups. Many villas include private pools or outdoor hot tubs, along with space for slow mornings and quiet evenings above the water or gardens.
The resort works well because it gives guests several versions of Boracay. A room can feel close to the main resort rhythm. A suite adds more space for a longer stay. A villa can feel like a private island home. All categories share the same larger setting: a green hillside, two beaches, blue water, and a resort built for days that move between swimming, dining, spa time, and sunset views.
The two beaches are central to the resort's character. Boracay is famous for powdery sand and lively beach life, but Shangri La Boracay has a quieter coastal mood. The beaches feel more protected than the island's busiest areas. Guests can swim, read under shade, walk along the sand, or watch boats move across the water without feeling crowded by the main Boracay scene.
This privacy is one of the strongest reasons the resort feels distinct. It lets guests enjoy Boracay's natural beauty while staying in a calmer setting. The water is clear, the sand is soft, and the views are wide. The beaches also connect naturally with the pools, restaurants, and villas, so the day can move from sea to pool to lunch without effort.
Shangri La Boracay has large outdoor pools and several places to spend the day near water. The main pool areas bring a more social resort mood, while the beach coves feel quieter. Families, couples, and groups can each find a space that fits the pace they want. The resort also supports classic island activities, from kayaking and snorkeling to boat trips and sunset moments on the water.
The property is large enough that guests can shape very different days. One day can be built around breakfast, beach time, and a long swim. Another can include a villa morning, lunch by the pool, a spa treatment, and dinner above the sea. The best stays here often keep the rhythm simple. The resort already has the water, views, gardens, food, and space needed for a full island break.
CHI, The Spa is set on a rocky peninsula overlooking a private bay. The location gives the spa a strong sense of retreat within the larger resort. Treatment villas and calm pathways create a slower atmosphere, with the sea close by and the hillside around it. The spa draws on Asian and Filipino wellness traditions, with treatments designed for rest, recovery, and deep relaxation after time in the sun.
Wellness at Shangri La Boracay is not limited to the spa. The resort has pools, beach walks, fitness spaces, tennis, water activities, and gardens that encourage movement throughout the day. Guests can be active or quiet, depending on the weather and mood. The hillside setting also adds a light sense of exploration, with paths and viewpoints that reveal different angles of the bay.
The resort has several dining venues, each with a clear role. Vintana Asian Cafe is the all-day dining restaurant, with international and Asian dishes in a bright setting. Cielo sits near the pool and works well for casual lunches, pizza, drinks, and relaxed afternoons. Sirena is the seafood restaurant, with a cliffside position and a strong link to the sea.
Rima brings a more intimate treetop dining mood, with Italian cooking and a setting that feels tucked into the hillside. Solana is known for sunset drinks and views, while the Lobby Lounge gives guests an easy place for coffee, cocktails, and quiet pauses. The mix gives the resort enough variety for longer stays without sending guests off property every night.
Shangri La Boracay is family-friendly, but it also works for couples who want privacy. The size of the estate makes that possible. Families have pools, beach space, activities, and the Adventure Zone for younger guests. Couples can choose quieter beach corners, villas, spa time, and cliffside dining. The resort feels lively in places, but it also has enough hidden pockets to stay calm.
The villa categories help with that sense of privacy. So do the two beaches and the hillside layout. Guests who want the social side of Boracay can leave the resort and explore the island. Guests who want to stay within a quieter coastal world can spend most of the trip inside the estate. Both styles fit the property.
Boracay is one of the Philippines' best-known beach destinations, famous for white sand, clear water, sunsets, and a lively island culture. Shangri La Boracay shows a different side of the island. It is more secluded, more spacious, and more resort-led than the central beach areas. The location on the northern coast gives guests the island's beauty with a stronger sense of shelter.
The resort is best for travelers who want Boracay without giving up privacy, service, dining choice, and space. It suits families, couples, villa stays, beach holidays, and spa-led escapes. With 219 rooms, suites, and villas, two secluded beaches, CHI Spa, varied dining, pools, gardens, and sea views, Shangri La Boracay remains one of the island's most complete luxury resorts.
We value the choice between Punta Bunga and Banyugan, two secluded beaches that let guests change their setting without leaving the resort.
Rima's treetop dining and Sirena's clifftop setting give evenings a sense of place beyond the beach, with distinct views across the resort.
The Adventure Zone and Eco Centre give children indoor play and nature activities, broadening the resort's appeal beyond beach time.
Shangri-La Boracay, Boracay Island, Malay, 5608 Aklan, Philippines
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Yes. Shangri La Boracay is worth it for travelers who want the island's most private luxury resort experience. The resort suits guests who want secluded beaches, villa options, polished service, family facilities, and a quieter side of Boracay.
Shangri La Boracay is located on Boracay's northern coastline, away from the busiest beach areas. The resort setting gives guests access to sheltered bays, lush hillside scenery, sea views, and a calmer island atmosphere.
Shangri La Boracay has 219 rooms, suites, and villas. The range includes classic resort rooms, larger suites, private pool villas, beach villas, ocean villas, and the Tree House Villa.
Book a sea-view room or suite if you want comfort, views, and easier access to the main resort areas. Choose a private villa if you want more space, a plunge pool, butler-style privacy, and a more special beach stay.
The resort is known for its secluded setting, two beach areas, tropical hillside layout, villas, spa, and strong arrival experience. It feels more private than most Boracay hotels, while still giving guests access to the island when they want it.
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