About this hotel
General information
Shangri-La Boracay occupies a sheltered bay on the northern coast of Boracay, its tropical hillside running down to two secluded white beaches, Punta Bunga and Banyugan, with green slopes and turquoise water in view from almost every angle. There are 219 rooms, suites and villas in a contemporary style, where traditional materials meet Filipino detailing, and every room has a generous balcony with a daybed.
The villas fall into three collections: Treetop high above the resort, Poolside among the gardens by the main pool, and Oceanview Sanctuary on the clifftop or right by the beach, close to the Chi, The Spa village. Arrival starts at the resort's own lounge in Caticlan, followed by a short private speedboat crossing. Care for the island runs through the details: water is bottled in glass at the resort's own plant, bathroom products come in refillable dispensers, key cards are wooden, and guests can help build reef "fish houses" that encourage coral growth off both beaches. Smoking is limited to a designated area.
Location
The resort lies in Barangay Yapak on the northern coast of Boracay, in the municipality of Malay, Aklan province. The nearest airport is Caticlan: from there it is about five minutes by private van to the resort's Mabuhay Lounge at the Caticlan jetty, then roughly 15 minutes by private speedboat along White Beach directly to the resort. Kalibo International Airport is 1.5–2 hours by road from Caticlan, and the country's main international gateway is Manila's international airport. An airport butler and a private sedan can be arranged, and a shuttle runs to White Beach.
Spa
Chi, The Spa is a detached spa village of 5,714 m² on a rocky peninsula overlooking a private bay. Every treatment includes time in the Relaxation Pavilion, the spa pool and the hot whirlpool, and treatments take place in private spa villas and garden suites. The menu covers an aromatherapy Swedish massage, the signature Philippine hilot massage, hilot with ventosa cupping, a neck and back massage, a traditional Boracay foot massage, hot stone and deep tissue massages, plus Phytomer facials, body soaks and body treatments. Children under 16 are not admitted to the spa; treatments for 12–17-year-olds are possible with signed parental consent.
Sports & leisure
A large free-form main pool is set among gardens and fountains, with a separate lap pool for swimming. The Health Club has a gym and a studio for yoga and stretching sessions, and there are tennis and pickleball courts with coaching. The dive centre runs boat dives for certified divers, courses from a first try-dive through Open Water and Advanced Open Water to specialities, and snorkelling trips: more than 20 dive sites surround the island, among them the resort's own marine sanctuary, where giant clams can be seen while snorkelling off Punta Bunga beach.
- On the water: kayaking, catamaran sailing, kitesurfing, water skiing, mono skiing and wakeboarding, parasailing, jet skis, banana and fly-fish rides, helmet diving
- At sea: sunset sailing, island-hopping on traditional banca boats, yacht cruises and private boat charters
- On land: nature trails, the Entertainment Centre with video and arcade games, table tennis, billiards and karaoke, and the Eco Centre with nature walks and craft workshops
For children
The Adventure Zone is an indoor playground with a drop slide and a children's activity corner, running a daily programme for ages 5–8: arts and crafts, dancercise, pancake making and lawn games. Young divers have the Scuba Rangers for Kids programme and children's scuba courses, the Eco Centre leads nature walks, and the Entertainment Centre keeps the whole family busy. Babysitting is available on request for children aged 4 and above.
Restaurants & bars
The resort has four restaurants and two bars, plus 24-hour in-room dining.
- Vintana Asian Café — all-day dining: Filipino and international breakfast buffet, Asian favourites, open-air tables with ocean views
- Cielo Poolside Restaurant & Bar — casual dining by the main pool and a beach bar on Banyugan: oven-baked pizza, pasta, sandwiches, seafood and barbecue
- Sirena Seafood Restaurant & Clifftop Bar — the signature seafood restaurant on a clifftop above the sea, with seafood platters at dinner and herb cocktails in open-air cabanas
- Rima Treetop Dining — dinner among the treetops on the hillside by the Tree House Villas: Mediterranean dishes, grills and wines with sea views
For special evenings the resort sets up private dinners in scenic spots around the grounds and Sea Pavilion dining with a surf-and-turf barbecue or a menu by a personal chef.
Swimming
The resort has two secluded white beaches of its own, Punta Bunga and Banyugan, open to guests daily from 6am to 6pm, with calm water suited to both swimming and water sports. Beyond the beaches there is the large main pool among the gardens, a lap pool and the spa pool, and most villas have a private pool, often an infinity pool. A shuttle runs to White Beach.
Rooms
The 219 rooms, suites and villas are finished in traditional materials with Filipino accents, and each has a balcony or veranda with a daybed. Villa and Seaview Suite guests have butler service.
Each room has a marble bathroom with double vanity, separate rain shower and bathtub, Panpuri toiletries, 300-thread-count linen, a feather duvet and pillow menu, bathrobes and slippers, a 55-inch TV, a writing desk, a telephone, an in-room safe, a minibar, tea and coffee, bottled water and high-speed Wi-Fi; suites and villas add a Nespresso machine.
Deluxe Room
A room with a private veranda, daybeds and views of the tropical gardens, close to the resort's recreation areas; the king-bed version also has a sofa bed. Up to four guests: two adults and two children, or three adults and a child.
Deluxe Vista Room
A room on the upper floors of the main building, with a balcony looking over gardens and treetops to glimpses of the sea, and a sofa bed. Up to four guests.
Premier Seaview Room
A room a few steps from Punta Bunga beach, with a sea-view balcony within earshot of the waves; the king-bed version also has a sofa bed. Up to four guests.
Premier Family Seaview Room
A family room with two queen-size beds and a sofa bed, and a balcony with daybeds facing the sea and the sunset. Up to four guests, including four adults.
Questers Premier Family Seaview Room
A sea-view family room with two queen-size beds and the Questers Playhouse for children: a hideout with a slide for little ones under 1 m tall, themed surprises, toys and a personalised keepsake once a quest is complete. Up to four guests.
Seaview Suite
A studio suite with a living area, sofa bed, bar counter and a large marble bathroom; the balcony has an outdoor whirlpool bath and a daybed overlooking Punta Bunga beach. Butler service.
Tree House Villa
A two-storey hillside villa with the bedroom and a sea-view bathroom below, a spacious living room above and an outdoor whirlpool bath on the balcony facing Punta Bunga. Two adults only, no children aged 12 and under; butler service.
Loft Garden Villa
A two-level villa tucked into tropical gardens, with the bedroom upstairs and a living area below opening to a private infinity pool, an outdoor shower and pergolas for dining. Up to four guests; butler service.
One-Bedroom Pool Villa
A single-storey bungalow villa with Filipino-inspired interiors: a king-bed bedroom with walk-in wardrobe, a separate living area and a private garden with an infinity pool and pergola, a few steps from the main pool. Up to four guests; butler service.
Loft Villa
A two-storey villa looking towards Punta Bunga beach, with the bedroom upstairs and a living area with pantry below, opening to an infinity pool, outdoor shower and pergola. Up to four guests; butler service.
Two-Bedroom Pool Villa
A single-storey garden villa with a master bedroom, a guest bedroom, a separate living area and a walk-in wardrobe; both bedrooms open to a garden with a private pool and a dining pergola. Up to six guests; butler service.
Two-Bedroom Ocean Villa
A clifftop villa with a sweeping view over the sea and the cove: two bedrooms, a separate living area, a walk-in wardrobe, a pool with outdoor shower and a dining pergola. Up to six guests; butler service.
Two-Bedroom Beach Villa
The resort's only beachfront accommodation, with direct access to Banyugan Beach: two bedrooms open to an infinity pool, a garden and a pergola. Up to six guests; butler service.
Presidential Villa
The resort's largest accommodation, made up of three separate villas — two bedroom villas and a living villa with dining room and full kitchen — with a lap pool, gazebos with daybeds and a sunset viewing deck overlooking Banyugan. Up to six guests.
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