Shangri-La Boracay
Philippines
Shangri-La Boracay
Barangay Yapak Boracay Island Malay
Aklan 5608, Philippines
www.shangri-la.com/boracay/boracayresort
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Shangri-La Group
Shareholders
Privately owned
Date of creation
March 2, 2009
Hotel General Manager
Hans Martin Gfrei
Tel: (63 36) 288 4988
E-mail: hans.gfrei@shangri-la.com
Hotel Positioning
5-star luxury resort
SHANGRI-LA BORACAY
History & Story
On March 2, 2009, Shangri-La Boracay opened its doors for the world to discover its 219 rooms and villas sprawled on a vast 12-hectare land. It is the first and only five-star international deluxe resort to open on the famed island and is the fifth Shangri-La hotel in the Philippines. Known for its powdery white sands and aquamarine waters, the island of Boracay has regularly been named among the world’s best, from Conde Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, National Geographic magazine to TripAdvisor. Apart from the colourful markets and bustle of the island’s popular white beach is a tranquil nature reserve on Boracay’s northern tip, a place that one can call his own haven, his own Shangri-La.
Main Strengths
Marrying luxury and comfort with a reverence for nature, the 12-hectare resort encompasses 219 rooms and suites including 36 villas, comprehensive leisure facilities, 350 meters of secluded beachfront and a thriving ecosystem of diverse, even rare, flora and fauna. With two private beach coves and an infinity pool, the resort offers a myriad of recreational activities. Those looking to soothe weary senses can head over to CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La. A variety of dining options of different cuisines is located within the resort. May it be a family holiday or simply a quiet retreat, Shangri-La’s Boracay Resort and Spa is the perfect paradise destination.
Location
Shangri-La’s Boracay Resort & Spa is situated in a peaceful locale at the northern tip of the island known as Barangay Yapak.
Key sites
White Beach: The 4km long pristine white sand that has made Boracay world-famous.
Puka Beach: One can enjoy the unique sea rock formations on this beach. Crumbled puka shells make up for the sand on giving it the rough and rugged feel.
Children’s Corner
Adventure Zone is an indoor playground with giant rainbow slides, which is complimentary for in-house guests to enjoy. 0-4-year-olds must be accompanied by a guardian. Operating hours are from 10 AM to 7 PM daily.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
• Number of villas: 36
• Treehouse Villa – two-storey villa measuring 216 sq.m. located on the resort’s highest grounds
• Loft Garden Villa – 2-level accommodations with the upper floor housing the bedroom, while the lower floor functions as the living area. Nestled in beautifully landscaped tropical gardens that provide ultimate exclusivity, each villa has its own infinity swimming pool and a garden view, a pergola for outdoor dining and daybeds for relaxation.
• Loft Villa – two-story holiday escape with the master bedroom on the upper floor and a well-appointed pantry and living area on the lower. The expansive living room opens up to your very own infinity pool, outdoor pergola and daybeds overlooking the azure waters.
• One-Bedroom Pool Villa – a bungalow villa in a 266 sq.m. property, furnished with Filipino-inspired interiors and luxury amenities, with a spacious living area and master bedroom, as well as their own private infinity pool and veranda, and is walking distance from the resort’s main pool.
• Two-Bedroom Pool Villa – 700 sqm of a one-storey two-bedroom villa, featuring a separate living area that opens up to a veranda, landscaped garden, pergola for dining, outdoor shower and private lap pool.
• Two-Bedroom Ocean Villa – 858 sqm of a one-storey two-bedroom villa with an infinity pool and garden, plush interiors, and beach and sea views.
• Two-Bedroom Beach Villa – 858 sqm, the only accommodation located on the beachfront with direct access to the resort’s private Banyugan Beach.
• Presidential Villa – the largest villa in the resort at 1,727 sqm, the Presidential Villa is a combination of three individual villas set in beautiful and expansive outdoor spaces, with an amazing viewing deck, landscaped gardens and infinity pool overlooking the ocean.
• Number of Luxury rooms: 183
• Deluxe Room – 63 sqm with a lovely private veranda with views of lush tropical gardens and a sofa bed.
• Deluxe Seaview Room – 63 sqm with views of the garden and the sea from their spacious balconies.
• Premier Seaview Room – 63 sqm with a view of the sea and close proximity to the shore.
• Premier Family Seaview Room – 66 sqm Ideal for families and groups travelling together,
• Seaview Suite – 127 sqm of a studio-type bedroom, including an outdoor whirlpool close enough to the beach to hear the music of the waves.
• Number of rooms, (keys) in all: 219
Restaurants & Bars
• Vintana Asian Cafe
• Cielo Poolside Restaurant & Bar
• Sirena Seafood Restaurant & Clifftop Bar
• Rima Mediterranean Treetop Dining
Wellness
• Health Club gym
• Main Pool, lap pool, kids’ pool
• Tennis Court
• CHI, The Spa
Corporate and celebration events
• The capacity of the Largest Ballroom
250 (Ballroom)
250 (Banquets)
200 (Classroom Style)
240 (Reception)
• The capacity of Outdoor Facilities
240 (Beach)
240 (Garden)
Extra notable features
• Golf at the nearby 18-Hole Golf Course at Fairways and Blue Waters
• Yoga pavilion located inside CHI, The Spa
• Two outdoor tennis courts
Hotel & Restaurants Awards
• 3rd Best Resorts in Asia, Conde Nast Readers’Choice Award, 2023
• 3rd Best Beach Island Upcountry Resorts in the Philippines, Luxury Awards Asia Pacific, 2023
• 2nd Best Hotel Spa in the Philippines, Luxury Awards Asia Pacific, 2023
• 1st Best Hotel Pool in the Philippines, Luxury Awards Asia Pacific, 2023
• Best Hotel in the Philippines, DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards, 2023
• 27th Best Resort in the World,Condé Naste Traveler’s Readers’Choice Awards, 2022
• 5th Best Resort in Asia, Condé Naste Traveler’s Readers’Choice Awards, 2022
• Best Beach Hotel, Kiwi Collections Hotel Awards, 2021
• Traveller Review Awards, Booking.com, 2021
• 2nd Grand Hotel Champion, Certified Traveller Made, 2021
• Best Waterside Hotel, Conde Nast Johanssens, 2020
• #2 Best Resort Hotel in Asia-Pacific, Business Traveller, 2019
• Certificate of Excellence – Rima Mediterranean Treetop Dining, TripAdvisor, 2019
• Asia’s Most Excellent Beach Hotel, Asia Awards of Excellence, 2017
• Best Hotel in the Philippines, DestinAsian, 2018, 2017
• Top Resorts in Asia, Readers’ Choice Awards, Conde Nast Traveler, 2017
• Traveler’s Choice Award, TripAdvisor, 2017
• Gold Circle Award, Agoda.com, 2016
• Powering Global Travel Award, Gulliver’s Travel Associates, 2016
• Certificate of Excellence Award, TripAdvisor, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
• Top 10 Best Resort Hotels in Southeast Asia, Travel + Leisure, 2016
• Loved by Guests, Gold Award, Hotels.com, 2016
• Top Hotels Worldwide, Insiders’ Select, Expedia, 2015
• Hall of Fame, Certificate of Excellence, TripAdvisor, 2016, 2015
• Top Hotel Spas in the World, CHI, The Spa, Agoda.com, 2015
• Most Booked Hotel in Boracay, Booking.com, 2016, 2015
• Top Hotels with Highest Review, Booking.com, 2017
• Top 25 Hotels for Romance in the Philippines, TripAdvisor2015
• Best Reviews Philippines, Partner Awards, Expedia, 2016, 2014
• Outstanding Performance Philippines, Partner Awards, Expedia, 2014
• Top 20 Resorts in Asia, Conde Nast Traveler Gold List, 2014, 2013
• 500 The World’s Best Hotels, Travel + Leisure (USA), 2014
• 25 Hotels in the Philippines, Travellers’ Choice Awards, TripAdvisor, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
• Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the Philippines, Travellers’ Choice Awards, TripAdvisor, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
• World’s Best Hotels, Conde Nast Traveler Gold List, 2014, 2013
• Top 25 Hotels for Service in the Philippines, TripAdvisor, 2017, 2015, 2013
• Philippines’ Best Restaurants – Rima, Philippine Tatler, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
• Philippines’ Best Restaurants – Sirena, Philippine Tatler, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
• Philippines’ Best Restaurants – Vintana, Philippine Tatler, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
• IT List, Travel + Leisure (Southeast Asia), 2011
• Top 10 Best Swimming Pools in Asia, Travel + Leisure (Southeast Asia), 2011
•Top 25 Best Spa Hotels, SmartTravel Asia.com, 2011
• Conde Nast Traveler Hot List, 2010