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Shangri-La Boracay
Boracay, Philippines · Shangri-La · Grand Luxury
Shangri-La Boracay opened on 2 March 2009 on the quiet northwest tip of the island, at Barangay Yapak, and it was the first five-star international resort on an island famed for the party beach of White Beach. Its 219 rooms cover 12 hillside hectares and 350 metres of private beachfront on two private coves, Punta Bunga and Banyuga, and it was largely insulated from the island's 2018 six-month closure. It ranked 20th on Travel and Leisure's 2025 list.
- 219 rooms
- Opened 2009
- Neighborhood: Malay
- Rooms from 678 sq ft (63 m²)
- Architect: RCHITECTS (local); WATG
- Interiors: LTW Designworks
About Shangri-La Boracay
- Shangri-La Boracay opened on 2 March 2009 with 219 rooms on 12 hillside hectares at Barangay Yapak, with 350 metres of private beachfront.
- It was the first and remains the only five-star international resort on Boracay.
- Two private beaches, Punta Bunga and Banyuga, separate it from the main tourist strip on the least-developed corner of the island.
- Travel and Leisure ranked it 20th on its 2025 World's Best Hotels list.
- Entry-level rooms start at 678 sq ft (63 m²).
History
Shangri-La Boracay opened on March 2, 2009, as the first and only five-star international deluxe resort on Boracay Island and the fifth Shangri-La property in the Philippines.[Serandipians](https://travellermade.com/hotel-partners-asia-pacific/shangri-la-boracay/) Spanning 12 hectares with 219 rooms and villas built into the hillside, it introduced luxury to the famed island paradise.[Travel Weekly](https://www.travelweekly.com/Hotels/Yapak-Philippines/Shangri-La-Boracay-Resort-Spa-p8366344) The resort underwent enhancements following Boracay's 2018 environmental rehabilitation closure, emerging stronger with sustainable practices.[Tatler Asia](https://www.tatlerasia.com/lifestyle/travel/revisit-shangri-la-boracay-the-luxury-resort-and-spa-on-the-best-island-in-asia)
The setting
Located in Barangay Yapak on Boracay's northwest tip, overlooking pristine Puka Shell Beach with lush hillside views in an eco-reserve setting.[Shangri-La About](https://www.shangri-la.com/boracay/boracayresort/about/) It offers 350m of secluded private beachfront.[Serandipians](https://travellermade.com/hotel-partners-asia-pacific/shangri-la-boracay/). 6 km from Bulabog Beach.
Restaurants and bars
- Rima — Restaurant · Mediterranean
- Sirena — Restaurant · Seafood
- Vintana — Restaurant
- Cielo — Poolside
Experiences
- Rima treetop dining — Dining among the treetops at Rima.
- Kayaking — Kayaking offered at the resort.
- Diving — Diving offered at the resort.
- Tennis — Tennis offered at the resort.
- Hiking on Boracay's hilly landscape — The island's tropical, hilly landscape populated by a variety of wildlife, appreciated by hikers.
- Eco Center — Listed among the resort's shops and facilities as the Eco Center.
Amenities
- CHI The Spa
- 2 outdoor pools
- private beach
- kids' club
- tennis court
- kayaking
- snorkeling
- diving
- Private pool
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Butler service
Awards
- Best Destination Spa (Condé Nast Johansens (2026)
- La Liste World's Best Hotels (2026)
- Travel + Leisure World's Best Hotels (2026)
- No. 5 Best Asia Resort (Travel + Leisure World's Best (2025)
- Philippines' Leading Luxury Hotel Villa 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
- Best Family Hotel Philippines (Little Steps 2025/2026)
- multiple Travel + Leisure, DestinAsian, TripAdvisor awards
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