Boracay: The Ultimate Island Escape for Luxury Living

Winter’s white powder isn’t the only thing you can feel beneath your feet.

A cozy fire isn’t the only way to warm up a romantic evening.

Just head to Boracay, one of the most enchanting tropical islands in the Philippines, to see for yourself.

Choosing a place to stay on Boracay is no easy task, with resorts that go above and beyond to bring you close to the powdery sand, crystal-clear waters, and your very own room.

That’s why we’ve taken care of the hard work for you.

While Boracay’s White Beach is the island’s main attraction, offering a bustling mix of hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops, there are also quieter, less developed areas where visitors can unwind.

From resorts where chefs groove to 'Gangnam Style' to others serving the freshest seafood, these Boracay retreats embrace the island’s unique appeal.

Shangri-La’s Boracay Resort and Spa

Shangri-La’s Boracay Resort and Spa provides an intimate and exclusive luxury retreat.

After arriving by air at Boracay’s nearby Caticlan island, guests are escorted to Shangri-La’s fragrant, air-conditioned lounge at the port.

From here, it’s a 20-minute private boat ride to the resort’s private jetty, located on the edge of an eco-park.

The resort is nestled within a 12-hectare tropical garden, perched above a 250-meter-long beach on the island’s northeastern tip.

Boasting over 200 rooms, suites, and villas, four restaurants, two bars, a spa, an expansive pool, a shopping arcade, and every other luxury you’d expect from a five-star resort, there’s hardly any need to step off the property.

Rooms are designed with eco-friendly features, like large, refillable glass bottles of spring water—an inviting touch that helps reduce plastic waste—and air conditioners that automatically turn off when the balcony doors are opened.

Discovery Shores Boracay

Discovery Shores is a five-star resort, and a strong competitor to Shangri-La, though it has a distinct vibe—more Miami chic than secluded sanctuary.

With 87 suites, some featuring balcony jacuzzis, Discovery Shores Boracay takes full advantage of its prime location at Station One, on the quieter end of White Beach.

As the sun sets over the horizon, a roaming team of butlers offers Evian face mist or a selection of platitos (small plates with a mix of sweet and savory bites) while guests gather around the Sandbar or relax on beach loungers along Discovery Shores’ pristine stretch of powder-soft sand.

Its two restaurants, Sands and Indigo, spotlight fresh local ingredients in their dishes.

Both are just steps from White Beach. Indigo offers seafood-inspired meals right on the beach, lit by the glow of candlelight.

Boracay Mandarin Island Hotel

Nestled in the heart of White Beach’s Station Two, the privately owned Boracay Mandarin Island Hotel offers 52 rooms and suites.

Most rooms overlook a picturesque central pool surrounded by fountains and cascading vines.

The standout option is the 90-square-meter Ambassador Suite, featuring dark wood accents, a four-poster bed, leather seating, and a spacious balcony with a Jacuzzi, all with sweeping views of White Beach.

Despite being situated in one of the island’s busiest areas, the rooms remain peaceful after midnight, thanks to soundproof double-glazed windows.

Breakfast is served at Don Vito, a popular beachfront spot where fresh seafood is displayed on ice, and live music fills the air every evening.

The Mandarin Spa, overlooking the beach, offers an array of massages and beauty treatments to pamper guests.

Boracay Regency Beach Resort and Spa

The East Wing of the hotel is renowned for its Jacuzzi and sunken pool bar, a favorite among guests.

Located at White Beach Station Two, Boracay is a 302-room resort that serves as the flagship property of the Henann Group, which also operates two other resorts on the island: Henann Lagoon Resort and Henann Garden Resort.

Boracay Regency Beach Resort and Spa is one of the island’s most successful resorts, consistently maintaining over 80% occupancy, with a large number of repeat guests according to the management.

The resort boasts a semi-private beach lounge, multiple pools, a small shopping arcade, a spa, and seven dining options.

The most popular restaurant here is Seabreeze, known for its relaxed atmosphere and a menu that focuses on steak and seafood.

Every evening, guests and passersby gather along the sidewalk outside Seabreeze to capture the chefs’ energetic dance moves.

Their dance routines to “Gangnam Style” are especially popular with the resort’s main guests from South Korea.

Asya Premier Suites

Situated at the largely undeveloped southern tip of Boracay, Asya Premier Suites Boracay is reached by a scenic, winding road.

This five-year-old resort is becoming renowned as a romantic, stylish, and secluded destination for weddings.

The boutique resort features 20 suites and four garden villas.

Designed by the Filipino architectural firm Locsin Group, the resort incorporates tropical elements like stained timber, traditional woven cane furniture, and local artwork.

At the heart of the symmetrical landscaped gardens lies a large circular pool, designed more for natural cooling than swimming; its shallow waters effectively absorb the heat.

Just below the pool, the resort’s Palay restaurant offers dishes in a contemporary Filipino style, with a focus on locally sourced ingredients.