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Shangri-La BoracayvsFrendz Resort And Hostel Boracay
Both properties are highly recommended by professionals. Overall, Shangri-La's Boracay Resort & Spa is preferred by most reviewers compared to Frendz Resort and Hostel Boracay. Shangri-La's Boracay Resort & Spa has a TripExpert Score of 88 with approval from 6 sources such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
Shangri-La Boracay
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide
Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
Barangay Yapak, 5608, Philippines
From $263/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
"For peace, quiet, and pampering in a tropical paradise, few places match this." Full review
"A longtime backpacker haven 200 miles south of Manila, Boracay finally has a luxury property worthy of its white-sand coastline." Full review
"Perched above its own private beach, the Shangri-La presents a range of attractively styled rooms and villas which blend comfortably into the lush hills."
Luxury
"The sprawling Shangri-La’s Boracay Resort & Spa is a five-pearl, 219-unit property located in a secluded spot amid lush tropical gardens in northern Boracay." Full review
92.4
"Providing "a great resort experience that everyone should enjoy," this property on 30 acres debuted in 2009." Full review
"There's no doubt about it: this is Boracay's most impressive resort. Occupying the northwest tip of the island, it offers everything you might wish for." Full review
Frendz Resort And Hostel Boracay
Fodor's
Rough Guide
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Boat station 1, White Beach, 5487, Philippines
From $73/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Air Conditioning
- Fireplace
- Private balcony
"This Austrian/Filipino-owned hostel is at the north end of bustling White Beach, a two-minute walk from the water's edge and also within easy reach of numerous restaurants." Full review
"Tucked halfway between the beach and Main Road, the simple cottages at Frendz present no-frills laidback beach living. The native huts have double beds... Also separate male and female dorms."
Budget
"Frendz Resort Boracay is a no-frills hostel with 10 traditionally decorated bungalows, both private and shared, in Station 2." Full review
"North of D’Mall, down a long, narrow dirt track midway between the beach and the road. There are well-kept native-style cottages, and a small but spotless split-level dorm cottage." Full review