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Boracay is an island paradise where powdery white sand and azure waters complement world-class scuba diving and luxe beachfront resorts. From lazy days lounging on the idyllic White Beach to exploring an underwater world full of marine life and sailing to lesser-known beaches at sunset, beachgoers are spoilt with numerous outdoor adventures.

With over 400 million annual visitors to HotelsCombined, we’ve highlighted the best beach resorts and hotels on Boracay. These showcases memorable ocean views from luxury rooms with private verandas while also including on-site restaurants, posh day spas and inviting pools.

Shangri-La’s Boracay Resort & Spa

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Shangri-La’s Boracay Resort & Spa boasts 12.5 hectares of lush grounds nestled in a sheltered bay on Boracay’s northern coastline. Stay in the Deluxe Room for a private veranda, mini bar and flat-screen TV or upgrade to a Seaview Suite for an outdoor Jacuzzi, butler services and direct access to Punta Bunga Beach.

Recline by the pool or sign up for water sports on the private white-sand beach, then visit the Spa at Shangri-La for a soothing After-Sun Wrap. When hunger strikes, visit Seafood Restaurant & Clifftop Bar for seafood specialties or Rima Mediterranean Treetop Dining for an intimate dining experience. Vintana Asian Cafe, meanwhile, offers ocean views and traditional Filipino dishes.

Hotel Highlights

  • The luxurious one, two and three-bedroom pool villas.
  • A kid-friendly Adventure Zone with an indoor playground and activity centre.
  • Luxurious body scrubs and body soaks in the on-site spa.

Star Rating: 5*
Price: USD 540 – USD 1,652
Guest Rating: 9.2
Address: Barangay Yapak, Boracay Island, Yapak, Malay, Philippines

Asya Premier Suites

Nestled on the Sulu Sea coast, Asya Premier Suites offers a secluded ambience perfect for romantic getaways. There are 20 exclusive suites, including Premier Suites with private verandas, standalone tubs and direct access to the white-sand beach. On your honeymoon? Stay in the opulent Presidential Suite for a private pool, furnished veranda and stunning beach views.

Sunbathe with a fruity drink at the circular infinity pool or stretch out on a plush lounger on the beach. After sunset, visit Adlaw Bar for happy-hour specials and ocean views or finish your day with an array of Filipino and international dishes at the elegant Palay Restaurant. 

Hotel Highlights

  • The separate living room and private pool in the Asya Garden Villa Suite. 
  • Adlaw Bar’s tropical-themed cocktails and wines.
  • A short drive from Nonies Restaurant for all-day brunch, smoothies and cold-pressed juices.

Star Rating: 5*
Price: USD 292 – USD 506
Guest Rating: 9.2
Address: Sitio Cagban, Barangay Manoc-Manoc, Manoc – Manoc, Malay, Philippines

Discovery Shores Boracay

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Sitting on a picturesque white-sand beach, Discovery Shores Boracay boasts luxurious suites. The Junior Suites feature king-size beds and glass walls overlooking a rock garden, while Signature One Bedroom Suites include separate living rooms, dining spaces and 800-square-meter plunge pools.   

Enjoy breakfast with ocean views at Sands Restaurant or start your day with authentic Italian cuisine at Forno Osteria. Indigo Restaurant, meanwhile, is known for its creative coastal cuisine. Experience unbridled pampering at Terra Wellness Spa or sip mojitos and margaritas at Sandbar beach bar. The hotel also boasts a family-friendly outdoor pool and a kids room with games, cooking lessons and arts and crafts.

Hotel Highlights

  • The Deep Tissue Massage, Revitalising Facial and Coffee Scrub at the on-site spa.
  • A complimentary breakfast buffet and airport and local shuttles.
  • Two kilometres from Bulabog Beach and four kilometres from Puka Shell Beach.

Star Rating: 5*
Price: USD 263 – USD 427
Guest Rating: 9.1
Address: Station, Balabag, Malay, Philippines

The Lind Boracay

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The Lind Boracay is a beachfront hotel near the island’s best restaurants and shops. Each guest room has a balcony with garden, pool or sea views, including the Garden Premier with its wraparound balcony. The Garden With Pool room also includes a private pool. For a separate living room and bar, upgrade to a spacious Presidential Suite.

Lounge at one of the two pools or enjoy afternoon tea or cocktails at the chic +36 Lobby Lounge & Bar. Kids will love the outdoor activities at the Kid’s Club. Dig into hand-tossed pizzas and pasta at Crust Beach Bar or enjoy 24-hour room service. Finish your day with a soothing body treatment at the extravagant Spa Wellness.

Hotel Highlights

  • Direct beach access in the Beach Room.
  • Complimentary shuttles to nearby attractions.
  • Eight kilometres from Boracay Airport.

Star Rating: 5*
Price: USD 244 – USD 416
Guest Rating: 9.1
Address: Barangay Balabag, Balabag, Malay, Philippines

Astoria Current

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Less than a five-minute walk from the ferry landings at Station 3, Astoria Current is a beautiful beachfront hotel with alluring on-site amenities. Its luxurious pool area has a 25-metre lap pool, sunken loungers and aqua seats with jet-massage nozzles. Visit the open-air restaurant Parasol for international cuisine or take in the ocean views from the 3rd-floor roof deck bar, Stratos.

The rooms are brightly decorated with Avante-Garde decor and feature flat-screen TVs, mini fridges and coffee makers, while upgraded rooms also include direct pool access and enough space for four people. Trek two kilometres to Bulabog Beach to try kitesurfing or windsurfing.

Hotel Highlights

  • A 50-square-metre children’s pool.
  • The plush sofas and tranquil garden at Onyx Bar Lounge.
  • Plush sun loungers, fresh seafood and live entertainment at Parasol Beach Front.

Star Rating: 5*
Price: USD 126 – USD 241
Guest Rating: 9
Address: Sitio Mangayad Brgy Manoc Manoc, Manoc – Manoc, Malay, Philippines

Movenpick Resort & Spa Boracay

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Movenpick Resort & Spa Boracay is nestled on the northern tip of Boracay in Punta Bunga Cove. The affordable Classic room has a queen-size bed, flat-screen TV and mini bar, while the Sol Marina Villa is the epitome of luxury with its beachfront access, private pool and Jacuzzi.

Visit the hotel’s private white-sand beach or swim in the multi-level pool, then wind down with a signature massage at Sagay Spa. Sample healthy Korean and Japanese cuisine at Ssam or enjoy rustic Italian fare in the cosy La Riviera. At night, visit the Fun Pub for live sports and pool tables or Sol Marina Beach Club for cocktails and entertainment.

Hotel Highlights

  • The tropical cocktails and fresh juice at the Pool Bar.
  • The enclaved treatment rooms and sauna and steam room at the on-site spa.
  • A Little Birds Club with activities for children aged two to 12 years old.

Star Rating: 5*
Price: USD 188 – USD 1,053
Guest Rating: 8.9
Address: Punta Bunga Cove, Yapak, Malay, Philippines

Henann Prime Beach Resort

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Sitting on White Beach, Henann Prime Beach Resort boasts an enviable location in Boracay’s Station 1. Step out of your room and into a private pool in the Deluxe Room with Direct Pool Access, which also has a furnished veranda and flat-screen TV. If you prefer beach views, stay in the Grand Room with Seaview.

Looking for a place to relax? You’ll find three outdoor pools as well as a private beach area dotted with sun loungers. When hunger strikes, visit the beachfront Sea Salt Restaurant for Asian-fusion cuisine. If you’re craving something sweet, walk 15 minutes to Lemoni Cafe and Restaurant to enjoy hot coffee and delectable desserts.

Hotel Highlights

  • The extensive In-Room Dining Menu.
  • A modern fitness centre with state-of-the-art equipment.
  • A short drive from the secluded Ilig-Iligan Beach.

Star Rating: 5*
Price: USD 162 – USD 652
Guest Rating: 8.6
Address: Station 1 Boracay Island Malay Aklan Philippines, Balabag, Malay, Philippines

Zuzuni Boutique Hotel

HotelsCombined visitors rave about the ocean views at Zuzuini Boutique Hotel, which sits directly on Boracay’s most famous beach. The intimate Mediterranean-inspired property boasts Beachfront with Balcony rooms with senso-memory mattresses, mini fridges and flat-screen TVs. For extra space, stay in the two-bedroom Loft with Sea View.

After a day at the beach, dine on flavourful Latino dishes at the on-site restaurant, La Cozina, which also boasts a rooftop bar serving classic cocktails, wines and sangria. Looking for a quiet escape? Walk hand-in-hand along the tranquil shoreline of Puka Shell Beach, just five kilometres away.

Hotel Highlights

  • The private balcony with a sitting area in the Premiere Beachfront room.
  • The Beef Tacos, “Cubano” Pork Belly sandwich and churros at La Cozina.
  • Located in Boracay’s Station 1 near shops, bars and restaurants.

Star Rating: 4*
Price: USD 95 – USD 190
Guest Rating: 9
Address: Station 1, White Beach, Barangay, Balabag, Malay, Philippines

Friday’s Boracay

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Perfectly positioned on a white-sand beach, Friday’s Boracay is surrounded by landscaped tropical gardens and shady coconut trees. Want to be close to the beach? Stay in the Premier Beachview, which offers a king-size bed and a spacious veranda. Alternatively, splurge on the Premier Suites Upper Level for cathedral ceilings and panoramic sea views.

Cool off in the freshwater pool, then enjoy a soothing massage at the on-site spa or a cold drink at Beach Bar. Sample Filipino dishes at the hotel’s beachfront restaurant, then mosey over to the picture-perfect Diniwid Beach to watch catamarans from beachfront bars with live music.

Hotel Highlights

  • The Swedish, Shiatsu and Aromatherapy massages at the on-site spa.
  • A cultural show and fire dance held every Friday night.
  • The home-made specialty cakes and pastries at the on-site bakery.

Star Rating: 4*
Price: USD 211 – USD 608
Guest Rating: 8.5
Address: Boat Station 1, Malay, Aklan, Balabag, Malay, Philippines

Two Seasons Boracay Resort

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Two Seasons Boracay Resort is an intimate resort with only 34 rooms, perfect for solo travellers, couples and families. Standard Rooms include furnished verandas, flat-screen TVs and king-size beds, while Deluxe Rooms are opposite a 20-metre koi pond. Stay in the Presidential Suite to enjoy a private veranda and infinity pool overlooking the beach.

HotelsCombined visitors love the resort’s signature restaurant, barLo Resto Lounge, which serves four-cheese pizza, fried oysters and Angus burgers in a beachfront setting. Relax on a lounger by the outdoor pool or enjoy a massage on the beach beds, then drive to the photogenic Willy’s Rock to marvel at the Virgin Mary statue atop a volcanic rock.

Hotel Highlights

  • The Classic Halo-Halo Filipino dessert of shaved ice with tropical fruits at the on-site restaurant.
  • The bar’s happy-hour menu with mango margaritas and cilantro mojitos. 
  • Direct pool access and two queen beds in the Family Suite.

Star Rating: 4*
Price: USD 137 – USD 491
Guest Rating: 8.2
Address: Station 1, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan 5608, Balabag, Malay, Philippines

Fairways and Bluewater Boracay

Fairways and Bluewater Boracay is an upscale beachfront resort with 16 different room types. These range from the budget-friendly Superior Room with two queen-size beds and a garden view to the opulent Chairman’s Suite, which features a separate living and dining area, smart TV and furnished balcony with golf course views.

Take advantage of the on-site facilities, from the six swimming pools to the world-class 18-hole championship golf course, the only one in Boracay. The hotel offers adventurous travellers a chance to enjoy zip-lining, horseback riding or island-hopping tours. Afterwards, dine on Italian dishes at the on-site Kudetah Italiano Restorante & Tapas Bar or grab a drink at one of the multiple pool bars.

Hotel Highlights

  • The biggest Jacuzzi in Boracay at the laid-back Hideaway Jacuzzi Bar.
  • Backed by a private white-sand beach.
  • The pro shop, club rentals and beverage carts at the on-site golf course.

Star Rating: 4*
Price: USD 86 – USD 496
Guest Rating: 8.1
Address: Newcoast, Balabag, Balabag, Malay, Philippines

Red Coconut Beach Hotel

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Nestled in the heart of White Beach, Red Coconut Beach Hotel is an iconic beachfront retreat in Boracay that prides itself on treating its guests like family. The rooms are designed primarily for families and large groups, with the Executive Room accommodating four guests and the bi-level Family Room allowing seven adults and two children. For a private balcony overlooking the beach, stay in the Premier Room.

Take in stunning ocean views as you swim in the beachfront swimming pool or visit Red Coconut Restaurant to sample the famous crepes as well as mango shakes, pizzas, hamburgers and seafood dishes. Sunbathe on the beach or enjoy an array of on-site water sports, then unwind with a “Brain Train” cocktail at Cocobar.

Hotel Highlights

  • A popular “Cococino” served at The Coco Cafe Experience bar.
  • The furnished open-air terrace with beach views and separate living area in the lavish suites.
  • A 10-minute walk from Bulabog Beach.

Star Rating: 3*
Price: USD 112 – USD 386
Guest Rating: 8.2
Address: Station 2, Balabag Boracay Island, Aklan, Balabag, Malay, Philippines

Ambassador in Paradise Resort

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Sitting in a prime location on Boracay’s White Beach, Ambassador in Paradise Resort offers an intimate atmosphere with only 57 rooms. The Deluxe Ocean View offers beachfront access as well as a king-size bed, separate sitting area and flat-screen TV, while the Premier Ocean View adds a private balcony with stunning views of the shoreline.

Sign up for kayaking, parasailing or banana boat rides or spend an entire day exploring Ariel’s Point nearby. After sightseeing, treat your weary muscles to a massage at the on-site spa or enjoy some friendly competition in the game room. Wrap up your day with locally-inspired cuisine, live music and European wines at the open-air Al Fresco Restaurant or settle in for a romantic dinner on the beach.

Hotel Highlights

  • The Ambassador Signature Massage at the on-site spa.
  • A handy smartphone available to use during your stay.
  • The two king-size beds and two loft beds in the spacious Family Room.

Star Rating: 5*
Price: USD 163 – USD 825
Guest Rating: 8.1
Address: Station 1, Sitio Pinaongon, Barangay, Balabag, Malay, Philippines

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Discover Paradise at Boracay’s Incredible Beachfront Resorts & Hotels

Boracay remains one of the Philippine’s best escapes for beautiful beaches, glamorous sunbathing, fresh seafood and water-based adventures. Make the most of your Boracay holiday by staying at one of these top beach resorts and hotels, which boast on-site restaurants, poolside bars and spacious suites with furnished terraces and direct beach access.

Which Boracay hotel or resort is your favourite? Let us know in the comments below.

About the author

Charity De Souza Born and raised in Orlando, Florida, I have been travelling with my battered backpack full-time for over a decade. My favourite travel memories include skydiving in Switzerland, wine tasting in Portugal, road tripping through Iceland, snorkelling in Indonesia and watching a sunset in the Sahara Desert.

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