Boracay is stunning, but this resort missed the mark. We booked a “Premier Sea View” room, only to find ongoing construction next door, with noise all day. PS: as of April 2025, there is tons of construction left next door. Strict policies like no smoking on balconies or anywhere on the resort, no outside food (we were charged 400PHP) to bring takeout into our room one night, and towel tracking added to the frustration (900PHP charge if you loose a towel card). Our “sea view” was mostly blocked by trees (and we were on the top floor of the resort), and breakfast was underwhelming (charged 350PHP for leftover food in your plate), and only one coffee per person per day. The beach was crowded with vendors, it’s not relaxing at all. The second you step foot out of the resort onto the beach, be prepared to be chased down by locals to get a “massage” or book “tours”. While the staff were excellent, especially John and Excel, the resort’s central location was noisy. Next time, we’ll opt for the Shangri-La for a more peaceful experience.
