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4.5 of 5
Station 1 Balabag, Philippines
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Discovery Shores Boracay
Ranked #7 of 123 hotels in Boracay
4.5 of 5 stars 222 Reviews
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What travellers say
  • Breakfast buffet(6)
  • Very nice(6)
  • White beach(5)
  • Bedroom suite(4)
  • Several times(3)
Date Rating
Hong Kong, China
Senior Contributor
27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
“What a great hotel on a great island.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012
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Unbeknownst to us when we arranged the trip via a Hong Kong travel agent (Planet Holiday - who were great) this hotel is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and it shows. This is an absolutely fantastic hotel in a brilliant location (much better location than the Shangri-La which we almost chose). The design and layout of the hotel is stunning, it's right on White Beach where the staff sweep the sand every day for you, the bedrooms are very large and wonderfully laid out, the food is very good quality and lots of choice and the service from ALL the staff is just about the best I've ever experienced - and my wife and I have stayed in a lot of top hotels around the world. I'd heard good things about the standard of service from hotel staff in the Philippines in general and was still surprised. Whilst all the staff were great, special thanks has to go to Melzar, our Beach Butler - yes beach butler! Nothing was too much trouble for him, clean towels, clothes folded, sunglasses cleaned, drinks fetched, iced water poured, cold towels made available, food fetched, he was even holding a towel ready for us when we came out of the sea!! This is a truly magnificent hotel in a paradise location and extremely well managed and run. Can't wait to go back.

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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Amazing relaxing getaway!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012 via mobile
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If you are looking to relax and get away from the regular busy life, Discovery Shores is the way to go. This was probably the best resort we've stayed at from looks to service. Family friendly and the most helpful staff. And if you want to party and shop, they offer a free shuttle to station 2. It's worth every penny!

  • Stayed February 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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3 reviews 3 reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Paradise on Earth”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012
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Boracay and Discovery Shores ticked every box of Paradise. The only downside is that nothing now comes close and we find ourselves wishing every hotel was like Discovery Shores. The level of service received in this hotel was outstanding and a special mention has to go to Jigs who was like our own personal butler. He was "outstanding" and made the holiday feel like a once in a lifetime dream vacation. He remembered our names, what we liked to drink, how many cushions/towels we liked. We got our sunglasses polished, ice cold face towels, ice cold fresh water, exotic fruits, chocolate lips, all this whilst sitting on huge double loungers overlooking crystal clear waters and powder white sands. This place really is heavenly and we literally cried when we left. The two bedroom suite we stayed in was awesome and we were greeted by a foot massage from the minute we arrived. From beginning to end it was first class!

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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“discovery Shores”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012
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Stayed at Discovery Shores for 3 days and I can't say anything negative this place. Thank you.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Manila, Philippines
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Boracay's #1 or #2 Depending on Personal Preference”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012
3
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Without a doubt, Discovery Shores and Shangri-La Boracay are the 2 best resorts in the island. Whichever comes out on top is going to boil down to personal preference with each resort having its pros and cons.

Service is truly impeccable, rooms are minimalist but big enough. Beds were amazing. Food was good. Free shuttle service around the island. Private lounge at Caticlan airport.

My complaints: Slow Wi-Fi internet connection where you need to log-in every time you use. Windows are not sound proof; noise from the wedding reception is too loud for rooms near the beach. Small bathroom for some room types.

Suggestion for resort: Multilingual materials/brochures/menus considering the number of Chinese and Russian guests.

Room Tip: The farther away from the beach the better, in case there is a wedding reception going on.
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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Station 1 Balabag, Philippines
Price range (per night):* S$454 - 741

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