Waking up with incredible views and enjoying the pristine white sand and crystal-clear turquoise waters in BORACAY is something that tourists look forward to and dream about. Well, everything is possible now, and travelers are smart enough to choose how they can spend their vacation on the islandโeither on their own or with the help of a travel agency. โ๏ธ๐โต๐จ Regardless of your preference, this list will guide you in choosing a hotel for your next holiday in paradise. It showcases the best hotels in Boracay in 2022 (from 5-star hotels to budget type) and what distinguishes them among others.
Self-check
Before you can finally choose which hotel to book, from tempting packages that you see online, always remember to have the “self-check” and ask yourself the questions below. Doing this would help narrow down the choices and come up with an important decision.
What is the purpose of my trip?
- Is it to relax? โบ๏ธ (You might need a hotel with a quiet location free from distractions.) ๐
- Is it to party with friends and colleagues? ๐๐ฏ (You might want to check their bars and other places accessible to the hotel where you and your friends can party!)
- Is this to satisfy my food cravings? (If you are a foodie,
- Is it to spend quality time with family? ๐ช (You might want to consider the number of guests joining you on this particular trip and figure out if you will be needing a family room. You can also consider other amenities and activities that you and your family can do during your vacation)
How much is my budget for this trip?
This is an important factor in the decision process ๐ Let’s be realistic–your decision will depend on your budget. ๐ธ๐ณ
- Can I afford the hotel that I prefer? (If the answer is NO, then choose something within your budget.)
- How much exactly can I spend for this trip or vacation?
What to consider when choosing a hotel:
Once you have already identified your goal for the trip and budget, you can proceed to the next step. Be guided by the following:
- The location ๐๐บ๏ธ (accessibility and convenience)
- The WIFI access /strong internet and mobile signal ๐ถ Let’s admit, almost everyone needs to update their social media accounts with photos and reels of your vacation. Being connected is important, especially for important business matters and to get in touch with your family.
- Comfortable room with basic bathroom amenities (hot and cold shower and complimentary toiletries)
- Complimentary breakfast ๐ฅ๐งโ(It doesn’t matter if it’s plated or buffet, as long as your most important meal for the day is covered๐ )
- The amazing view from your window or veranda Everyone needs to relax, so having this would be helpful.
- The hotel amenities You might want to consider activities like swimming, indulging in massage treatments, and working out.
As what I have mentioned earlier, this article features the best hotels in Boracay in 2022 (from 5-star hotels to budget type).
The Best Hotels in Boracay in 2022
10. ๐จ The District
Category: 4-star hotel โญโญโญโญ
Starts at Php 6,500.00 per night.
The District Boracay is a contemporary boutique beachfront hotel strategically located at Station 2 with 48 modern rooms.
What makes The District special and why is it one of the best hotels in Boracay?
- It has a very convenient location (near to D’mall and a few steps to the beach)๐๏ธ
- All the modern and contemporary designed rooms have a writing desk, toilet and bath, coffee and tea making facilities, minibar, large TV, and the veranda.
- The hotel is famous for its Star Lounge Roof Deck, which features a stylish glow bar, where guests can enjoy the night after watching the beautiful sunset while sipping cocktails and refreshing drinks ๐ธ๐น. This can also be rented for private events. This is open from 5pm to 10 pm.
- Philippine cuisine is available at the Plenary, The District’s newest restaurant from 10am to 12 am. Healthy meals and specialty coffee โ are available at the House Brew Cafe from 7 am to 12 am.
- The facilities include the Upperhouse Spa, where guests can indulge in luxurious treatments and its signature Upperhouse massage (patterned from the Hawaiian Lomi-Lomi infused with traditional Thai stretching. Guests can also access the fitness center and swim in the15 square meter outdoor lap pool with a Jacuzzi.
9. Fairways & Bluewater
Category: 4-star hotel โญโญโญโญ
Starts at Php 3,200+ per night.
Fairways and Bluewater Boracay is an 80-hectare eco-friendly accommodation in Boracay Newcoast that offers more than 850 rooms, ideally designed for a relaxing tropical holiday in the island. Here you can enjoy luxury at an amazingly affordable price. Due to the pandemic, their operations are not fully operational, but it is still one of the island’s most promising hotels. More villas, pools, restaurants and other amenities will soon be renovated.
What makes Fairways & Bluewater special and why is it one of the best hotels in Boracay?
- Across the property is the Vista Mall, wherein guests can shop for groceries and dine in fast food restaurants like Jollibee, Mang Inasal, and Chowking.
- All the spacious and contemporary designed rooms showcase a spectacular view over the 18-hole golf course on site.โณ
- The new lobby of Villa Augusta has a waiting room with comfy sofas and chairs where guests can relax while waiting for check-in.
- The buffet breakfast offers a variety of choices.
- Guests can enjoy the stylish pools and go pool-hopping again once the other pools are back.
- The property features a private white sand beach for guests and they also offer a complimentary shuttle ride to D’mall and back to the hotel.
8. Discovery Shores Boracay
Category: 5-star hotel โญโญโญโญโญ
Rates start at P14,000/ night
Discovery Shores Boracay is a luxury resort in Station 1 that offers world-class amenities.
What makes Discovery Shores Boracay special and why is it one of the best hotels in Boracay?
- DSB is renowned for exceptional service and VIP treatment to all guests by offering personalized hospitality.
- DSB provides free round-trip transfers for its guests.
- All the rooms are equipped with smart TV, high speed internet access, mini refrigerator, Nespresso machine, tea amenities, T&B with premium toiletries.
- The signature welcome treats, complimentary foot wash, and other freebies are something to look forward to.
- Superb dining options such as Indigo serves the best selection of wines with prestigious bottles of great labels of old and new wineries in the world. Sands Restaurant serves a sumptuous breakfast and lunch with spectacular sea views. They are also famed for their boodle fight selections. Forno Osteria specializes in freshly baked pizzas and grilled steaks. The Sand Bar serves an extensive range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks as well as signature cocktails.
- Other facilities are: Terra Wellness Spa, fitness center, The Sandbox kids’ room, and swimming pool.
- They offer complimentary shuttle ride to D’mall and back to the hotel.
7. Belmont Boracay
Category: 4-star hotel โญโญโญโญ
Starts at Php 3,400 per night
Belmont Hotel Boracay is one of the most affordable, yet premium hotels in the heart of Boracay Newcoast overlooking the ocean ad the golf course. This is a six-storey hotel with three clusters offering 442 well-appointed rooms.
What makes Belmont Hotel Boracay special and why is it one of the best hotels in Boracay?
- The air conditioned rooms are equipped with complete room features like a spacious bed, blackout curtains, a dining area, a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries, a flat screen TV, and a private balcony with mountain and pool views.
- The hotel has facilities like Belmont Cafe, swimming pool, Savoy Hotel party pool access, trellis garden, function and meeting rooms, business center and fitness center, the Aqua spa, and full-time concierge.
- Belmont Boracay offers welcome amenities and VIP turndown service for all guests.
- Wake up to the majestic sunrise and enjoy the complimentary guided sunrise & Newcoast tour wherein you can visit Cove 2 & 3, viewing deck, and the iconic Boracay keyhole.
- Use of non-motorized activities such as kayaking and paddleboarding is also free of charge at the Newcoast Beach.
- The Bike & Brew session is a must-try for guests who would like to bike and enjoy good coffee with freshly-baked pastries.
- It has its own private beach with WIFI access so guests can also have their “worcation. “
- Guests can experience the themed dinners at Belmont’s al fresco and pool parties at Savoy pool.
- Belmont Boracay also offers meeting and team-building packages.
- They provide complimentary shuttle service to the D’mall and back to the hotel.
6. Movenpick Boracay
Category: 5-star hotel โญโญโญโญโญ
Starts at P10,900 per night
Movenpick Resort & Spa Boracay is a 5 star luxury beachfront resort with 312 contemporary rooms, nestled amidst lush tropical scenery on the northern tip of Boracay in Punta Bunga Cove.
What makes Movenpick Boracay special and why is it one of the best hotels in Boracay?
- The resort provides amazing entertainment, experience and relaxation for guests.
- Guests can enjoy comfortable and contemporary guestrooms and suites with stunning views.
- The resort has the most picturesque sunset view from the outdoor bar, garden and private beach.
- Guests can have fun in Boracay’s largest swimming pool (3,300 square meters)
- Seven diverse restaurants and bars offer international, Asian, Italian, and pub food. Brezza serves authentic, freshly baked pizzas prepared in a wood fire oven from Napoli,. Hang out with family and friends in the Fun Pub while sipping their signature cocktail drinks and brews. The Pool Bar, located in the middle of the immense swimming pool serves refreshing and rewarding shakes and coolers. Sol Marina Beach Club is a beachfront bar where guests can enjoy a chill-out mood and take photos of the famed Boracay sunset.
- Movenpick Boracay is known for its daily brand standard “Chocolate Hour,” serving up 60 mouth-watering minutes of cocoa indulgence every 4:00 in the afternoon.
- Movenpick’s family programme called “The Little Bird’s Club” offers educational activities for the kids. The amenities, services, and facilities like the kid’s pool, water toys, playroom, outdoor playground, and power bites (fun and healthy menu for kids) promote happy and memorable moments for the entire family.
- Movenpick Boracay provides an hourly shuttle service to D’mall and back to the hotel.
5. Jony’s Beach Resort
Category: 3-star hotel โญโญโญ
Starts at P3,700 per night
Jony’s Beach Resort is a non-beachfront boutique hotel located in Station 1, just a short walk from the famous “Will’s Rock.”
What makes Jony’s Beach Resort special and why is it one of the best hotels in Boracay?
- Jony’s is a perfect option for budget-conscious guests who would rather spend their money wisely by choosing an affordable hotel with a spacious, clean, and comfortable room and best of all, a very convenient location and just a few steps away from the White Beach.
- There’s a welcoming atmosphere because of the accommodating and friendly staff.
- Guests can enjoy plated breakfast by the beach at Jony’s beachfront restaurant, Maya’s Restaurant, which serves Filipino and Mexican dishes on the island. Jony’s Fruit Shakes offer refreshing fruit shakes in Boracay!
- Guests can borrow beach mats and towels whenever they want to swim in the exquisite White beach.
4. Coast Boracay
“Make Your Funshine Moment”
4-star hotel โญโญโญโญ
Starts at P6,500 per night
COAST Boracay is a beachfront resort with tropical feels, nestled on Station 2 with 71 funshine rooms.
What makes Coast Boracay special and why is it one of the best hotels in Boracay?
- The resort offers complimentary exclusive round-trip land and boat transfers for the guests.
- Each room features 5-star comfortable and stylish beddings and furnishings accented by Filipino design tones.
- Fall in love with the hotel’s instagrammable spots and feel like a model and celebrity. They have colorful murals and pineapple-stenciled walls, so all you have to do is to strike a pose and smile.
- Guests will not get bored because they have a game room that has a movie area, ping-pong, football, video games and various board games.
- Cha Cha’s Beach Cafe features a selection of gourmet specialties, inspired by the world’s most popular beach destinations.
- Guests can have fun with Cha-Cha’s Sundown’s Happy Hour from 3pm to 7pm wherein they can enjoy Buy 1 Take 1 on selected drinks.๐ธ
- There’s free popcorn daily at 4:00 pm.
- Guests are entitled to free use of the swimming pool, game room, and exercise room.
- The General Store, Coast’s own retail store, features a number of local products that showcase Filipino crafts and creativity.
- Coast makes sure each guest will be treated like a VIP and experience Funshine moments (exciting combination of fun, sunshine, and good vibes).๐
3. Crimson Boracay
“Boracay in a Heartbeat”
5-star hotel โญโญโญโญโญ
Price starts at P8,400 per night.
Crimson Boracay is a 5-star hotel with elegant contemporary architecture, with192 spacious and elegant rooms and suites and world-class facilities, is situated in Station Zero, the most exclusive location on the island.
What makes Crimson Boracay special and why is it one of the best hotels in Boracay?
- Crimson Boracay offers seamless departure and arrival for customers, including return transfers. The hotel has its own welcome lounge (exclusive to Crimson guests).
- They have the biggest beachfront in Boracay (3,000 square meters)
- All the stylish rooms are equipped with modern facilities, freebies and premium tea and coffee making machine.
- Guests enjoy the privacy on the islandโs pristine white sand beaches and crystal clear waters while feeling like a VIP.
- The guests experience sea adventures like working out at the fitness center, playing beach soccer and volleyball, kayak, paddle boarding, and beach tennis.
- Crimson offers an amazing gastronomic experience for guests. Saffron Cafรฉ is the resort’s all-day dining international buffet restaurant. The Azure Beach Club has an Asian bar and grill. Mosaic Latin American Grill serves cocktail hour to the villa guests.
- The incredibly beautiful beachfront villas feature a panoramic view of the sea with a private pool.
2. Savoy Boracay
“Color Your Experience”
4-star hotel โญโญโญโญ
Price starts at P3,800 per night
Savoy Boracay is a 4-star modern and chic six-storey hotel situated in Boracay Newcoast, the quiet side of the island, with 559 contemporary and vibrant themed rooms. Experience the privacy and luxury without having an empty pocket.
What makes Savoy Boracay special and why is it one of the best hotels in Boracay?
- Savoy Boracay has an elegant lobby that welcomes the guests with cold towels and refreshing welcome drinks.
- The vibrant-themed rooms are equipped with complete room amenities (even iron and ironing board that only 5-star hotels can provide).
- They also have PWD-friendly rooms which are more spacious and convenient.
- The hotel has facilities like swimming pool, party pool access, function and meeting rooms with pool view, fitness center, the Lila spa, and dedicated staff.
- They have the first and only pool arena in the country with 200-300 capacity.
- Guests can enjoy the complimentary buffet breakfast at Savoy Cafe. They also have all-day dining featuring Asian and Western cuisines. Vienne Lobby Lounge serves breakfast, pre-lunch, beverages such as tea, coffee, fresh juices, premium wines, champagnes and cocktails for social and business hub.
- The complimentary guided sunrise & Newcoast tour wherein you can visit Cove 2 & 3, viewing deck, and the iconic Boracay keyhole are the activities to look forward to.
- Complimentary activities to hotel guests such as kayaking and paddleboarding.
- Guests can enjoy working in the private beach with its complimentary strong WIFI access to all guests.
- They have 7-11 convenience store in the hotel so you can purchase almost everything that you need.
- They provide complimentary shuttle service to the D’mall and back to the hotel.
- VIP treatment and excellent customer service are offered to all guests.
1. Shangri-la Boracay
5-star hotel โญโญโญโญโญ
Price starts at P19,995 per night
Shangri-La Boracay is a 5-star hotel with 219 rooms and villas that offers privacy and luxury to its guests, tucked away in a serene and exceptional location in the northernmost tip of the island. This is best for those who are willing to splurge and feel like a VIP.
What makes Shangri-la Boracay special and why is it one of the best hotels in Boracay?
- The luxury begins with a unique arrival experience for the guests using Shangri-la’s private speedboat.
- Guests can enjoy spectacular views of greenery and the azure ocean.
- Friendly staff that provides exemplary service.
- Fine Dining Restaurants guests can enjoy are the following: Vintana Asian Cafe serves the finest delectable Filipino cuisine along with popular international dishes. Cielo Poolside Restaurant & Bar serves gourmet sandwiches, premium seafood and barbecue selections or fresh, handmade pizza. Sirena ,an award-winning seafood restaurant and bar all set on a clifftop, serves seafood platter and herb cocktails. Rima Mediterranian Treetop Dining offers a creative dining experience.
- All rooms and villas have a contemporary design, enriched with Filipino touches ( abaca weave rugs and accent lighting created with local capiz shells).
- Buggy shuttles will take you around the private island and to D’mall and back to the hotel.
- Shangri-la Boracay has two private beaches, exclusive to all the guests: Punta Bunga and Banyuga Beach.
Thank you so much for taking time to read “The Best Hotels in Boracay 2022”. I hope I have somehow helped you choose the hotel for your next holiday.
Short video clips will be posted and this post will be updated soon!
If you need assistance in booking for your next Boracay holiday, you can send an inquiry to sales@tripsdiary.ph.
The Blogger Princess is considering to have an ocular visit in Baguio and Cebu soon. Kindly leave a comment or suggestions to ๐ง jasmine@thebloggerprincess.press.
CONNECT WITH ME!
Subscribe to my blog ๐ฅฐโฃ๏ธ
For collabs, feature, and sponsorship, you may reach out to me here. ๐โฌ๏ธ
Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post, but by booking with Tripsdiary Travel & Tours, I will earn a little amount as the owner. As always, the content of this article is based on my own experience and the ocular visit that we conducted from Aug 1-4, 2022.
