Boracay’s 16 Best 5 Star Hotels, Villas and Beach Houses
The Best Villas and Beach Houses
Boracay Mansion
Boracay Mansion is a laid back villa decorated in a tropical theme, located in Diniwid Hills. A 5-minute stroll down a walking path will bring you to a small, secluded beach, and a short 15-minute drive brings you to White Beach, with the service of a dedicated van and driver.
The villa is beautifully landscaped with gardens, and koi ponds. Plus it also has an infinity pool, jacuzzi and sauna, making it a great place for relaxation.
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Under the Stars Apartment
If you’re traveling with a slightly smaller group and don’t need an entire villa, but still want a luxurious experience, this place has 3-bedroom luxury apartments worth considering. It’s located at the quiet Tambisaan beach, where you can admire beautiful views of the sunrise, as well the island’s most vibrant snorkeling waters.
The sleek apartments with contemporary décor come with their own kitchens and terraces, with views overlooking the pool and ocean. Outside, the spacious grounds also include a golf course and tennis court.
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Kalamansi House
Kalamansi is a great choice to consider if you’re traveling in a large group. The luxury villa at Diniwid Beach has 9 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, an outside cooking area with BBQ smoker, and plenty of entertaining space.
You can spend your sunsets playing pool with the pool table on the top floor, or relax by the infinity pool overlooking the ocean. If you need to get around the island, the villa also comes with its own 18-seater van with full-time driver, available 24/7.
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Ocean View Penthouse
This unit is a luxurious and spacious 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom penthouse suite. It comes with two full kitchens handy for entertaining, floor-to-ceiling windows all around – for great uninterrupted views of the ocean, and a swimming pool decorated with Balinese-inspired sculptures.
The penthouse also offers the services of a butler, who can help arrange your itineraries for a carefree vacation.
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The Best 5 Star Resorts in Station 1
Most of the luxury resorts along White Beach are located in the north part of Station 1, where the beach is at its most quiet and serene. Many of the resorts in that area have lots of space around their vicinity in comparison to places in other areas.
Discovery Shores
Discovery Shores is a stylish luxury resort. They’re very good at using lights to create a beautiful evening atmosphere, and they have the best most attentive service of all places listed here. Its beachfront is spacious and located in a quiet area. This is my number 1 luxury pick.
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Fridays
Fridays is a tropical style luxury resort built with lots of wood and bamboo materials. Its beachfront is also spacious and located in a quiet area. It’s a good choice if you like to experience luxury in a more native rustic setting.
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Astoria
If you like to experience luxury close to the center then Astoria Boracay is the best choice. It’s located right in between the more lively and quiet part of Station 1. So you can experience the best of both worlds without having to walk very far.
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The Best Luxury Hotels in Station 2
These 4 resorts are the best options to consider when you’re looking for a luxury experience. Starting rates for their rooms fall in between ~₱6717 (~USD $130) and ~₱10.370 (~USD $200).
Coast Boracay
Coast Boracay is a chic, tastefully decorated luxury resort that’s a great choice when you’re traveling with kids, as they’ve got plenty of things to do for whole family.
Even the pool area caters to all – there’s a Pool Bar with a decent selection of drinks for the adults, and another kiddie pool perfect for the little ones.
Coast’s partner restaurant, Cha Cha’s also serves delicious breakfasts with a variety of a cuisine. They have a daily happy hour from 3pm – 8pm.
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The District
Located right at the border of Stations 1 and 2, The District gives you easy access to the nightlife of Station 2, while still being close to the peace of Station 1.
You can unwind at the District with a variety of massages at their in-house spa, and also enjoy leisure morning walks along the beach. You won’t have to hurry back for breakfast, as their daily brunch buffet lasts from 6am – 1pm.
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Mandarin Hotel
At Mandarin you can relax, without missing out on the nightlife. Located in the middle of Station 2, it’s near plenty of bars and pubs, plus they have entertainment in the form of bands and fire dancers at night.
They also serve Mediterranean dishes at their restaurant Don Vito, their paella being my favorite. Lastly, for an extra luxurious experience check out their Ambassador suite, it has a spacious balcony overlooking the beach, with a private dipping pool.
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Red Coconut Hotel
If you’re looking for a resort with everything at your doorstep, Red Coconut is a good option to consider. This beachfront lets you wake up overlooking White Beach, and party at their popular Coco Bar at night, right in front of the place as well.
Other than the bar which offers daily happy hours from 5pm – 9pm, they also have a good restaurant, where guests get a 10% discount.
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The Best Luxurious Hotels in Station 3
These 4 resorts are the best options to consider when you’re looking for a luxury experience. Starting rates for their rooms fall in between ~₱4420 (~USD $86) and ~₱17.222 (~USD $335).
Asya Premier Suites
Located at the far south end of White Beach, Asya Premier Suites is the most luxurious accommodation you’ll find in Station 3.
Very few people from other hotels walk to and along the beach there, making it peaceful and quiet. It’s almost like a private beach, plus it’s the best area along White Beach for snorkeling.
They also have a large well-maintained pool, and spacious rooms. Some rooms even have their own dipping pool, which doubles as a Jacuzzi.
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Villa Caemilla Beach Hotel
If you’re looking for a place where you can just relax and be well taken care of, Villa Caemilla is the place for you. Enjoy spa treatments at the in-house spa, while staff take care of all the little details, down to giving different options for your pillows.
Food at the hotel is also great, with a menu that also caters to vegetarians. Do get the mango pancakes when you’re dining there – they’re yummy 🙂
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Boracay Ocean Club
For a quiet stay right on the beachfront, consider Boracay Ocean Club, located in the peaceful southern part of Station 3.
The resort’s Ocean View Suite comes with fantastic views of the sea, a swimming pool, and best of all, your own Jacuzzi on the balcony.
Spend your sunsets soaking in the Jacuzzi, or head down to the beach for a romantic dinner, where they set out dinner tables on a raised platform every night.
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Surfside Resort & Spa
Managed by a very friendly Japanese family, Surfside is strategically located in a quiet and peaceful area that’s still close to bars and restaurants, making it both a good place to relax, and a good base to explore from.
Right next to Surfside you’ll find the Japanese restaurant, Nagisa, which has yummy food, and a rustic and relaxing atmosphere. Don’t forget to also get a massage at Surfside’s in-house spa – it’s excellent, and guests of the hotel get a 50% discount!
