Boracay Island

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Boracay Island featuring a sandy beach and tropical scenes as well as a small group of people
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Boracay Island showing a sandy beach, a bay or harbor and tropical scenes
A visit to this tropical paradise quickly reveals why it was recently named the best island in the world.

While you may be in the middle of the Philippines, and less than an hour from Manila’s 12 million residents, a few hours on this tropical island will leave you feeling like you’re in the middle of nowhere. Boracay is a small island with a permanent population of just 12,000. Its 10 square kilometers (six square miles) are home to countless pristine beaches, a lively nightlife and some of the best watersports in South East Asia. In 2012 Boracay was named the best island in the world by a popular travel magazine.

Most of Boracay’s 1,000,000 annual visitors come to the island for the dry season between November and April. This is the ideal time for swimming and water sports, as the beaches remain calm. The months between May and October are therefore much quieter and more affordable, as many hotels and tour operators have seasonal prices. Visitors are advised to check weather warnings, as typhoons are a possibility in the region. 

Boracay’s main attractions are its beaches. The most famous of these, the four-kilometer (three-mile) long White Beach, lives up to its name. The popular public beach is lined by tall palms, providing some much-needed shade during the peak of summer, and is ideal for swimming. Families will love the safe shallow water, while the more adventurous will find excellent kite surfing, wind surfing and scuba dive operators along the foreshore. Behind the beach is the main commercial region of the island, D-Mall, where you will find great shopping and eateries. 

Those seeking a more secluded beach experience will love Puka Beach, home to the rare Puka shell, while those seeking some excitement will enjoy the cliff jumping at Ariel’s Point. Get between Boracay’s many inlets, coves and beaches on board a motorized tricycle, the island’s answer to taxis. Scooters and bicycles can also be hired for those wanting to explore the island on their own time.

Visitors can reach Boracay via Manila, with regular flights to the nearby Caticlan and Kalibo airports. From here a number of shuttles and taxis run to the ferry terminal, where you’ll be whisked away to paradise. 

Fairways and Bluewater Boracay
Fairways and Bluewater Boracay
4 out of 5
Station 1, Barangay Balabag and Yapak, Boracay Island, Aklan
The price is P4,286 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
P4,286
P4,800 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Boracay Island. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,069 reviews)
"Great resort"

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2025

Fairways and Bluewater Boracay
Henann Palm Beach Resort
Henann Palm Beach Resort
4.5 out of 5
Station 2, Beachfront, Boracay Island, Western Visayas
The price is P5,818 per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
P5,818
P6,516 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 4 - Feb 5
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Boracay Island. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (776 reviews)
"Attractive design of property, excellent amenities, friendliness, helpfulness and professionalism of staff."

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2025

Henann Palm Beach Resort
Henann Crystal Sands Resort
Henann Crystal Sands Resort
5 out of 5
Station 1, (In between boat station 1 and D'mall), Boracay Island, Western Visayas
The price is P9,135 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
P9,135
P10,231 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Boracay Island. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (441 reviews)
"I like the loction of the property, good breakfast buffet and the courtesy of staff from Angelica from front desk to Melvin from the beach area. Love their deep tissue massage as well, only for 700 pesos. My family had it almost everyday. Love it and will recommend."

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2025

Henann Crystal Sands Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
La Pearla Place Boracay Dmall
La Pearla Place Boracay Dmall
4.5 out of 5
D'mall de Boracay, Boracay Island, Western Visayas
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Boracay Island. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite spa services, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions D'Mall Boracay ...
La Pearla Place Boracay Dmall
Avana Hills Boracay Prime
Avana Hills Boracay Prime
4 out of 5
Ambulong Rd, Boracay Island, Western Visayas
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Boracay Island. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Station 2 and D'Mall Boracay ...
7.6/10 Good! (6 reviews)
"It is beautiful hotel and really big. Easy"

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2025

Avana Hills Boracay Prime
Boracay Amor Apartments
Boracay Amor Apartments
3.5 out of 5
Bukid Way, Diniwid Beach Road, Balabag, Boracay Island, Aklan
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Boracay Island. Enjoy free parking, a free beach shuttle, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions D'Mall Boracay and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (25 reviews)
"Very wonderful place to stay, a bit out of the way, but perfect if you don't want to stay with to much tourist and traffic"

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2024

Boracay Amor Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Boracay Island

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
112
" "5 - Excellent 55%
4 - Good
74
" "4 - Good 37%
3 - Okay
14
" "3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
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1 - Terrible
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Clean and fresh

4/5 - Good

Maribel

Nice hotel! Recommended 

5/5 - Excellent

M&S

Much better now after the rehabilitation because for thr many times I have been in Boracay, this time around is MUCH SAFER and CLEANER.

3/5 - Okay

undisclosed

there is no centralized water treatment facility to process and clean domestic waste

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Very clean and safe to walk even at night time. Police visibility anytime of the day.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Lovely place to keep coming back