Hotels in Boracay Island

Boracay Introduction

This unspoilt island of the Philippines is a coveted holiday destination for scuba divers, and you'll find yourself surrounded by sandy white beaches and clear blue seas. Just off the coast, there are coral reefs teeming with exotic fish, and you may even spot a stingray or sea turtle gliding along just under the surface. The island is also home to many luxury resorts providing a true escape from the stresses of modern life.

Hotels in Boracay

The island attracts a wide range of travellers with different budgets, and there are Boracay hotels to suit all of them. Many visitors enjoy staying in locally owned discount hotels, and you'll find colourful guesthouses and resorts close to the beaches. There are plenty of amenities on offer, including restaurants, bars, outdoor pools and barbecues. Some hotels in Boracay also offer services to make your vacation easier, such as ticket and tour assistance, bike hire and snorkelling lessons. Rooms are comfortable and bright, and if you pay a little extra, you can enjoy the benefits of air conditioning and satellite television.

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• Watercolors Boracay Dive Resort has been booked 5 times; click Watercolors Boracay Dive Resort for more info.
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Where to stay

Yapak is covered in a dense green forest, with unspoilt beaches hidden away. Hotel resorts here make the most of the serene natural backdrop. It's also a popular spot for scuba diving, and you'll find plenty of schools along the beachfronts. Manoc-Manoc is a popular arrival spot where many of the ferries come in, and it's a slightly livelier area on the south of the island. The beachfronts here are lined with small bars, and it's a good spot if you want to hire a boat and take to the sea for the day.

Things to see

Puka Beach in the north of Boracay Island feels private and secluded thanks to the dense forest that surrounds it. Here, you'll find long stretches of golden sand and clear blue seas, perfect for snorkelling and exploring the coral reefs. Crocodile Island is just a 15-minute boat ride from Boracay and offers some of the best snorkelling and scuba diving in the Philippines. Luckily, the island is named for its shape and not because there are any crocs lurking in the water. Instead, and you can enjoy quiet stretches of clear ocean brimming with exotic sea creatures. The island itself also has several restaurants as well as a beach that feels set apart from the crowds. Willy's Rock is a unique islet located just off the Boracay coast, and you can wade out to it even at high tide and pay a visit to the shrine on its crest.

How to get to Boracay

Godofredo P. Ramos Airport in Caticlan is sometimes referred to as Boracay Airport. Although not located on the island, it’s the closest airport geographically and has regular flights to and from Manila, which take about an hour. From the airport, you can take a short ride by motorised tricycle to the boat jetty. This is a classic mode of transport in the Philippines and is also a good way of getting around the island once you’ve made the 20-minute ferry crossing to either Cagban Port (peak season) or Tambisaan Port (low season).