2 Best Hotels in Boracay, Philippines

This family-run, medium-size, mid-price choice sits at the northern end of the legendary White Beach, close to Boat Station 1. The staff are friendly and welcoming and always eager to satisfy any (reasonable) guest request. The rooftop deck has great views and is also a place to kick back and relax. There is a pool, but you may not need it as you're just steps from the beach and the inviting turquoise sea. The hotel has its own bar and restaurant, plus there are several good eateries within a few minutes' walk. All rooms are large and tastefully decked out in light, modern shades, and bathrooms are equipped with walk-in showers.

This property offers a range of one- and two-bedroom suites set in landscaped tropical gardens on the quieter east coast of the island. The location is both a selling point (for some) and an issue (for others). Being a 10-minute drive (by free shuttle) from White Beach and its associated nightlife does makes for a quiet evening for those who prefer a good night's sleep to relentless partying. The suites are huge—around 1,000 square feet—and luxuriously appointed with a Mediterranean feel, and come with their own kitchens and fabulous views over Bulabog Beach. With on-site facilities including a spa, restaurants, an infinity pool (dolphin-shaped, no less), and a private stretch of (rocky) coastline, the hotel is popular with those wishing to stay on site and eschew the more hedonistic distractions of the west coast.