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Fridays Boracay vs Discovery Shores Boracay
Both hotels are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Discovery Shores Boracay is the choice of most reviewers compared to Fridays Boracay. Discovery Shores Boracay scores 88 with praise from 4 publications including Travel + Leisure, Rough Guide and Lonely Planet.
Fridays Boracay
Insight Guides
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Station 1, White Beach, Central Hwy., Pinaungon, Brgy. Balabag, 5608, Philippines
From $149 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Insight Guides
"Guests stay in cottage-style rooms or luxurious suites. The beachfront restaurant, serving Asian and Filipino cuisines, has a barbecue buffet on Friday."
Rough Guide
"Still one of the best, Fridays occupies a prime spot at the northern end of the beach and offers comfortable deluxe and premier rooms, and top-notch premier suites which enjoy great ocean views."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"On the finest stretch of White Beach, Friday’s is simultaneously quaint and luxurious, charming and extremely well run."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Friday's Boracay was one of the first high-end hotels on the island and remains one of the most popular three-pearl picks for its wide shoreline along a beautiful stretch of White Beach."
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Discovery Shores Boracay
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Station 1 Balabag, Philippines
From $250 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Travel + Leisure
"Barefoot elegance is the prevailing vibe on this tiny island, where the 2 ½-mile stretch known as White Beach is often singled out for having the softest sand in the world."
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Rough Guide
"Features bright, spacious and ultramodern rooms spanning back up the hill behind the beach... Premier rooms have an expansive outdoor living area with a large jacuzzi and views down to the sea."
Oyster
Luxury
"Located on the northern tip of gorgeous White Beach, the 87-room Discovery Shores Boracay is one of the most luxurious resorts in the area."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This is without a doubt the greatest resort on White Beach. The fantastic modern design, like a small white city, is everywhere open and spacious."
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