Shangri-La Boracay
Where Elegance Meets Ecology
Perched atop a dramatic hillside overlooking endless ocean blues, this five-star, 219-room tropical luxury resort offers a world of indulgence and escape. Guests enjoy seven distinctive dining destinations, the iconic CHI Spa, a water sports and marine center, a health club, and entertainment zones—all thoughtfully designed for refined leisure.
For even greater privacy, 36 secluded villas are artfully tucked into the tropical landscape and elevated among the treetops—each with its own emerald-green infinity pool. One can’t help but ask: What captivates more—the refined architecture, the lush setting, or the hypnotic rhythm of the ocean?
Rooted in contemporary regionalism, the resort’s design features clean modern lines and a rich palette of locally sourced materials, textures, fabrics, and accessories—delivering unforgettable, deeply authentic experiences. The buildings don’t just sit on the land—they belong to it.
Nature was not just the backdrop but the design’s inspiration. Every tree at each building site was carefully surveyed to preserve the forested character and create the illusion of untouched land. The resort also sets a new benchmark in sustainable luxury, incorporating solar power, rainwater harvesting, composting sewage treatment, desalination systems, and naturally ventilated lobbies and corridors that invite the breeze and reduce energy use.
Where elegance meets ecology, and every moment is elevated.
Resort Architect James Freeman talks about the Shangri-la lobby design
Design Architect was WATG and this project was designed with:
James G. Freeman - Acting Principal & Lead Designer
FSC Architects - Designing Experiences That Enrich Life
"Mr. Freeman led a committed design team to create two very different but equally outstanding 5 star resorts for us, the results of which are evident in looking at the two resorts today. We also enjoyed the process of working with Mr. Freeman and we are very happy to recommend him." (Edward Kuok, former Chairman of Shangri-la Hotels & Resorts)
"James was the main architect for the Shangri-la Boracay Resort and Shangri-la Maldives while he was a partner at WATG. He set the concept direction and lead the design direction throughout the projects. James attended all the meetings and was instrumental in key decisions that contributed to the successful opening of these two projects. His leadership skills and hospitality expertise were the most valuable. I found James to be pleasant to work with and I would be happy to hire his services again." (Joachim Shutte, former Director of Project Development, Shangri-la International Hotel Management Ltd.)