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March 24, 2009 - Shangrila Boracay Resort soft opening on March 02, 2009 with special walk-in rate but resort is not fully operational. Official Opening with Resort at full Operation is scheduled for April 2, 2009. Currently TravelOnline is offering bookings after this date. Contact us for more information.

Shangrila Boracay Resort and Spa will be attempting to pre-open in November, many speculate early 2009. TravelOnline has be working closely with Shangrila Boracay Sales trying to gather insight on when the official opening date will be or will it be pushed up the calendar due to construction delays.

As we have been briefed on preliminary specs of this boracay resort as follows:

Location

The Shangri-La's Boracay Resort and Spa is located in a secure, beachfront position overlooking two breathtaking white sandy bays on the picturesque island of Boracay. The resort is just one hour's flight south of Manila, with a transfer time between the airport and resort of approximately 30 minutes.

Accommodation

The resort offers 217 rooms, including 43 villas and suites, of which 31 have a private plunge pool or Jacuzzi. All guest rooms offer spacious floor plans and ocean views from a private balcony or terrace. Villas also include a pergola for alfresco dining and a day bed for relaxation or massage. boracay news shangrila resort

Guestroom Facilities

Broadband Internet access
24-hour room service
Electronic safe
Satellite / cable TV
Movie channels
Voice mail
Computer data port
Mini-bar Tea / coffee making facilities
Pillow menu for suites and villas (feather, anti-snore, buckwheat, foam, bolster type)

Restaurants and Bars

Lobby Lounge
Coffee Shop
Sunset Bar
Poolside Restaurant and Bar
Hill Top Restaurant
Diver's Bar
Beach Bar

Meeting and Banquet

Ballroom and function rooms with latest facilities to accommodate large and small scale conference, meetings, seminars and functions.

Recreation Facilities and Entertainment

Health Club
CHI Spa village with 9 treatment villas
Swimming Pool
Game room / kids camp
Marine centre and dive shop
Water sports pavilion
Indoor recreation area (Internet lounge, pool table)
350 meters beach front
Entertainment zone including cinema and karaoke rooms

Available Activities

Hiking
Snorkeling
Scuba diving
Golf course (nearby)

Other Services and Facilities

Arrival and departure lounge at Caticlan
Departure lounge at the resort
Resort centre Retail shops
Hair salon
Business centre