{"id":2740,"date":"2016-07-31T10:00:54","date_gmt":"2016-07-31T02:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/?p=2740"},"modified":"2025-09-22T13:35:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T05:35:13","slug":"award-winning-luxury-discovery-shores-boracay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/discovery-shores\/","title":{"rendered":"Discovery Boracay: An Award-Winning Luxury Resort"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\">A member of Preferred Hotels &amp; Resorts vibrant lifestyle collection, <strong>Discovery Boracay<\/strong>\u00a0is an award-winning luxury resort in Boracay. It has recently been recognized in the <strong>2025 Readers\u2019 Choice Awards\u00a0by the\u00a0DestinAsian Magazine<\/strong>\u00a0and in the\u00a0<strong>2025 Travel+Leisure\u2019s Top 500 Hotels<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In previous years, the luxury resort was named as the 2<em>024 Philippines\u2019 Leading Beach Resort<\/em>\u00a0by the\u00a0<em>World Travel Awards<\/em>. It has recently rebranded from Discovery Shores to Discovery Boracay, hinting at a renewed commitment to celebrating the island\u2019s vibrant culture, culinary scene, and unparalleled beachfront luxury.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11579\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/07\/Discovery-Shores-Upper-Cluster-Day.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/07\/Discovery-Shores-Upper-Cluster-Day.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/07\/Discovery-Shores-Upper-Cluster-Day-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/07\/Discovery-Shores-Upper-Cluster-Day-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Discovery Boracay<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Discovery Boracay is a luxurious 99-suite hotel situated in Boracay\u2019s famed Station 1. Known for having the longest beachfront on the island, it is perfect for those who are looking to enjoy quiet time in Boracay while still being close to the action of Station 2.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Everything you need will be taken care of by Discovery Boracay. Luxury starts as soon as you arrived at Caticlan Airport. Their team will take care of your luggage and whisk you off to their resort via private boat.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Suites at Discovery Boracay might just be the best you can get on the island. Be in a lap of luxury with 24-hour in-room dining, high-speed internet access, a cable television, as well as everything you can ever want from a luxury hotel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">No wonder the resort was awarded as the Best for Families in Asia at the Cond\u00e9 Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence in 2018.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>A Peek in Your Suite<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Indulge in Discovery Boracay\u2019s eight luxury suite types among which are the Signature Suites featuring high ceilings, spacious dining areas, and separate living rooms.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11580\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/07\/Signature-One-Bedroom-Suite.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/07\/Signature-One-Bedroom-Suite.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/07\/Signature-One-Bedroom-Suite-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/07\/Signature-One-Bedroom-Suite-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Discovery Boracay&#8217;s Signature One Bedroom Suite has access to the 8 sqm. plunge pool! \/ IMAGE from Discovery Boracay<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11581\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/07\/Signature-Two-Bedroom-Suite-Pool-Area.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/07\/Signature-Two-Bedroom-Suite-Pool-Area.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/07\/Signature-Two-Bedroom-Suite-Pool-Area-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/07\/Signature-Two-Bedroom-Suite-Pool-Area-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Take a peek at Discovery Boracay&#8217;s Signature Two Bedroom Suite with its 23 sqm. private plunge pool! \/ IMAGE from Discovery Boracay<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11582\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/07\/Grand-Signature-Suite-Living-Room-Area-Discovery-Shores.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/07\/Grand-Signature-Suite-Living-Room-Area-Discovery-Shores.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/07\/Grand-Signature-Suite-Living-Room-Area-Discovery-Shores-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/07\/Grand-Signature-Suite-Living-Room-Area-Discovery-Shores-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>The Grand Signature Suite also has access to a 9 sqm. plunge pool! \/ IMAGE from Discovery Boracay<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The Signature Suites are perhaps what makes Discovery Boracay an iconic destination with breakfast in bed, laundry service, and doctor or nurse on call whenever you need. Each also has access to a private plunge pool with Boracay\u2019s scenic image as its backdrop.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Gourmet Fiesta<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"265\">Not keen on hopping around town for meals but still craving an authentic Boracay dining experience? Discovery Boracay has you covered with three restaurants and two bars ready to satisfy every palate.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"636\"><strong>Forno Osteria<\/strong>, for instance, delights guests with Italian specialties, from freshly baked pizzas to perfectly grilled steaks. <strong>Breakfast<\/strong> is served from <strong>7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m<\/strong>., while <strong>a la carte offerings<\/strong> are available from <strong>11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m<\/strong>. The restaurant features a pizza brick oven and a Josper grill at its heart, ensuring every dish is cooked to perfection.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"1022\">Meanwhile, <strong>Indigo Restaurant<\/strong> focuses on seafood, serving a seasonal menu crafted from the finest ingredients sourced from both land and sea, available from<strong> 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.<\/strong> Complementing its exquisite dishes is a wine program that ranks among the best in Boracay, offering selections by the glass and prestigious bottles from renowned wineries across the old and new worlds.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11583\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/07\/Forno-Osteria-Discovery-Shores.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/07\/Forno-Osteria-Discovery-Shores.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/07\/Forno-Osteria-Discovery-Shores-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/07\/Forno-Osteria-Discovery-Shores-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Forno Osteria \/ IMAGE from Discovery Shores Boracay<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">If you\u2019re craving for comfort food, there\u2019s nothing to worry about as Discovery Boracay also houses Sands Restaurant, serving its guests from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. every day!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11584\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/07\/Sands-Restaurant-Discovery-Shores.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/07\/Sands-Restaurant-Discovery-Shores.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/07\/Sands-Restaurant-Discovery-Shores-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/07\/Sands-Restaurant-Discovery-Shores-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Sands Restaurant \/ IMAGE from Discovery Shores Boracay<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Now, if you\u2019re looking for a nightlife worth remembering, Discover Boracay also offers a perfect <strong>Happy Hour<\/strong> from <strong>4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m<\/strong>. with the Sand Bar and 360 Roof Lounge which offers a panoramic view of Boracay.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11585\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/07\/Sand-Bar-Discovery-Shores.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/07\/Sand-Bar-Discovery-Shores.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/07\/Sand-Bar-Discovery-Shores-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/07\/Sand-Bar-Discovery-Shores-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Sand Beach Bar \/ IMAGE from Discovery Shores Boracay<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11586\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/07\/360-Roof-Lounge-Discovery-Shores.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/07\/360-Roof-Lounge-Discovery-Shores.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/07\/360-Roof-Lounge-Discovery-Shores-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/07\/360-Roof-Lounge-Discovery-Shores-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>360 Roof Lounge \/ IMAGE from Discovery Shores Boracay<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Don\u2019t miss out on Boracay\u2019s fun, comfort, and luxury with Discovery Boracay\u2019s premier service and accommodations!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">How to get here:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li>The Discovery Boracay is located at the beachfront of Station 1.<\/li>\n<li>From Caticlan Airport, ride a van going to Caticlan Jetty Port. This will take you to Cagban Jetty Port. From there, ride an e-tricycle to Discovery Shores Boracay (Php 150 per ride). If you have booked your stay at Discovery Shores, you will be escorted by their friendly staff from Caticlan Airport.<\/li>\n<li>From Kalibo Airport, ride a van or bus going to Caticlan Jetty Port. From the port, get on a boat to Cagban Jetty Port. Alight at the port and ride an e-tricycle going to Discovery Shores. If you have booked your stay with them, the resort also offers transfer services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>A version of this appeared in Philippine Primer\u2019s Japanese (Vol. 100) and English (Vol. 13) magazines.<br \/>\nAll images are grabbed from Discovery Shores Boracay.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discovery Shores is a luxurious 99-suite hotel situated in Boracay\u2019s famed Station 1. 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