Fantastic property in Boracay, Station 1. The only three minor negatives are that the (i) swimming pool is somewhat small, (2) the hotel is directly on the beautiful beach, but there are no loungers or umbrellas. Rather, the hotel provides blankets and you lay down on the sand on them, and (3) food options at the hotel are somewhat limited, and the breakfast options may not be optimal for those used to Marriott, Hilton, or Kempinski breakfast offerings in the USA or Europe. On the positive side, (1) the rooms are very comfortable: we had a 1Br apartment. Two-level loft, with two full bathrooms, and two balconies – one of them humongous, with a large jacuzzi. Very comfortable and well thought-through room arrangements, (2) hotel staff are super pleasant and eager to help, (3) transportation from and to the Caticlan Airport (both bus shuttles and boat transfers) superbly arranged, (4) the beach is gorgeous, and there are several restaurants within easy walking distance on the beach. The hotel provided free shuttle to some areas on the island, including D’ Mall. All in all, Boracay is a beautiful island and I would not hesitate to stay at Discovery Shores Boracay again if my travels bring me back to Boracay sometime in the near future.
