If you are into luxurious spa treatments, this place is for you. CHI, The Spa is a sanctuary part of many Shangri-La Hotels. CHI provides holistic treatments based on time-honored methods shared by many Asian cultures. These treatments showcase the traditional Chinese wellness culture, using natural herbal products with therapeutic properties.
During our stay at the Shangri-La Boracay Resort, we experienced this tranquil oasis, and I was really impressed by the service. Surrounded by nature, the spa grounds are stunning and very peaceful.
SPA GROUNDS
To get to the Spa, you go through a beautiful pathway in the middle of the Koi Pond. The pond's beautiful green waters are full of colorful fishes that will follow you in hopes of getting fed.Once you arrive, you are greeted by their lovely staff and warm, delicious tea. After you check-in, someone will walk you through the Spa grounds, so you know what to expect. The Spa features the treatment villas that come with restroom and change room, the outdoor pool, lounge chairs, and a super-sized jacuzzi. All grounds are very tranquil and private since you need to have an appointment at the Spa to enjoy the pool and jacuzzi.
spa treatments
There are many options to choose from, so you can customize your experience, depending on your needs. Body therapies (body soaks, scrubs & wraps), facials (deep cleansing, anti-aging & charcoal boost), and of course, the massages. Since we were in the Philippines, Peter and I opted for their signature Philippine Hillot massage. This treatment is very popular; it entails medium-to-deep massage to relax the mind and heal the body. Coconut oil and warm banana leaves are placed in the body to clear energy blockages. Our therapists were so intuitive and sharp on identifying our tension spots, and we could genuinely feel the banana leaves effect right after the massage.
Making an appointment
I highly recommend making appointments in advance; you can call the Spa directly or visit the CHI desk in the main hotel lobby. To make full use of your spa experience, they recommend arriving at least 10 minutes before your appointment.
Disclaimer: We had the pleasure to be hosted by Shangri-La's Boracay Resort & Spa, and were invited to experience their Spa and signature massage. As always - I'm very transparent with my audience - I keep it honest and all opinions are my own. Except when there is sarcasm, then, I don't know where it comes from 
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The grounds alone are so beautiful and relaxing!! What a lovely way to spend a leisure afternoon – I would definitely go for a massage. I love the smell of coconut oil and the massage that helps clear energy blockages sounds like something I would choose too! 🙂
I just read about this resort in another blog and did some research into it. The prices overall are very fair here and the spa looks as gorgeous as the entire resort. I like the concept of the individual treatment villas as well. Very high end feel for sure.
Thank you, Scott! I find the prices fair as well, especially because this is the nicest resort on the island. Every other accommodation in Boracay feels more like a boutique hotel, this one definitely has the resort feel to it and the grounds are gorgeous! It was indeed very relaxing! Thanks for stopping by and Happy New Year!!
What a lovely article and a great set of photo – brought a bit of sunshine into my winter day, thank you.
Thank you, Ivana! I’m so happy to hear that! I will send you virtual sunshine anytime 🙂 Happy New Year!!!
Oh my goodness this spa looks absolutely beautiful! The koi pond looks amazing and the treatments sound wonderful! I could definitely use a stay this lovely looking spa!
It was truly amazing, I can’t wait to go back. I’m already having withdrawals..hahaha Happy New Year 😀
Beautiful Resort. With everything going on right now in the world, you’d forget that there are beautiful things as well in the world. Wow. the resort is just beautiful.
That’s so true, Sonia! It’s pretty chaotic everywhere. That’s another reason I always make time to take care of myself and unwind a bit. Cheers to self-care!!
The spa grounds look absolutely incredible. I can’t imagine you would feel anything but relaxed and rejuvenated after spending time in a setting like that. It’s been a while since I had the opportunity to enjoy a nice spa getaway, but I might just have to make time for that in the near future!
I hope you do! Perhaps that’s a good self-care act to adopt this year 😀 And you’re so right, just the setting was absolutely stunning and relaxing! Happy New Year!!!
Wow, the spa looks absolutely amazing. I love the pathway with the koi pond on either side. The spa treatments sound fantastic as well.
I was really impressed with the grounds, everywhere was just so beautiful! I wish I had done more treatments haha
Oh, this looks like such a gorgeous setting. I’d love to visit this spa. Even just that walk across the pathway in the koi pond is beautiful.
I know, right? It’s very peaceful. I made my way over there the day before my appointment to literally just enjoy the beauty of it!
i take my wife and daughter twice a year to an all inclusive and make sure we use the spa. This is so beautiful and outdoors. Love it. I checked it on line and it is beautiful. Thanks for the lovely writeup. Jerry Godinho
Thank you, Jerry! That’s so nice of you to take care of your ladies! Cheers to self-care!
I have always been a great fan of the spa when holidaying and make the best opportunity of options when they are available. This is a lovely place to unwind and relax with some good treatments. Thanks for sharing.
You are so very welcome! I’m the same way, especially when traveling, I love massages and steam baths!
what a gorgeous place! that definitely looks really relaxing and sunny. Great place for a vacation. thanks for sharing!
this place looks so enchanting. I’d love to walk along the koi and have a super soothing spa day there
This place looks amazing! I really had no idea that places like this even existed. I’m glad we have the internet!
This place sounds absolutely amazing! I would get stopped at the koi pond to just watch all of the fish before I made it to the spa. There is nothing better than being in a place like this where you can ignore your phone and just forget about everything going on around you.