Station 1 on the island of Boracay, Philippines, is located at the northwestern tip of White Beach. Boracay tourists enjoy Station 1 for its more laid-back vibe compared to Station 2’s central party. Many high-end resorts also call Station 1 home, though this Boracay parcel of real estate also has a part Fair budget and moderately priced resorts at your disposal. The resorts listed here are arranged by rates in ascending order; Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
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The Beautiful House
Direction
Playa Blanca, Station 1, Balabag, Boracay, 5608 Aklan, PhilippinesGet directions
Telephone
+63 36 288 1363
La Bella Casa’s location near the Cocomangas Bar (of “15 shots and still standing” fame) puts it in a prime location for heavy drinkers, but its beachfront location can make bathers pause. Other nearby attractions include Balabag Catholic Church and Willys, a sister beachfront resort that allows Bella Casa guests to use their loungers on the beach.
The resort’s air-conditioned rooms are equipped with cable television, mini-fridges, and private showers and tubs. WiFi is available on all levels, with routers on each floor.
- Rates: from $ 30
- Email: [email protected]
- Site: www.ilink.ph/la-bella-boracay
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Crown Regency Prince Resort Boracay
Direction
Boat Station 1, Bolabog Road, Boracay Mount Luho Rd, Banwa it Malay, Aklan Province, PhilippinesGet directions
Telephone
+63 36 288 1088
Web
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Located a distance from Station 1, the Crown Regency Prince Resort makes up for it by offering nearly complete amenities. The Crown Regency Prince Resort offers 36 rooms inspired by Balinese art and offers a variety of views: the manicured gardens around the complex, the swimming pool or the golf course. The rooms have the essential amenities covered: cable TV, hot and cold showers, air conditioning, and coffee and tea facilities (no slippers). The lobby offers currency exchange services, laundry service, wi-fi, 24-hour room service and a 24-hour convenience store. The Crown Regency Prince Resort is not to be confused with the Crown Regency Resort at Station 3.
- Rates: from $ 56
- Site: www.crownregency.com
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Boracay sand castles
Direction
Station 2, Barangay Balabag, Boracay, Malayo, 5608 Aklan, PhilippinesGet directions
Telephone
+63 36 288 3207
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Boracay Sandcastles is an oceanfront property offering a series of rustic villas and rooms, decorated in native decor that draws inspiration from some of the best-known tribal groups in the Philippines. Sandcastles rooms feature cable TV, air conditioning, internet access, and hot showers. Its location near Station 1 allows guests easy access to Boracay’s nightlife.
- Rates: from $ 60
- Email: [email protected]
- Site: www.boracaysandcastles.com
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One Crescent Place Hotel
Direction
Balabag Malay, Boracay Island, 5608 Aklan, PhilippinesGet directions
Telephone
+63 36 288 5429
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One Crescent Place Hotel is a boutique hotel located near Station 1 in White Beach. The place is not beachfront property – guests have to walk a few feet to the powdery white sands of Boracay.
Standard room features include a terrace, dining area, kitchen, microwave oven, refrigerator, private bath and shower, minibar, safe, and Internet access. The room facilities range from basic to superior, two double beds and a DVD player with a 5 channel surround sound home theater system.
- Rates: from $ 64
- Site: www.onecrescentplace.com
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Boracay Residence
Direction
Boracay Beach Front Hotel at White Beach Station 1, Sitio Pina-Ungon, Boracay, Malay, 5608 Aklan, PhilippinesGet directions
Telephone
+63 2 928 9363
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Residence Boracay is a small, compact beachfront resort at Station 1. The resort takes full advantage of its laid-back surroundings, offering simple accommodation at a good price considering the location.
Accommodations range from the “superior” rooms (air-conditioned rooms with one double bed and one standard bed, cable TV, en-suite bathroom and no view) to the 2 king-size beds in the super deluxe rooms, balconies with a view of the beach and LCD televisions. Breakfast is included. There is free Wi-Fi, but only in the lobby area.
- Rates: from $ 87
- Email: [email protected]
- Site: www.residenciaboracay.com
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Jony’s Beach Resort
Direction
Boracay Tambisaan Jetty Port Rd, Malay, Aklan, PhilippinesGet directions
Telephone
+63 36 288 6119
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Jony’s Beach Resort has been around since the 1980s; the owners may have improved the place, but Jony’s remains consciously rustic, a throwback to the old days when Boracay was definitely off the beaten path. Rooms are beachfront (the resort’s restaurant faces the beach directly, with residential areas behind), but the size of the rooms and included amenities make up for the distance.
- Rates: from $ 88
- Site: www.jonysbeachresortboracay.com
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Boracay Hideaway Grand Prize
Direction
Station 1, Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, 5608 Aklan, PhilippinesGet directions
Telephone
+63 36 288 3548
The Grand Prix is a cozy beachfront bed and breakfast in Boracay Station. Its 11 rooms and suites have cable TV, free Wi-Fi, balcony and mini fridge. The decor is relatively spartan, but the beach and nightlife are the main draws anyway, so this might not matter. Other features include a smart card entry system, a private (relatively compact) bathroom and hot shower, dimmer lights, desk and chair, and luggage rack.
- Rates: from $ 88
- Site: granprixhotels.com/Boracay
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Boracay Beach Club
Direction
Boracay Beach Club Balabag, Station 1, Boracay, 5608 Aklan, PhilippinesGet directions
Telephone
+63 36 288 6770
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Boracay Beach Club is a family-friendly resort near Station 1. Access to the beach from the resort is good, but not perfect – the location is not beachfront, although it is quite close.
The Boracay Beach Club has 30 rooms with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, showers, spacious safes, and free Wi-Fi. Guests enjoy access to a pool, lounge overlooking the beach, and popular Ariel’s House restaurant. The Boracay Beach Club was recently featured in Travel + Leisure magazine as one of their “Top 25 Secret Sea Getaways.”
- Rates: from $ 100
- Site: boracaybeachclub.com
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Boracay Grand Vista Resort & Spa
Direction
Sitio hagdan, 299 Brgy. Yapak, Boracay Island, Aklan, PhilippinesGet directions
Telephone
+63 36 288 5818
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Boracay Grand Vista Resort and Spa is located somewhere away from Station 1 on White Beach, a Moroccan-inspired haven that boasts of having the largest pool on the island.
Resort accommodations are hard to beat: 33 Honeymoon Suites, two Vista Suites, two Grand Pool Suites, and four Grand View Suites. Each suite has a private pool, wide-screen flat-screen TV with cable access, private balcony, NDD / IDD phone service, minibar, large en-suite bathrooms, and safe. Huge panoramic windows in the suites enhance the views.
- Rates: from $ 129
- Address: Hagdan Yapak, Station 1 Boracay
- Email: [email protected]
- Site: www.egrandvista.com
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Discovery Shores Boracay
Direction
Station 1 Barangay Balabag Boracay Island, Malayo, 5608 Aklan, PhilippinesGet directions
Telephone
+63 2 720 8888
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Discovery Shores Boracay is a luxury beachfront resort located near White Beach Station 1. Boracay’s distance from the social and commercial scene is somewhat enhanced by its transportation and shuttle services; the distance adds to the peace and quiet that is increasingly difficult to find in Boracay.
Exterior rooms feature LCD televisions, DVD players, iPod docking stations, and safes. Guests have a beach bar, restaurant, world-class Mandala Spa services, fitness center, and an outdoor infinity pool with waterfall and swim-up bar. Wi-Fi is available for a fee.
- Rates: from $ 375
- Site: discoveryshoresboracay.com
