The Mandala ,nearby oasis from Boracay party scene”

My Mandala experience didn't quite start out right but the Resort manager and attending staff made up for the initial confusing/changed arrangements upon my arrival in Kalibo. Upon arrival at the Mandala and as I had my treatments, the prior agitation gave way to sheer bliss and relaxation! At the Kalibo airport where I landed, the supposed bus transfer from my flight no longer existed and I had to make my own arrangements since initially the Mandala staff I spoke too wasn't even aware of the change. When I finally reached the Cticlan jetty and met by the Resort manager, I was told that my watsu treatment would have to be replaced because their watsu pool broke just the night before. It didn't augur a good start but as soon as we reached the Mandala and they ushered me to my villa with its' own private garden, a king size canopied bed, a glass encased bath and outdoor rainshower, everything changed! The little thoughtful touches of hibiscus flowers everywhere, including a ready made floral bath and a generous basket of tropical fruits and a solicitous staff more than made up for the intial irritation. They replaced the watsu treatment with their awrd winning hilot trilogy> They set up the massage bed in my villa and after a quick tripdown to d'mall/centerbeach of boracay where it was searing hot and sticky, the hilot treatment was wickedly divine and much welcome. Masseueses are very well trained and unobtrusive. Although they didn't have the initial treatments I booked online, perhaps bbecause it was their busiest season, the alternative treatments they offered me were just as wonderful and healing. Just what I wanted and needed before I braved the crazy new year party crowd at the beach. I have been to some of the best spa resports in Asia and as a Filipino, I am truly proud of The Mandala for it has remained consistently excellent in service and quality. They have also always been thoughtful of the environment even before it became fashionable to be so and that

Perfect..”

i was there with my girlfriend and we had stayed at boat station 2 for a couple of nights and were fed up with the hawkers.mandala spa was perfect, it was near boat station 3, good for cocktails at $1 after 2, more relaxed beach with less people trying the hard sell. the hotel is really really something, breakfast was cooked for you at the time and tasted so beautiful. at night you take a bike taxi down the hill into where you want to go, its costs next to nothing. i think mandala villas and spa is a perfect hotel for those going for a romantic break. it offers an amazing massage service as well if thats what you are coming for

Perfect place for a romantic stay”

We went to boracay because of a recommendation of a friend. Even though Boracay kind of disappointed is because it was way too touristic, we really enjoied our stay in mandala spa. The Staff was very obliging and did everything to guarantee a pleasant stay. All the facilities were in good condition and if something broke its was fixed again within one call and a few minutes. The same thing was when we needed a doctor to come to our Villa. Furthermore the food was delicious. We prebooked the breakfast and enjoied it every morning we did so. Because of the great breakfast we took our dinner there as well if possible. And really enjoyed it too. Last but not least, we took one massage treatment in their own spa and were delighted about both the quality and the professionality of the treatment. All in all we would recommend this place to every couple who wants to enjoy a few days in a calm, relaxing and romantic atmosphere.

An oasis of relaxationn”

Mandala Spa is really really beautiful. Has a couple of downsides but let me talk about the upsides first. The place is beautiful, the rooms so welcoming with fresh flower petals and incense. I stayed at the digital detox villa which was hugely spacious and a bed to make you feel like a princess. The staff were excellent, every friendly, welcoming and helpful at every point. An additional bonus which I was not prepared for was daily yoga classes in the process of the room. I loved this. Waking up in a beautiful place, and benefitting from gentle morning yoga classes. It was also nice that they would continue to serve breakfast past 10 for these that opted to have a stretch. The spa; if you don't experience staying at Mandala, make sure you at least get there for a spa treatment. The spa rooms are fantastic, like a tropical enclave in lush gardens. Pristinely clean shower and bathing facilities. Even with lovely fresh fruit and banana smoothies to enjoy whilst luxuriating in a flower filled tub. Do it! The downsides; would not stop me going there again. But they're worth knowing about to make an informed decision. Mandala Spa is not beach side. Its about a 10 minute walk down a hill to the beach. Which is quite ok, but the other downside forces you to do this twice a day even if you don want to. There is no restaurant at Mandala, so if you are feeling lazy you still have to get up and go down to the beach if you want to eat. You can take a tricycle, but it's just not convenient say for a example after an amazing 4 hour spa treatment. You want some amazing food at the facility so you can just pop off into Zzzz'sville right after. Anyway, they're not major factors and I would stay again. But maybe just a couple of nights would be fine.

Great Mandala Experience!”

Definitely Mandala Spa was the perfect option I was looking for. Did not know Boracay was that crowded, specially around Station 2, so staying at 10' ride from there was a good choice. The hotel is extremely private and nice. Rooms are very tastefully decorated, spacious and light. The bathroom and the outdoor rain forest shower are a nice suprice. But definitely the staff in Mandala are willing to make your stay the best experience at Boracay. I was extremely pleased with my choice. Thanks Mandala!

amazing! ”

I was traveling with my girlfriend, We stayed for 5 days. Our room was amazing, the staff were very kind and helpful and everything was excellent. Our package had free breakfast which was actually the only on site dinning options. They didn’t serve lunches or dinners. We could choose from 4 different breakfasts everyday and it came with fresh off the tree mangos and unlimited coffee. In the room there are a few take out options for a couple excellent restaurants on the island (Italian and Japanese) if you want you can call the front office and tell them what you want and they call to have the food delivered to you. A good option but the hotel is only a quick 5-8 minute walk to white beach where anything and everything is available so the lack of lunch and dinner options never bothered us and see as it was so close we figured it was better to just walk to these places as opposed to have it delivered to your villa in an unfresh sort of way. Everything about the Mandala was just excellent. The facilities, the rooms the bathrooms, the bathtub (oh la la la) :) Would go back again in a heartbeat and recommend it to anyone with a decent travel budget. Its a good spot to ball out! know what I’m saying’? yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!

By far, the best accomodation experience I had”

The accommodation was excellent. The staff were very attentive, helpful and everyone is so nice to deal with. The spa package is remarkable from the foot bath to the scrub to the floral bath. During the foot bath, the spa attendant (Farrah) was so gentle with my feet. I felt like she was handling a little infant. The scrub was so delightful and the massage was very relaxing I actually fell asleep. During our last night, we went to the reception to arrange our transfer to the aiport the next day. We were surprised that everything has already been arranged by them. They even had someone scheduled already the next day to pick up our luggage and take us to the airport even before we arranged it. Now, that is excellent customer service. Each and every staff member is very polite and made you feel very important. I have never been treated like a King in my whole life. I would recommend Mandala to anyone without hesitation. If you want to feel like royalty just once in your life, book with them. You will definitely feel like you are in heaven (if only the mosquitoes would stop reminding you that you are actually on earth).

Serene Place! ”

PROS: 1. Mandala has the best staff! From gardeners, receptionists, guards to attendants. 2. Very quiet place which is good for relaxation and some time alone. Not the usual loud hotels and accommodations in Boracay. I was literally the only one checked in the resort during my visit! 3. Rooms are so big with nice outside shower and bathtub. 4. Food! That poached egg with salmon was the big surprise! and btw, mostly if not all of the ingredients here are organic. 5. They offer a lot of spa treatments but a bit pricey. If you have extra money for that, go for it! CONS: 1. A bit far from the beach. I had to walk about 5-10mins with a lot of stairs BUT I was told by the receptionist, Mandala is already expanding as they bought land in front the white beach so this will probably something to look forward :)

We really enjoyed our short stay”

Our stay was very pleasant and relaxing. We were in Boracay for a week and spent our last two nights at Mandala. The grounds, the room and overall ambience are all really relaxing and beautiful. The staff was very friendly and attentive and even knew our names by the next morning. The breakfast options were kind of limited, but the pancakes were awesome. The main road was only a few minute walk, and the beach was about a 10 minute walk. The stairs wore us out every time, but I need to lose weight anyway and that was ok because it was nice being away from the noise of the road and beach. Overall, I'd absolutely recommend Mandala.

Peaceful stay in busy Boracay”

Just a short review: The Mandala Spa is like a peaceful oasis in busy Boracay. We usually spent our days outside of the hotel area at the beach (Puka Beach was the best beach because the least crowded one) and came back in the afternoon to enjoy a Spa treatment. Coming back was - as mentioned before - always like returning to a peaceful oasis.

Amazing hotel, everything was perfect!”

I can't even start to describe how amazing this place was. This place is famous for and specializes in massages and spas, i was never a fan of that but chose this place with my girlfriend since she was and it looked like an interesting place. It is set in a forest and the environment is beautiful, as well as each villa being a very decent size - everything was very comfortable. The staff goes out of their way to accomodate your needs, including a staff personally escorting you from catalan ferry, helping you buy ferry tickets and all the way to the hotel - i never felt like they were doing anything for tips. In addition, the breakfast was great, lots of mangoes. Free yoga lessons each and every morning, you can schedule the time too to your liking, we got our own private session. I highly highly recommend this place, would no question come back again. Saw the pool villa too, overlooked the beach and made me feel like it was a backdrop of a diddy music video. Oh, the free in suite massage was nice. Transportation is simple on the island anyway, and while it is walkable to the beach, taking a tricycle is very simple so location is not a simple (5 minute ride)

Personalised service, we were treated like royalty”

the team at mandala were consistently friendly and accommodating. the cleanliness and condition of the villa was oustanding - the views and sunsets from the pool villa are incredible! nothing was too much trouble and we had complete privacy during our stay. mandala is situated slightly out of the hussle and bussle of white beach (although only a short tricycle ride away), so you can choose when you want to lock yourself away or get involved with the nightlife.

A relaxing spa getaway”

What a pleasure Mandala was! The staff were some of the best I've encountered. The location was just a short walk to the beach and it was a nice quiet retreat from the active Boracay streets. The staff was able to plan some day trips for us and was always very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend Mandala to anyone looking for a quiet retreat in Boracay.

Awesome Mandala”

Mandala spa and Villas is an awesome place for couples who wants privacy and serenity. The place is enchanting and the staff are very friendly. It is also a great place to detox and get a great massage. Our room was very nice and surpassed my expectations. We were welcomed with flowers on our footsteps leading to the bathroom.

Best resort to stay!!”

The staff are friendly! First touch point Rachael(sorry if it's wrong) checked us in, walked us to the villa and explained from A-Z. Nothing can go wrong here. Seeing that this was our honeymoon trip, the resort gave us a complimentary healing bath. Very very wonderful experience! would definitely come here again just to relax! Kudos Mandala Spa!

Beautiful room, friendly staff.”

My visit to Mandala Spa was one of the highlights of my time in the philippines. The villa was beautifully furnished and very comfortable. The staff were extremely efficient from check in to check out. Breakfast every morning was served with a smile from some very friendly, talkative staff. Can't wait to go back.

Relaxing stay with great massage”

Complimentary breakfast and daily yoga truly relaxed my body and soul. Staff are attentive and friendly. Excellent signature massage but my first choice was not available. Free internet access but unstable and weak. Easy access to the beach and restaurants. Pity that the villa didn't provide room service, instead we were transferred to restaurants for food delivery. Overall we enjoyed the stay at Mandala and we will return if we visit Boracay Island again.

Hospitality that warm hearts”

Impeccable service by all Mandala staff and you can feel that they are serving with their hearts. Nice welcome drink upon arrival plus really detailed private check-in provided in our villa. Cosy, romantic setting as pictured. If we had to nitpick, it would be the not-so-convenient location and lack of shuttle service that is provided by most other resorts. Mandala is a serene oasis nestled in Boracay.

Exactly What City Folks Need”

Paying out of our pockets as a Malaysian couple, it was pretty steep, but we desperately needed a getaway from the city so Mandala seemed like it would have everything we needed, but we had to stretch our pockets a little. After 6 hours of strenuous travelling, Mandala was heaven sent. Staff were SUPER attentive and helpful at ANY time of the day, from the minute we reached hotel grounds, till the second we left it. Breakfast looked small, but very filling and delicious, & you will always encounter staff who are friendlier than expected by chatting to you about your day. Our entire trip was based on the recommendations given to us by a variety of staff at Mandala, and I would say it's a pretty good experience. Only downside is that there's no pool though, unless you opt for the pool villa, but the beach isn't too far away! Feel free to ask them ANY questions at all, and they would serve you willingly, but you do have to make it a point to ask. Also, big props to Greg Dejeron who served us a couple of times in the breakfast hut – very genuine and helpful person, we became personal friends with him!

Wonderful stay with great service”

Greg and Allan were two of other fantastic staffs at Mandala Villa who made our stay at the villa a comfortable and memorable one. We enjoyed our stay immensely at the villa and will most likely be back in the future.