Boracay 2025: Tourism Comeback and Real Estate Market Turning Point
November 8, 2025
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Boracay 2025: Tourism Comeback and Real Estate Market Turning Point

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TOURISM & MARKET TRENDS 2025

Boracay Tourism 2025: Who's Coming, Where They're Staying & What It Means for Real Estate

The island is changing β€” and the data tells the story

Boracay is changing β€” again.

After years of slow recovery, the island is seeing a clear shift: more visitors, longer stays, and a new generation of travelers who prefer calm beaches and modern villas over crowded nightlife.

πŸ“Š Tourism Snapshot – January to October 2025

According to the Department of Tourism, the Philippines welcomed 4.77 million international visitors this year.

Top 10 Source Markets

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South Korea
1,045,000
21.9%
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United States
815,000
17.1%
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Japan
373,000
7.8%
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Australia
243,000
5.1%
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China
228,000
4.8%
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Canada
207,000
4.3%
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Taiwan
168,000
3.5%
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United Kingdom
138,000
2.9%
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Singapore
127,000
2.7%
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Malaysia
78,000
1.6%

🌴 Boracay's 2025 Numbers

Total Visitors
1.77M
Foreign Tourists
289,000
↑ 3% from last year

Tourism is rebuilding slower than pre-pandemic levels, but trends show a steady return of international guests

Boracay Beach Scene 2025

While the "party island" image has faded, Boracay is quietly attracting a different crowd β€” independent travelers, remote workers, and long-stay guests seeking comfort, privacy, and nature.

πŸ’‘ Shift in Traveler Profile

Fewer large groups
More couples, small families, and solo travelers
Longer stays
Digital nomads and retirees renting monthly
Higher spending per guest
Favoring villas and boutique resorts over budget hotels

This change directly impacts real estate demand β€” smaller, well-located properties are now outperforming big developments.

Diniwid Beach Boracay

🏠 Real Estate Market Highlights (2025)

Data from boracay.house/property-stats

Boracay Property View
Avg Price/mΒ²
€1,000
Lowest Price/mΒ²
€432
Top ROI
16.6%
Price Range
€80K–€350K

Prime areas: Bulabog, Diniwid, Yapak

That means buyers can still find beach-access homes for under β‚±7M β€” a fraction of what similar properties cost in Bali or Phuket.

πŸ“ˆ Why Investors Are Paying Attention

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Tourism is rising again, led by South Korea, USA, and Japan
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Remote workers and long-term expats prefer quieter zones
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Real estate remains undervalued compared to other resort islands
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Rental demand is stable all year due to improved infrastructure

Many see this as the last window before full recovery β€” especially for properties near Bulabog and Diniwid.

πŸ’¬ In Summary

Boracay's "quiet phase" might actually be its strongest investment phase yet.

With prices still reasonable and tourism gradually growing, it's a market where dataβ€”not hypeβ€”drives opportunity.

Boracay Tourism & Real Estate Analysis 2025 | Data from Department of Tourism & boracay.house

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