Boracay’s Only MICHELIN Guide-Listed Hotel Opens New Thai Restaurant, Eyes Continued Growth

The Lind Boracay is moving into its second decade with renewed ambition. The resort — the only property on Boracay to receive a MICHELIN Guide recommendation — is deepening its culinary programme with the launch of Yím, a contemporary Thai restaurant, as part of a broader push to position food and beverage at the heart of its guest experience.

The MICHELIN Guide recognition came in 2025, during the resort’s tenth year of operation, making The Lind Boracay the first and only property on the island to earn the distinction. Rather than treat the accolade as an endpoint, the hotel’s leadership sees it as a prompt for continued refinement.

“Being recognised by the MICHELIN Guide in our tenth year was a significant moment for us, not as an endpoint but as validation of the standards we have been refining since we opened,” says Pierre Henrichs, Chief Operating Officer of The Lind Hotels. “The past decade has been about building that foundation. Now we are strengthening it.”

Introducing Yím: Authentic Thai Cuisine Comes to Boracay

Yím brings something genuinely new to the island’s dining scene. The concept centers on modern Thai cuisine prepared by a resident Thai chef with experience across high-end restaurants and luxury hotels worldwide. Clean architectural lines and a relaxed yet refined atmosphere set the tone, while the menu stays rooted in culinary authenticity rather than adaptation for a mass audience.

The addition signals a deliberate shift toward destination-led dining — where the food programme becomes as much a reason to visit as the beach itself.

A Full Culinary Lineup Across the Resort

Yím joins an already considered food and beverage offering at The Lind Boracay. Crust, the resort’s beachfront restaurant, serves Mediterranean-influenced dishes in an open, airy setting where long sunset evenings unfold alongside live entertainment and rotating themed culinary events.

Mornings begin with an extensive spread of continental and Asian breakfast favorites, freshly baked pastries, cold-pressed juices, and barista-prepared coffee. Through the day, the kitchen turns out hand-stretched pizzas, house-made pastas, and oven-warm breads prepared to order — keeping the emphasis on freshness and craft at every hour.

Station 1, Private Beach, and the Lind Standard

Beyond dining, The Lind Boracay holds a distinctive position on the island. Situated along the coveted Station 1 stretch of White Beach, it is the only lifestyle resort on Boracay with its own private section of shoreline — giving guests direct access to powder-fine sand and calm waters with a level of seclusion that sets it apart from the more crowded southern end of the beach.

Contemporary design frames wide sea views throughout the property, while service remains warm and deliberately unobtrusive — a combination the brand describes as central to its identity.

Looking Ahead: Coron, Siargao, and Beyond

The Lind Boracay serves as the flagship for The Lind Hotels group, whose measured expansion is now extending to other iconic Philippine island destinations. Projects in Coron and Siargao are in the pipeline, guided by the same design-led, service-disciplined philosophy that has defined the brand’s first decade.

“We believe thoughtful design, authentic culinary concepts and disciplined service standards can coexist naturally within a beachfront setting,” Henrichs adds. “That mindset defines The Lind brand today and will shape how we grow in the years ahead.”

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