Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Krabi

Krabi, Thailand

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The hotel

The Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Krabi occupies its own private bay at Pai Plong, backed by soaring cliffs and fronted by a white sand beach. The buildings nestle in abundant tropical foliage, with a large pool complex in the centre. The beautifully decorated and generously proportioned rooms feature crisp white linens and contrasting dark wood floors and have windows that perfectly frame both the garden and sea view rooms. With fabulous spa treatment options and several restaurants to eat in, including Japanese, Traditional Thai and seafood selections. It’s the perfect destination for mind and body to relax and to recharge your batteries.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Windsurfing
  • Babysitting service
  • Kids Club
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Spa

Where is it

On the beachfront at Pai Plong Bay, a 15-minute ride from Ao Nang. Transfer time from Krabi Airport: 40 minutes by road and boat (weather dependent).

Hotel information

192 rooms and villas. All with large balcony/terrace with sun lounger, air-conditioning and flatscreen TV with International satellite channels, mini-bar*, tea/coffee-making facilities, WiFi Internet access*, safe and hairdryer. Deluxe Garden View Rooms have balcony overlooking the resort’s gardens, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Deluxe Ocean Facing Rooms have partial ocean views, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children.

Premium Deluxe Ocean Facing Rooms are slightly larger with a fully furnished living/dining balcony with spectacular views, and either 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children.

Spa Deluxe Garden View Rooms have a private Jacuzzi on their balconies, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Spa Deluxe Ocean Facing Rooms have a private Jacuzzi on their balconies and a signature king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

1-Bedroom Beachfront Villa, set right on the beach with ocean views, separate bedroom and oversized signature king-size bed, personal CD/DVD player and in-house films, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child, (rollaway bed for third person).

1-Bed Ocean Facing Villa with pool, is slightly larger than the Beachfront Villa, and has uninterrupted views of the ocean, with a 15 sq m pool, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child (rollaway bed for third person).

2-Bedroom Villas are set right on the beach ideal for sunset views, have a separate bedroom, living and dining room, 2 TVs, CD/DVD Player and furnished sun terrace, with an oversized king-size bed and 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 5 adults or 4 adults and 3 children (rollaway bed for 7th person).

Royal Villa which is very large and luxurious with a private entrance and lobby, 2 bathrooms, outdoor dining and lounging salas and direct access to a private pool, with an oversized king-size bed and 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 5 adults or 4 adults and 3 children (rollaway bed for 7th person).

All Villas include Club Room Benefits (guests in other room types may add this for a supplement):

  • Private check in
  • Access to the lounge with all-day tea/coffee service, Continental breakfast buffet, lunchtime snacks, afternoon tea, evening cocktails and canapés
  • Upgraded in-room amenities
  • Concierge service
  • Complimentary Internet access throughout the resort
  • Two pieces of laundry per room per day
  • Complimentary daily newspaper
  • 10% discount at Spa Cenvaree
  • Preferred reservation services at restaurants and other hotel outlets/facilities

Lotus Court Restaurant (seasonally-inspired International and Thai buffet and à la carte menu, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner), Suan Bua (traditional Thai cuisine, open for dinner), Hagi Japanese Restaurant (open for dinner). Coast Beach Bar & Bistro.

2 swimming pools with separate kids' pool. Spa Cenvaree*. Fitness centre. Water sports (free of charge for one hour, including sailing, snorkelling, windsurfing and kayaks). Kids' club*.

Babysitting services*. Shop. 24-hour room service*. Complimentary WiFi in the lobby and resort library.

5 nights between 28 Dec-5 Jan.

No check out permitted on 30-31 Dec.

* Denotes local charge.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Vacation in Krabi

Apr 19, 2024 gfzwockel Pattaya, Thailand

My expectations for the price per night was not fulfilled at all. The rooms are old and in bad maintenance. The cleaning personell took towels away and did not replace them. I had to ask for new towels. The cups in the room were cleaned with the sink tap water only and not with dish washing liquid. They were not clean. There was black hair in the… Read more
My expectations for the price per night was not fulfilled at all. The rooms are old and in bad maintenance. The cleaning personell took towels away and did not replace them. I had to ask for new towels. The cups in the room were cleaned with the sink tap water only and not with dish washing liquid. They were not clean. There was black hair in the beds and some lights did not work. The price vs. value is not acceptable. Read less
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Apr 18, 2024 markursell Leicestershire, United Kingdom

Hotel was not clean in bathroom areas,maintenance were not on top of public area deterioration,food in restaurants was expensive,facilities not well explained on arrival
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Apr 17, 2024 tracey t New South Wales, Australia

We stayed up the top of the resort in a villa with a private pool. Golf buggy pick ups to get you around the resort were quite quick to arrive and so easy to get around. Beautiful place, right on the beach. Beach was very clean. Easy to get a boat to surrounding islands and go on tours. A walk across the monkey trail to shops and markets and… Read more
We stayed up the top of the resort in a villa with a private pool. Golf buggy pick ups to get you around the resort were quite quick to arrive and so easy to get around. Beautiful place, right on the beach. Beach was very clean. Easy to get a boat to surrounding islands and go on tours. A walk across the monkey trail to shops and markets and restaurants was good, only if your resonably fit though. Restaurants and pool area all great and good breakfast variety. Great staff, some did struggle a bit with english but did their best. Only complaint would be room cleaning and particularly the private pool area could be improved. Highly recommend this place. Read less
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Apr 17, 2024 148shacharr Bangkok, Thailand

If you look for a real relaxing holiday thia is the place to visit. Absolutely loved it and didn't get out of the resort till departure. Roh and Da gave us great massage, the staff in the hotel and restaurants we're very friendly and everything was just great.
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Apr 17, 2024 rachelgL3486RL

I was here for my wedding and the spa was the perfect getaway for the afternoon. Felt relaxed and ready for the big wedding day! I got the hydration facial and it was the best I’ve ever had. Staff was welcoming and kind. Everything felt amazing. Scheduling another one before I leave because of their great service!!