Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Virgin rating

Premier Overwater Villa
Premier Overwater Villa
Premium Overwater Villa
Coral Bar and Lounge
Over Water Villas
Aqua Bar
Duplex Beach Villa
Duplex Beach Villa
Duplex Beach Villa
Aqua Bar
Camp Safari
The Club
Premium Sunset Overwater Villa with Pool
The Club
The Club
The Club
Family Overwater Villa
Family Water Villa
Family Overwater Villa
Spa
E-Zone
Water Sports Centre
Deluxe Overwater Villa
Deluxe Overwater Villa
Deluxe Overwater Villa
Reef Restaurant
Suan Bua
Reef Restaurant
Fitness Centre
Premier Overwater Villa
Premier Overwater Villa
Premium Overwater Villa
Coral Bar and Lounge
Over Water Villas
Aqua Bar
Duplex Beach Villa
Duplex Beach Villa
Duplex Beach Villa
Aqua Bar
Camp Safari
The Club
Premium Sunset Overwater Villa with Pool
The Club
The Club
The Club
Family Overwater Villa
Family Water Villa
Family Overwater Villa
Spa
E-Zone
Water Sports Centre
Deluxe Overwater Villa
Deluxe Overwater Villa
Deluxe Overwater Villa
Reef Restaurant
Suan Bua
Reef Restaurant
Fitness Centre

The hotel

This modern All-Inclusive resort offers guests a truly luxurious standard of accommodation and top of the range amenities. Water sports enthusiasts will be in their element with a great selection of pursuits on offer, including superb scuba diving amongst colourful reefs and a dedicated shipwreck. There’s also a gorgeous swimming pool to laze by and the Spa Cenvaree with no end of treatments to leave you feeling in the pink of health. Whilst the adults are at play, children can enjoy a range of supervised activities at the kids club, including arts, crafts and beach games. When it comes to dining, you’re spoilt for choice with three restaurants serving sumptuous world cuisine. For a melting pot of Asian and Western dishes, head to Reef Restaurant with its interactive buffets, stunning salads, fiery woks, tandoori oven and teppanyaki grill. SUAN BUA is where you can sample the most delicious Thai food in a suitably tranquil setting, overlooking a lotus pond. For Italian delights, Azzuri Mare is perfect, set beside the ocean, there are seafood platters to feast on, char-grilled entrees and sinful desserts. Coral Bar is one of the most impressive in the Maldives – more than just a bar it’s an entertainment centre with a lively sports bar.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Scuba Diving
  • Windsurfing
  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

In South Ari Atoll, amidst world-class coral and diving spots. Transfer time from Malé International Airport: 25 minutes by seaplane (remember to pack light for the seaplane transfer as luggage allowance is 20kg plus 5kg hand luggage, per person).

Hotel information

112 beachfront and overwater villas, all with air-conditioning, private furnished balcony or terrace, living room, flat-screen TV, complimentary WiFi, tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-bar, safe, bathrobes, slippers, bathroom amenities, and hairdryer. Duplex Beach Villas open directly onto the beach, featuring an oversized bathroom with outdoor shower, living room, and king-bed on the upper floor, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Bed & Breakfast: includes daily breakfast at Reef.

Half Board: includes daily breakfast and dinner at Reef, and $40 credit towards food at Suan Bua (once per person, per stay).

Full Board: includes daily breakfast, lunch and dinner at Reef, $40 credit towards food at Suan Bua (once per person, per stay), and afternoon tea at Coral Bar.

All-Inclusive: includes daily breakfast, dine around options for lunch and dinner, afternoon tea, a wide choice of drinks available with meals and from the resorts two bars from 11.00am-11.00pm, additional resort credit towards enhanced dining options, in-room mini-bar (beers, soft drinks, water and snacks, replenished daily), non-motorised water sports and snorkelling equipment.

Grand All-Inclusive: includes daily breakfast, lunch and dinner at all restaurants, afternoon tea, premium beverage choices with meals and from the resorts two bars from 11.00am-11.00pm, in-room mini-bar (beers, soft drinks, water and snacks, replenished daily), non-motorised water sports and snorkelling equipment, in-villa breakfast once per stay, all day snacks, and a choice of selected complimentary excursions.

Deluxe Overwater Villas feature a private sundeck with direct lagoon access, bathroom with separate shower and jacuzzi tub, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Premier Overwater Villas are larger in size and offer more privacy, featuring a private sundeck with direct lagoon access, bathroom with separate shower and jacuzzi tub, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Family Overwater Villas feature a sundeck with direct lagoon access, bathroom with separate shower and jacuzzi tub, PlayStation games console, 1 king-size bed, and bunk beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Premium Sunset Overwater Villas with Pool feature a private infinity pool on the sundeck as well as direct lagoon access, separate bathtub and shower, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Club Sunset Overwater Pool Villas enjoys a spacious sundeck, 12-sqm infinity pool, and a bedroom with 1 king-size bed overlooking the ocean, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Club Two Bedroom Beach Pool Villas feature duplex accommodation so it's an ideal choice for families or groups travelling together. The spacious villas offer a deck with sun loungers and a plunge pool, bathroom with separate shower and jacuzzi tub, and 1 king-size bed plus a twin bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 kids.

Guests staying in the Club Sunset Overwater Pool Villa and Club Two Bedroom Beach pool Villa enjoy exclusive access The Club lounge. Benefits of the lounge include:

- Breakfast

- Afternoon tea

- Apéritif with canapés

- Premium spirits and refreshments served throughout the day.

Reef (all day international buffet restaurant featuring live cooking stations). Suan Bua (traditional Thai cuisine, open for lunch and dinner). Azzuri Mare (Italian cuisine, open for lunch and dinner). Coral Bar & Lounge (casual beachfront lounge open for snacks and refreshments throughout the day). Aqua Bar (overwater bar serving light fare). 

Infinity swimming pool with children's pool. SPA Cenvaree*. Fitness centre. Multi-purpose sports court which includes tennis, volleyball and badminton. PADI Diving centre*. Water sports* including windsurfing, kayaking, boating and fishing (complimentary use of non-motorised water sports). Camp Safari (4-9 years). E-Zone (10-17 years). Pool table. Football table. Board games. 

Complimentary WiFi access. Babysitting service*. Laundry service*. Concierge. 

5 nights for stays 25 Dec–31 Dec.

No checkouts permitted on 30 or 31 Dec.

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: to ensure our customer's safety, we are unable to offer over water accommodation to children under the age of 12.

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May 16, 2024 Tom J

Afsal our housekeeper was wonderful! He truly looked after my wife and I. Our villa was always spotless, the ice bucket was topped up and he kept our favourite drinks in the fridge. His attention to detail was to be admired. All the staff that work on the resort are so friendly. Every single one of them stops to say hello.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great memory! Strongly suggest to visit ❤️

May 12, 2024 Nidjada T

It was our second time visiting this place. We went there on our honeymoon. After 11 years, we have a chance to visit Centara Grand Maldives again with our kids. It is still a very good place to visit. At Centara you will not only have a nice room, but also an excellent food and a great hospitality. I would like to say thank you to all the… Read more
It was our second time visiting this place. We went there on our honeymoon. After 11 years, we have a chance to visit Centara Grand Maldives again with our kids. It is still a very good place to visit. At Centara you will not only have a nice room, but also an excellent food and a great hospitality. I would like to say thank you to all the staff who taking care of us. I may not be able to mention all your names. Thank you to our room boy and the flooding breakfast team for preparing our room and the in villa dining. At Azzuri Mare, Mr. Sunny and Mr. Arshi are very nice to our kids. The girls are really appreciated your help. I strongly suggest to order Tuna tartare. This dish is excellent! Ms. Meaw and her team at Suan Bua are very helpful and the food there is really delicious. It is the real taste of Thai. At the Reef, Tappanyaki chef and sous chef are the great entertainers and the food they cooked is also perfect! And thank you for Thai lady at the Reef that really helps us on the rainy evening. At the spa, everyone there is so friendly. They did a very good massage so our kids went there two days in a role. Million thanks to the Sunset cruise team. You have given our little girls a wonderful memory. It was the best part of our vocation! I also want to thank you to Khun Pat and Mr. Nalin for a warm greeting. When I arrived home, I have suggested my family and friends, who want to visit Maldives to go to Centara Grand Maldives. We will definitely go back there again! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Absolutely divine Thai cuisine

May 10, 2024 khqj Bangkok, Thailand

Amazing Thai food, with great service. We love the restaurant so much that we came here everyday that it was open. Thank you Khun Maew, Auf, Pablo, and Dana for the lovely time at Suan Bua! We are amazed at how Auf manages to carry all the plates on his arm! The food was really delicious - we loved everything, particularly the pork ribs, guay… Read more
Amazing Thai food, with great service. We love the restaurant so much that we came here everyday that it was open. Thank you Khun Maew, Auf, Pablo, and Dana for the lovely time at Suan Bua! We are amazed at how Auf manages to carry all the plates on his arm! The food was really delicious - we loved everything, particularly the pork ribs, guay teow beef soup, gai satay, mango sticky rice, and homemade coconut ice cream. How absolutely amazing to have authentic Thai food in the Maldives! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Splendid experience.

May 9, 2024 Relax65921764598

We had an enjoyable stay at the resort. The staff is very courteous and helpful. The food is amazing, specially their Italian restaurant. Special mention to Sunny who served us well and was very courteous and friendly. He became more of a friend there who gave us all the required suggestions regarding the dishes we should order which turned out to… Read more
We had an enjoyable stay at the resort. The staff is very courteous and helpful. The food is amazing, specially their Italian restaurant. Special mention to Sunny who served us well and was very courteous and friendly. He became more of a friend there who gave us all the required suggestions regarding the dishes we should order which turned out to be a blast. Would like to visit the place again. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The rooms were cleaned twice daily. There were so many activities to do and lifeguards were very attentive. I loved it!

May 6, 2024 Maps41429383811

The resort was amazing. Staff were very professional especially Vasanth, he made the check in process very seamless and explained everything about the resort. We had a wide variety of food options to choose from daily. The resort was very clean and had a lovely ambience. Snorkelling was amazing, I saw a turtle and sharks. The dive team were very… Read more
The resort was amazing. Staff were very professional especially Vasanth, he made the check in process very seamless and explained everything about the resort. We had a wide variety of food options to choose from daily. The resort was very clean and had a lovely ambience. Snorkelling was amazing, I saw a turtle and sharks. The dive team were very attentive every time we were in the water. I loved my stay here and cannot wait to be back! Read less