Centara Grand Beach Resort and Villas Hua Hin

Hua Hin, Thailand

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The hotel

The Centara Grand Resort & Villas Hua Hin boasts the most enviable location along miles of pristine beachfront and within walking distance to Hua Hin town. Originally named the Railway Hotel, the resort opened its doors in the 1920s and is one of the classic colonial hotels of the Far East. Situated on a fabulous beach and spread over several acres of beautiful gardens, the Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin offers a wide choice of luxuriously appointed guest rooms and private villas, as well as a choice of restaurants and bars, four swimming pools and a wonderful Spa Cenvaree. There are also six golf courses nearby, which should keep enthusiasts of the game more than happy!

Amenities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Babysitting service
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box

Where is it

In the centre of Hua Hin overlooking a 4-mile stretch of beach. Transfer time from Bangkok Airport: 3 hours.

Hotel information

209 rooms and 42 villas. Rooms are spread across the three wings of the hotel all with views across the manicured gardens or of the swimming pools or ocean. All rooms have balcony or terrace, air-conditioning and ceiling fan, flatscreen TV with International channels, tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-bar* and safe. Deluxe Rooms have pool or garden views, with 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Half Board option: includes breakfast and dinner, with themed buffets in all outlets and special à la carte menus at the Railway, Suan Bua and Hagi restaurants.

Premium Deluxe Rooms offer more living space, with 1 king-size bed, twin beds or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Premium Deluxe Club Rooms (The Club), sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Junior Suite Rooms (The Club) have spacious balconies and enjoy either garden or pool views, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Deluxe Suites (The Club) have a living area and garden/partial ocean views with 1 king-size bed plus extra bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Duplex Suites overlook the gardens or one of the pools, with 1 king-size bed in bedroom, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

Deluxe Spa Villas (The Club) are enclosed in private gardens, have their own villa host and outdoor Jacuzzi and 1 twin bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Deluxe Pool Villas (The Club) with spacious terrace and private plunge pool and twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults .

Premium Deluxe Pool Villa (The Club) with seperate living area, outdoor sala and private plunge pool, with 1 king-size bed sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Club benefits include:

  • Unlimited WiFi and high-speed Internet access in room and at The Club
  • Personalised express check -in in the privacy of your room or at The Club Reception
  • An exclusive breakfast venue in the dining room or at the outdoor patio from 7:00am-11:00am
  • All-day non-alcoholic drinks at The Club
  • Tea/coffee and mid-morning snacks at The Club from 11:30am-2:00pm
  • Luxurious afternoon tea daily from 3:00pm-4:30pm
  • Evening cocktail and canapés at The Club from 5:00pm-7:00pm
  • Complimentary use of The Club computers (30 minutes per session, subject to availability)
  • Daily newspaper
  • Daily laundry of two garments per room (cannot be accumulated)
  • Daily turn down service with the Chef’s sweet dream treats
  • Express check out service according to your needs
  • Late check-out until 4:00pm (subject to room availability)
  • Free access to The Club's library and DVD selection
  • Unlimited local calls in Hua Hin city (excluding mobile phones)
  • 10% discount at Spa Cenvaree

COAST restaurant (International and Asian cuisine, open for lunch and dinner), Railway Restaurant (International and Thai cuisine), Suan Bua located at the Villas pool (authentic Thai cuisine), Hagi (Japanese cuisine, open for dinner). Elephant bar. The Museum Café. 

4 swimming pools. Spa Cenvaree*. Fitness centre. Tennis courts, badminton, volleyball, putting greens and bicycle hire*. Kids' Club*.

Babysitting* (on request). Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Complimentary WiFi available throughout the resort.

5 nights between 28 Dec-5 Jan.

No check out permitted on 30-31 Dec.

*Denotes local charge.

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Once again, total delight.

Oct 21, 2024 rockyrecovery London

The efficient calm professionalism ,always with a smile from General manger Jan ,clearly filters down through all the staff . Another excellent stay at one of my favourite hotels in Asia. Thankyou to every one of the team
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Oct 20, 2024 Вячеслав Форвар... Б Singapore, Singapore

I wanted to say that our stay at your hotel has been an amazing experience all around! The service is outstanding, the food is great, location is awesome, very peaceful and quiet, just what we need! We were taken good care of and ensured that our stay was a pleasure. The room had a great view, we love to sit outside and enjoy it! We definitely… Read more
I wanted to say that our stay at your hotel has been an amazing experience all around! The service is outstanding, the food is great, location is awesome, very peaceful and quiet, just what we need! We were taken good care of and ensured that our stay was a pleasure. The room had a great view, we love to sit outside and enjoy it! We definitely plan to come back to Hua Hin next year and stay with you again. Also, if we know anyone who wants to visit Thailand, we will 100% recommend them this hotel. Thank you very much! Best regards, Elena Baikova Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Cozy Room and Excellent Location, with Minor Drawbacks

Oct 16, 2024 thinadagoi Chiang Mai, Thailand

The hotel room had a dark, cozy ambiance, which was quite inviting, though there was some noise from the hallway that could be heard inside. The room provided flip-flops for beach instead of the usual slippers. The location is excellent, just a short walk to the beach, with easy access to nearby bars, shops, and restaurants. The lounge offered… Read more
The hotel room had a dark, cozy ambiance, which was quite inviting, though there was some noise from the hallway that could be heard inside. The room provided flip-flops for beach instead of the usual slippers. The location is excellent, just a short walk to the beach, with easy access to nearby bars, shops, and restaurants. The lounge offered great live music, adding to the atmosphere, though the lighting was a bit too bright for my taste, which slightly took away from the otherwise relaxed vibe. Read less
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Oct 16, 2024 kayalan2022

Our 11th visit to this gorgeus hotel. Staff and facilities as we have always found them to be: excellent! Already planning our 2025 visit.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful hotel directly at the beach

Oct 15, 2024 R2458XSmail Bad Durkheim, Germany

very beautiful and clean rooms. amazing garden and very nice pools. Very good restaurants and very friendly staff. To make a long story short: The hotel is very good and we enjoyed our holidays very much. We will come again.