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.

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Horrible experience dont stay here at any cost!

Jul 23, 2024 shrita s

Really horrible experience. When staying here you are completely dependent on them and being told by them at 11pm that they are overbooked (even though you booked the ferry in advance) and you can either sit in a really uncomfortable long tail boat with a 1 year old and our aged parents or they are happy to leave us stranded with nowhere to go.… Read more
Really horrible experience. When staying here you are completely dependent on them and being told by them at 11pm that they are overbooked (even though you booked the ferry in advance) and you can either sit in a really uncomfortable long tail boat with a 1 year old and our aged parents or they are happy to leave us stranded with nowhere to go. Best advise is to look at other properties than this one in ao nang. Really scary, dont even think of staying here as the ferry captains as well as the one managing the bookings at the pier are rude and will embarrass you in front of other guests and you cant do anything about it because they know you are completely dependent on them. Better not to stay here than be worried how to reach the place that is your home in a foreign land. Read less
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Jul 19, 2024 prernasingh1

We loved it...we have our own time...which we didn't get at any other property like we had at this property..lush greens,well maintained everything..
Image of the Tripadvisor rating GORGEOUS location & Beach

Jul 14, 2024 RoxyKayWilliams

Can’t say enough about the property location & beach, they both are AMAZING!!! The breakfast buffet was included with my reservation and was very good. I’d recommend 1-2 night stay. Any longer and the property deficiencies become more noticeable and apparent. It would be beneficial for Centra to invest in the room accommodation infrastructure.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A wonderful place to relax!

Jul 11, 2024 Tony S

Such a lovely place - beautiful vistas, clean, well decorated rooms, lovely staff, lots to do. You actually really don't want to leave to go try things around Krabi!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Nobody really speaks well here

Jul 8, 2024 zackhland

Had a few issues with staff saying water was un safe then being told after buying a $4 bottle of water that it was safe. Then had refrigerator go out and maintenance cam and said it was dead and i needed a new one. Had medication in it so left it in as I was told it would be replaced ASAP. Came back from full day excursion and had hot meds in… Read more
Had a few issues with staff saying water was un safe then being told after buying a $4 bottle of water that it was safe. Then had refrigerator go out and maintenance cam and said it was dead and i needed a new one. Had medication in it so left it in as I was told it would be replaced ASAP. Came back from full day excursion and had hot meds in the unreplaced fridge. Not the best experience here but the resort is stunning. Read less