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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Oct 21, 2024 Samrat1001

Their Buggy service is poor and food on the expensive side. Great pool n views. Their electrical fixtures need a change.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating WORST Experience Ever

Oct 17, 2024 Rodrigo O

It is not a 5 star hotel, barely a 2-3 stars. Staff not prepared to help or assist with anything, not trained and dont speak english well. Staff very confused as well, with very different informations. I reserved an Ocean View Room but could only see trees outside the room that I was brought. Be aware that you are not going to rest at this… Read more
It is not a 5 star hotel, barely a 2-3 stars. Staff not prepared to help or assist with anything, not trained and dont speak english well. Staff very confused as well, with very different informations. I reserved an Ocean View Room but could only see trees outside the room that I was brought. Be aware that you are not going to rest at this “resort”. Most of the time you are going to be pre occupied with the service. Furniture at the room was so old and smell really bad. My first night was with my wife and mosquitos. Linen was so dirty… What a bad experience… Don’t know what else to say, it was the worst treatment I received in a hotel. Really interfered in my vacation. I hope thar after you read this, you should think twice about going to this place. Read less
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Oct 16, 2024 ela e

Jum made fantastic Anticelulitic massage. Never had so good experience like here. So professional, sweet and made me feel relaxed and comfortable. Like different world. I was served with nice tea after massage. Made me to go sleep xx I recommend to everyone same experience, you will not regret
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Oct 15, 2024 758priyat

Worst hotel, we almost got beat up by their boat staff after we confronted him for throwing the life jacket across my face, hitting my face. He was acting like a thug and threatening us. Also the other service are not great. After confirming for breakfast boxes the same were not made available. All staff were clueless about the breakfast box.… Read more
Worst hotel, we almost got beat up by their boat staff after we confronted him for throwing the life jacket across my face, hitting my face. He was acting like a thug and threatening us. Also the other service are not great. After confirming for breakfast boxes the same were not made available. All staff were clueless about the breakfast box. Unpolished and rude staff. Read less
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Oct 14, 2024 johel56 Birmingham, United Kingdom

Fantastic place. This is our second visit and we are still amazed. Extremely helpful staff and magical surroundings.