Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Krabi

Krabi, Thailand

Virgin rating

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* and 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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing hotel

Dec 3, 2023 Psm1963 London, United Kingdom

Absolutely love this place stunning location picked up by shuttle boat from port & check in no problem room was large clean and a great view, walked the monkey trail for the entire 14 nights no problem (if you have mobility problems this hotel is not for you monkey trial and the pier will keep you isolated.) only had one meal in the 2 weeks at… Read more
Absolutely love this place stunning location picked up by shuttle boat from port & check in no problem room was large clean and a great view, walked the monkey trail for the entire 14 nights no problem (if you have mobility problems this hotel is not for you monkey trial and the pier will keep you isolated.) only had one meal in the 2 weeks at hotel which was amazing and was set up on the beach by friend’s as a surprise birthday gift, apparently organised by e-mail and no problem, also loved the breakfasts. The rest of the time we were out, take a torch if coming back late monkey trail well lit but the beach walk was dark most nights we came back after midnight so no boat as last one is 11pm. Amazing holiday, great trips which are definitely a must. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Hotel fully dated

Dec 3, 2023 docpintor Irvine, California

Hotel is fully dated in all areas. Stains (not from painting) on walls, wood furniture with stains mainly in the bathroom area. Night stand lamp base was taped to prevent it for falling. Bath towels were ripping apart on the edges for being that old. Duvet cover has stains that seemed to be from mold. Shower faucet was not working when we arrived,… Read more
Hotel is fully dated in all areas. Stains (not from painting) on walls, wood furniture with stains mainly in the bathroom area. Night stand lamp base was taped to prevent it for falling. Bath towels were ripping apart on the edges for being that old. Duvet cover has stains that seemed to be from mold. Shower faucet was not working when we arrived, maintenance took more than two hours to fix it (this should have been checked before guest arrival). Only positive thing: food. There are other nicest hotel in the same location in the same range price. I do not recommend this hotel. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Pathetic! Ignorant.

Nov 30, 2023 rahulbang Nagpur, India

The most pathetic luxury experience I've ever had. Below the standards rooms & in-room cutlery & interoirs. They are not even providing with bottled mineral water. Pictures in the website are misleading. No branded sanitary in the washrooms. Very cheap. Pathetic service. Towels take 1 hr. Glasses & ice another 2 hrs and buggy never comes. The… Read more
The most pathetic luxury experience I've ever had. Below the standards rooms & in-room cutlery & interoirs. They are not even providing with bottled mineral water. Pictures in the website are misleading. No branded sanitary in the washrooms. Very cheap. Pathetic service. Towels take 1 hr. Glasses & ice another 2 hrs and buggy never comes. The property is big & beautiful but the in room service & other service areas are too slow & very much less bothered to respond. Do not recommend at all. Read less
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Nov 29, 2023 Jane S Atlanta, Georgia

This is by no measure a luxury resort. It’s on a beautiful part of the coast to be sure and the staff are lovely and helpful. However, wear and tear is evident throughout. The food is at best mediocre, and the sushi was the WORST we’ve ever eaten. The fish wasn’t fresh, it was badly cut, and when not off, mostly tasteless. The Thai food was fake… Read more
This is by no measure a luxury resort. It’s on a beautiful part of the coast to be sure and the staff are lovely and helpful. However, wear and tear is evident throughout. The food is at best mediocre, and the sushi was the WORST we’ve ever eaten. The fish wasn’t fresh, it was badly cut, and when not off, mostly tasteless. The Thai food was fake Thai for tourists. The only reasonably good dinner was the seafood grill, and only because we were very selective in what we ate. Not even close to worth the price for any of it. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fantastic resort!

Nov 28, 2023 Charlotte A United Kingdom

We had a fantastic stay for 6 nights. Staff were friendly and attentive - could not do enough to help! Our room was an impressive size with a great balcony with stunning views. Wi-Fi throughout the resort was always available. Breakfast buffet was good with a wide variety of choice. We ate in all the restaurants and had great meals every time.… Read more
We had a fantastic stay for 6 nights. Staff were friendly and attentive - could not do enough to help! Our room was an impressive size with a great balcony with stunning views. Wi-Fi throughout the resort was always available. Breakfast buffet was good with a wide variety of choice. We ate in all the restaurants and had great meals every time. The teppanyaki restaurant really stood out for us - food was brilliant and the chef was top tier! The hotel shuttle boat was seamless, however we mainly opted to walk through the monkey trail so we weren’t restricted to times. It took around 10/15 minutes and isn’t as bad as some other reviews make out. There is a short climb up steps either end but the majority of the trail is flat, brightly lit and maintained well. Overall we can’t really fault our stay, we will be recommending the hotel to friends and would absolutely return. Read less