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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Nice classy hotel in huahin

Apr 23, 2024 natalieofbkk Hamburg, Germany

I'm arrive here about 12.30 and i understand that it too early for check-in so i think i will just sit at the lobby and wait till around 1.30 pm then i will ask for check-in but K.Dee at the front come to ask me if he can help me something.so i just tell him that i wait the time for check-in.he tell me that i can check-in now and he will check for… Read more
I'm arrive here about 12.30 and i understand that it too early for check-in so i think i will just sit at the lobby and wait till around 1.30 pm then i will ask for check-in but K.Dee at the front come to ask me if he can help me something.so i just tell him that i wait the time for check-in.he tell me that i can check-in now and he will check for me if the room is ready or not.that really give me first impress.then i ask if they have candle as i plan to get some cake to celebrate my belated birthday but he offer me the complimentary cake that's my second impress.the room are clean just the toilet dont have bidet.the museum have a nice lemon chess tart cake.all the staff are friendly.i love the garden around the hotel i believe that gardener really work hard for it.in evening after i get back from dinner the hotel set turn down service with the nice cookies.not see from many hotel most they just open the bed sheet.if the gm see this review please greeting to k.dee from me. Read less
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Apr 23, 2024 craig m Perth, Australia

We stayed in the Villa's part of the hotel in a pool villa The room was lovely & pool excellent. We had free access to the hotel club which gave lots of extras & was brilliant. The hotel was an oasis of green calm in the middle of Hua Hin great for couples The staff were all very friendly, helpful & efficient, a wonderful hotel.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Very nice Hotel

Apr 23, 2024 Tontsa74 Western Finland, Finland

IT was good hotel to My 50 birthday, they give me a suprise Cake to our Room. Clean hotel with outstanding garden. Breakfast very good and The dinner at The beach restaurant. Pools were very nice, beach ok but very Windy. Everything was ok and nice. All hotel workers, i give them 5+ star rating.
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Apr 23, 2024 davidsW3574ZM Melbourne, Australia

The room was great & cleaned each day. The service I received was always professional & friendly. The breakfast meal was unbelievable & always great. The staff at all locations were very friendly & helpful at all times.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating 3 weeks of bliss

Apr 22, 2024 ChrisandCrew Worcs

Stayed in a one bed plus lounge villa with club facilities for 23 days and enjoyed every moment. the villas are showing their age however we understand that there are major redevelopment plans for this area of the hotel starting in 2025. let just hope that the hotel can hold on to the ambiance of the area that currently exists and don't try to… Read more
Stayed in a one bed plus lounge villa with club facilities for 23 days and enjoyed every moment. the villas are showing their age however we understand that there are major redevelopment plans for this area of the hotel starting in 2025. let just hope that the hotel can hold on to the ambiance of the area that currently exists and don't try to shoehorn in too many new units Read less