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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Apr 24, 2024 nanubhaidave

Very nice indian food Very nice location Superb u have to go by speed boat If u go out side make sure there is no speed boat after 11 pm
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Apr 23, 2024 Aga19000 Prague, Czech Republic

Ja was amazing, I never felt so relaxed in my whole life. I was so sore from weeks of travelling and she made me feel like I was born again. 1000/10 so good. They took amazing care of me, I was given a drink, a snack, best feet massage of my life and amazing facial.
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Apr 22, 2024 Guy B

Nana and Eiw were amazing, it was a wonderful massage. Very romantic experience. The service was thoughtful and made us feel like royalty, and even the lunch was tastier than expected! Highly recommended!
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Apr 21, 2024 ramirezfam5 Beaumont, California, United States

We are a family of five (kids are 18, 25, and 30) We traveled to Krabi Thailand for the first time. We booked 2 premium ocean view rooms and celebrated my birthday, my daughter’s 18th, and our 20th anniversary. This place was true paradise! Every one of us loved it! The staff is AMAZING! RV was so sweet and took care of us since we stepped off the… Read more
We are a family of five (kids are 18, 25, and 30) We traveled to Krabi Thailand for the first time. We booked 2 premium ocean view rooms and celebrated my birthday, my daughter’s 18th, and our 20th anniversary. This place was true paradise! Every one of us loved it! The staff is AMAZING! RV was so sweet and took care of us since we stepped off the boat. Everyone was so nice and accommodating. Rooms were great with an incredible view. Huge walk around balconies. Large rooms and bathrooms. Monkeys visiting daily! The wildlife was such a bonus! The food is phenomenal! We loved the breakfast daily, it was perfect for anyone with endless choices. My kids loved the room service which was fast! And they drank half the bar while we were there, zero complaints. The only restaurant we did not try was Hagi. ALL the food we ate was divine. Monkey Trail was adventurous and we enjoyed it! It’s a 10 min hike. Centara arranged several excursions and a private long tail for us. They were superb! 10 island hop tour-Alex is hilarious and long tail to Railey is a must! Shout out to the manager who arranged a special day with best birthday dinner for her 18th. (Also helped arrange our elephant excursion that day) She had the best birthday possible! None of us could come up with a single negative to say other than we are sad it’s so far away from California! We loved our rooms, food, service, location, excursions, property, the views, pool, the wildlife. Thank you Centara staff! June, Guitar, Ice, Jagie, RV, and the Manager for the amazing memories! Read less
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Apr 19, 2024 gfzwockel Pattaya, Thailand

My expectations for the price per night was not fulfilled at all. The rooms are old and in bad maintenance. The cleaning personell took towels away and did not replace them. I had to ask for new towels. The cups in the room were cleaned with the sink tap water only and not with dish washing liquid. They were not clean. There was black hair in the… Read more
My expectations for the price per night was not fulfilled at all. The rooms are old and in bad maintenance. The cleaning personell took towels away and did not replace them. I had to ask for new towels. The cups in the room were cleaned with the sink tap water only and not with dish washing liquid. They were not clean. There was black hair in the beds and some lights did not work. The price vs. value is not acceptable. Read less