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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Mar 27, 2024 lynnmarsh71 Rainham, United Kingdom

This was our 5th visit to this wonderful hotel, and believe me we are easily beaten with people who have been going 20years and more, and often more than once, I believe that must prove what a perfect place this is. The staff are so obliging always happy, and always there to ensure whatever your need they will sort. Management are always… Read more
This was our 5th visit to this wonderful hotel, and believe me we are easily beaten with people who have been going 20years and more, and often more than once, I believe that must prove what a perfect place this is. The staff are so obliging always happy, and always there to ensure whatever your need they will sort. Management are always approachable and ensure they walk around to ask if everything is ok. This hotel is heaven on earth and our next visit cannot come quick enough Read less
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Mar 25, 2024 vanlooyalbert Antwerp, Belgium

very good hotel and very helpful staff, ,you can ask everything and they will help, nice pools and very nice ocean sight the rooms are nice and big overal its a hotel were the guest is just that a guest
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Mar 17, 2024 Linda V

Another amazing stay. Yes, the decoration looks a little tired in the corridors and the sun lounger pads need replacing, but this is the most amazing place I’ve ever stayed in. We’ve been going to this hotel for many years and we always say maybe it’s time we went somewhere else but the minute we get home we start planning our next trip there. … Read more
Another amazing stay. Yes, the decoration looks a little tired in the corridors and the sun lounger pads need replacing, but this is the most amazing place I’ve ever stayed in. We’ve been going to this hotel for many years and we always say maybe it’s time we went somewhere else but the minute we get home we start planning our next trip there. Our suite was so large I had to walk around the walls in the dark (no horrible street lights like at home to light the way) to get to the bathroom. Two little owls sat on a tree branch snuggling in the mornings while we were on the balcony, and squirrels would run across so close to me, it was amazing. The birds are not frightened of humans and just walk around quite happily. Over one of the fountains is a Rangoon creeper which has the most amazing smell at night. The grounds are massive with bougainvillea everywhere. The food is wonderful in all the restaurants. We particularly love sitting at the beach restaurant in the dark, listening to the sound of the sea. The Elephant has bar snacks which, to me, are proper meals. I had the Thai dish of spring rolls, prawn balls, shrimp cakes and satay, my husband had mini burgers. Both snacks were enough that we didn’t go out to eat that night! All the staff are wonderful and can’t do enough for you. I can’t wait to go back. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Magnificent Colonial Style Hotel

Mar 12, 2024 lucas65993 Sydney, Australia

The rooms, grounds, and food at Centara were fantastic. The spacious grounds and brilliant location are sensational. The food was faultless, and service great. The rooms are spacious and with an outlook. Overall highly recommend this hotel.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great accomodation, very enjoyable stay. Personal was very nice and helpful with any kind of thing.

Mar 12, 2024 radekkohout Prague, Czech Republic

Great accomodation, very enjoyable stay. The personal was nice and really helpful with any kind of thing. I really appreciated the connection between the hotel And golf courses, because I didnt have to manage anything.