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*.

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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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Exceptional massages!

Nov 19, 2024 Ryan C

My wife and I visited Cenvaree Spa while we were staying at Centara Grand Beach Resort and had a wonderful experience. The spa menu is a little overwhelming but we took our time selecting what we wanted. The staff was very kind and listened to our requests. The massages were exceptional! Nana was so sweet and she hit every spot with the perfect… Read more
My wife and I visited Cenvaree Spa while we were staying at Centara Grand Beach Resort and had a wonderful experience. The spa menu is a little overwhelming but we took our time selecting what we wanted. The staff was very kind and listened to our requests. The massages were exceptional! Nana was so sweet and she hit every spot with the perfect pressure — definitely one of the best massages I’ve had. The prices are definitely higher than your average Thai shop but the quality and expertise was noticeable. We have zero complaints. Read less
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Nov 19, 2024 megansZ897KJ

The spa Cenvaree was incredible. Bow was my massage therapist and she had perfect pressure. I usually like deep tissue but I was a little sore so I asked for medium pressure and she delivered. The 2 hr massage was delightful. I would get a massage here again.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Nice Hotel.

Nov 18, 2024 Lori W

Nice hotel and a beautiful property. Rooms are large and there are several restaurants to choose from for meals. There is also a nice casual, oceanfront restaurant. Ask for Na at this restaurant - she was fantastic! Some of the rooms require quite a few flights of stairs so if this is an issue for you, inquire before arriving. The boat… Read more
Nice hotel and a beautiful property. Rooms are large and there are several restaurants to choose from for meals. There is also a nice casual, oceanfront restaurant. Ask for Na at this restaurant - she was fantastic! Some of the rooms require quite a few flights of stairs so if this is an issue for you, inquire before arriving. The boat required to take you back and forth can be somewhat inconvenient as well. Spa was great (90 minute hot stone massage) and prices are very reasonable. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating 2 star hotel. Don’t ignore all the poor reviews

Nov 12, 2024 Katrina S

I’m not normally one to leave negative reviews, but this was the worst hotel that we stayed at while we were in Thailand. I have no clue how it has a 5 star rating - the rooms are what I’d expect from a 2 star hotel. The room we checked into when we arrived had such a strong mildew odour that I could barely sleep the first night. On top of that,… Read more
I’m not normally one to leave negative reviews, but this was the worst hotel that we stayed at while we were in Thailand. I have no clue how it has a 5 star rating - the rooms are what I’d expect from a 2 star hotel. The room we checked into when we arrived had such a strong mildew odour that I could barely sleep the first night. On top of that, the door to our room didn’t shut properly which meant that it was full of bugs and mosquitoes, and the toilet didn’t flush properly. The room was also incredibly dirty - showers and windows were full of mildew, floors were dirty, etc. We ended up asking to change rooms after the first night due to the smell. We were moved to a different room which was slightly better, but still had an underlying mildew smell and the same cleanliness issues. Besides the room, the other major issue we had was location - our room was located near the top of the resort and was quite literally a hike to get to from the beach, which meant we were strategically planning our trips out to minimize the hike back to our room. From the beach to Ao Nang, they advertise that it’s a 15 minute “walk” via the “monkey trail”. What they don’t mention is this “trail” is straight up stairs (extremely rickety and uneven stairs) so if you have any mobility issues don’t count on using the path. They offer a boat shuttle to town, but it docks at the opposite, far end of Ao Nang, which means you need to either pay for a taxi, or walk 30+ minutes to get into central Ao Nang. They also expect you to book the shuttle at least 8 hours in advance - who plans that far ahead on vacation?? Prices - because of the location and difficulty getting into town, it’s most convenient to eat at the bars and restaurants on site, however they were exorbitantly expensive. About 3-4 times what you’d pay in town. The one saving grace of this hotel is the beach. It really is beautiful and rivals Raylay beach next door, but doesn’t make up for the cost they’re charging to stay here and the extremely poor facilities. Read less
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Nov 11, 2024 Omar M Singapore, Singapore

awesome hotel/food/pool and especially the room. with free transfer service to/from hotel to pier. super friendly staff and good vibe crowd.