Centara Grand Beach Phuket

Phuket, Thailand

Virgin rating

The hotel

The Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket occupies a stunning location, overlooking a secluded part of Karon Beach. Majestic views of the Andaman Sea can be enjoyed as the resort faces the bay, so you can enjoy your surrounds to the full. Set within a landscaped water park, there’s a lazy river to float down and four swimming pools, including an adult pool, Jacuzzi pool and kids' pool. The beach is a vast playground for water sports enthusiasts which include kayaking, windsurfing, sailing, and complimentary snorkelling equipment also diving lessons can be arranged. Younger members of the family will also enjoy a whole range of activities at Camp Safari whilst older children have the E-Zone to chill out in. Whilst the kids are busy, parents can enjoy a spot of pampering at the award-winning Spa Cenvaree with its herbal steam rooms and impressive range of beauty treatments. Mare is the resort’s signature restaurant, serving delicious Italian cuisine and boasting its own bar and wine room. With something for everyone, this resort is undoubtedly a great place to spend your holiday!

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Snorkelling
  • Windsurfing
  • Kids Club
  • Wheelchair access
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Spa

Where is it

In a secluded location overlooking Karon Beach in Phuket. Transfer time from Phuket Airport: 1 hour.

Hotel information

262 rooms, suites and villas. All with air-conditioning, balcony or terrace and face the bay, cable TV, telephone, WiFi access*, mini-bar*, tea/coffee maker, safe, hairdryer, iron and board (on request). Deluxe rooms feature a furnished balcony facing the pool, with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds and sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults 2 adults and 2 children.

Deluxe Ocean View rooms feature a furnished balcony facing the bay, with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds and sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults 2 adults and 2 children.

Premium Deluxe rooms are ideal for couples, each room faces the bay, and has a furnished balcony looking out to the gardens or the pools, 1 king-size bed and additional space, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Deluxe Spa rooms feature private whirlpool on the balcony and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Premium Spa rooms are ideal for couples, with an outdoor Jacuzzi. These rooms offer the choice of 1 king-size bed sleeping maximum 2 adults, or 2 double beds sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Deluxe Suite Private Pool feature a private plunge pool and 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

1-Bedroom Pool Villas feature Club Level benefits, oversized living and dining areas, with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 3 adults and 1 child or 2 adults and 2 children.

2-Bedroom Pool Villas feature Club Level benefits, with 1 king-size bed and 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 5 adults or 4 adults and 3 children (sofa bed used for additional child).

Royal Villa feature Club Level benefits, with 1 king-size bed and 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 5 adults or 4 adults and 3 children.

Deluxe rooms, Premium Deluxe rooms, Deluxe Spa rooms, Premium Deluxe Spa rooms, Deluxe Pool Suites and Luxury Pool Suites offer the option to upgrade to Club Level (supplement payable) which includes:

  • Private check in lounge
  • Exclusive lounge
  • Continental breakfast buffet
  • Lunch time snacks
  • Afternoon tea
  • Evening cocktails with canapés and hors d'oeuvres 5:30pm-7:00pm
  • Evening cordials
  • All-day tea/coffee service
  • A comfortable luxurious mattress finish for your bed
  • Upgrade in-room amenities
  • Concierge service
  • Complimentary unlimited Internet usage at the club or anywhere in the property
  • Complimentary laundry for two pieces per room per day
  • Daily turn-down service
  • Complimentary daily newspaper
  • 10% discount at SPA Cenvaree
  • Preferred reservation services at restaurants and other hotel outlets/facilities.

The Cove (beachfront restaurant, International and Asian cuisine), Mare (Italian cuisine), Coast Beach Club & Bistro, Barefoot Bar, Splash swim-up bar, Ripples pool bar, Lobby Lounge.

Landscaped water park with lazy river and Spa pool (main pool, Jacuzzi pool, kid's pool and adult pool). Spa Cenvaree*. Fitness centre. Water sports including snorkelling (complimentary equipment), kayaking*, sailing*, windsurfing* and scuba-diving lessons*. Tennis court. Camp Safari* (4-9 years) and E-Zone Kids' Club* (10 years upwards). Kids' playground.

Internet access*. Gift shop. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. 24-hour room service*.

Wheelchair adapted rooms with partially accessible amenities or facilities available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

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 Beautiful place, the best location, top notch service

Nov 13, 2024 Iyan R

Our first time in Phuket and we couldn't have picked a better place to wind down at the end of our 2 weeks trip to Thailand. Literally as the title says, the place is beautiful with direct access to the beach and at a great location that was near enough to the happening areas but away enough to separate yourself from crowds. The beach was nice and… Read more
Our first time in Phuket and we couldn't have picked a better place to wind down at the end of our 2 weeks trip to Thailand. Literally as the title says, the place is beautiful with direct access to the beach and at a great location that was near enough to the happening areas but away enough to separate yourself from crowds. The beach was nice and calm, the room was perfect and the staff gave us quite a personalised experience. We wish we could have stayed longer! Definitely would come back again and 100% recommend to anyone from solo to family/ friends and even corporate trips. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Very lovely hotel. Perfect for couples or families. Little spot of paradise. Away from the town or shops though.

Nov 13, 2024 David H St Austell, United Kingdom

We reserved private return transfers. They were great & on time. Checked into hotel at 8pm, Deluxe private pool room. Very nice, but there was no sea view which was disappointing considering that's what we paid for. The room was spotless, air con was a godsend. Room was cleaned every few days, very comfortable bed, decent size shower, but water… Read more
We reserved private return transfers. They were great & on time. Checked into hotel at 8pm, Deluxe private pool room. Very nice, but there was no sea view which was disappointing considering that's what we paid for. The room was spotless, air con was a godsend. Room was cleaned every few days, very comfortable bed, decent size shower, but water pressure was rubbish. Buffet breakfast and evening meal was included in booking (inc. 1hr free drinks) which took out the need to find somewhere to eat each night. The breakfast and evening meals were absolutely fine. Plenty of choice, all very tasty, loads of fresh bbq meats and fish. Thai rice etc.. The staff were all wonderful, especially a young waiter called Jiew. He was a delight and looked after us great. Adults only pool was fab too, very peaceful, the pool bar waiter called 'Oh' was a legend. Beach in front of hotel was amazing, but not clean, with lots of plastic waste. I believe the hotel is European standard 4*, never 5*. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fantastic holiday

Nov 12, 2024 Vikki4444 Port Macquarie, Australia

Absolutely beautiful resort, fantastic facilities and wonderful staff. Would definitely stay there again.
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Nov 12, 2024 Zach N

AMAZING i recommend there were a bunch of things for kids like wayerslides and lazy rivers and cliff jump and a pool bar and the beach is amazing when the big waves were out and they were around 5-7 feet I recommend this is amazing value for money
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Perfect for families with direct beach access and a lot of amenities

Nov 11, 2024 545erine

Staff were so accommodating and absolutely lovely during our stay. Glad we switched from an ocean view room to a private pool room - even though it was on the ground floor we could still see the ocean. We recommend having the buffet breakfast included in your package, there is something for everyone and all of it is very fresh. Though the resort… Read more
Staff were so accommodating and absolutely lovely during our stay. Glad we switched from an ocean view room to a private pool room - even though it was on the ground floor we could still see the ocean. We recommend having the buffet breakfast included in your package, there is something for everyone and all of it is very fresh. Though the resort is a short walk from Karon centre the team will call you a tuktuk and it is only a maximum of 200 baht each way. We will come back again. Read less