Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Virgin rating

Reethi Muraka Overwater Villa
Reethi Muraka Overwater Villa
Reethi Muraka Overwater Villa
Coral Bar and Lounge
Over Water Villas
Aqua Bar
Duplex Beach Villa
Duplex Beach Villa
Duplex Beach Villa
Aqua Bar
Camp Safari
The Club
Sunset Overwater Villa with Pool
The Club
The Club
The Club
Family Overwater Villa
Family Overwater Villa
Family Overwater Villa
Spa
E-Zone
Water Sports Centre
Sunset Overwater Villa
Sunset Overwater Villa
Reef Restaurant
Suan Bua
Reef Restaurant
Fitness Centre
Reethi Muraka Overwater Villa
Reethi Muraka Overwater Villa
Reethi Muraka Overwater Villa
Coral Bar and Lounge
Over Water Villas
Aqua Bar
Duplex Beach Villa
Duplex Beach Villa
Duplex Beach Villa
Aqua Bar
Camp Safari
The Club
Sunset Overwater Villa with Pool
The Club
The Club
The Club
Family Overwater Villa
Family Overwater Villa
Family Overwater Villa
Spa
E-Zone
Water Sports Centre
Sunset Overwater Villa
Sunset Overwater Villa
Reef Restaurant
Suan Bua
Reef Restaurant
Fitness Centre

The hotel

This modern All-Inclusive resort offers guests a truly luxurious standard of accommodation and top of the range amenities. Water sports enthusiasts will be in their element with a great selection of pursuits on offer, including superb scuba diving amongst colourful reefs and a dedicated shipwreck. There’s also a gorgeous swimming pool to laze by and the Spa Cenvaree with no end of treatments to leave you feeling in the pink of health. Whilst the adults are at play, children can enjoy a range of supervised activities at the kids club, including arts, crafts and beach games. When it comes to dining, you’re spoilt for choice with three restaurants serving sumptuous world cuisine. For a melting pot of Asian and Western dishes, head to Reef Restaurant with its interactive buffets, stunning salads, fiery woks, tandoori oven and teppanyaki grill. SUAN BUA is where you can sample the most delicious Thai food in a suitably tranquil setting, overlooking a lotus pond. For Italian delights, Azzuri Mare is perfect, set beside the ocean, there are seafood platters to feast on, char-grilled entrees and sinful desserts. Coral Bar is one of the most impressive in the Maldives – more than just a bar it’s an entertainment centre with a lively sports bar.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Scuba Diving
  • Windsurfing
  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

In South Ari Atoll, amidst world-class coral and diving spots. Transfer time from Malé International Airport: 25 minutes by seaplane (remember to pack light for the seaplane transfer as luggage allowance is 20kg plus 5kg hand luggage, per person).

Hotel information

112 beachfront and overwater villas, all with air-conditioning, private furnished balcony or terrace, living room, flat-screen TV, complimentary WiFi, tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-bar, safe, bathrobes, slippers, bathroom amenities, and hairdryer. Duplex Beach Villas open directly onto the beach, featuring an oversized bathroom with outdoor shower, living room, and king-bed on the upper floor, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Board basis options

Bed & Breakfast includes: daily breakfast at Reef.

Half Board Plus Dine Around: daily breakfast with bubbles at Reef. Dinner options: Reef - international buffet, Suan Bua - a 3-course set menu, Azzuri Mare - a 3-course set menu. Includes 2 drinks per person, one alcoholic and one non-alcoholic. House beverages served during dinner only.

Full Board Plus Dine Around: daily breakfast with bubbles at Reef. Lunch options: Reef - international buffet, Suan Bua - a 3-course set menu. Dinner options: Reef - international buffet, Suan Bua - a 3-course set menu, Azzuri Mare - a 3-course set menu. Includes 2 drinks per person, one alcoholic and one non-alcoholic. House beverages served during each meal time only.

All-Inclusive Dine Around: includes breakfast with bubbles at Reef. Lunch options at: Reef - international buffet, Suan Bua - a 3-course set menu, Azzuri Mare - a 3-course set menu. Dinner options at: Reef - international buffet, Suan Bua - a 3-course set menu, Azzuri Mare - a 3-course set menu. Afternoon tea with a selection of pastries, sandwiches, and cakes available at Coral Bar. The resort operates two bars. Beverages are available from Al beverage menu - served daily from 11:00am - 11:00pm. Includes wines (red, white, sparkling, & rosé) served by the glass only. Other beverages include beers, spirits, cocktails, mocktails, soft drinks, tea/coffee and juices (canned or bottled). Beverages during the meals at dining outlets (lunch and dinner) include wines (red, white, sparkling, and rosé) served by the glass only, beer, spirits, cocktails, mocktails, soft drinks, tea, coffee and canned or bottled juices. Mini-bar is replenished once a day as per resort set-up. Stay 12 nights and above and enjoy the Banana boat ride or tube rides once per stay (subject to availability).

Grand All Inclusive Dine Around: includes breakfast with bubbles at Reef. Lunch options at: Reef - international buffet, Suan Bua - a 4-course set menu, Azzuri Mare - a 4-course set menu. Dinner options at: Reef - international buffet, Suan Bua - a 4-course set menu, Azzuri Mare - a 4-course set menu. 1-time Teppanyaki at the Reef restaurant once per person per stay for minimum 5 nights stay. 1-time In-villa breakfast (excluding "Floating Breakfast) with minimum 7 nights stay. Afternoon tea with a selection of pastries, sandwiches, and cakes available at Coral Bar. Snacks from the snack menu at Coral Bar. The resort operates two bars. Premium beverages are available from the GAl beverage menu, served daily from 11:00am-11:00pm. Includes wines (red, white, sparkling, and rosé) served by the glass only. Other beverages includes beers, spirits, cocktails, mocktails, soft drinks, tea/coffee and juices (canned or bottled). Premium beverages served during the meals in dining outlets (lunch and dinner)- includes wines (red, white, sparkling, and rosé) served by the glass only. Other beverages include beers, spirits, cocktails, mocktails, soft drinks, tea/coffee and juices (canned or bottled). Mini-bar replenished once a day with "premium set up" plus 1x choice of red, white, rosé or sparkling wine. Guest can enjoy a spa credit* and an excursion* as per below (per adult per stay):

* Stay 03-06 nights, receive USD 100 Spa credit and 1 excursion.

* Stay 07-09 nights, receive USD 200 Spa credit and 3 excursions.

* Stay 10 nights or more, receive USD 400 Spa credit and 4 excursions.

Banana boat ride or tube rides (subject to availability - stay min 3 nights and above)

Stay 3 nights and above and receive a 10% discount off any Diving activity.

Laundry: 4 pieces per day per room.

From November 2024 - Grand All-Inclusive Dine Around option: breakfast with bubbles at the Reef Restaurant. Lunch options at: Reef - international buffet, Suan Bua - a multiple choice of 3-course from a la carte menu selection, Azzuri Mare - a multiple choice of 3-course from a la carte menu selection. Dinner options at: Reef - international buffet, Suan Bua - a multiple choice of 3-course from a la carte menu selection, Azzuri Mare - a multiple choice of 3-course from a la carte menu selection Afternoon tea with a selection of pastries, sandwiches, and cakes available at Coral Bar. Premium beverages served during the meals in dining outlets (lunch and dinner)- includes wines (red, white, sparkling, and rosé) served by the glass only. Other beverages include beers, spirits, cocktails, mocktails, soft drinks, tea/coffee and juices (canned or bottled).The resort operates two bars. Premium beverages are available from the premium beverage menu, served daily from 11:00 - 23:00. Includes wines (red, white, sparkling, and rosé) served by the glass only. Other beverages includes beers, spirits, cocktails, mocktails, soft drinks, tea/coffee and juices (canned or bottled). Daily replenished mini-bar service including a selection of snacks, soft drinks and mixers, mineral water, chocolates, and beer. Mini-bar is stocked once per day. Additional stock will incur a charge. 24-hour services including, house beverages and a selection from the In-Villa menu from 11:00pm-6:00am. Spa Cenvaree - enjoy a spa credit of USD 50 per adult per stay (non-transferable and not applicable on in-house promotions, salon, and retail items in the spa - advance booking is required). The Club Access - stays from 07 and above consecutive nights will have an access to The Club facilities. Excursions: 10 and above consecutive nights stay - Sunset cruise (sharing) 10% discount on water sports and diving activity. Spa credit is non-refundable, not transferrable and excludes retail items. Excursions must be booked in advance and are subject to weather conditions.

Reethi Muraka Overwater Villas feature a spacious terrace with direct lagoon access, bathroom with separate shower and jacuzzi tub, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Sunrise Overwater Villas offer 86-sqm living space, a private sundeck direct access to the lagoon, bathroom with separate shower and jacuzzi tub, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Sunset Overwaters Villas offer 86-sqm living space, a private sundeck direct access to the lagoon, bathroom with separate shower and jacuzzi tub, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Club Sunset Overwater Pool Villas enjoy a spacious sundeck, 12-sqm infinity pool, and a bedroom with 1 king-size bed overlooking the ocean, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Family Overwater Villas feature a sundeck with direct lagoon access, bathroom with separate shower and jacuzzi tub, PlayStation games console, 1 king-size bed, and bunk beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Club Two Bedroom Beach Pool Villas feature duplex accommodation so it's an ideal choice for families or groups travelling together. The spacious villas offer a deck with sun loungers and a plunge pool, bathroom with separate shower and jacuzzi tub, and 1 king-size bed plus a twin bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 kids.

Guests staying in the Club Sunset Overwater Pool Villa and Club Two Bedroom Beach pool Villa enjoy exclusive access The Club lounge. Benefits of the lounge include:

- Breakfast

- Afternoon tea

- Apéritif with canapés

- Premium spirits and refreshments served throughout the day.

Reef (all day international buffet restaurant featuring live cooking stations). Suan Bua (traditional Thai cuisine, open for lunch and dinner). Azzuri Mare (Italian cuisine, open for lunch and dinner). Coral Bar & Lounge (casual beachfront lounge open for snacks and refreshments throughout the day). Aqua Bar (overwater bar serving light fare). 

Infinity swimming pool with children's pool. SPA Cenvaree*. Fitness centre. Multi-purpose sports court which includes tennis, volleyball and badminton. PADI Diving centre*. Water sports* including windsurfing, kayaking, boating and fishing (complimentary use of non-motorised water sports). Camp Safari (4-9 years). E-Zone (10-17 years). Pool table. Football table. Board games. 

Complimentary WiFi access. Babysitting service*. Laundry service*. Concierge. 

5 nights for stays 25 Dec–31 Dec.

No checkouts permitted on 30 or 31 Dec.

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: to ensure our customer's safety, we are unable to offer over water accommodation to children under the age of 12.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating 10th Anniversary Trip

Nov 19, 2024 GoPlaces24507029830

Okay first off this place is amazing. Every single staff member is super polite, friendly and smiles. Not once did we encounter anyone rude or unwelcoming. We were here for 5 days, so you get to know the staff, and they get to know you. Awesome. Our butler, if you will, was Amanulla, he took care of us. Everyday, twice a day, made sure we were… Read more
Okay first off this place is amazing. Every single staff member is super polite, friendly and smiles. Not once did we encounter anyone rude or unwelcoming. We were here for 5 days, so you get to know the staff, and they get to know you. Awesome. Our butler, if you will, was Amanulla, he took care of us. Everyday, twice a day, made sure we were happy. Always, offering something. We were here for our anniversary, and they set up our room with flowers, champagne, cake and all. Absolutely amazing people, food, place and location. Read less
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Nov 17, 2024 elizpeace Livermore, California

We stayed here in early Nov in a sunrise villa. The sunrise is not straight out the sliding door, but you can see it easily from the deck. The villa had a comfortable bed, seating area, & a fridge. Glass bottles of water were always available. You can use the app & request an iron, beach towels, & other amenities for the room. There were… Read more
We stayed here in early Nov in a sunrise villa. The sunrise is not straight out the sliding door, but you can see it easily from the deck. The villa had a comfortable bed, seating area, & a fridge. Glass bottles of water were always available. You can use the app & request an iron, beach towels, & other amenities for the room. There were disposable combs, razors, toothbrushes, etc, available. As a note, you will get full sun on the back deck all morning, and into early afternoon (no surprise), but there is very little shade if this is what you are looking for. The only con, was the bathroom was VERY hot. The room is air conditioned, but we had to keep the door to the bathroom (with toilet, shower, bathtub) closed off to keep the room cool. Not a deal breaker, but I couldn't use the jacuzzi, because the room would have been so hot. We were able to snorkel right out our back deck w/so many things to see. Snorkeling behind the dive center was even better. We saw turtles! The food was great, especially at the Thai restaurant. My husband loved the fish prepared at the Italian restaurant. The buffet was good, especially for breakfast, but I did feel lunch and dinner, though they had a variety of options, was typically the same, so I got tired of the food. The bars were great, though we spent the majority of the time at the bar near main reception. Bartenders were friendly & accommodating and always ready to make a new drink. Pro tip: bring a small insulated cup, so you can put your drink it, so it stays cool. Also, to note, besides your room & the spa, no dining or bars have AC. We didn't have alot of breeze, so it was really warm sometimes sitting outside. We took a turtle excursion & though our guide was great, we did leave late due to other guest arriving late, & the team waiting for them. And we returned early, so this was disappointing, though again, everyone was kind and friendly. My husband & I had the signature massage, 90 minutes, & we both thought this was an excellent use of our time. It was so relaxing, and the therapists were great about listening to input about what we wanted. Finally, we did the Thai cooking class, and adored this. So fun!! I will say it was listed as 2 hours, but we only had an hour class. But we still thoroughly enjoyed this, & would definitely recommend. Fantastic experience! Read less
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Nov 16, 2024 SalDan007 London, United Kingdom

Amazing experience staying in the Club sunset overwater villa. Great snorkelling straight off the villa. Stunning grounds. Fantastic service from the Centara team from airport arrival to throughout our stay on resort. Lovely food especially the Thai and Italian restaurants. We will definitely be returning.
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Nov 15, 2024 Nicola R

Wonderful massage by exceptional therapist. ! Totally relaxing facial. Staff superb and spa luxurious. Calm massage rooms, before and after treatment exceptional, from welcome drink to hot shoulder towel at end of treatment. It was so good I repeated the experience!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The perfect getaway, relaxing and peaceful yet filled with exhilarating adventures!

Nov 13, 2024 Katherine T

My first time in the Maldives and Centura did not disappoint! All staff were very friendly, and the Resident Manager, Nalan, went above and beyond to making us feel welcome and checked in on us throughout our stay. Staff was also open to receptive feedback and made visible efforts to improve our stay. We appreciate your attentiveness and… Read more
My first time in the Maldives and Centura did not disappoint! All staff were very friendly, and the Resident Manager, Nalan, went above and beyond to making us feel welcome and checked in on us throughout our stay. Staff was also open to receptive feedback and made visible efforts to improve our stay. We appreciate your attentiveness and client-centeredness! We did so many different activities, including a sunset cruise, sunrise yoga, Pilates, scuba diving, snorkelling with manta rays, and spa treatment. Special shoutout to Joe for taking me scuba diving TWICE and convincing my family and I to try snorkelling with the manta rays — it was incredible! Also thank you to Susi for the massage, it was much needed and the perfect way to end my vacation here. The Italian restaurant was especially delicious — I’d eat there every lunch and dinner. I also enjoyed the Reef breakfast buffet, the pancakes crepes and French toast were my favourite! The donuts and cherry danish were also delicious! An area of improvement would be bigger portions for the main course at the Thai and Italian restaurants, and improved food at the Reef buffet. Otherwise, I enjoyed my stay and would definitely come back! Read less