Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket

Overview

If you are anticipating a fun beach holiday or a romantic break on the Taiwanese island of Phuket, you will find few better options than Centara Grand Beach Resort, in the gorgeous bay of Karon Beach. Other exciting towns like Kata and Patong are also nearby and easily accessible, making for a wonderfully versatile Phuket holiday.

The hotel is certainly nice to look at, its architecture inspired by the classical Sino-Portuguese style originally brought to Phuket in the 19th century. You can also enjoy spectacular views of Karon Beach and the Andaman Sea from the private balcony or terrace of each of the hotel's 262 spacious rooms, suites, and villas.

Without leaving the resort, there are plenty of ways to relax and have fun. The extensive water park is an excellent place to bring the kids - and, along with swimming pools, boasts a lazy river, waterslides, waterfalls and all kinds of aquatic activities. Kids aged 9 and below can also enjoy the indoor Camp Safari & Games rooms, while those aged 10 and above have their own games, playground and meeting area in the separate E-Zone.

Fancy playing a bit of sport? That's possible too, thanks to the 144-square-metre Fitness Centre, which includes sports activities and facilities, including a tennis court, as well as an impressive ocean view. Meanwhile, the Dive and Watersport Centre allows you to enjoy such water sport activities as sailing, snorkelling, windsurfing and kayaking.

You are bound to get worn out at some stage of your holiday, though - in which case, head for the award-winning SPA Cenvaree. Here, you can enjoy many kinds of treatments conducive to relaxation, including aromatherapy and therapeutic massages, and use facilities including a herbal steam and sauna, vichy rain shower, pedicure and manicure room, and relaxation lounge.

Other useful facilities throughout the resort include a Business Center, Wi-Fi Internet access, and laundry and currency exchange services.

The right choice?

All kinds of holidayers will appreciate this hotel's central location, swimming pools, and close proximity to beaches.

Swimming pools

There are four swimming pools in the water park: as well as the main pool, there are jacuzzi, children, and adult pools.

Eating and drinking

The hotel lobby and main and adult swimming pools each have their own small bar. The rooftop bar, Luna, is ideal for night time drinks, while beachfront restaurants The Cove and Mare sell International and Italian cuisine respectively. Meanwhile, The Club offers five daily meals, incorporating Continental breakfast, mid morning snacks, lunch time snacks, afternoon tea, and evening cocktails and canapes. Many other great bars and restaurants are available beyond the resort, at nearby Kata and Patong.

Accommodation

Each room is at least 52.4 square metres, and includes air conditioning and a private bathroom with shower and bathtub or jacuzzi. Other facilities in each room include a flat screen TV with international satellite channels, in-room safe, mini bar, refrigerator, hairdryer, Internet access, and telephone.

Suitable for

Families, couples and groups.