Centara Ao Nang Beach Resort & Spa

Krabi, Thailand

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The hotel

Reserving itself a relatively peaceful pitch along the otherwise popular postcard-perfect Ao Nang Beach, this sea-facing sanctuary gives you the best of both worlds — seaside seclusion and all the life and fun of Krabi. This brand new beachfront hotel is ideal for those wanting to lounge by the large free-form pool or beachfront terrace during the day and take a short stroll down to Krabi’s local restaurants and bars for the evening. It also comes with all the benefits of being a new hotel on the block, including bright contemporary décor, the latest in-room mod cons, and long-favoured luxuries like Thai-inspired treatments at Spa Cenvaree.

Amenities

  • Kids Club
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Restaurant
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

Located on the quieter end of Ao Nang Beach. Transfer time from Krabi Airport: 40 minutes.

Hotel information

179 rooms. All with large picture windows that allow you to make the most of the view, Smart TV, mini-bar*, tea/coffee-making facilities, WiFi, in-room safe and a hairdryer. Deluxe Rooms with either 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Premium Deluxe Rooms come with a furnished balcony, with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds sleeping 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Deluxe Pool Access Rooms, with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds sleeping 3 adults.

Family Residence Rooms with 1 king-size bed, a children’s area with bunk beds, and a bathroom with bathtub and shower. Each residence sleeping 2 adults and 2 children.

Plunge Pool Rooms have a seating area and a large bathroom with shower, with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds sleeping 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Verandah All Day Dining (buffet serving Thai, Asian and European cuisine). Piazere Pastaria (casual Italian eatery open for lunch and dinner). Sands Beach Club (seafood and cocktails on a beachfront setting). Beach Bar (serving tapas and pizza, often alongside live music). Coco Pool Bar (swim-up bar for snacks, cocktails and refreshments).

2 swimming pools (one on the beachfront) and separate kids' pool with waterslide. Spa Cenvaree*. Fitness centre. Camp Safari Kids’ Club and E-Zone entertainment area.

Complimentary WiFi

*Denotes local charge

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Jul 23, 2025 H763XFkarenw Legana, Australia

The hotel itself is great. We had a pool access room which is the only room I would go for if staying there (of course more expensive!). Staff were lovely, always saying hello, smiling and helpful. Breakfast good, not the best we've had, but still lots of choices and tasty. Disappointing gym, so small it's awkward if you're in there with… Read more
The hotel itself is great. We had a pool access room which is the only room I would go for if staying there (of course more expensive!). Staff were lovely, always saying hello, smiling and helpful. Breakfast good, not the best we've had, but still lots of choices and tasty. Disappointing gym, so small it's awkward if you're in there with another person. Location is great, right on the beach and having two pools is a bonus. So my only complaint really isn't with the hotel, but with the noise made by other guests. The halls are open, echoey and very noisy, so most nights guests and children were talking loudly and slamming doors. The last night we were woken by guests at 3.30am walking the halls and talking. Once again, we are all on holidays to enjoy ourselves and have fun, but have some consideration for others at night!! Read less
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Jul 22, 2025 Kiwidundee Thames, New Zealand

Just spent 7 nights here. The location is awesome, right on the beach, and an easy 5 to 7 minute walk along the beachfront path to the town centre. We staying in an ocean view room in block 7, with a balcony overlooking the small pool and the beach. We were on the top floor, which I requested. The room was serviced daily, and was comfortable,… Read more
Just spent 7 nights here. The location is awesome, right on the beach, and an easy 5 to 7 minute walk along the beachfront path to the town centre. We staying in an ocean view room in block 7, with a balcony overlooking the small pool and the beach. We were on the top floor, which I requested. The room was serviced daily, and was comfortable, and we used the balcony a lot. My only criticism is that you hear doors being slammed and people coming in and out of other rooms late at night. On the last night we had some teenage siblings in the room next to us, who made a lot of noise - sounded like they were moving furniture for much of the night! Not the hotel's fault at all, but where were the parents? Breakfast was generous with multiple options. Get there earlier before it gets busy! We used the pool a lot, and his area was nice and well maintained, with friendly staff. An excellent stay, we really enjoyed it, and willm be back if we are ever in this part of the world. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fantastic experience, thanks Centara!

Jul 13, 2025 Relax795481

We booked our week at Centara a long way in advance to get a good deal. We had stayed previously in Centara Phuket and really enjoyed it, so we were hoping for a similar experience. We were not disappointed! Checkin was great, and our bags were taken to oir room. We booked a room overlooking the beach and front pool. I asked to be as high as… Read more
We booked our week at Centara a long way in advance to get a good deal. We had stayed previously in Centara Phuket and really enjoyed it, so we were hoping for a similar experience. We were not disappointed! Checkin was great, and our bags were taken to oir room. We booked a room overlooking the beach and front pool. I asked to be as high as possible, amd we got a room on the top floor (4th floor) - perfect! It was modern and spotless, and serviced every day. The location is right on Ao Nang beach, and its an easy 5 min walk to dozens of restaurants, and bars. We used the gym and it was fine. The pool was nice and the attendants were thorough, nothing was too.much trouble. The breakfast is epic, options for every diet and taste. We enjoyed our stay very much and will definitely stay again if we are back at Ao Nang. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent hotel in amazing location 😁

Jul 8, 2025 HannahBWales Wales

Travelled March 2024 but didn't write the review. Traveled as a family of 4,2 adults, 2 children aged 5 and 9. We booked as part of a multi-destination trip via tui with a company called gold medal who I cannot recommend enough. We had private transfers from each hotel and everything was on time every time. This was our first of three hotels. The… Read more
Travelled March 2024 but didn't write the review. Traveled as a family of 4,2 adults, 2 children aged 5 and 9. We booked as part of a multi-destination trip via tui with a company called gold medal who I cannot recommend enough. We had private transfers from each hotel and everything was on time every time. This was our first of three hotels. The location of this hotel is amazing. It's right on the end of AO Nang beach, next to the monkey trail there are some monkeys adventure onto the beach. You can easily walk down the promenade into Krabi and access all of the main restaurant areas the night market along with loads of boat options. This is a really easy place to get to the islands from via a long tail boat. We did a few Island trips from here. We also went around the corner to Railay which is lovely. We hired some sea kayaks on AO Nang beach and kayaked around 809 Tower which you can see from the beach is really beautiful scenery. The rooms were lovely, spacious and clean. The whole hotel was lovely and tidy. Staff were friendly. The breakfast was really good. Lots of choice and a nice outside area to sit on nice chilled breakfast. They're two swimming pools at this hotel, one within the central area of the hotel that has a slide and they do some fun activities here throughout the day. The other one is on the beachfront and more of a chilled vibe. Really good location again. They have live music there of an evening. I have recommended this hotel to lots of people based on value for money,.location and just overall experience was really good. Read less
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Jul 8, 2025 Helz2009 Blackpool

Stayed here for a wedding. Booked two rooms. Stayed 1st July for 3 nights. Checked in and got an interconnecting room so that was nice. Lovely is amazing, rooms definitely a 4 star. Staff very helpful and the wedding was stunning. I’d definitely recommend this hotel for both a wedding and a stay. It was luxury. It’s right on the beach. The only… Read more
Stayed here for a wedding. Booked two rooms. Stayed 1st July for 3 nights. Checked in and got an interconnecting room so that was nice. Lovely is amazing, rooms definitely a 4 star. Staff very helpful and the wedding was stunning. I’d definitely recommend this hotel for both a wedding and a stay. It was luxury. It’s right on the beach. The only negative I’d say was I’d expect more choice at breakfast. Read less