Centara Grand Beach Phuket

Phuket, Thailand

Star rating

Adult Pool
Deluxe
Coast Beach Club & Bistro
Premium Deluxe
Kids' Club
Luxury Pool Suite
Adult Pool
Deluxe Spa
Coast Beach Club & Bistro
Royal Villa
Mare
Premium Spa
The Cove Restaurant
Main Pool
Royal Villa
The Cove Restaurant, Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket, Thailand, Far East
Spa, Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket, Thailand
Barefoot Bar
Adult Pool
Deluxe
Coast Beach Club & Bistro
Premium Deluxe
Kids' Club
Luxury Pool Suite
Adult Pool
Deluxe Spa
Coast Beach Club & Bistro
Royal Villa
Mare
Premium Spa
The Cove Restaurant
Main Pool
Royal Villa
The Cove Restaurant, Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket, Thailand, Far East
Spa, Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket, Thailand
Barefoot Bar

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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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Don’t bother booking this. Spend your money elsewhere.

Aug 22, 2025 A a

Poor communication Dirty room on entry - Bedding to be changed when we arrived Kids club doesn’t communicate and don’t seem friendly with the children Not many restaurants Not particularly helpful I expected better cleanliness All of the above is after comparing this experience with the Centara reserve in Koh Samui
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great resort with amazing pools, including adult pool. Poor food and beverage system (Baht Booster) Beach needs a clean.

Aug 19, 2025 Stiff1969 Melbourne, Australia

Great resort with amazing pools, including adult pool. Service was great and food was good. Rooms excellent. Food and beverage system though (Baht Booster) needs an overhaul. Private beach needs to be cleaned and could never swim due to constant rips.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Poorly managed resort.

Aug 17, 2025 Pawan A

Poorly managed beautiful resort. Staff courtsey is not up to the mark. Breakfast area is a total mess and very limited choice of Indian Breakfast that too not tasteful.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Relaxing Escape

Aug 11, 2025 MayiBarov Los Angeles, California

Centara Grand Beach Resort was a fantastic stay. We enjoyed the beach, the pools, and the attentive staff. The location is great, and the resort offers many activities. Breakfast was delicious, and the staff always made sure we had everything we needed. We spent relaxing days by the pool, enjoying great food. The only downside was that our room… Read more
Centara Grand Beach Resort was a fantastic stay. We enjoyed the beach, the pools, and the attentive staff. The location is great, and the resort offers many activities. Breakfast was delicious, and the staff always made sure we had everything we needed. We spent relaxing days by the pool, enjoying great food. The only downside was that our room was small, but it was always very clean. Read less
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Aug 8, 2025 176jasbirs Mohali, India

Amazing stay, we went with family. Kids loved every corner. Staff was very friendly Zaza at play area . Had a great time looking forward to seeing you again