The Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Krabi occupies its own private bay at Pai Plong, backed by soaring cliffs and fronted by a white sand beach. The buildings nestle in abundant tropical foliage, with a large pool complex in the centre. The beautifully decorated and generously proportioned rooms feature crisp white linens and contrasting dark wood floors and have windows that perfectly frame both the garden and sea view rooms. With fabulous spa treatment options and several restaurants to eat in, including Japanese, Traditional Thai and seafood selections. It’s the perfect destination for mind and body to relax and to recharge your batteries.
Amenities
Kayaking
Sailing
Scuba Diving
Snorkelling
Windsurfing
Babysitting service
Kids Club
Bar
Fitness Centre/Gym
Restaurant
Room Service
Spa
Where is it
On the beachfront at Pai Plong Bay, a 15-minute ride from Ao Nang. Transfer time from Krabi Airport: 40 minutes by road and boat (weather dependent).
Hotel information
192 rooms and villas. All with large balcony/terrace with sun lounger, air-conditioning and flatscreen TV with International satellite channels, mini-bar*, tea/coffee-making facilities, WiFi Internet access*, safe and hairdryer. Deluxe Garden View Rooms have balcony overlooking the resort’s gardens, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.
Deluxe Ocean Facing Rooms have partial ocean views, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children.
Premium Deluxe Ocean Facing Rooms are slightly larger with a fully furnished living/dining balcony with spectacular views, and either 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children.
Spa Deluxe Garden View Rooms have a private Jacuzzi on their balconies, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Spa Deluxe Ocean Facing Rooms have a private Jacuzzi on their balconies and a signature king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
1-Bedroom Beachfront Villa, set right on the beach with ocean views, separate bedroom and oversized signature king-size bed, personal CD/DVD player and in-house films, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child, (rollaway bed for third person).
1-Bed Ocean Facing Villa with pool, is slightly larger than the Beachfront Villa, and has uninterrupted views of the ocean, with a 15 sq m pool, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child (rollaway bed for third person).
2-Bedroom Villas are set right on the beach ideal for sunset views, have a separate bedroom, living and dining room, 2 TVs, CD/DVD Player and furnished sun terrace, with an oversized king-size bed and 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 5 adults or 4 adults and 3 children (rollaway bed for 7th person).
Royal Villa which is very large and luxurious with a private entrance and lobby, 2 bathrooms, outdoor dining and lounging salas and direct access to a private pool, with an oversized king-size bed and 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 5 adults or 4 adults and 3 children (rollaway bed for 7th person).
All Villas include Club Room Benefits (guests in other room types may add this for a supplement):
Private check in
Access to the lounge with all-day tea/coffee service, Continental breakfast buffet, lunchtime snacks, afternoon tea, evening cocktails and canapés
Upgraded in-room amenities
Concierge service
Complimentary Internet access throughout the resort
Two pieces of laundry per room per day
Complimentary daily newspaper
10% discount at Spa Cenvaree
Preferred reservation services at restaurants and other hotel outlets/facilities
Lotus Court Restaurant (seasonally-inspired International and Thai buffet and à la carte menu, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner), Suan Bua (traditional Thai cuisine, open for dinner), Hagi Japanese Restaurant (open for dinner). Coast Beach Bar & Bistro.
2 swimming pools with separate kids' pool. Spa Cenvaree*. Fitness centre. Water sports (free of charge for one hour, including sailing, snorkelling, windsurfing and kayaks). Kids' club*.
Babysitting services*. Shop. 24-hour room service*. Complimentary WiFi in the lobby and resort library.
An excellent experience all around, absolutely breathtaking location on a private beach accessible only by boat or hike. We loved seeing exotic species of Toucan and monkeys from our balcony whirlpool against the backdrop of the bay and high cliffs. Lots of small perks and added bonus of Club Lounge access when booking an upgraded room. The… Read more
An excellent experience all around, absolutely breathtaking location on a private beach accessible only by boat or hike. We loved seeing exotic species of Toucan and monkeys from our balcony whirlpool against the backdrop of the bay and high cliffs. Lots of small perks and added bonus of Club Lounge access when booking an upgraded room. The staff were consistently friendly, attentive, and quick to assist. Special mention to Jomel and Zach, who went above and beyond in the lounge, creating a warm and inviting environment while ensuring our glasses were always full during our evening visits! Would give 5/5 rating except the hotel is showing its age and lacking cleanliness; many aspects of the rooms, facilities, and buildings are in need of maintenance or a complete overhaul, which we were told is scheduled to take place in 2026 (which is great!). A few points to improve would be overall cleanliness of the rooms, no USB ports, broken blinds, water stains on mirrors and glass doors. My wife and I still enjoyed our stay thoroughly, however important to set expectations correctly as it was less than a 5-star resort experience. Hopefully better after the remodel! Read less
Club lounge at Centara grand
Jan 24, 2025David M
The staff at Centara especially the club lounge is great. Cha Cha, Jomel, and Zach provided amazing service with smiling faces in the club lounge during our time at happy hour and tea service. We loved the hospitality and the attention to detail, like remembering our drinks. Thank you so much!!!!
location & Room Service
Jan 23, 2025anjalilalit2025New Delhi, India
Location is great but room service is poor. Best location in Karabi. Must work on service and infrastructure.
Impeccable and amazing experience.
Jan 22, 2025joseeneron95Montreal, Canada
First experience with this Hotel although not the last experience!!! The employees were exceptionally nice and polite. Great experience and impressive hospitality
Beautiful location
Jan 21, 2025mgallone
The hotel is set in a beautiful location with its private beach, there is a shuttle that takes you the pier but if you want you can take the monkey trail , 15mins of stairs up and down which are a bit dangerous. Overall it was nice
Stunning location, friendly staff, outdated facilities
