Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives
hotel review
A PRISTINE PARADISE
Set amongst the perfect islands and blue ocean of South Ari Atoll in the Republic of the Maldives, Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives delivers a fantastic upper upscale resort experience. It is the ultimate barefoot luxury that is complemented by a range of exciting activities that will appeal to both couples and families, including diving opportunities on an excellent house reef complimented with a sunken shipwreck. You will also find some of the Maldives’ best snorkelling and diving spots within easy reach from easy reach from the resort.
A variety of meal plans and dining options including bars and lounges with nightly entertainment. Other facilities include two swimming pools, a luxurious in-house SPA Cenvaree, a fitness centre, water sports and a dual-age Kids’ Club.
COMFORT, ISLAND-STYLE
Your home in paradise will delight you with its thoughtful amenities and stylish Maldivian décor. Water Villas, perched above the lagoon and connected by wooden walkways, are ideal for couples and honeymooners. Balconies, stair steps to the water, and over-water netting complete the dream of your own private cottage suspended above the crystal-clear ocean.
There’s a more spacious Water Villa option designed for families. Or a family can relax in a Duplex Beach Villa,, with two levels, a living room, and a furnished terrace where parents can watch their children play on the beach at their doorstep.
For extra luxury, the resort’s most premium rooms include a private plunge pool.
Duplex Beach Villa
Offering duplex accommodation with the master bedroom on the upper level and a convertible sofa. These villas are 87 square metres and are separated into two floors and connected via staircase. All Villas offer a master king bedroom complete with a separate furnished living room and a bathroom.
Family Overwater Villa with Kids Bedroom
Positioned over the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, the 93-sqm Family Overwater Villa with Kids Bedroom is the perfect family retreat. Featuring a secure, child-friendly sundeck that offers expansive ocean views, direct lagoon access and a private jacuzzi, these villas also include bunk beds and PlayStation game consoles for younger travellers.
Reethi Muraka Overwater Villa
Studded throughout the shoreline, each of the Reethi Muraka Overwater Villas offers endless ocean views, direct lagoon access and a spacious terrace where you can arrange private alfresco dining under the open sky. Elegantly furnished with rattan touches and hardwood furnishings, these 110-sqm villas are built for luscious overwater living
Sunrise Overwater Villa
Surround yourself in brilliant blues in an overwater villa, where you can wake up to stunning sunrises over the horizon. Adorned with fresh, all-white interior design with pops of bright tropical hues, the 86-sqm living space features a private sundeck that gives you direct access to the warm, azure lagoon
Sunset Overwater Villa
Surround yourself in brilliant blues in an overwater villa, where you can wake up to stunning sunsets over the horizon. Adorned with fresh, all-white interior design with pops of bright tropical hues, the 86-sqm living space features a private sundeck that gives you direct access to the warm, azure lagoon
Club Two Bedroom Beach Pool Villa
Tastefully furnished with fresh, all-white interior design, these two-bedroom beachfront villas feature a deck with sun loungers and a plunge pool that gazes out into the blue. Ideal for families and friends travelling together, these expansive 159-sqm villas provide ample space for fun and relaxation. The island’s delights are only steps away
AN ABUNDANCE OF FLAVOUR
Your holiday in paradise will also be remembered for the quality and variety of its refreshments. Start your day with champagne breakfast at Reef. This all-day restaurant also showcases international cuisine at its lunch and dinner buffets. Azzuri Mare, set above the lagoon, is a romantic spot for Italian dishes and fresh seafood. Suan Bua specialises in authentic Thai food with a contemporary twist. Aqua and the Coral Bar & Lounge are set over the ocean – perfect places to spend a lazy afternoon or enjoy the sunset.
Reef Restaurant
Start your day with breakfast at Reef. This all-day restaurant also showcases international cuisine at its lunch and dinner. Reef also has a Teppanyaki grill.
Azzuri Mare Restaurant
The resort’s Italian and seafood restaurant is set directly over the lagoon, and features fare from several Italian regions. Azzuri Mare specialises in freshly-prepared pizzas, prime cuts of meat and locally-caught seafood.
Suan Bua Thai Restaurant
Suan Bua showcases genuine Thai cuisine with a contemporary twist and brings gracious Thai hospitality to the Maldives. The experienced chefs from Thailand will guarantee an absolutely authentic experience.
Coral Bar & Lounge
Much more than a bar, the Coral Bar is an entertainment centre offering a full range of beverages. The lounge spans over two floors with the second floor fitted out as a leisure area bar complete with pool tables and games.
Aqua Bar
Set over the lagoon, Aqua is a smaller and more intimate option than Coral Bar. It offers spectacular ocean views and its open deck seating makes it an ideal place to watch the sublime sunsets.
The Island Club
An exclusive venue for Island Club guests. Enjoy a premium dining venue for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enhance your stay with Island Club lounge check in and checkout and a private Island Club pool access.
GRAND EXPERIENCES
Create unforgettable memories with your loved ones at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives. Relax and experience total wellness transformation with a treatment at the oceanfront spa sanctuary, then re-energise at the fitness centre, tennis and beach volleyball courts. Explore the house reef on a snorkelling excursion and enjoy other non-motorised water sports, or simply unwind with weekly Dreams Cinema screenings. Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives also provides a comprehensive range of activities and services for younger guests, including Camp Safari Kids’ Club, offering daily supervised activities programme for kids, and E-Zone, home to entertainment and activities for older children and teenagers.
SPA CENVAREE—REJUVENATION & RELAXATION
Discover a world of absolute indulgence, sheer pampering and well-being. Embracing the natural beauty of Maldives and inspired by Thai traditional therapies, the guiding philosophy of SPA Cenvaree is to deliver holistic journeys and enliven the senses through rituals, music and touch. Our spa menu features the very best of locally harvested ingredients, aromatic oils and therapeutic herbs to ensure you experience total bliss in a tranquil environment.
CAMP SAFARI KIDS’ CLUB
Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives provides a range of facilities for younger guests with E-Zone, home to entertainment and activities for teenagers; and Camp Safari Kids’ Club, offering daily supervised activities programme for kids.
Children’s activities comprise of various outdoor games, crafting, painting and a selection of additional artistic and eco-friendly activities.
AQUATIC ADVENTURES
The resort offers a selection of highly popular half and full-day excursions, such as Snorkelling Tour, Sunset Cruise, Sunset Fishing, Semi Submarine, Deep Sea Fishing, Whale Shark and Manta Snorkelling.
RELAX, PLAY AND BE PAMPERED
- Beachfront swimming pool, children’s pool, and The Island Club pool (Exclusive access for The Island Club guests only).
- Fitness centre
- Tennis and Volleyball court
- Kids’ Club
- Dreams Cinema
- Snorkelling equipment for use throughout the stay
- Non-motorised water sports
- Spa Cenvaree
- Sandbank picnics
- PADI Dive Center
- Watersports Center
Hotel Highlight
address:
Machchafushi, (South Ari Atoll)
- Ari Atoll