Pros

  • Sits alone on a private and beautiful bay
  • Spacious open-plan rooms with big balconies
  • Bathrooms have big tubs and rainshowers
  • Excellent white-sand beach and swimming area
  • Four restaurants serve Thai, Japanese, and international fare
  • Spectacular outdoor swimming pools with ocean views
  • Romantic spa and modern fitness center
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout
  • Free speedboat transfers and shuttles
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Cons

  • Isolated, need to rely on boats to get away
  • Expensive for the area
  • Monkeys can be annoying (or amusing to some)
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Bottom Line

The Centara Grand Beach Resort sits alone on a private bay in the Andaman Sea, surrounded by limestone karst mountains. The rooms and villas here are huge, and all come with large balconies and open-plan bathrooms with soaking tubs and rainshowers. The luxury resort has four restaurants to choose from, along with a spa, a fitness center, a fun kids' club, several swimming pools, and even a library. However, the only way to town other than by boat involves a steep path over the mountain, and some guests might feel isolated here. However, with such great facilities, a long white sand beach, water activities, and spectacular views, those wanting to literally get away from it all will find little need to go anywhere else.

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Oyster Hotel Review

Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Krabi

Scene

Stylish but casual beach resort that appeals to families and couples alike

This hotel has an unforgettable wow factor: the entrance has a wide, paved path flanked on both sides by identical white statues of women praying under umbrellas. The glass and wood pagoda-style entrance is surrounded by palm trees and stunning tropical peaks just behind it. Natural beauty and no neighbors gives an air of seclusion and luxury to the resort. Monkeys are commonly spotted on the grounds and in the restaurants, which may annoy some. 

The clientele at the Centara tend to be well-heeled, as a stay at this private resort doesn't come cheap. The property attracts a mix of families and couples and has a casual vibe. The Kids' Club and the O Zone for older children keep families happy, while the abundant array of workout possibilities, from gym to water sports will please athletic types. For couples looking for a romantic escape, there's a charming beach-side restaurant and a long spacious beach. While the rooms are all elegantly designed and appointed, it isn't so much about style as it is location here, the Andaman Sea setting under limestone peaks is simply magnificent. 

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Location

The only resort on a stunning isolated bay surrounded by white sand and limestone mountains

The Centara Grand Beach Resort sits on the edge of a large bay hidden around the corner from Ao Nang Beach. The Andaman Sea and a white sand beach are on one side and towering limestone mountain cliffs are on the other, with plenty of green jungle all around, creating a fantastical ambiance. While there is a mountain path that leads out of the bay, it's quite steep, so most visitors rely on the resort's speedboat to transfer them in and out. The boat goes out hourly during the day and evening. However, it stops not in Ao Nang, but at a pier further down the beach, requiring a taxi transfer to reach Ao Nang itself.

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Rooms

Spacious rooms with balconies and large, elegant bathrooms

All of the rooms at the Centara are spacious, with open-plan layouts and elegant bathrooms with rainshowers and large standalone tubs but tiny toilets. Rooms have dark-wood floors and furniture. Modern art hangs on the walls; white beds are made up with blue-and-gold patterned cushions. All come standard with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and expansive balconies with sofas -- some rooms include whirlpool hot tubs. Private, furnished terraces overlook garden grounds and the ocean beyond. Wi-Fi is free in rooms and room service is available 24 hours a day. 

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Features

Four restaurants, two pools, comprehensive water sports center, fitness center and spa

Unlike most Ao Nang-area properties, the Centara has extensive facilities, including two spectacular swimming pools: a large one with a whirlpool above it and a smaller relaxing pool; both have ocean views and are lined with nice sun loungers. There is also a decent-size and modern fitness center to work out in, a romantic spa with massage services, and a library with books and computers. There is also a dive center and a water-sports area from which guests can rent kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, and snorkeling equipment. PADI certification courses are also available. Kids' clubs for younger children and teens provide games and activities. 

There are four on-site restaurants. Rim Saai serves seafood and Thai cuisine al fresco at dinnertime while Hagi specializes in Japanese fare. The biggest restaurant -- Lotus Court -- is open throughout the day and has buffet breakfasts and dinner and a la carte meals. There's also a small beach bar -- On The Rocks -- which serves meals, cocktails, and snacks next to the shore. Deep BLU is the resort's underground cocktail bar, complete with a large fish tank and cool lighting.

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Things You Should Know About Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Krabi

Also Known As

  • Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas

Address

396-396/1 Moo 2, Ao Nang,, Amphur Muang, Ao Nang 81180, Thailand

Website

Oyster Hotel Review

Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Krabi

Scene

Stylish but casual beach resort that appeals to families and couples alike

This hotel has an unforgettable wow factor: the entrance has a wide, paved path flanked on both sides by identical white statues of women praying under umbrellas. The glass and wood pagoda-style entrance is surrounded by palm trees and stunning tropical peaks just behind it. Natural beauty and no neighbors gives an air of seclusion and luxury to the resort. Monkeys are commonly spotted on the grounds and in the restaurants, which may annoy some. 

The clientele at the Centara tend to be well-heeled, as a stay at this private resort doesn't come cheap. The property attracts a mix of families and couples and has a casual vibe. The Kids' Club and the O Zone for older children keep families happy, while the abundant array of workout possibilities, from gym to water sports will please athletic types. For couples looking for a romantic escape, there's a charming beach-side restaurant and a long spacious beach. While the rooms are all elegantly designed and appointed, it isn't so much about style as it is location here, the Andaman Sea setting under limestone peaks is simply magnificent. 

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Location

The only resort on a stunning isolated bay surrounded by white sand and limestone mountains

The Centara Grand Beach Resort sits on the edge of a large bay hidden around the corner from Ao Nang Beach. The Andaman Sea and a white sand beach are on one side and towering limestone mountain cliffs are on the other, with plenty of green jungle all around, creating a fantastical ambiance. While there is a mountain path that leads out of the bay, it's quite steep, so most visitors rely on the resort's speedboat to transfer them in and out. The boat goes out hourly during the day and evening. However, it stops not in Ao Nang, but at a pier further down the beach, requiring a taxi transfer to reach Ao Nang itself.

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Rooms

Spacious rooms with balconies and large, elegant bathrooms

All of the rooms at the Centara are spacious, with open-plan layouts and elegant bathrooms with rainshowers and large standalone tubs but tiny toilets. Rooms have dark-wood floors and furniture. Modern art hangs on the walls; white beds are made up with blue-and-gold patterned cushions. All come standard with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and expansive balconies with sofas -- some rooms include whirlpool hot tubs. Private, furnished terraces overlook garden grounds and the ocean beyond. Wi-Fi is free in rooms and room service is available 24 hours a day. 

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Features

Four restaurants, two pools, comprehensive water sports center, fitness center and spa

Unlike most Ao Nang-area properties, the Centara has extensive facilities, including two spectacular swimming pools: a large one with a whirlpool above it and a smaller relaxing pool; both have ocean views and are lined with nice sun loungers. There is also a decent-size and modern fitness center to work out in, a romantic spa with massage services, and a library with books and computers. There is also a dive center and a water-sports area from which guests can rent kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, and snorkeling equipment. PADI certification courses are also available. Kids' clubs for younger children and teens provide games and activities. 

There are four on-site restaurants. Rim Saai serves seafood and Thai cuisine al fresco at dinnertime while Hagi specializes in Japanese fare. The biggest restaurant -- Lotus Court -- is open throughout the day and has buffet breakfasts and dinner and a la carte meals. There's also a small beach bar -- On The Rocks -- which serves meals, cocktails, and snacks next to the shore. Deep BLU is the resort's underground cocktail bar, complete with a large fish tank and cool lighting.

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Airport Transportation

  • Babysitting Services

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Basic Television

  • Beach

  • Beauty / Hair Salon

  • Business Center

  • Cabanas

  • Cable

  • Concierge

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Fitness Center

  • Internet

  • Jacuzzi

  • Kids Allowed

  • Kids Club

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Mini Bar (with liquor)

  • Pool

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Rental Car Service Desk Onsite

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Spa

  • Supervised Kids Activities

  • Tennis Court

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