Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket

Hotel is right on the beach in Karon (only hotel which offers this I believe) so the location is perfect for those who want beach access. Nothing else in the nearby area though, apart from a beach restaurant called Daengs - very reasonably priced food and drinks here; you will visit this place plenty rather than eating and drinking in the hotel. Compared to what you get outside, the hotels prices are high and you’d be foolish to eat all the time in the hotel with so many great food options in Karon, Patong and Kata. Karon town centre is about a 15-20 min walk along the beach - you have to cross a river on the beach so be prepared to get wet feet. Otherwise the walk into town is on a busy road with no walkway, so be prepared to use Bolt (this is best for Phuket NOT Grab) or a taxi to get anywhere from this hotel unless you walk along the beach. Our room was huge - Premium Room - and we had a huge wraparound balcony. However the balcony seemed like a bit of a waste of space (the “lounge” area was outside) - personally I think if it’s going to be designed as a suite with a lounge area, that should be inside the room not on the balcony as it was a waste of space. I’d probably only book this room category if I liked sitting outside all the time - a standard balcony with more space inside would’ve worked better. Having said that, the buildings and the grounds are IMMACULATE and BEAUTIFUL and you really do feel like you are staying in a paradise resort. The pool areas are great, there is a lazy river, slides and a cliff you can jump off - it’s a lot of fun for water babies! The only downside (other than no 7-11 or no other restaurants nearby) is that there are a LOT OF STAIRS to tackle here at the resort. There seem to be only 2 x elevators which will take you from the ground floor up to the bedrooms - and they are situated at either end of all the blocks. We stayed in block 4 and it was a 15 min trek back to the room from the pool. Or you walk up 72 stairs…yes, 72 stairs, to get to your block. Not advisable for elderly or infirm people. If there were more elevators (and clearly marked step free access) then this would make the resort a lot better.

The staff are so nice and helpful. Room is spacious and classic. There are many hotel activities you can choose to join. The ocean view is beautiful. Bath stones are provided for you to have onsen time with ocean view in the room. The pillows are so soft and comfortable, that make me fall asleep immediately. There are various choices of food for breakfast, including Western, Thai, Indian cuisines. In conclusion, everything is perfect. I really love to stay here. Hope to stay here again if I go to Phuket again.

Certainly! Here's the English translation of the review: --- I recently stayed at this hotel, and it was an amazing experience! From the moment I stepped into the lobby, the staff was incredibly welcoming and attentive. The room was clean and spacious, with a very comfortable bed that gave me a great night’s rest. The hotel’s facilities were top-notch, especially the pool and gym, which allowed me to relax during my trip. The restaurant offered a wide variety of delicious food. Overall, my stay exceeded expectations, and I will definitely recommend this hotel to my friends. I’m looking forward to staying here again! --- This review highlights the service, facilities, and overall experience, making it suitable for a five-star hotel review.

Nothing to complain, everything was tip top from the place, their service right from the moment we reached , every staff was very polite and helpful very tip top. The food was amazing. We would definitely come back to this place. Even my kids love it so much. Thank you Centara and all the staff members for making our stay a pleasant one 🤗

The location is good and is 10 minutes drive to the local town. Room is ok. The pool area is good. Overall, a good family hotel.

Love the vibes of this hotel. Second time staying here. The rooms are big n the view from the room is breathtaking… the pool the staff all 5star. Feel wellcomed here