Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket

the hotel was gorgeous. staff were great. right on the beach.

Everything was really good, we really loved our room with the hot tub on balcony overlooking the pool and far distance ocean view- spectacular views. We stayed in a spa deluxe with a family of 4 2 adults and 2 children baby and a 9year old. Beds are huge think super king so we shared with our 9year old and our baby had a good sized cot with the side that comes down for easy open access. This was great for getting my baby in and out of her cot Food- we only had breakfast included- was a good variety of breakfast but not the best. Lunch- we had at the restaurants at resort, it was expensive, so do get half board. The Spa was amazing at the resort a lot more expensive than what you will get in Patong or out of the resort but we needed convenience with small children as my husband I took turns. The kids club- was brilliant! They had a games room and toddlers room with lots of fun toys, slide, ball pit cars to ride on, kitchenettes and lots more. So fun for all ages. Good safety precautions- the main doors were locked at all times and a staff member will only open to allow one to enter or leave. We went in December Xmas period- we were not bitten at all in the resort we also travelled a lot to patong and did not get bitten there either. But do take your mosquito repellent wipes and sprays. Great help.

Property is beautiful. Right on the beach. (I believe it’s probably the entirety of this region of the world but the garbage rides in on the high tide and the beach is covered in trash as the tide recedes). The pools and lazy river are immaculate and beautiful.

Beach was glorious, clear water, clean beach, soft sand. Pool facilities were fun and varied, with great children's activities provided by two hosts who organised games and fun. Room was functional and big. I did not like the balcony aspects of the surrounding rooms because many of the guests had no consideration for other guests, swimming in their pools and having parties on their outside space often til 2 and 3 a.m., and there was little sound attenuation into the bedrooms.

Perfect base for us. I love the exclusivity of this resort. It was the perfect location for us. We are right on Karon Beach and not too far from the busy part (Patong). We spend the whole day on the pool, beach, and in the resort. When we go out at night time for dinner and drinks, we are not too far from Patong. We can also go to Karon for drinks and nice massage. The hotel has 24 hour gym which is good if you want an early workout or late night workout. What we love the most about the resort are the pool amenities and the lazy river. It kept us and our little ones busy. The staff are all friendly and polite. The housekeepers are lovely as well.