Delightfully situated amidst the dreaming islands and sparkling lagoons of the South Ari Atoll, Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa promises exquisite hospitality that blends both Thai and Maldivian traditions. This chic contemporary resort exudes laid-back luxury and distinctive style, and offers a wealth of top-of-the-range amenities that make it an ideal destination for both couples and families. Combined with superb accommodation and surroundings of rare natural beauty, it all adds up to a truly remarkable holiday experience.
The seaplane from Malé Airport, after a scenic flight affording spectacular views of the atolls and lagoons, drops you at a floating pontoon, and a speedboat ferries you to the resort, where you are welcomed with a glass of champagne. You can walk around the resort using palm-shaded timbered pathways, that wind among the distinctive colonial-style buildings. Nearly half the resort, including the lobby and lobby bar, and the fitness centre, is built over the lagoon on stilts.
Relaxation is a pleasure on the beautiful white sand beach or at the lovely beachfront pool, and you can snorkel just off the beach at the gorgeous coral house reef, experiencing the exotic marine life with its kaleidoscope of colours. A real sunken shipwreck close by provides an exciting dive site (as well as being the scene of the Maldives' first under-water wedding), and there are plenty of water-sports activities such as kayaking and wind-surfing. At the enchanting ocean-front Spa Cenvaree, there are hot and cold plunge pools and Vichy hydrotherapy facilities, plus an outdoor over-water pavilion dedicated to Thai massage.
An early highlight of your day will be the champagne breakfast at the thatched Reef Restaurant by the pool, serving colourful Asian and western dishes from live cooking stations for lunch and dinner. At the à la carte restaurant Azzuri Mare, with its stunning views over the lagoon, you can enjoy a spectacular array of freshly-caught exotic seafood specialities, prepared Italian style, while Suan Bua, by the lotus pool, is the place to savour the fragrant aromas of authentic home-style Thai cuisine. The two-storey Coral Bar, one of the most impressive bars in the Maldives, is the island's focal point for activities and entertainment, as well as housing a superb wine cellar, while the over-water Aqua Bar is a perfect place to enjoy a peaceful pre-dinner or post-dinner cocktail, while watching the sun go down. And for extra indulgence, you can book a five-course dinner at the exclusive Island Club, with the option of a romantic candle-lit meal in private.
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The resort has 112 charming and spacious villas and suites, right on the beach or on stilts over the water. All feature a living room and a private terrace or balcony, and all have air conditioning, satellite TV and DVD player, iPod docking station, high-speed Internet access, minibar, telephone, tea and coffee making facilities, safe, hairdryer.
Island Club benefits include access to Island Clubhouse lounge, pool and exclusive restaurant, private check-in and check-out, late check-out, concierge service, mid-morning and pre-dinner snacks, afternoon tea.
Measuring 87 square metres, set on the beach, two-storey accommodation, relaxing living room and furnished terrace on ground floor, stairs to mezzanine level with bedroom with king-size bed, bathroom with outdoor shower.
Measuring 87 square metres, whitewashed timber villa with thatched roof, on stilts over lagoon, linked to resort by wooden walkway, rattan and hardwood furnishings, bedroom with king-size bed or twin beds, separate furnished living room, large bathroom with soaking tub and personal Jacuzzi spa, comfortably furnished terrace.
Measuring 93 square metres, built above the lagoon, master bedroom with king-size bed, fully furnished living area including partitioned space with bunk beds, bathroom with Jacuzzi spa bath and rain shower, furnished terrace.
Measuring 110 square metres, spacious over-water villa, master bedroom with king-size bed, furnished living room, bathroom with tub and rain shower, two-storey sun deck connected via outdoor staircase.
Measuring 114 square metres, bedroom with king-size bed and ocean views, expansive living area, large terrace, 12-square-metre pool with sunset views, Island Club benefits.
Measuring 159 square metres, one or two bedrooms, separate furnished living room, bathroom with rain shower and Island bathtub, furnished terrace, 22-square-metre private pool.
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