Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives

Our Guests' Experiences

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  MagdaMSwitzerland wrote a review Oct 2024

  Switzerland . 0 contributions

  

  Amazing resort

  We had an amazing experience during our 3 nights stay at Centara. We especially liked the house reef for snorkeling, the diving center and its team (our son did a diving discovery course and he loved it), the whale shark excursion and sunset yoga on the beach. We stayed at the over water villa for families which was very spacious and well equipped. Anytime we needed something, the staff was there to help. I can highly recommend Centara!

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  Date of stay : October 2024
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  ahadnisar1982 wrote a review Oct 2024

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  A stay to Remember

  It was one of the best vacation we had in the Maldive. From top management to all the line staff they always ensure provision of extremely personalized service with actual genuine caring nature. Everything was so perfect from food in Azure Mare ( litterally one of the best Italian we ever had and chef jatin was simply awesome) to Sua ban the thai restaurant with authentic thai touch. We have received some amazing service from all the staff but unfortunately not all the names we remember but following are few Irfan in club Sunny in Azure Mare Jatin ( chef of azzure mare) Yuva front office Huttu recreation Nalin hotel manager Munna houskeeping Neba recreation Miao thai restauarant In addition to that its one of the best lagoon to witness and experience sea creatures around. Sharks, Sting ray, Manta, turtles you name it. Will definitely visit again as one vacation is not enough for Centara Grand Maldives.

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  Date of stay : October 2024
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  gschulze2024 wrote a review Oct 2024

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  My 12th visit - lots of changes

  Until April24 I always gave the highest ratings for this resort, but I can‘t anymore. Senthil (restaurant manager & guest relation) left. He was for us the „Soul of Centara. Anyhow, Chef Senthil, May, Irfan & Huthu did a great job, the SPA is also great. The Best Dives Team is complete new = lots of problems, but Alex from Colombia was friendly and we had great dives. Our annual private boat trip was a Desaster -however, problems happen - more important is, how to handle. I guess it is very hard to keep same quality with reduced man-power..

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  Date of stay : October 2024
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  alici_212 wrote a review Aug 2024

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  Dreamy stay

  We had a wonderful time in Centara resort. Everything was perfect and the staff members were so helpful and kind, especially our assistant Monir. He made our stay even more memorable. Looking forward to coming back!

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  Date of stay : August 2024
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  Andrew J wrote a review Aug 2024

  Victoria, Australia . 1 contributions

  

  Perfect place to relax

  Everything went smoothly, from airport greeting to check out. The resort is great and the snorkeling around the reef/island was exceptional. Italian Restaurant was fantastic. Our overwater villa was perfect. A great place to relax or jump on tours/activities for more action.

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  Date of stay : August 2024
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  sdbhproperty wrote a review Aug 2024

  Geelong & Bellarine, Australia . 2 contributions

  

  5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️ resort 👌amazing place!

  5 star resort - amazing island, facilities, staff, restaurants, The club and house reef! Would highly recommend for an unforgettable holiday! Many memories made 🥰

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  Date of stay : August 2024
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  Vacation11063369446 wrote a review Aug 2024

  Bang Bua Thong, Thailand . 2 contributions

  

  เที่ยว Centara grand Maldives อีกครั้ง

  Returned again from August 5-8 for the second time due to getting a special price, including the seaplane, for around 63,000 THB. Still as impressed as ever, the Sunset Water Villa, room 88, has a beautiful coral reef, and we often encountered baby sharks every time we went into the water from the Villa. The accommodation is spacious, and the kids could stay in the overwater Villa. The manta ray activity was fun and worthwhile, but unfortunately, we didn’t spot any whale sharks on the whale shark trip. The food is quite expensive but reasonable. If there’s another promotional price, we will definitely come back again.

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  Date of stay : August 2024
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  Sunshine487496 wrote a review Aug 2024

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  Big thank you for the staff

  Thank you Centara staff members for making us fell home. On top of that the view was out of this world

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  Date of stay : August 2024
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  U3625KPpauls wrote a review Aug 2024

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  Superb Island Hotel

  The hotel is exceptional, staff are wonderful. The house reef is superb for those wanting to snorkel, great for families as well. Third trip to resort which shows how highly we rate overall experience

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  Date of stay : July 2024
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  RafaelaAGjersoe wrote a review Jul 2024

  Oslo, Norway . 1 contributions

  

  BEST TRIP OF OUR LIVES!

  My husband and I booked a 10-day stay at Centara Grand Maldives for our honeymoon, and little did we know that it would be the MOST INCREDIBLE trip of our lives!!! The staff on the island are truly amazing. Their warmth and genuine hospitality made us feel like we were at home. From the friendly greetings and questions about our day, to the immediate assistance whenever we needed anything, every moment was filled with great care and attention. Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude for everyone who cared for us during these ten incredible days. A special thank you goes out to those who went above and beyond to make this the most unforgettable trip of our lives. First, we want to express our gratitude to Tharu, the reservation agent. We exchanged so many emails over the months leading up to our stay, filled with countless questions, and Tharu always responded with kindness and patience, ensuring our stay was perfectly planned. We stayed in the sunset overwater villa with a pool, which gave us access to “The Club” throughout our stay. Here, we met the most incredible staff members who made us feel truly welcomed! Irfan and Chef Senthil, in particular, had a profound impact on our experience. Irfan's kindness and readiness to assist us with anything we needed truly made a huge difference on our stay. Chef Senthil delighted us with the most delicious food we've ever tasted, elevating every meal into a memorable experience. We cannot thank you enough, Irfan and Senthil, for everything you’ve done for us. We are eternally grateful and will cherish these memories forever. We are longing to see you again! ❤️ We also want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Richard, June, and Vay for also taking such great care of us! Your attention and kindness added a special touch to our stay. How can we possibly put into words the gratitude we feel for the Spa Cenvaree team? Our time there was an unforgettable journey into serenity, with every moment spent in an oasis of tranquility. The team’s warmth and attentiveness made each experience truly special, ensuring that everything was perfect for us. Dao and Patis have magical hands, delivering the best massage experience we've ever had. Arsi and the whole spa reception team was always so friendly and welcoming, making each visit a delight! Thank you guys, we miss you already! ❤️ A special thank you to Huhthu and Sujith who were always so friendly and ensured we always had exciting activities to look forward to. We deeply appreciate Jambe for the outstanding job he did cleaning our room each day, which added comfort and enjoyment to our stay. Last but not least, we want to extend our deepest appreciation to the reception team for their kindness and assistance with all our requests. And also a special thanks to Senthil, The Club manager, for helping organising such a beautiful and unforgettable farewell dinner on our last day. So, if you're planning a honeymoon, family-friendly holiday, or just a getaway, Centara Grand Maldives is the place to be! Our experience here was unquestionably magical, and we couldn’t recommend it more highly! This honeymoon was more than just a vacation; it was a magical experience that touched our hearts deeply. We are forever grateful for the unforgettable memories you've helped create! See you in a near future ❤️ Mr and Mrs Amorim Gjersøe

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  Date of stay : July 2024
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  Sanaya Zal S wrote a review Jul 2024

  Mumbai, India . 0 contributions

  

  Beautiful property, average service

  We stayed for three nights on an all inclusive package. We were in a Duplex Beach villa. The property is stunning. Clean beaches with soft, white sand, beautiful clear water and an amazing reef. The villa was clean and well maintained though the air-conditioning took time to kick in and the sleeping area on the mezzanine level felt very claustrophobic. Full marks though for the thoughtfully provided loos on both levels. However, the staff of the resort are not the best trained in customer care. They seem to happily cater to Asian and European tourists, leaving the rest of us feeling a bit unwelcome. I have to say that the Maldivian staff were very polite and professional but not the rest. One young Asian lady staff member would simply look through us when we greeted her. The main issue for us was the business like attitude of the resort. We have been to other resorts in South Ari Atoll, (in November 2022 and January of this year) whose websites clearly described the All Inclusive package and left nothing unsaid. There were no hidden loopholes. Here, one feels a bit cheated because the website doesn't clearly indicate your choices. For example, we assumed that an all inclusive package meant that we could eat anything we liked in the restaurants at any time, with the exception of certain items not in our category. But it was far more restricted. We could only eat three main meals, no snacks or ice cream in between. At the only two restaurants serving a la carte options, we had to select a three course option (one appetiser, one main dish, one dessert) from the menu, instead of choosing whatever we liked, as in the other resorts. The food was plenty, I agree, but it was the restrictions that were odd. I wouldn't even have minded that if the website had been upfront and direct. Besides the three meals, we were offered the grandiosely named Afternoon tea. It was a disaster. Stale sandwiches slapped together carelessly, samosas out of a freezer pack and very iffy pastries slammed down on the table - I've never been served afternoon tea in quite this fashion. The point is, if you're offering something, whether it is all inclusive packages or afternoon tea, do it right. Don't offer something and then leave the customer feeling short changed. It's a pity about the service because the food in the Thai restaurant was wonderful, the room quite nice, the Thai spa very good and the natural beauty simply stunning.

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  Date of stay : July 2024
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  jinjina2024 wrote a review Jul 2024

  Sydney, Australia . 0 contributions

  

  Michael Ma

  Feel like home. Services really good. Very kind, make ur stay happier and comfortable. Special thanks to Rishard , Kurma at coral bar, Riyad , Michelle at reef and Asher, Sunny at azurri, also Van and Judith. I'll rememble your guys for a long long time. Thanks again.

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  Date of stay : July 2024
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  bandaraadikari wrote a review Jul 2024

  Colombo, Sri Lanka . 0 contributions

  

  Happy family time at centara

  Centara Resort is a paradise on earth. We stayed at the water villa and beach villa @centrara Thanks so much to the warmth and hospitality, the staff service was excellent and outstanding. This has turned out to be the best vacation we have had so far. We loved every moment and highly recommend. If you’re decided to travel to this resort, you won’t be disappointed. You are paying for quality. My kid is having dietary restrictions so the resort staff has made special arrangements to accommodate our requirements and it was really helpful for us. We will be forever be grateful to all the staff who supported us by providing their best services. We will be forever be grateful to the below staff for their dedication of their excellent service. Kitchen (Reef)- Pradeep (Chef)/ Kevin Restaurant - Desmond, Richard/ Shareef/Nazim. Housekeeping -Chandrasiri Azzuri Restaurant- Jithin (Chef) Sunny & Ashiq

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  Date of stay : June 2024
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  shamimapatel01 wrote a review Jul 2024

  Johannesburg, South Africa . 0 contributions

  

  Family experience

  The family enjoyed the food eating at the different restaurants enjoyed trying different mock tails and loved the island experience

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  Date of stay : June 2024
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  TanvirHaider2024 wrote a review Jun 2024

  Dhaka City, Bangladesh . 0 contributions

  

  A Holiday Home away from Home

  My fellow country men who were working at the resort made our experience so welcoming and homely that we didn’t feel we are away from our home. Anywhere we go before that they knew we are from their country and they greeted ted us so warmly that our heart melt. Mr. Farukh took us to the room while checking in and after that everything was so warm and welcoming. When we go to water activity center the person already knew about us and tried to help us to choose the right activities and guided us although he was new to that center. When we went to Italian restaurant Ashik was there asking what else can he do for us and the kids. He also invited us to Thai restaurant for next lunch as he will be there and booked our lunch. We went there and he just tried everything he could to make us feel happy. At the end when we went to Dinner at Reef another two person from Bangladesh came to meet us. We never felt so we warmly welcomed anywhere we have ever went in our life. Thank to the management to keep such smiling people to make our stay memorable.

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  Date of stay : June 2024
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  shaanalways2024 wrote a review Jun 2024

  Doha, Qatar . 0 contributions

  

  A Memorable Family vacation

  **Hotel Review: A Memorable Family Vacation** We recently enjoyed a family vacation at Centara from June 13-18, and it was truly unforgettable. We got an upgrade to pool villa with beachfront location provided stunning ocean views and easy access to various water activities. Snorkeling was a highlight, with clear waters and vibrant marine life. The scuba diving experience was exhilarating, thanks to the hotel's excellent dive center and knowledgeable instructors. The hotel's array of games and activities, including beach volleyball and an exciting game room, kept us entertained throughout our stay. Dining was a delight, with diverse cuisines and fresh seafood, especially enjoyed with the beachfront ambiance. The staff's exceptional service and attention to detail made our stay even more special. Centara provided the perfect mix of adventure, relaxation, and family fun. Highly recommended for a memorable vacation experience!

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  Date of stay : June 2024
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  emailgenyeo wrote a review Jun 2024

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  WONDERFUL stay! We love it

  The stay at Centara Grand has been awesome! EVerything is so nice and great! Check in is smooth and seamless. Room is always kept clean and neat for us. Oh mine.... Super love this stay in Centara! We all love it

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  Date of stay : June 2024
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  tcschofield wrote a review Jun 2024

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  Another stay at the usual high standard

  This was our second stay at the property this time with additional family. We were slightly concerned the experience would not live up to our previous stay. We were wrong! The package & staff superb- amazing holiday again

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  Date of stay : May 2024
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  gjack707 wrote a review May 2024

  Villach, Austria . 0 contributions

  

  One of the best Island on Maledives

  One of the best islands in the Maldives. From the service to the food, drinks to the house reef - a holiday that leaves nothing to be desired. We would love to come back.

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  Date of stay : April 2024