Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa
Centara Grand Island, South Ari Atoll, 20217 Machchafushi, Maldives – Excellent location – show map
Fantastic location with a lovely resort reef with incredible biodiversity and proximity to year round whale shark and manta ray snorkeling locations
- Sea view
- Garden
- Swimming pool
- BBQ facilities
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
This secluded island resort is 25 minutes from Male by air. It offers beachfront and over water accommodations with spectacular sea views. It offers an on-site spa and yoga center. The modern villas at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives have large bathrooms with a rain shower, bathtub or a spa bath. All have flat screen TVs with satellite channels and electric kettle and high-speed Internet access. Centara Grand Island has several restaurants offering Asian and Western meals which can be enjoyed al fresco. Guests can enjoy the daily champagne breakfast at the Reef Restaurant. In addition, the resort offers swimming pool, water sports, kids club and a spa. The property has staff who can assist guests and arrange for daily excursion trips and activities such as diving and snorkeling. The Club Benefits Premium dining venue offering breakfast, afternoon tea and sunset canapes (served with alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages) The Club lounge check-in and check-out The Club bar and lounge serving premium beverages The Club private pool & beach access including towels 8 pieces of pressing upon arrival per stay Book Library Priority spa and restaurant reservations in all outlets Daily turndown service Upgraded in-room amenities Access to computer and printing facility Additional inclusions for MLOS of 7 nights and above: Guest selection of one spirit (A Bottle of Vodka, Gin, Whiskey, or Rum – replenished once per week) One time in villa floating breakfast per stay Thai cooking class per stay (subject to availability) Note: Complimentary access to The Club is only for guests booked in Club Sunset Overwater Villa with Pool & Club Two Bedroom Beach Pool Villa
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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- Outdoor swimming pool
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Beachfront
- Private beach area
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- AnaUnited States of America“Fantastic location with a lovely resort reef with incredible biodiversity and proximity to year round whale shark and manta ray snorkeling locations”
- CarlLebanon“Everything! Staff, room, cleaning, food, house reef and marine life”
- PalakUnited States of America“Almost everything. Food was great. Staff was awesome! House cleaning was amazing. Thanks Amanulla for keeping our room clean!”
Area info
Restaurants5 Restaurants On Site
- Reef
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
- Suan Bua
- CuisineThai
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
- Azzuri Mare
- CuisineItalian • Seafood
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
- Coral Bar & Lounge
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
- The Club
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
Resort facilities at Centara Grand Island Resort & SpaGreat facilities! Review score, 9.1
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Beachfront
- Private beach area
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Slippers
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Sea view
- View
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun deck
- Private beach area
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Movie nights
- Beach
- Tennis equipment
- Evening entertainment
- Kids' club
- Water sports facilities on siteAdditional charge
- Snorkeling
- DivingAdditional charge
- Canoeing
- Darts
- Windsurfing
- Ping-pong
- Pool table
- Game room
- FishingAdditional charge
- Tennis court
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Sitting area
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Video
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' meals
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Indoor play area
- Board games/Puzzles
- Books, DVDs or music for children
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Hypoallergenic
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Wake-up service
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Open all year
- Pool with view
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Kids' pool
- Fitness classes
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Open-air bath
- Hot tub/JacuzziAdditional charge
- MassageAdditional charge
- SpaAdditional charge
- Fitness center
- German
- English
- Spanish
- Hindi
- Indonesian
- Lao
- Russian
- Thai
- Filipino
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
The property can be reached by a seaplane which takes 25 minutes from Velana International Airport.
To arrange Seaplane transfers, your international flight must arrive in the Maldives between 06:00–15:30 and international flights leaving from the Maldives must depart between 09:00 –20:00.
Please share your flight details with the property at least 5 days before your arrival to secure your seat(s) for the transfer. Please get in touch with the property for details on baggage restrictions.
Return Sea plane Transfer Charges:
Adult - USD 460 net
Children (2-11.99 yrs) - USD 230 net
Up to two children under 12 years can stay free of charge when using existing beds/sofas/baby cots as per the maximum occupancy specified per room. Additional extra beds will be charged. Children under 12 years can eat for free from kids’ menus based on the rules and meal-plan accompanied by an adult, excluding alcoholic beverages. Mandatory green tax of USD 6 per child/infant per night will be charged.
Mandatory Gala Dinner Charges:
Christmas Eve (on Breakfast rate plan):
Adult - USD 340 net, Children (6-11.99 yrs)- USD 170 net
Christmas Eve (on Other rate plan):
Adult - USD 260 net, Children (6-11.99 yrs)- USD 130 net
New Years Eve (on Breakfast rate plan):
Adult - USD 380 net, Children (6-11.99 yrs)- USD 190 net
New Years Eve (on Other rate plan):
Adult - USD 310 net, Children (6-11.99 yrs)- USD 155 net
Special Promotion for stays until 30 April 2024:
20% discount on Return Seaplane Transfers
20% discount on Food on selected a la carte menu in restaurants
15% discount on selected Excursions (Whale Shark Snorkeling, Manta Snorkeling, Turtle Quest, Boat Snorkeling Trip, Sunset Cruise, Sunset Fishing, Dolphin Cruise)
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
FAQs about Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa
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Room options at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa include:
- Quad
- Apartment
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The prices at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Fitness center
- Massage
- Pool table
- Game room
- Snorkeling
- Ping-pong
- Diving
- Fishing
- Tennis court
- Canoeing
- Darts
- Windsurfing
- Evening entertainment
- Kids' club
- Beachfront
- Spa facilities
- Open-air bath
- Tennis equipment
- Water sports facilities on site
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Swimming pool
- Private beach area
- Movie nights
- Yoga classes
- Cooking class
- Steam room
- Beach
- Fitness
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Fitness classes
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Yes, Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa has 5 restaurants:
- Azzuri Mare
- Coral Bar & Lounge
- The Club
- Suan Bua
- Reef
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Guests staying at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Italian
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Kosher
- Asian
- American
- Buffet
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa on this page.
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Check-in at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.