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Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives

5.0 star property
Luxury beachfront resort with spa, near Dhangethi Beach

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Aerial view
3 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
2 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
VIP Access

Reviews

9,6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Spa
    Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Fitness center
  • Steam room
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
Feel at home
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
The price is R5 004
R24 500 total
includes taxes & fees
01 Dec - 02 Dec

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Villa, Overwater (Sunset)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Private indoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Club Villa, Overwater (Sunset, Pool)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Club Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
  • 114 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reethi Muraka Overwater Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 106 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Club Villa, 2 Bedrooms (Beach Pool)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Club Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
  • 159 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Duplex Beach Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 87 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Villa, Overwater (with Kids Bedroom)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Private indoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
  • 93 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Sunrise Overwater Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Private indoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
  • 86 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Centara Grand Island, South Ari Atoll, Machchafushi, 20094

What's nearby

  • Ari Atoll - 1 min walk
  • Dhangethi Beach - 3 min walk
  • Bikini Beach - 8 min walk

Getting around

  • Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) - 60.4 miles/97.1 km

Restaurants

  • Asian Wok
  • Coral Bar
  • Ahima Restaurant
  • Vilamendhoo Cafeteria
  • The Reef

About this property

Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives

Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives offers a private beach where you can enjoy beach umbrellas, yoga, and volleyball, plus you'll have access to onsite snorkeling, parasailing, and windsurfing. 2 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, and aromatherapy. Reef Restaurant, one of 3 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious resort include 2 bars/lounges, a poolside bar, and a fitness center. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

All-inclusive

All-inclusive room rates at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and select beverages included
24-hour room service
In-room minibar (all beverages included)
Dining and beverage availability limited at one or more venues

Activities and facilities/equipment

All non-motorized water sports are included.

Water activities

Snorkeling
Windsurfing

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Tennis
Volleyball
Kids club

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, Finnish, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Lao, Malay, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Urdu

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 112 units
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Guests must transfer via Airplane to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests must arrange transfers (surcharge) from Male International Airport to the property, which is 25 minutes away via seaplane. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 4 days before their expected arrival.  Daily transfer service is offered between 6 AM and 3:45 PM. Guests arriving or departing outside of these hours are advised to book a local hotel room in Male or Hulhumale. Luggage in excess of 20 kg/person may incur a fee, payable to the seaplane company during flight check-in. Guests must pay the seaplane transfer fee at check-out.
  • Guests must arrange transfers (surcharge) from Male International Airport to the property, which is 30 minutes away via domestic flight, followed by a speedboat transfer to the property. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 4 days before their expected arrival. Daily transfer service is offered by Maldivian Airways/FlyMe before 10:30 PM. Guests arriving outside of these hours are advised to book a hotel room in Male or Hulhumale until services resume. Guests must pay the domestic flight fee and the speedboat fee at check-out.
  • The additional fee (payable at the property) covers transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Children's games
  • Toys
  • Pool toys
  • Lifeguard on site
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Bodyboard on site

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Tennis
  • Beach yoga
  • Fitness classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Parasailing
  • Sailing
  • Boat tours
  • Motor boating
  • Snorkeling
  • Windsurfing
  • Bodyboard on site
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Pool table
  • Fishing
  • Scuba diving nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Water sports equipment
  • Bodyboard on site
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Built in 2009
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fitness center
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Steam room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Stocked minibar (select free items)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Turndown service
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water
  • In-room dining only

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a spa tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Reef Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Suan Bua - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Thai cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Mare Azzurro - This restaurant specializes in seafood and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Aqua Bar - This bar overlooks the ocean. Open daily.
Coral Bar and Lounge - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 400
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 200 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • Floatplane transfer per adult: USD 480 (roundtrip)
  • Floatplane transfer per child: USD 240 (roundtrip), from 2 to 11 years old
  • Additional fee for children (from 12 years old to 17 years old): USD 440 per person, per stay
The additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 200.0 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Centara All Inclusive
Centara Grand Island
Centara Grand Island Maldives All Inclusive Machchafushi
Centara Grand Island Resort All Inclusive
Centara Grand Island Resort Spa Maldives All Inclusive
Centara Grand Island Resort Maldives All Inclusive Machchafushi
Centara Grand Island Maldives Machchafushi

Frequently asked questions

Does Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, parasailing, and sailing and improve your game at the onsite tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes and yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives also has 2 bars, a private beach, and a steam room, as well as an arcade, a picnic area, and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives?
Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring international cuisine and garden views.
Does Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives like?
Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives is a short 1-minute walk from Ari Atoll and 3 minutes' walk from Dhangethi Beach.

Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives Reviews

Reviews

9,6

Exceptional

9,6/10

Cleanliness

9,4/10

Staff & service

9,8/10

Amenities

9,4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9,8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful holiday resort where we treated like royalty. Courteous friendly staff from cleaners to management. Couldn’t have asked for more as a way to celebrate 50 years of marriage.
Keith, 8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We definitely enjoyed our stay at the resort. It was very peaceful and beautiful. Everyone was welcoming and polite. Well organized and neat. The things I would suggest they improve on is their restaurant options, different food options each day, for those with longer stay-a trip to explore the city, and more nightlife/activities. Overall, it was an amazing experience and will definitely be coming back.
esther, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful island hotel w gorgeous blue water, friendly staff, nice rooms, gym, beautiful views and more
Jim, 5-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jeton, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We planned this to be our trip of a lifetime and it certainly lived up to the hype. Rooms are beautiful and private. Amanullah took care of us, bringing us buckets of ice, restocking the mini bar, cleaning the room, and leaving sweet touches daily. The ocean is teeming with life just steps from the door. We took several excursions to fish annd see whale sharks, both hugely successful, and snorkeled for hours along the house reef around the atoll. Food was impeccable and had a large variety. Hospitality everywhere-from food service to reception to spa staff-was incredible. We couldn’t have asked for a better vacation. Highly highly recommend.
Kristy, 7-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We would just like to say a whole hearted thank you to all the team at Centara Grand for making our stay the most magical and memorable! This was our second visit after being there 8 years ago - we were so excited to return to our favourite place! The level of service was just as amazing as the first time and they were so accommodating in every way. A special shout out to Nabeel who made sure our stay was a smooth and enjoyable as possible and was always on hand with any queries we had. Islam our room cleaner also did a fantastic job and was extremely friendly. We got engaged the second night of our stay with a fantastic beach dinner and now we have memories for life. We can't wait to return in the not so distant future! Thanks so much again!
Gareth, 7-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nadia, 4-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We had an amazing time at Centara Grand. The place is absolutely beautiful and the snorkeling straight out of the water villas is amazing. Food is super nice as well and the buffet restaurant was always varied so it never felt samey. All the staff was super friendly but we would like to thank in special Monir who would do our room and every day would leave a beautiful drawing made with sand or other natural materials on our villa floor.
Marcelo Curvello Araujo, 8-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lana, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

ROSHNI, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent!
Chinmay, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place. High hospitality
toru, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay at the Centara Grand was for our honeymoon and it couldn’t have went any better. From the staff, to waking up with the beautiful ocean view, we will cherish our memories. In our Deluxe Ocean view villa, we were left with beautiful surprises from Afsal in our room. He was a great help and always was available if we needed something. We dined often at the Azzuri Mare restaurant and the staff there was amazing. Sunny and chef Justin were so kind and made sure the food was exactly how we wanted it. We also had Tepenyaki one night and it was a great experience. The chef made it an entertaining experience for all those who ate there. The Reef restaurant had a plethora of food from different cuisines so there was something for everybody to enjoy. We really enjoyed trying other dishes! The staff even set up the Dreams cinema for myself and wife since we were not able to make the cinema night, and wow what a night to remember. I highly recommend staying at the Centara Grand resort for anybody looking to visit the Maldives and hope to return shortly!
Luke, 6-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good
takahiro, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is my second stay at Centara Grand and it was infinitely better than my first. The majority of the staff remembered me and treated me well. I was pleased with everything at Centara Geand! Mr. Hassan at Best Dives is the primary reason for my second visit. He has amazing patience and delivers superlative customer service.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I cannot begin to describe how amazing this place is. The property is stunning. I celebrated my 35th birthday here. The staff were truly exceptional. June, Senthil, Sathish, Habib, Shimol are just a few of the names that I can remember. The lady who runs the Thai restaurant, the front desk staff, the chef of the Thai restaurant and our room attendant also exceeded our expectations at every turn. The food was amazing. We snorkeled, took a Thai cooking class, took a mixology class, went fishing, dolphin cruised, had a wild and whacky experience on the fun toy, spent 2 days at the spa, and had a special lobster dinner. Everyone seemed happy and like they were dedicated to making our trip amazing. There are other things that really made this place a gem. Their commitment to sustainability was pronounced and as the climate changes, I felt proud to be at a place that makes this a priority. The meet and greet at the airport also made for a smooth travel experience. I highly recommend staying Centara Grand.
Toni, 7-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Dewei, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Wing Cheong, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Justin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ananda, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Me and my husband came here for our honeymoon, first time visiting Maldives and it was absolutely breathtaking and beautiful. We will definitely be coming back again. Although we had some difficulties getting to our resort due to flight delays Anurag the reservation manager helped us out so much and made sure we got our full 7 night stay since we got their 2 days late. We were very grateful and blessed for him. Sunny the waiter at azzuri was so kind and sweet and me and my husband really bonded with him throughout our visit, Habib from the buffet and the chef that always made our eggs the way we like them were also very kind hearted and really everyone was great! Our room was absolutely beautiful, I wanted an over water villa with pool and I got one and I was satisfied. Food was delicious a little different then what me and husband are use to since we are from Texas but we expanded our taste buds. I will say I wish they had more restaurants because by day 5 we were pretty much tired of eating the same thing. The seaplane for me was not that great because I was very nauseous and hot since there’s no air conditioning but we managed. Thank you to everyone at Centara Resort for making it an amazing experience for us!!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The lagoon is amazing and great for swimming and Snorkelling. The property is very clean and well looked after. Excellent at catering for people with allergies. Good choice of drinks in all inclusive package..
Vineshkumar, 7-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Justin, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Richard, 6-night trip
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