Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives
5.0 star property

Luxury resort on the beach, with 2 outdoor swimming pools
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Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives

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Deluxe Water Villa | Aerial view
3 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
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Family Villa, Overwater (with Kids Bedroom)
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Overview of Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives

VIP Access
9.6

Exceptional

Highlights
  • Staff & service is scored top 10% in Machchafushi by travellers.
  • Cleanliness is scored top 10% in Machchafushi by travellers.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • On private beach
  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • Room service
The price is NZ$2,125
Price available on 21/4/2024

Check out the area

Centara Grand Island, South Ari Atoll, Machchafushi, 20094
  • Popular LocationDhangethi Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationBikini Beach8 min walk
  • Popular LocationBunbaru Public Beach1 min drive

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Room options

Villa, Overwater (Sunset)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Club Villa, Overwater (Sunset, Pool)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Reethi Muraka Overwater Villa

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Club Villa, 2 Bedrooms (Beach Pool)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Duplex Beach Villa

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Family Villa, Overwater (with Kids Bedroom)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Sunrise Overwater Villa

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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About the area

Machchafushi

Located in Machchafushi, Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives is on a private beach. Maafushivaru Island Jetty and Villingilivaru Island Pier are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Maafushivaru Island Beach and Vakarufalhi Island Beach. Dhangethi Beach and Ranveli Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. With scuba diving and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

What's nearby

  • Dhangethi Beach - 3 min walk
  • Bikini Beach - 8 min walk
  • Bunbaru Public Beach - 1 min drive
  • Harbor Green Zone - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ahima Restaurant
  • MAIN RESTAURENT @ Vakarufalhi
  • Funama Restaurant
  • The Reef
  • Hermit’s at Bliss

About this property

Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives

Luxury resort near Dhangethi Beach
Located close to Maafushivaru Island Jetty and Maafushivaru Island Beach, Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives provides a poolside bar, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, sunloungers and beach yoga. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage, aromatherapy and a body wrap at the on-site spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants, which feature international cuisine and ocean views. The gym offers yoga classes and fitness classes; other things to do include parasailing, sailing and snorkelling. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a playground.
Other perks at this resort include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with sunloungers, pool umbrellas and a lifeguard on site
  • Tennis courts, a 24-hour front desk and a porter/bellboy
  • Luggage storage, a bodyboard on-site and water sports equipment
  • Tour/ticket information, smoke-free property and wedding services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 112 rooms have comforts, such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site 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-motorised water sports are included.

Water activities

Snorkelling
Windsurfing

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Tennis
Volleyball
Children's club

Entertainment

On-site entertainment and activities

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Aqua Bar
  • Azzuri Mare
  • Coral Bar and Lounge
  • Reef Restaurant
  • Suan Bua

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Bodyboard
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Paddleboard
  • Parasailing
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Snorkelling
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby toys
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Playground
  • Pool toys
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Built in 2009
  • Floor
  • Lifeguards
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • In-room dining only
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via aeroplane 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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 200.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 340
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 170 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 380
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 190 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 6.00 per person, per night
  • Floatplane transfer per adult: USD 460 (return)
  • Floatplane transfer per child: USD 230 (return), from 2 to 11 years old
  • Additional fee for children (from 12 years old to 17 years old): USD 440 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

The additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 200.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining)

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives?

As of 28 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives on 21 Apr 2024 start from NZ$572.71, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives?

Checkout is at noon.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives?

Some rate plans available at this resort are all-inclusive.

Where is Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives located?

Nestled on the beach, this Machchafushi resort is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Dhangethi Beach.

Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 158 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 158 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 158 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 158 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 158 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Raad

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo Curvello Araujo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

ROSHNI

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chinmay

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

toru

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. High hospitality
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

takahiro

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn, DPO

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.

10/10 Excellent

Toni, Rex

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023