The Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives is a barefoot paradise with a palm-fringed beach and dazzling lagoon, surrounded by the clear waters of the South Ari Atoll and embellished with characteristic timbered pathways and colonial-style buildings. The island offers a wide range of activities and first-rate facilities, in addition to the resort's 112 roomy villas that are perched over the water and suites that mix seamlessly with the surrounding environment. The Centara Grand Maldives is a fun-filled vacation spot for kids and a perfect getaway for honeymooners and couples when combined with exceptional epicurean meals.
There are fantastic opportunities to explore the underwater exotic life of the Maldives. Our house reef is a kaleidoscope of colour for snorkelers, and just off the island, divers can explore a shipwreck dive site. It's simple to reach some of the most well-known dive destinations in the world from Centara Grand Maldives. For everyone, Centara Grand Maldives provides the ideal island vacation.
Best Time to Visit The Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives
Maldives is a beach destination that is sun-kissed and has weather which is year-round suitable for a trip. However, the best time to visit the Maldives is between November and April, i.e., during the dry season. December to March marks the peak tourist season or the best season to visit The Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives as, during this season, rainfall is almost negligible, and the weather remains extremely pleasant. This period is also regarded as the best season to visit The Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives for their honeymoon as couples get an opportunity to enjoy all types of activities due to ideal weather conditions. Though, is the busiest season in the Maldives, it is also the period when beach resorts in the Maldives are expensive.
Things to do in The Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives
Work on Wellness- At the Spa Cenvaree, an opulent seaside retreat for the senses, treat yourself to relaxing massages and body treatments. The spa offers premium accommodations for singles and couples, facilities for Vichy hydrotherapy, hot and cold plunge pools, and planned yoga classes on the beach or in the fitness centre. It also has an outdoor overwater venue for Thai massage.
Involve in Sports / Leisure- Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa is on the Grand Cayman Islands in the Indian Ocean. The resort's lagoon and coral reef provide excellent snorkelling and scuba-diving opportunities. There are close encounters with manta rays, anemone fish, lionfish, turtles and whale sharks.
Indulge in Family Facilities- Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa offers a Camp Safari and E-Zone for young children, and a range of exciting activities like beach games and events at the pool, banana boat, tube rides, and water sports, for teenagers.
Wedding / Honeymoon- Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa offers stunning venues for once-in-a-lifetime weddings and honeymoons. Designed for an all-inclusive experience of a lifetime, the resort offers a selection of traditional Maldivian marriage or renewal of vows packages, including the Moodhufini Wedding Package and the Underwater Wedding Package.
Dining at The Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives
Taste your way around the globe. You may have a new experience every day at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives thanks to its six restaurants and bars. Variety is the flavour of life, so start your day at the Reef with a fusion of flavours. You can enjoy local Maldivian specialities, English breakfast, Chinese dim sum, and much more all at once at restaurants serving international cuisines. While Suan Bua delivers a flavour of Thai home cooking, Azzuri Mare serves up traditional Italian cuisine.
Azzuri Mare- Enjoy genuine Italian cuisine while taking in the gorgeous views of the beautiful lagoon. At Azzuri Mare, we offer both beloved classic dishes and distinctive Italian inventions cooked with the freshest catch of the day. Our assortment of Italian classics, which ranges from fully-flavoured pasta to oven-baked pizza, is assembled using only the freshest ingredients.
Reef- The Reef offers lavish Champagne breakfasts as well as all-day dining while overlooking the Maldives' dazzling pool and fine sands. You can choose to enjoy a variety of foreign dishes, including both local Maldivian specialities and global favourites, presented buffet-style. Enjoy teppanyaki's excitement and the glitz of live cooking stations.
Suan Bua- In our inviting dining area or outside, savour the tang, fire, and spices of Thai food. Suan Bua offers a luscious selection of home-style specialities from four different provinces of Thailand while overlooking a tranquil lotus pond. Enjoy hot tom yum soup, a refreshing som tam salad, and steamed shellfish with delectable dips.
Aqua Bar- Positioned over the azure waters of the lagoon, Aqua Bar offers an array of classic cocktails and light fare. This bright, elegant venue showcases sweeping ocean views, the perfect setting for a chilled tipple as you watch the sunset.
Coral Bar and Lounge- At Coral Bar & Lounge, the island-style, two-story establishment with a relaxed sand-floor setting, you may unwind at any time of day. A casual, pleasant ambience is created by the combination of pool tables, board games, and a variety of flavors. Enjoy a beverage of your choice or afternoon tea. Children can indulge in ice cream every afternoon.
In-villa dining- Whether it's breakfast in bed, afternoon tea or a midnight snack, indulge in the comfort of your own beach suite or villa. Private dining will be delivered straight to your door with a wide array of Thai delicacies and international dishes for you to choose from.
How to Reach The Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives
Once you land at the Male International Airport, take a seaplane for transfer from the international airport. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the resort by seaplane transfer. Another option is a domestic flight from Male International Airport (Velana Intl. Airport) to Villa International Airport, Maamigili followed by a speedboat ride to the island resort from the domestic airport.
