Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket Earns Tripadvisor Certificate Of Excellence
Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket today announced that it has received the TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence, which honors top-rated lodging businesses, restaurants and attractions, as reviewed by travelers on the world’s largest travel site*.
To qualify, these businesses must maintain an average rating of four or higher out of a possible five, as reviewed by travelers on TripAdvisor. Additional criteria include volume of reviews and how recently they have been submitted by TripAdvisor travelers. The accolade is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. 
“Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket is pleased to receive this TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence” said Denis Thouvard, General Manager at Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket. “We strive to offer our customers a memorable experience, and this accolade is the evidence that our hard work is translated into positive traveler reviews on TripAdvisor.”
“The TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence program gives exceptional businesses in a variety of different industries around the world the recognition they deserve,” said Christine Petersen, president of TripAdvisor for Business. “From top-rated restaurants in Boston to top-rated attractions in Barcelona, we want to applaud these businesses for offering TripAdvisor travelers a great customer experience.”
Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket
It is against the background of the rich heritage of Phuket that Centara proudly introduces the latest addition to its growing portfolio of fine, luxury resorts – the Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket.
Amble along the Karon beach, by far the most beautiful of Phuket’s sandy beaches and you will stu
mble upon this impressive, newly-built, five star luxury property nestled in the far corner of the beach. It is uniquely situated directly on the edge of this stunning beach offering unparalleled seclusion and peacefulness.
Both striking in size and design, the resort echoes the character of the famous Sino-Portuguese architecture found in the heart of Old Phuket Town. The design comprising lengthy colonnades
and stucco moldings pays homage to a bygone age of burgeoning wealth and opulence that emerged during the booming tin mining era on the island.
Facilities
The luxury accommodation comprises 262 guestrooms with 126 Deluxe Ocean Facing Rooms of which 36 are Premium Rooms, 45 Spa Deluxe Ocean Facing Rooms, 18 Premium Spa Deluxe Ocean Facing Rooms, 45 Deluxe Pool Suites and 18 Luxury Pool Suites. Villas comprise 6 One-Bed Pool Villas and 4 Two-Bed Pool Villas. All guestrooms have a balcony with a stunning sea view and the Spa Deluxe Ocean Rooms have jacuzzis on the balconies. Guests staying in the Villas, Pool Suites and Pool Premium rooms can enjoy club privileges, which include access to the Resort’s Club Lounge where snacks are served all day.
The resort boasts a wide variety of leisure facilities including four swimming pools, a tennis court, a waters ports centre, a fitness centre and Spa Cenvaree. The Spa has 10 single and double treatment rooms, offers Vichy treatments, steam rooms, a relaxation room and manicure/pedicure rooms.
The resort is also well equipped for families providing a children’s pool, a children’s playground and two playrooms; one for ages 3 to 9 years and one for 10 to 16 years. A lazy river is also a key Resort feature.
Dining options are available to suit all tastes. The Cove is an all-day dining restaurant situated on the beachfront. Open kitchens serve Asian and international melting-pot cuisine. It seats 250 guests within indoor and outdoor terraces.
Mare Italian Restaurant and Bar overlooks the beach and serves pasta and pizza in the day with classic Italian cuisine in the evenings. It has its own bar and wine cellar and seating is for 262 guests.
The Luna Bar is located above Mare and features a large outdoor terrace with lounge-style seating and indoor bar and lounge. The Luna caters for over 110 guests and serves light meals including Mediterranean and Asian Tapas.
The Beachcomber Beach Club is situated on the edge of the beach and the Splash Pool bar is located at the edge of the main pool. The Lobby Lounge and Bar has stunning ocean views.
In-room dining is available 24 hours a day.
Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket is fully equipped for meetings. The Phuket Grand Ballroom has a capacity of 820 persons seated theatre-style, with 576 sq m of space that is divisible into two equal parts. There is a pre-function area of 240 sq m. Two breakout rooms can accommodate 50 persons each, seated classroom style.
