Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Krabi

Once we had booked we started reading very negative reviews and were really worried. However the experience was GREAT, starting with a stunning location in the midst of the jungle and between the mountains and the see. It is true that it can be only accessed via the shuttle boat (which isn't very convenient) or the Monkey trail which involves steep stairs and having to deal with hungry monkeys but this added to the uniqueness of the Hotel! The trail was one of the highlights of the trip and doable for us (2 adults and one 13 yo kid) even with heavy backpacks. The pool area is great and only some meters away from a paradise-like beach which is almost empty and used mainly by Hotel guests. The Hotel location is also good to take one day trips to the surrounding islands and beaches and therefore a great choice. We also enjoyed the excellent breakfast and service mindset from the hotel staff. It is true the rooms are a little bit runned down and some elements didnt work properly but either you take this hotel at c. 200 USD/night or go a bit cheaper to the not so charming Hotels in AO Nang (that look like mass-tourism blocks) or upgrade yourself to the 1000 USD/night resort in Railey but in our view not worth it as - taken the drawback of a somewhat secluded location - the Centara Grand is a great choice.

Don’t read the reviews this is a great Hotel in an unbelievable setting. The staff on check in were attentive and our bags were waiting for us at our rooms. We upgraded to the sea view room and went half board (well worth it). The rooms are clean and spacious. The beach is something else (that’s why you go there right?). Loved The boat ride to the hotel also. There are a range of restaurants we went to the Thai both nights as it was that good. Overall a great stay would highly recommend.

The people leaving bad reviews are frankly too picky. I read them before I left and was genuinely worried, but I gotta say they were very misleading. I would say you get exactly what you pay for at this resort; absolute world class scenery that somehow looks better in person than in photos, comfortable and clean rooms with great views, GREAT air conditioning, EXCELLENT staff who are extremely friendly, great amenities, and access to a practically private beach. We came for our honeymoon and found the rooms and general vibe of the resort to be quite charming and fitting for the location, not outdated or run-down. Arriving to the hotel by boat made it feel like we were in White Lotus (in a special fun way) and despite the fact that Trip.com messed up our booking (we booked a king bed but were given a room with 2 double beds) the staff went above and beyond trying to accommodate our request and showed us several different rooms until we found one that we were satisfied with. The pool was also so nice and picturesque with the ocean in the background. Staying at this resort truly felt like a holiday. I will agree however that the food was not very good, but it's not like the options in town are all that great either, and most importantly we did not have any stomach issues (we ate vegetarian and they had lots of options). The buffet breakfast is perfectly good. The monkey trail is definitely a hike, but it's well lit on wooden steps for the most part. Not for anyone with accessibility concerns but very doable and over with relatively quickly. Absolutely worth it for the seclusion, the beach is less busy and cleaner than pretty much every other beach around, and there's no one around trying to sell you anything.

We booked Centara Grand Beach Resort Krabi expecting a relaxing, high-end getaway — unfortunately, it fell far short of the 5-star standard it claims to offer. Yes, the location is beautiful and secluded, but that’s also part of the problem. Once you’re there, you’re isolated, with very few options beyond the resort itself — and that wouldn’t be a big issue if the resort lived up to expectations. The hotel is extremely outdated. The buildings and facilities feel worn, tired, and in need of a serious renovation. Our room was okay, but nothing special — far from luxurious, and definitely not what you’d expect from a premium resort. The biggest letdown, however, was the food. It was genuinely poor — bland, overpriced, and with very limited variety. Since there’s nowhere else to eat nearby (unless you hike or take a boat), it made the whole experience worse. We were so disappointed that we checked out after just one night. It simply didn’t match what we were looking for — or what was promised. This is not a true 5-star experience, and sadly, we wouldn’t recommend it to others.

The staff at this hotel were friendly and helpful - nothing was too much trouble. The choice of food was wide - Indian, Thai, Japanese and Western - and delicious. The portions were good value too. The monkeys were entertaining but it was important to keep the additional catch on the door to keep them out of your room! Having the buggy service was a plus.