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The Centara Collection, Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives - 30 percent discount on transfers for min 4 nights stay and more, valid for reservations between 11th Feb till 22 Dec 2025
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Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa | Ari Atoll | Maldives

Centara Grand Island, South Ari Atoll, 20217 Machchafushi, Maldives

The Centara Collection, Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives - 30 percent discount on transfers for min 4 nights stay and more, valid for reservations between 11th Feb till 22 Dec 2025

Experience world-class service at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa

Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa has a garden, private beach area, a terrace and restaurant in Machchafushi. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The resort features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, evening entertainment and a kids' club.

All units will provide guests with a minibar.

A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

You can play billiards, table tennis and darts at this 5-star resort, and the area is popular for windsurfing and snorkelling.

Languages spoken at the 24-hour front desk include German, English, Spanish and Hindi.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Review score

Based on 89 reviews

Facilities

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.5

Value for money

8.4

Location

9.2

Total

8.9

Free WiFi

9.2

Room choices in Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa

X 3

Duplex Beach Villa King|25% discount on Transfers | 15% discount on excursions | 20% discount on F&B and Spa | Valid for stays until 20 December 2024

X 3

Sunrise Overwater Villa|25% discount on Transfers | 15% discount on excursions | 20% discount on F&B and Spa | Valid for stays until 20 December 2024

X 3

Family Overwater Villa with Kids Bedroom|25% discount on Transfers | 15% discount on excursions | 20% discount on F&B and Spa | Valid for stays until 20 December 2024

X 5 X 3

Club Two Bedroom Beach Pool Villa|25% discount on Transfers | 15% discount on excursions | 20% discount on F&B and Spa | Valid for stays until 20 December 2024

X 3

Club Sunset Overwater Pool Villa|25% discount on Transfers | 15% discount on excursions | 20% discount on F&B and Spa | Valid for stays until 20 December 2024

X 3

Reethi Muraka Overwater Villa|25% discount on Transfers | 15% discount on excursions | 20% discount on F&B and Spa | Valid for stays until 20 December 2024

X 3

Sunset Overwater Villa|25% discount on Transfers | 15% discount on excursions | 20% discount on F&B and Spa | Valid for stays until 20 December 2024

Services

Internet	WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking	No parking available.
Bathroom	Hairdryer
Bedroom	Alarm clock
Outdoors	Picnic area, Outdoor furniture, Beachfront, Sun terrace, Private beach area, BBQ facilities Additional charge, Terrace, Garden
Activities	Cooking class Additional charge, Movie nights, Beach, Tennis equipment, Evening entertainment, Kids' club, Water sport facilities on site Additional charge, Snorkelling, Diving Additional charge, Canoeing, Darts, Windsurfing, Table tennis, Billiards, Games room, Fishing Additional charge, Tennis court
Media & Technology	Cable channels, Telephone
Food & Drink	Fruits Additional charge, Wine/champagne Additional charge, Kid-friendly buffet, Kid meals, Special diet menus (on request), Snack bar, Breakfast in the room, Bar, Minibar, Restaurant, Tea/Coffee maker
Reception services	Private check-in/check-out, Concierge service, Luggage storage, Tour desk, Currency exchange, 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services	Kids' outdoor play equipment, Indoor play area, Board games/puzzles, Babysitting/child services Additional charge
Cleaning services	Daily housekeeping, Trouser press Additional charge, Ironing service Additional charge, Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security	Fire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas, Smoke alarms, Key access, 24-hour security, Safety deposit box
General	Designated smoking area, Air conditioning, Family rooms, Airport shuttle Additional charge, Non-smoking rooms, Room service
Outdoor swimming poolFree!	Open all year, Pool with view, Pool/beach towels, Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness	Kids' pool, Fitness classes, Yoga classes, Fitness, Spa/wellness packages, Spa lounge/relaxation area, Steam room, Spa facilities, Sun umbrellas, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Open-air bath, Hot tub/Jacuzzi Additional charge, Massage Additional charge, Spa and wellness centre Additional charge, Fitness centre
Languages spoken	German, English, Spanish, Hindi, Indonesian, Lao, Russian, Thai, Filipino

Conditions

Check-in	From 15:00
Check-out	Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment	Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds	Children of any age are welcome.
No age restriction	There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets	Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods	Cash Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

To consider

The property can be reached by a seaplane which takes 25 minutes from Velana International Airport.

To arrange Seaplane transfers, your international flight must arrive in the Maldives between 06:00–15:30 and international flights leaving from the Maldives must depart between 09:00 –20:00.

Please share your flight details with the property at least 5 days before your arrival to secure your seat(s) for the transfer.

Please get in touch with the property for details on baggage restrictions. Return Sea plane Transfer Charges: Adult - USD 460 net Children (2-11.99 yrs) - USD 230 net. From 01 Nov 24 - onward, Return Sea plane Transfer Charges: Adult - USD 480 net Children (2-11.99 yrs) - USD 240 net.

Up to two children under 12 years can stay free of charge when using existing beds/sofas/baby cots as per the maximum occupancy specified per room. Additional extra beds will be charged.

Children under 12 years can eat for free from kids’ menus based on the rules and meal-plan accompanied by an adult, excluding alcoholic beverages.

Mandatory green tax of USD 6 per child/infant per night will be charged.

Mandatory Gala Dinner Charges:

Christmas Eve (on Breakfast rate plan): Adult - USD 360 net, Children (6-11.99 yrs)- USD 180 net Christmas Eve (on Other rate plan): Adult - USD 270 net, Children (6-11.99 yrs)- USD 135 net New Years Eve (on Breakfast rate plan): Adult - USD 400 net, Children (6-11.99 yrs)- USD 200 net New Years Eve (on Other rate plan): Adult - USD 330 net, Children (6-11.99 yrs)- USD 165 net Special Promotion for stays until 30 April 2024: 20% discount on Return Seaplane Transfers 20% discount on Food on selected a la carte menu in restaurants 15% discount on selected Excursions (Whale Shark Snorkeling, Manta Snorkeling, Turtle Quest, Boat Snorkeling Trip, Sunset Cruise, Sunset Fishing, Dolphin Cruise)

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Other known names for Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa

The Centara Collection, Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives - 30 percent discount on transfers for min 4 nights stay and more, valid for reservations between 11th Feb till 22 Dec 2025

Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives

Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

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Is WiFi available at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa?

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Is there free parking available at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa?

No parking available.

What are the outdoor activities at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa

Picnic area, Outdoor furniture, Beachfront, Sun terrace, Private beach area, BBQ facilities Additional charge, Terrace, Garden

What languages are spoken at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa?

German, English, Spanish, Hindi, Indonesian, Lao, Russian, Thai, Filipino

What are the general services offered at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa?

Designated smoking area, Air conditioning, Family rooms, Airport shuttle Additional charge, Non-smoking rooms, Room service

Are pets allowed at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa?

Pets are not allowed.

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

From 15:00

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

Until 12:00

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Australia

Anne

9,0 Very good

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa

Good stay

The beauty of it and the some of the staffs.

Welcome drink was very slow and staffs were not friendly upon arrival.

Australia

Mithi

8,0 Very good

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa

Any negatives are negligible due to the beauty of the island.

Beautiful island, great staff. Great for snorkeling. Free snorkeling gear for hire.

Buffet area was quite cramped up, food options could be better. My opinion could be biased as we stayed in another resort and comparatively the food and dining area was sub standard to the price charged. Suggestion : Some sun beds on the beach for guests would be great. The only sun beds available belong to the beach villas.

United Kingdom

Sarah

10,0 Excellent

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa

Wonderful experience and stay!

Everything! Staff were amazing, rooms outstanding

Nothing

Indonesia

Elsa

10,0 Excellent

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa

Exceptional

honestly stay in here was so fun and makes me happy. i will come back to this hotel again. thank u team centara ^_^

United States of America

David

9,0 Very good

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa

Enjoyable stay in most respects at a relatively reasonable price-point (all inclusive package)

MOST matched expectations. STAFF was exceptionally accommodative.

The large group Manta and Whale Shark excursions may end in disappointment. The vessel travels slowly, which means that it may very well arrive after the aforementioned creatures depart due to other faster-moving vessels arriving sooner AND disturbing the animals! For better success, book a private tour on a smaller and faster vessel for your encounters with the aforementioned creatures. Your time and money will be better spent!

Bangladesh

Arif

10,0 Excellent

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa

Exceptional

Person hospitality

Intercom not working

Singapore

Valerie

8,0 Very good

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa

Vacation in Aquatic wonderland!

Hospitality by each and very staff in all departments was excellent - Mgmt really got this right. Everyone was friendly, helpful, full of initiative, and take time to engage you & your needs. Special thanks to: Mitchell- who took care of my family at breakfast Jaman- who dropped by after work every other day to play with my 7yo daughter teaching her air hockey & futsul techniques. Huthu- teaching us all sorts of things abt the nurse sharks and stingrays during the daily evening feeding sessions of their house “pets” Shani - at kids club who engaged the kids in the afternoon with craft activities and mocktail making. Chef Justin & Yassim - at the Italian restaurant (which was our favourite and they can prepare off menu dishes) where food was so good and we could watch the fishes/sharks come by after dinner while Yassim shared with us stories of his Maldivian childhood. Guys at the dive centre (Yash, conq) - who brought us to see the spinner dolphins (amazing!) and whale shark (which we unfortunately couldn’t track). House reef was one of the best in terms of accessibility and variety of aquatic life. Corals were still healthy in many parts not like many resorts where coral bleaching is more apparent. Our young kids & us saw reef sharks, plenty variety of fishes, squid, turtles and dolphins! Rooms were extremely clean- cleaned twice a day. Plenty of indoor and outdoor towels.

The resort is showing signs of wear in certain areas and could do with some updating, particularly in common areas like gym, games room, kids club.

Bangladesh

Arif

10,0 Excellent

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa

Exceptional

All Bangladeshi Staff is Good .

United Arab Emirates

Yehya

10,0 Excellent

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa

We loved it

All of it

The tennis court and family room which was too old and not functioning well ( I mean the games)

United States of America

Ryder

10,0 Excellent

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa

Exceptional

We love the staff and the food. also the view was amazing. we will come back to this hotel for sure.

France

Antonio

9,0 Very good

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa

really wonderful stay

breakfast villa snorkeling

United Arab Emirates

Ustinia

10,0 Excellent

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa

Small island, clean, amazing house reef.

Sunset water villas

Indonesia

Arinda

10,0 Excellent

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa

Exceptional

Dear Centara Grand Team, We spent lovely time in your hotel in Maldives. We liked absolutely everything. We would come back to your hotel for sure!

United Kingdom

Perminder

10,0 Excellent

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa

Wonderful experience from start to finish

From the moment we were met at the airport to the moment we were dropped back was simply fabulous. The team smoothly guided us through to the seaplane, making the transfer painless. The hotel and the location are stunning, the facilities fantastic, the room both luxourious and comfortable, and the food divine. I loved watching the seaplanes arrive and depart from the back of our overwater villa. My daughter enjoyed her first experience of snorkelling and there were enough activities to keep us all entertained for the week that we stayed. Each member of the hotel greeted us with warmth and smiles, from the greeting at the airport, to their long waves goodbye as our boat departed. The little touches were way above hotels I've stayed at previously - from the welcome message, to the special birthday message made with coconut leaves, to the "see you soon" messages both on our dining table on our last night, and in the sand art in our villa for our last night.

Hard to find anything really. The afternoon tea was the only area that we encountered that could use a revamp. This was part of the all inclusive package. If we had paid extra for this, then we really would have been disappointed. We tried the à la carte restaurants and found their choice on the all inclusive package to be too limited. We actually enjoyed the Reef restaurant the most due to the variety of very tasty food on offer which made life easier with kids. Do note that not everything on the drinks and food menus are included in the All Inclusive package. Often the team will point this out when ordering.

Brazil

Carlos

10,0 Excellent

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa

Amazing property with amazing staff and delicious food providing I delightful stay. Great value for the money.

Basically everything was either above or meeting expectations. I did a lot of research and read lot of reviews before choosing Centara, so I knew what to expect, but even though I was amazed. I was offered an upgrade of the room for a reasonable price, which made my stay even better. Staff at the restaurants are always smiling and willing to help. The menu at the Italian restaurant and at the Thay are very good and diverse. I strongly recommend booking at least dinner in these two options upon arrival. Meal options at the Coral restaurant are eventually limited, but they always have something for those with restrictions or limited taste. Breakfast is very complete with everything fresh and delicious. We were entitled breakfast at the club, But haven’t tried it as we were always on a rush to go snorkeling. By the way, the house reef is very good, you can see a lot of marine life. Unfortunately, there are lots of corals in the shallow that are broken, clearly an issue arising from reckless divers. So please, when you go, mind your fins, and avoid unnecessary contact with the corals. For those with some experience in snorkeling, I strongly recommend going to the drop off. If you are a certified diver, Don’t miss the wreck at the property. The staff at the dive center was very helpful with a special mention to Ash, He’s not only very kind, but clearly a very skillful diving instructor. The room and all other facilities were always kept impeccably clean. As an additional kindness, they gave us a free sparkling wine at the room as well as decoration in the bed on the day of my wedding anniversary.

Not exactly an issue with the property, but an issue with luck itself… the whale shark did not show up! We ended up on a three hour boat trip just to do a snorkel in a site that end up being way worse than the house reef.

United Kingdom

Jodie

10,0 Excellent

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa

Amazing from start to finish! No problems at all. Everything you needed was there and the staff are generally friendly

The little touches by the room service guy! Everything immaculate! Amazing views and very spacious

That I had to leave

Poland

Krzysztof

10,0 Excellent

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa

Absolutely wonderful hotel. Everything at the highest level.

Absolutely wonderful hotel. Everything at the highest level. Beautiful views and a very well-kept facility. The overwater villa with sunset views and a swimming pool fulfilled all our dreams about the Maldives. We will come back!!!!

Paradise on earth, which is a pity to leave :(

Switzerland

Lukas

10,0 Excellent

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa

Sunny paradise

Centare resort was our beautiful hideaway for 15 nights. Right after we stepped out of the seaplane our honeymoons have started. The whole team made sure that our dreams came really true. Our first contact was with guest service manager Sveltana. She welcomed us with open heart, welcome drink und very professional at same time. She was always reachable per Whatsapp, if there were some questions or we needed some help. We felt very good served during our whole stay. Our room attendant Samsul did his job on such excellent level. He came many times per day for cleaning up, a little small talk and filling up the water bottles. He got sure that we have all we need. Every time when we came back after his cleaning, the villa looked like brand new! Additionally he has surprised us with many sand drawings (outside the villa) or inside with the towels (elephants, angels). He did his job with passion and perfectionism to the last detail! The staff from the “Reef bar” did amazing job too. We really enjoyed the excellent services from Habib and Jasim. They knew us very well and have never forgot, what are our favourite drinks. Plus they filled up our ice cube box automatically. When they had time, we did some small talks and they come automatically to the table and asked if we need something. The food itself was just AMAZING!!! The buffets offered a huge choice of food, vegetable, salads, fresh fruits and deserts. The quality of dishes were comparable with very good europeans restaurants. We were many times wondering how its possible to prepare it with such quality on a small island in the middle of Indian ocean! Our side-dish highlight were the fresh made butter garlic naan from Masut! If you like Indian kitchen you gonna love it! What we either appreciated were two “a la carte” restaurants on the island (italian and thai). Both had very professional staff and delicious dishes.

Part 2 what we liked: Both places are definitely worth to visit more than once and to try many dishes from their menu card! Also we would like to thank to our guides from “dive center” for the great experience!!!We took trips to snorkel with turtles and mantas. The guides gave their best to find the see animals and that we all can see them live in the ocean. Not to mentioned, that they dive to the animals and take fantastic photos and videos with “gopro” camera. During the way back every guest got those videos in full quality as memory. The equipment and the ships were clean and looked in very good shape. We had some issues with our whole face masks and therefore we borrowed a separate mask and a snorkel from dive center. Everything was free of charge and in very good condition. During our stay we have met many times the main resort manager and he found time for polite conversations and gave us tips where we can find turtles in our bay. And he was right! We have found ca 70cm big turtle just 30-40metes from our villa. It was just an amazing experience to observe this peaceful and elegant creature eating and diving for like 30minutes alone. The resort crew organized for us the seaplane flights and helped us also at the airport itself. On our way back it was very busy morning and we were worried to miss our flight. The resort attendant accompanied us through the priority line even when we had economy tickets. They knew exactly when which airlines close gates and have departures. After such a great time it was very hard to us to say goodbye, We will come back for sure and recommend this resort to anybody looking for a amazing honeymoon destination!!!

Finland

Riikka

10,0 Excellent

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa

Exceptional

Wonderful resort with exceptionally good food, superb diving and snorkeling

Denmark

Peter

10,0 Excellent

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa

Exceptional

Really wonderfull resort. Clean and the food was excellent. Very friendly staff. House reef is fantastic.

Snorkel trips was expensive.

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60.3 miles

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Other known names for Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa

The Centara Collection, Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives - 30 percent discount on transfers for min 4 nights stay and more, valid for reservations between 11th Feb till 22 Dec 2025

Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives

Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

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100% real reviews of Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa

Anne

Mithi

Sarah

Elsa

David

Arif

Valerie

Arif

Yehya

Ryder

Antonio

Ustinia

Arinda

Perminder

Carlos

Jodie

Krzysztof

Lukas

Riikka

Peter

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