Location:Hua Hin Beach, Soi 61 Hotel Category: Travel Reviews:
9.6 (4 reviews)
Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas:
The elegance of a bygone era is carefully retained in this fascinating
Colonial style low-rise hotel, which boasts a unique topiary with meticulously
sculted elephants, squirrels, and birds on 16 hectares of land, with
its own private beach.
Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas,
the Kingdom's first resort hotel, was opened in
1923 as the Railway Hotel and now offers 207 luxurious rooms,
suites & 42 villas, 4 pools, and an excellent
beachfront location, making it a destination of choice for the discerning
travelers. The resort is situated directly on Hua Hin beach, just 190
kilometers south of Bangkok, direct access to Hua Hin town, a glimpse
of the local street life and shopping is only steps from the resort,
and surrounded by six 18 hole golf course.
Hotel Exterior
Hotel Building
Exterior Garden
The latest addition to the resort are 42 villas, offering exclusive romantic getaways or indeed a family
vacation with a difference in our premium oversized villas.
Designed in a New England Colonial Style, every villa affords luxurious
and extensive facilities and amenities complimented by impeccable service.
The Club experience is enjoyed by all villa guests.
Hotel Frontage
Exterior Villa
Lobby
ACCOMMODATION
There are 207 luxurious appointed rooms and suites, including
the Club executive floor, each with its own private balcony
overlooking the ocean or landscaped gardens. High ceilings,
period-style furniture and a décor that uses rich polished
hardwood softened by the warm tones of Thai silk evoke the
spirit of the 1920s. The 42 villas set amongst the extensive
gardens, with their spacious living accommodation and the
option of their own pool, offer privacy along with the ultimate
in luxury.
All rooms feature flat screen TVs with international
channels, in-room safe, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities,
hairdryer, and high speed Internet access. The Club offers
unrivalled levels of facilities and services with exclusive
Club Lounge access, including five daily meal presentations,
cocktails and concierge service.
Deluxe Room
With an area of 37 square metres and offering fully furnished balcony,
each room can accommodate up to 2 adults and 1 child per room.
There is the option of a king bed or twin beds. Other amenities
include individually controlled air-conditioning, private bathroom
with heavenly rain shower, LCD television with international
satellite TV channels/programmes, in-house movies, in-room safe,
minibar and refrigerator, bathrobes, slippers, tea and coffee
making facilities, hairdryer, wireless broadband internet access,
and IDD line telephone.
Premium Deluxe Room
With an area of 40 or 50 square metres and offering expansive fully
furnished balcony, each room can accommodate up to 3 adults OR 2
adults and 2 children per room. There is the option of a king bed
or two double beds. Other amenities include individually controlled
air-conditioning, private bathroom with heavenly rain shower, LCD
television with international satellite TV channels/programmes,
in-house movies, in-room safe, minibar and refrigerator, bathrobes,
slippers, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer, wireless
broadband internet access, and IDD line telephone.
Premium Deluxe Club Room
With an area of 58 square metres and offering expansive fully
furnished balcony, each room can accommodate up to 3 adults OR
2 adults and 2 children per room. There is the option of a king
bed or two double beds. Other amenities include spacious private
bathroom with both bathtub and separate rainfall shower,
individually controlled air-conditioning, LCD television with
international satellite TV channels/programmes, in-house movies,
in-room safe, minibar and refrigerator, bathrobes, slippers,
tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer, wireless broadband
internet access, and IDD line telephone. Access to the
Club Lounge and respective benefits are included.
Junior Suite - The Club
With an area of 60 or 70 square metres and offering expansive fully
furnished balcony, each suite can accommodate up to 3 adults OR 2 adults
and 2 children per room. Junior Suite features signature king size bed and
other amenities include spacious private bathroom with both bathtub and
separate rainfall shower, individually controlled air-conditioning, LCD
television with international satellite TV channels/programmes,
CD/DVD player, in-house movies, in-room safe, minibar and refrigerator,
bathrobes, slippers, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer, wireless
broadband internet access, and IDD line telephone. Access to the Club
Lounge and respective benefits are included.
Deluxe Suite - The Club / Duplex Suite
With an area of 72 square metres and offering expansive fully
furnished balcony, each Deluxe Suite or Duplex Suite can accommodate
up to 2 adults and 1 child per suite. Suite features signature king
size bed and other amenities include separate living and dining area,
spacious private bathroom with both bathtub and separate rainfall
shower, individually controlled air-conditioning, 2 LCD TVs with
international satellite TV channels/programmes, CD/DVD player,
in-house movies, in-room safe, minibar and refrigerator, bathrobes,
slippers, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer, wireless
broadband internet access, and IDD line telephone.
Access to the Club Lounge and respective benefits are included.
Deluxe Pool Villa
This villa has been complemented by an oversized bathroom where the large stone
bathtub and a separate rainshower are located in an outdoor environment.
Premium Deluxe Pool Villa
Offering 120 square metres of living space, Premium Deluxe Pool Villa features a separate bedroom with oversized
signature king size bed and can accommodate up to 2 adults and 2 children per villa. Each unit features two additional sofa beds,
spacious living and dining areas, luxurious bathroom with both bathtub and rainfall shower, and a fully furnished private terrace
complete with a 15 m2 pool and Sala for relaxation. Two flat screen TVs have international satellite TV channels/programmes,
and there is a personal CD/DVD player, in-house movies and wireless broadband internet access. Other room amenities include
a workspace desk, minibar, tea & coffee making facilities, individually controlled air-conditioning, safe deposit box,
IDD telephone, hairdryer and smoke detector. Access to the Club Lounge and respective benefits are included.
RESTAURANTS & BAR
Railway Restaurant
The Railway Restaurant is an elegant and historic venue set in
the heart of the colonial resort. It has established itself as
the all-day dining restaurant with many loyal guests over the years.
The Railway Restaurant has an international cuisine serving an
extensive range of culinary dishes.
The Palm Pavilion, located both just next to the Gulf of Siam and
within the classic colonial pavilion, is the ultimate in luxury. Fusion
gastronomic cuisine is the specialty here, and Chef Veerasak Jariyatassakorn
lovingly prepares each dish. The Palm Pavilion's specialties include
Tropical Fruit and Lobster Salad, Grilled Shitake Mushroom Cappuccino
with Chili Dust and Wok Flavored Rock Lobster on an Asparagus bed. The
restaurant also features two delicious Thai and Seafood buffets.
The Palm Terrace features the most spectacular views of the Colonial
Resort and the charming Gulf of Thailand. Each table is located within
a stone’s throw of the sea. The Palm Terrace serves an international
lunch menu, fresh cocktails and many more. In the afternoon light
snacks are available to diners.
Try the authentic flavors of ‘Old Siam’ in our traditional
Thai restaurant, nestled amongst tropical gardens, waterfalls
and fish ponds in our modern Villa area at the Centara Grand
Beach Resort & Villas, just across the road
Located in the original hotel lobby, The Museum Coffee & Tea Corner
highlights the classic atmosphere of the bygone era that characterises the hotel.
The Museum’s unique setting makes it the ideal place for a stylish
get together or simply to spin a day dream!
Located in the main lobby, the Elephant bar captures the
ambience of Colonial-Era hotel bar. It is an ideal meeting
spot after a day at the beach, the pool or on the golf course.
Enjoy a range of tasty snacks and drinks including our
signature cocktail, "The Heritage Fizz".
Located on one of Hua Hin’s liveliest street corners, it
affords enjoyable views of the bustling Hua Hin nightlife.
The Hagi blends traditional and modern Japanese cuisine, you
can also experience the art of Teppan-Yaki, live cooking sations
and our wide selection of sushi & sashimi.
Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas
's location, just over two hours from Bangkok, makes it ideal for meetings, incentive,
or conference groups of up to 250 people. Garden functions for as many
as 450 people are our specialty. The hotel's banqueting staff strives
to create events tailored to the specific needs of each group or meeting.
Colonial Hall
Boardroom
Function Room
Wedding
Wedding Venue
Wedding
FACILITIES & SERVICES
Two putting greens, three swimming pools, tennis courts,
a snooker room, badminton, table tennis and fitness centre are all available
at the hotel. The Hua-Hin area is home to several championship golf
courses located a short drive from the hotel.
- Baby-sitting service
- Badminton / Volleyball
- Beauty Salon and Boutiques
- Car Rental
- Children's Playroom and Playground
- Fitness Centre
- Giant chess
- Jim Thompson Shop
- Laundry and Valet Service
- Library
- Petanque
- Sea Canoeing
- Sight-seeing tour reservations
- 6 golf courses within 20 mins from the hotel
- Snooker & Games room
- Swimming pools
- The Club
- Tennis courts (flood-lit)
- WIFI wireless internet access
Railway Pool
Kid's Club
SPA Cenvaree
The Club
Fitness Room
Tennis
LOCATION MAP
Surrounded by 13 hectares of landscaped gardens,
Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas
is uniquely situated in the centre of
Hua Hin, right on the beach and just 190 kilometers South of Bangkok,
150 minute drive or 45 minute flight away. The resort is accessible
by a 4 lane-highway and frequent flight from Bangkok. The resort also
has direct access to Hua Hin town, and a glimpse of the local street
life and shopping is just steps away from the resort.