Description: Scheduled to open in May 2009, Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives is located on South Ari Atoll (Alifu Atoll), in the republic of Maldives, relatively close to Male International Airport with an air transfer time of just 25 minutes or speed boat services (night transfer available) in 85 minutes. It features 112 suites & villas with 7 categories of beach front and over water accommodation - ranging from 76 sq m Beach Suites complete with separate living room, large terrace and indoor and outdoor showers, up to 146 sq m Luxury Beachfront Pool Villas. Enjoy outstanding diving opportunities including an excellent house reef complete with a dedicated sunken ship wreck, and is within easy reach of the top dive spots in the Maldives. The hotel features a variety of dining options, pools, recreation activities, Sports and Fitness facilities, bar and lounges with nightly entertainment, SPA Cenvaree, and a Kids Club.
Rooms: A choice of 112 suites & villas await individual travellers, honeymoon couples and families.The resort offers beach front and over water accommodations divided into 7 categories which range from 76 - 146 square metres complete with a "resort within a resort" accommodation experience - Island Club.
• Island Club offers premium level guests the club lounge, on exclusive dining venue, and traditional all-day dining options serving complimentary meals, snacks, drinks, and evening cocktails and canapes. Additionally, the private pool features refreshing SPA Cenvaree mist sprays, complimentary mineral water, pre-lunch cold towel service, afternoon fruits and sun bed concierge service.
Suite & Villa Categories
• The Beach Suite (42 units)
• Deluxe Water Villa (10 units)
• Deluxe Water Villa - Island Club (8 units)
• Deluxe Family Water Villa (10 units)
• Luxury Sunset Water Villa (20 units)
• Luxury Sunset Water Villa - Island Club (14 units)
• Two Bedroom Luxury Beach Front Pool Villa - Island Club (8 units)
All guest rooms have:
Bedroom and living room, individually controlled air-conditioning, separate bathrooms - bath (Island tub) and rain shower, control panel, comfortably furnished terrace,satellite TV programme, Pay Per View movies, games, radio and in-house musics, mini-bar, refrigerator, in-room safe box, smoke detector and sprinkler, IDD line telephone, bedside clock, high-speed Internet access, hairdryer, and tea/coffee making facilities.
Dining:
All Day Dining - Asian and Western cuisines throughout the day and buffets for breakfast and dinner. Smart casual.
Thai Restaurant - overlooking lotus pond.
Italian Grill - With fresh seafood platters, antipasto with fine Italian cured meats.
The Bar - Meeting and entertainment point for hotel guests.
The Chill Lounge - Smooth sounds, drinks and stunning views from relaxing day beds. An air conditioned Wine Bar offers wines of the world by the glass and bottle, games area with billiards, darts and live sports broadcasts and a private Karaoke Room which features the latest music in a comfortable setting.
Pool Bar - Tropical cocktails, freshly squeezed juices, chilled beer and made-to-order snacks.
Club Lounge
Exclusive breakfast buffet, mid-day snacks, afternoon tea, cocktail hours, chocolates and cordials for Club guests. The club offers guests a personalised service. Check your email in the lounge or at the Club Bar.
In-Villa Dining
Offering a vast selection of dishes.
Facilities and Services:
• Located in the middle of fine coral & diving spots complete with water sport activities including windsurfing, kayaking, boating and fishing surrounded by white sandy beach & crystal clear water.
• Premium levels of service with a variety of dining options, pools, recreational activities, sports & fitness facilities, bars and lounges with nightly entertainment.
• The SPA Cenvaree oceanfront village offers a unique and luxurious venue for traditional aromatherapy and therapeutic massages and treatments together with the resorts beauty treatment salon.
• Extensive Kids Club concept and daily activity program offering 2 venues: Kid Camp and E-Zone for ages 4 - 9 and 10 - 17 respectively.