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Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives Opens November 2009 |
Scheduled to be opened in November 2009, Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives is located on South Ari Atoll (Alifu Atoll), in the republic of Maldives and will deliver a unique premium 4 star resort experience.
Featuring 112 suites & villas the hotel offers diving enthusiasts 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 7 categories of beach front and over water accommodation ranges 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 which include membership of the exclusive Island Club, which offers guests in selected categories of accommodation a “resort within a resort” experience including use of the exclusive Club Lounge, daily servings of complimentary meals, snack and drinks and complimentary evening cocktail and canapes.
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.
The resort is 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.
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Accommodation
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A choice of 112 suites & villas await individual travellers, romantic honeymoon couples, and family fun groups for the first heavenly experience in the middle of Indian ocean. |
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The resort offers beach front and over water accommodations divided into 7 categories which range from 76 - 146 square meters complete with a "resort within a resort" accommodation experience - Island Club. |
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For the discerning leisure travellers, the 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
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The Beach Suite (42 units) |
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Deluxe Water Villa (10 units) |
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Deluxe Water Villa - Island Club (8 units) |
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Deluxe Family Water Villa (10 units) |
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Luxury Sunset Water Villa (20 units) |
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Luxury Sunset Water Villa - Island Club (14 units) |
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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.
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Location
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Located on South Ari Atoll (Alifu Atoll), Maldives, delivering a unique premium 4 star resort experience. |
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Offering diving enthusiasts with an excellent house reef complete with a dedicated sunken ship wreck and within easy reach of the top dive spots in Ari Atoll. |
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Relatively close to Male International Airport with an air transfer time of just 25 minutes or speed boat service (night transfer available) in 85 minutes. |
Recreational Facilities
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Located in the middle of the world's finest coral & diving spots complete with water sport activities including windsurfing, kayaking, boating and fishing. Centara Grand Island is surrounded by white sandy beaches & crystal clear waters. |
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Premium levels of service with a variety of dining options, pools, recreational activities, sports & fitness facilities, bars and lounges with nightly entertainment. |
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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. |
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Extensive Kids Club concept and daily activity program offering 2 venues: Kid Camp and E-Zone for ages 4 - 9 and 10 - 17 respectively. |
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Restaurants and Bars
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Reef All Day Dining |
A melting pot of several Asian and Western cuisines throughout the day and buffets for breakfast and dinner. This smart casual restaurant features interactive buffets with food cooked to order and stunning salads, tandoors, fiery woks, hearty Asian and Italian noodles, Mongolian barbecue, and a medley from the western hemispheres. |
Lotus Thai Restaurant |
Sample the very best of genuine Thai food as you overlook the lotus pond in tranquility second to none. Or join our chefs in the purpose built cooking studio where you are guaranteed to learn the secrets of preparing a stunning Thai meal (opens 2010). |
Azzuri Mare Italian Restauarant |
This restaurant brings Italian ‘dolce vita’ to the island. Enjoy a perfectly cooked meal in a stunning setting over the azure sea. Enjoy fresh seafood platters, antipasto with fine Italian cured meats and delightful selection of char grilled entrees and sinful desserts. |
Coral Bar & Lounge |
One of the most impressive of its kind in the Maldives, this is much more than a bar. It is an entertainment complex which is sure to be the focal point on the island where our guests can come for a variety of activities. Whether enjoying a glass of wine from our impressive wine cellars, shooting pool in the upstairs sports bar, or even showcasing your singing talent in one of our soundproofed karaoke rooms.
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Aqua Overwater Sunset Bar |
Situated over our house lagoon and adjacent to “Azzuri Mare”, the Aqua Bar is the perfect retreat for guests seeking a little more peace and solitude. Whether it be for a refreshing freshly squeezed fruit juice during the day or perhaps a pre dinner cocktail while the sun’s setting paints the skies above the Indian Ocean.
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Island Club Club Lounge |
Exclusive breakfast buffet, mid-day snacks, afternoon tea, cocktail hours, chocolates and cordials for our Club guests. Our exclusive club offers the well traveled holiday maker personalized service and comfort throughout their stay. Get in touch with home, associates or check up on your e-mail in a comfortable and pleasant lounge or at the Club Bar. |
| In-Villa Dining |
Offering a vast selection of dishes with a cross selection from all hotel outlets as well as a large variety of wines served by the glass. Find everything from movie snacks to elaborate meals, whatever the occasion calls for. |
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Group Director of Communications
Centara Hotels & Resorts
25th Floor, Centara Grand at CentralWorld,
999/99 Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan,
Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Phone: +66 (0) 2 769 1234
Fax: +66 (0) 2 769 1235
E-mail: centara@chr.co.th
Website: www.centarahotelsresorts.com
Director of Sales
Centara Hotels & Resorts
25th Floor, Centara Grand at CentralWorld,
999/99 Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan,
Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Phone: +66 (0) 2 769 1234
Fax: +66 (0) 2 769 1235
E-mail: sales@chr.co.th
Website: www.centarahotelsresorts.com
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