Good location near the beach.
They have the best staff in Thailand
The food was not as good as I was expecting considering the cost of it. However, the staff was beyond helpful in making things special for my partner and I. We were able to try to spa, gym, and pools a little bit because it stormed the whole time but it would have been nice to know that things just look closed in the rain and not actually closed, we missed almost a whole day because everything looked shut down.
Overall, we really enjoyed our stay at the hotel and found the location to be excellent. Staff were friendly and attentive, and the rooms were cleaned daily to a good standard. Strong supervision around the pools, which made it feel safe for children.
There were a few areas that could be improved. Some pool tiles were extremely rough, and unfortunately, all of us ended up with grazes at some point. While not serious, it could be easily addressed.
Breakfast was a highlight, with a large and varied buffet offering everything from fresh pastries to hearty curries—something for everyone.
The beach area directly in front of the hotel needs attention. There was a noticeable amount of plastic and sea waste washed ashore, which sadly isn’t being cleared by any of the seafront properties. A coordinated effort to clean and recycle this waste would make a big difference.
The path down to the beach was also problematic, with poor lighting and a broken surface. Walking along the beach itself was a better option, provided you have sandals. The sand was golden and soft, which made for pleasant walks.
It’s important to note that during monsoon season, the sea is unsafe for swimming due to strong rip tides. Tragically, there have been two recent fatalities, so this is something to be very mindful of if you're planning to swim.
Lastly, a tip for getting around—download the Bolt app. It’s an incredibly efficient taxi service, operating just like Uber, and made local travel very easy.
Had a nice stay at Centara. The room we had was very nice with an amazing view of the ocean. Grounds were absolutely beautiful. Loved the beds, so comfortable. Food was a bit pricey but good. Service at poolside restaurant was slow but room service was very quick. The resort is rather large and a bit of a hike to get anywhere. Be prepared to walk a bit.
Overall, a good place but just not what I thought it was going to be.