Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection
Find your slice of paradise at the all-inclusive Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives, only a short seaplane ride away from Malé. This gem in the ocean is surrounded by the dazzling cerulean seas of the South Ari Atoll, which is filled with technicolour coral reefs that must be seen to be believed. Fall in love with the resort’s timber overwater walkways, golden sands and range of onsite amenities, including five excellent restaurants and bars and wellness sanctuary SPA Cenvaree Maldives.
If you love surf, sun and fun, Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives has you covered, offering a broad range of excursions including snorkelling, whale shark boat trips, sunset cruises, local island explorations and sunset fishing. Families will also adore the resort’s expansive Kids’ Club, with separate zones for little ones and teens.
Find your slice of paradise at the all-inclusive Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives, only a short seaplane ride away from Malé. This gem in the ocean is surrounded by the dazzling cerulean seas of the South Ari Atoll, which is filled with technicolour coral reefs that must be seen to be believed. Fall in love with the resort’s timber overwater walkways, golden sands and range of onsite amenities, including five excellent restaurants and bars and wellness sanctuary SPA Cenvaree Maldives.
If you love surf, sun and fun, Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives has you covered, offering a broad range of excursions including snorkelling, whale shark boat trips, sunset cruises, local island explorations and sunset fishing. Families will also adore the resort’s expansive Kids’ Club, with separate zones for little ones and teens.
Travelling with family? Upgrade to the Family Overwater Villa, specially designed for families with bunk beds, a Playstation console and a child-friendly, secure sundeck.
Grand All-Inclusive Upgrade: Heighten the indulgence when you upgrade to the Grand All-Inclusive package, with premium spirits, wines and beers at bars or during meals, a premium minibar re-stock once per day with one choice of red, white, sparkling or rose wine, spa credit at SPA Cenvaree (from US$100, with more for longer stays – see individual packages for details), one in-villa breakfast, a banana ride or fun tube ride, laundry service, a 10% discount on diving and choice of two excursions (with more for longer stays – see individual packages for details). Plus, stay seven nights or longer and enjoy one indulgent in-villa dining experience per stay.
Getting here is easy: connecting flights depart regularly from Dubai, Doha and Singapore, with direct flights available from London, New Delhi, Singapore and more. The Maldives is currently open to fully vaccinated visitors (no negative PCR test required; current as of 8/03/2022). See here for the most up-to-date information on entry requirements.
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Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives is a drop in the Indian Ocean in the South Ari Atoll, where champagne sands are lapped by azure waters and tropical fish dart through the waters.
The resort is located approximately a 25-minute seaplane flight from Velana International Airport (MLE), with transfers to the island for two included in your package.
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- Infinity swimming pool
- Children’s pool
- SPA Cenvaree
- Overwater fitness centre
- Floodlit tennis court
- Badminton and volleyball
- PADI dive centre
- Motorised and non-motorised water sports
- Excursions including snorkelling tours, whale shark boat trips, sunset cruises, local island discovery and sunset fishing
- Island boutique
- The Club relaxation area and swimming pool
- Kids’ Club with Camp Safari and E-Zone
- Babysitting service available upon request
- Complimentary wireless internet access
- Medical services and resident doctor
- Laundry services
- Foreign currency exchange
- Check-in: 3pm / Standard Checkout: 12pm
Surcharges may apply to select facilities and services
- Dining inclusions do not include drinks (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.
- Seaplane transfer may be replaced by a domestic flight/speedboat transfer if arrival is outside daylight hours.
- 24-hour advance reservation is required for all restaurants except Reef.
Surcharge: A non-refundable surcharge per room, per night, applies for certain dates and is payable at the time of booking. Dates and prices are identified in the Booking Calendar.
7-Day Change of Mind ‘No Questions Asked’ Refund Guarantee: Things don’t always work out. Our 7-day Change of Mind Guarantee is there to help. Bookings (except for cruise bookings and flights) may be cancelled with a full refund provided that cancellation occurs strictly within 7 days from the date of purchase and provided that the cancellation is made no less than 14 days prior to the check-in date.
Flexible Cancellation: You can cancel your booking for Luxury Escapes credit up until 21 days prior to the original check-in date. This can be done via self-service in your ‘My Escapes’ account. Your Luxury Escapes credit will be valid for 12 months from the date of cancellation. Credits are not transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash.
Please note this does not apply to flights booked with Luxury Escapes. Flight fulfilment is provided by the airline(s) selected at the time of finalising the booking. For your air travel, you are bound by the terms and conditions and fare rules of the selected airline(s).
Date Changes: If you need to amend your booking, you can self-service unlimited date changes in your ‘My Escapes’ account up until 21 days before your original check-in date. If you can’t find a suitable date, or still need further assistance, please contact our 24/7 customer service team. Subject to availability and surcharges.
Update 14 July 2022, 4pm AEST: Extra guest inclusions updated, please see Room Policies for details.
Valid for travel until 30 September 2023 (bookings must be made before 31 July 2023).
Blackout Dates Apply. Dates are identified in the Booking Calendar.
Package Inclusions: Inclusions are correct at the time of purchase. Refer to your booking confirmation for details.
Check Availability: To confirm your dates of stay at purchase, click on ‘Check Availability’ and select your preferred package. Use the calendar to browse and select available dates. Dates with a surcharge are identified.
Buy Now, Choose Dates Later: If you want to secure this offer and don’t know when you want to travel please select ‘Buy Now, Choose Dates Later’. This will secure your package and give you the flexibility to choose your travel dates — within the book by and validity period and subject to availability. To select dates post purchase, simply select ‘My Escapes’ under the ‘My Account’ tab and follow the prompts.
Baggage Restrictions for Resort Transfers
- Passengers are permitted one piece of baggage with a maximum weight of 20kg. Any luggage over 20kg will not be accepted.
- Passengers are permitted one additional, smaller piece of luggage with a maximum weight of 3kg.
- Any additional luggage can be forwarded on the next available flight for a surcharge.
All-Inclusive Resort and Spa Meal Plan
- Daily breakfast, including a one-time in-villa breakfast (or floating breakfast for upgraded pool villas)
- Daily lunch at Reef (buffet), Suan Bua (set menu) or Azzuri Mare (set menu)
- Nightly dinner at Reef (buffet), Suan Bua (set menu, or US$40 credit per person towards food only, subject to 12% GST and 10% service charge) OR one US$40 credit per person (towards food only, subject to 12% GST and 10% service charge), per day at Azzuri Mare
- One dinner per stay at Reef’s Teppanyaki Grill
- Daily afternoon tea at Coral Bar
- All-inclusive drinks menu is available at Outlet Dispense Bar, Aqua Bar and Coral Bar
Grand All-Inclusive Resort and Spa Meal Plan
- Daily breakfast, including a one-time in-villa breakfast (or floating breakfast for upgraded pool villas)
- Daily lunch at Reef (buffet), Suan Bua or Azzuri Mare
- Snack menu at Coral Bar
- Nightly dinner at Reef (buffet), Suan Bua (unlimited) or Azzuri Mare (unlimited)
- One dinner per stay at Reef’s Teppanyaki Grill
- One in-villa dining experience for stays of 7+ nights
- Premium all-inclusive drinks list at Outlet Dispense Bar, Aqua Bar and Coral Bar
- Premium daily minibar with wine
- SPA Cenvaree credit (starting at US$100 per package for 5 nights) – must be used during your stay. Any unused credit will be forfeited and is not transferable or redeemable for cash. Not valid in conjunction with spa discount or on retail items.
- One banana ride or fun tube ride
- Complimentary excursions (starting at two per person for 5 nights)
- 10% diving discount
- Four pieces of complimentary laundry per day, per room
Dining Times:
- Alcohol is served between the hours of 11am and 11pm.
- Breakfast is served at Reef between 7am and 10am.
- At all restaurants, lunch is served between 12pm and 2.30pm.
- At all restaurants, dinner is served between 7pm and 10pm. Teppanyaki at Reef is served during two sittings: 7pm and 8.30pm.
Important: The hotel, transportation and/or destination you are travelling to may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your departure.
The property, facilities and dining are subject to government regulations and restrictions. Please check the property website for the most up-to-date information as some of the services may be impacted.
Luxury Escapes reserves the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Refer to the website’s terms and conditions.
- Dining inclusions do not include drinks (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.
- Seaplane transfer may be replaced by a domestic flight/speedboat transfer if arrival is outside daylight hours.
- 24-hour advance reservation is required for all restaurants except Reef.
Surcharge: A non-refundable surcharge per room, per night, applies for certain dates and is payable at the time of booking. Dates and prices are identified in the Booking Calendar.
7-Day Change of Mind ‘No Questions Asked’ Refund Guarantee: Things don’t always work out. Our 7-day Change of Mind Guarantee is there to help. Bookings (except for cruise bookings and flights) may be cancelled with a full refund provided that cancellation occurs strictly within 7 days from the date of purchase and provided that the cancellation is made no less than 14 days prior to the check-in date.
Flexible Cancellation: You can cancel your booking for Luxury Escapes credit up until 21 days prior to the original check-in date. This can be done via self-service in your ‘My Escapes’ account. Your Luxury Escapes credit will be valid for 12 months from the date of cancellation. Credits are not transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash.
Please note this does not apply to flights booked with Luxury Escapes. Flight fulfilment is provided by the airline(s) selected at the time of finalising the booking. For your air travel, you are bound by the terms and conditions and fare rules of the selected airline(s).
Date Changes: If you need to amend your booking, you can self-service unlimited date changes in your ‘My Escapes’ account up until 21 days before your original check-in date. If you can’t find a suitable date, or still need further assistance, please contact our 24/7 customer service team. Subject to availability and surcharges.
Update 14 July 2022, 4pm AEST: Extra guest inclusions updated, please see Room Policies for details.
Valid for travel until 30 September 2023 (bookings must be made before 31 July 2023).
Blackout Dates Apply. Dates are identified in the Booking Calendar.
Package Inclusions: Inclusions are correct at the time of purchase. Refer to your booking confirmation for details.
Check Availability: To confirm your dates of stay at purchase, click on ‘Check Availability’ and select your preferred package. Use the calendar to browse and select available dates. Dates with a surcharge are identified.
Buy Now, Choose Dates Later: If you want to secure this offer and don’t know when you want to travel please select ‘Buy Now, Choose Dates Later’. This will secure your package and give you the flexibility to choose your travel dates — within the book by and validity period and subject to availability. To select dates post purchase, simply select ‘My Escapes’ under the ‘My Account’ tab and follow the prompts.
Baggage Restrictions for Resort Transfers
- Passengers are permitted one piece of baggage with a maximum weight of 20kg. Any luggage over 20kg will not be accepted.
- Passengers are permitted one additional, smaller piece of luggage with a maximum weight of 3kg.
- Any additional luggage can be forwarded on the next available flight for a surcharge.
All-Inclusive Resort and Spa Meal Plan
- Daily breakfast, including a one-time in-villa breakfast (or floating breakfast for upgraded pool villas)
- Daily lunch at Reef (buffet), Suan Bua (set menu) or Azzuri Mare (set menu)
- Nightly dinner at Reef (buffet), Suan Bua (set menu, or US$40 credit per person towards food only, subject to 12% GST and 10% service charge) OR one US$40 credit per person (towards food only, subject to 12% GST and 10% service charge), per day at Azzuri Mare
- One dinner per stay at Reef’s Teppanyaki Grill
- Daily afternoon tea at Coral Bar
- All-inclusive drinks menu is available at Outlet Dispense Bar, Aqua Bar and Coral Bar
Grand All-Inclusive Resort and Spa Meal Plan
- Daily breakfast, including a one-time in-villa breakfast (or floating breakfast for upgraded pool villas)
- Daily lunch at Reef (buffet), Suan Bua or Azzuri Mare
- Snack menu at Coral Bar
- Nightly dinner at Reef (buffet), Suan Bua (unlimited) or Azzuri Mare (unlimited)
- One dinner per stay at Reef’s Teppanyaki Grill
- One in-villa dining experience for stays of 7+ nights
- Premium all-inclusive drinks list at Outlet Dispense Bar, Aqua Bar and Coral Bar
- Premium daily minibar with wine
- SPA Cenvaree credit (starting at US$100 per package for 5 nights) – must be used during your stay. Any unused credit will be forfeited and is not transferable or redeemable for cash. Not valid in conjunction with spa discount or on retail items.
- One banana ride or fun tube ride
- Complimentary excursions (starting at two per person for 5 nights)
- 10% diving discount
- Four pieces of complimentary laundry per day, per room
Dining Times:
- Alcohol is served between the hours of 11am and 11pm.
- Breakfast is served at Reef between 7am and 10am.
- At all restaurants, lunch is served between 12pm and 2.30pm.
- At all restaurants, dinner is served between 7pm and 10pm. Teppanyaki at Reef is served during two sittings: 7pm and 8.30pm.
Important: The hotel, transportation and/or destination you are travelling to may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your departure.
The property, facilities and dining are subject to government regulations and restrictions. Please check the property website for the most up-to-date information as some of the services may be impacted.
Luxury Escapes reserves the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Refer to the website’s terms and conditions.
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