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Reviews of recent stays |
Comment on the hotel |
Haley Smith
2007-08-20 until 2007-08-25 |
Centara
Grand Beach Resort Samui, Chaweng Beach
Good points: very helpful, friendly staff, good central location on
a slightly quieter stretch of beach, very attractive gardens, lovely
large pool, plenty of sun loungers, excellent breakfasts (choose the
quieter outdoor area by the Japanese Restaurant because the main area
is a bit crouded). Slightly disappointing points: we were allocated
rooms on the yet to be refurbished area and found them to be rather
tired although I think they will all be renovated soon. I totally
agree with the previous reviewer in that the town is a very busy and
noisy with the cab drivers hooting their horns and very loud hailers
advertising Thai Boxing. At times there was a very bad drain smell
and there are some over zealous sales people. If you re looking for
an authentic unspoilt Thai experience then Chaweng is not the place
for you! I wish we d spent less time here and longer on Ko Tao - more
peaceful and beautiful. |
Einar Steenstrup
2007-07-20 until 2007-07-26 |
Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui, Chaweng Beach
We had 5 beutiful days at Centara Grand Beach Resort. We stayed in
a double room The Club and really felt a touch of luxury with access
to a special lounge and other benefits. The hotel, the restaurants
and the beach left nothing to be desired, with a friendly and service
minded hotel staff and a lot of sawadee-krap. We felt less about the
town/main street of Chaweng Beach, which we found with too much traffic,
too narrow side walks, to many shops seeling junk/fakes, too pushie
sales persons and less pleasant smell from the gratings of the drain/sewer
running in the middle of the street. We found the hotel resturants
to serve excellent food (Spicey Island ended up being the favourite)
with indiviual levels of hot to suit european tolerance limits. The
hotel beach was quiet with all facilities and rentals. Plus is given
for the arrangement with the beach sellers , who were not allowed
to approach the guests on their sun beds, but had to try to present
their merchandise at a 15 meter distance. Centara is not the cheapest
accomodation around, but we found it value for money. |
Rajeev Bakshi
2007-07-14 until 2007-07-20 |
Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui, Chaweng Beach
Very difficult time and not enjoyable.I had paid almost usd 500 per
night for a Pool room.However they gave me a room which had construction
going on in the 2 adjoining room with considerable noise and dirt
.On protesting they assigned me a Suite after 2 days which was OK
but again in the middle of the construction site.Too expensive for
the service,very poor staff.It will struggle to be equal to a 4 Star
status.Only positive is the location and a good family oriented atmosphere.but
I will not visit the hotel again. |
Nimesh
2007-05-05 until 2007-05-08 |
Central Samui Beach Resort, Chaweng Beach
My wife and myself were extremly pleased with the hotel in all aspects,
checking in, room service, cleanliness, promt maintaince, location,
price and most comfortable. I could not think of one bad experience,
excellent Spa. I will go and stay there again. |
goshen michal
2007-01-10 until 2007-01-13 |
Central Samui Beach Resort, Chaweng Beach
it was great , the rooms , location and service are excellent. the
prices are to high. |
Garrett Stokes
2006-07-24 until 2006-07-31 |
Central Samui Beach Resort, Chaweng Beach
We had a lovely week in the central samui beach resort. the staff
were extremely helpful and friendly and it is a beautiful island.The
hotel is right on the beach and also has several good swimming pools.
the grounds are extremely attractive. the only slight downside was
that the bedrooms were a little on the small side when you add in
an extra bed for a child. |
Uriah
2005-11-26 until 2005-12-02 |
Central Samui Beach Resort, Chaweng Beach
Best hotel on island. Big gardens, good place to swim in the sea.
Friendly staff, good food at restaurant(must recommend the bbq night).
We required 2 rooms as our 2 children (12 & 14) travelled with - they
gave us 2 rooms with interleading door. Rooms very nice and spacious.
Do not visit end of November, as this year the island was flooded,
and the airport was closed for all flights twice. Best time to visit
- January. |
Alistair Coles
2005-11-09 until 2005-11-14 |
Central Samui Beach Resort, Chaweng Beach
Beautiful grounds, good breakfast, nice room. Tennis courts are average.
Pool was under re-construction |
Elaine Vandenberg
2005-09-25 until 2005-10-02 |
Central Samui Beach Resort, Chaweng Beach
Although when we arrived there the hotel had overbooked they organised
our family (our 3 children) to stay at the Santaburi resort which
was absolutely magnificent. We were there for 3 days and 3 nights
and then Central samui hotel picked us up and we had our 2 interconnecting
rooms. They also gave us all a complimentary dinner which we used
the next night at a Surf n Turf buffet on the beach (fantastic). The
hotel staff were extremely friendly, polite, efficient and helpful.
The hotel was in a great position, not right in the noise and bustle
of Chaweng but close enough to walk to it. Lots of great restaurants
and shopping very close by. Beach was fantastic. WE swam in it every
day. Make sure you pick your lounge for the day with a towel as people
do this very early and if you dont you are stuck with finding a lounge
seat for the day. Very busy with lots of people. I would recommend
this hotel. Breakfast buffet was fantastic Rooms were clean. Our kids
were treated really well here and they had lots of organised activities
for adults and children. |
Santha Keith
2005-07-03 until 2005-07-15 |
Central Samui Beach Resort, Chaweng Beach
good location. gym was unimpressive with only one treadmill which
was always in use. also gym wasn well maintained (machines weren t
properly oiled). rooms a little small. however service was efficient.
we couldn t lock our safe one night and the staff noticed this and
double locked our room till we returned. we were asked to recheck
what was in our safe. everything was in order so this gave us confidence
in the hotel and staff. beach was lovely. we had a great time on the
island and will rememember this holiday for a long time. |
