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Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection

5.0 star property
Luxury beachfront resort with spa, near Dhangethi Beach

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Deluxe Water Villa | Aerial view
Sauna, hot tub, body treatments, aromatherapy, hot stone massages
Aerial view
3 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
VIP Access

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Located close to Maafushivaru Island Jetty, Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives offers an idyllic getaway with a private beach and poolside bar. Guests rave about the helpful staff as they unwind in the sun on loungers or explore kayaking, motor boating, and windsurfing activities.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Gym
  • Spa

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Fitness center
  • Steam room
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
The current price is $1,494
includes taxes & fees
$1,401 per night
May 4 - May 5

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Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Club Villa, Overwater (Sunset, Pool)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Club Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
  • 1227 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reethi Muraka Overwater Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 1141 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Club Villa, 2 Bedrooms (Beach Pool)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Club Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
  • 1711 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Duplex Beach Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 936 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Villa, Overwater (with Kids Bedroom) | Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Villa, Overwater (with Kids Bedroom)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
  • 1001 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Sunrise Overwater Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
  • 926 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Centara Grand Island, South Ari Atoll, Machchafushi, 20094

What's nearby

  • Ari Atoll - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dhangethi Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bikini Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) - 60.4 miles/97.1 km

Restaurants

  • Asian Wok
  • Coral Bar
  • Ahima Restaurant
  • Vilamendhoo Cafeteria
  • The Reef

About this property

Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection

Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection offers a private beach where you can enjoy beach umbrellas, yoga, and volleyball, plus you'll have access to onsite snorkeling, parasailing, and windsurfing. 2 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, and aromatherapy. Reef Restaurant, one of 3 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious resort include 2 bars/lounges, a poolside bar, and a fitness center. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

All inclusive

All-inclusive room rates at Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and select beverages included
24-hour room service
In-room minibar (all beverages included)
Dining and beverage availability limited at one or more venues

Activities and facilities/equipment

All non-motorized water sports are included.

Water activities

Snorkeling
Windsurfing

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Tennis
Volleyball
Kids club

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, Finnish, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Lao, Malay, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Urdu
VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 112 units
    • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must transfer via Airplane to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Seaplane transfers: Guests must arrange transfers (surcharge) from Male International Airport to the property, which is 25 minutes away via seaplane. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 4 days before their expected arrival.  Daily transfer service is offered between 6 AM and 3:45 PM. Guests arriving or departing outside of these hours are advised to book a local hotel room in Male or Hulhumale. Luggage in excess of 20 kg/person may incur a fee, payable to the seaplane company during flight check-in. Guests must pay the seaplane transfer fee at check-out.
    • Flight and speedboat transfers: Guests must arrange transfers (surcharge) from Male International Airport to the property, which is 30 minutes away via domestic flight, followed by a speedboat transfer to the property. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 4 days before their expected arrival. Daily transfer service is offered by Maldivian Airways/FlyMe before 10:30 PM. Guests arriving outside of these hours are advised to book a hotel room in Male or Hulhumale until services resume. Guests must pay the domestic flight fee and the speedboat fee at check-out.
    • The additional fee (payable at the property) covers seaplane transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Children's games
  • Toys
  • Pool toys
  • Lifeguard on site
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Bodyboard on site

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Tennis
  • Beach yoga
  • Fitness classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Parasailing
  • Sailing
  • Boat tours
  • Motor boating
  • Snorkeling
  • Windsurfing
  • Bodyboard on site
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Pool table
  • Fishing
  • Scuba diving nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Water sports equipment
  • Bodyboard on site
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Built in 2009
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fitness center
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Steam room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Stocked minibar (select free items)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Turndown service
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water
  • In-room dining only

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
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Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Reef Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Suan Bua - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Thai cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Mare Azzurro - This restaurant specializes in seafood and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Aqua Bar - This bar overlooks the ocean. Open daily.
Coral Bar and Lounge - Onsite bar. Open daily.
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Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 3 years of age.
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 420
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 210 (from 6 to 12 years old)
  • Floatplane transfer per adult: USD 480 (roundtrip)
  • Floatplane transfer per child: USD 240 (roundtrip), from 2 to 11 years old
  • Additional fee for children (from 12 years old to 17 years old): USD 480 per person, per stay
The additional fee covers seaplane transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 200.0 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Centara All Inclusive
Centara Grand Island
Centara Grand Island Maldives All Inclusive Machchafushi
Centara Grand Island Resort All Inclusive
Centara Grand Island Resort Spa Maldives All Inclusive
Centara Grand Island Resort Maldives All Inclusive Machchafushi
Centara Grand Island Maldives Machchafushi

Frequently asked questions

Does Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, parasailing, and sailing and improve your game at the onsite tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes and yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection also has 2 bars, a private beach, and a steam room, as well as an arcade, a picnic area, and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection?

Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring international cuisine and garden views.

Does Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection like?

Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection is a short 1-minute walk from Ari Atoll and 8 minutes' walk from Bikini Beach.

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Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Nice property, good views of the ocean and well maintained property
Akshay, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was our 2nd visit to this resort and won’t be our last.
Daniel William john, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The complex was outstanding and the staff were so nice, they couldn’t do enough.
Malcolm, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely beach and snorkelling opportunities. Friendly staff but could do with better training (not consistent). Very child friendly. Decor quite dated but kept generally clean. Food quality requires improvement for 5-star rating (first time in Maldives so cannot say if this is resort-specific but don't expect Dubai 5-star hotel food).
Omar, 9-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely amazing, you need to stay in an overwater sunset villa w/ pool, this gets you exclusive club access basically to yourself and many other added benefits/perks and you must do all inclusive or the Grand all inclusive. Only complaint is my wife is the pickiest eater you'll meet so it took some adjustment to find meals she liked (even from the kids menu) but all restaurants were super accommodating in customizing her meal to anything she wanted and by day 2 we had her eating like a king.
Daniel, 9-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
Mohamad, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful holiday resort where we treated like royalty. Courteous friendly staff from cleaners to management. Couldn’t have asked for more as a way to celebrate 50 years of marriage.
Keith, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful island hotel w gorgeous blue water, friendly staff, nice rooms, gym, beautiful views and more
Jim, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved the property, we loved how friendly, helpful and nice the staff was. They took care of our villa like it was their own home and you never see this anywhere. What I didn't like was that they need to set up long chairs for the family villas, we requested and they set it up for us but we didn't realize we could request it until the last two days.
Bledar, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place. High hospitality
toru, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The finest Resort I have ever stayed . The staff are incredibly nice and compassionate.
Mark, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stunning resort and Absolutely first class service

10/10 Exceptional

Thank you for this very nice vacation on a very nice island.
Uwe, 15-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The services and staffs are incredible
Issarawudhi, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

They have a very nice staff and good customer service.
Ailene R, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good
Beautiful island and good place for snorkeling, carol and fish are so close to you. I really love the Aqua bar, nice view and every evening I will stay there with a cool drink. I also see beautiful sunrise in my room. Really nice place to stay.
Sau Yee, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We definitely enjoyed our stay at the resort. It was very peaceful and beautiful. Everyone was welcoming and polite. Well organized and neat. The things I would suggest they improve on is their restaurant options, different food options each day, for those with longer stay-a trip to explore the city, and more nightlife/activities. Overall, it was an amazing experience and will definitely be coming back.
esther, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had an amazing time at Centara Grand. The place is absolutely beautiful and the snorkeling straight out of the water villas is amazing. Food is super nice as well and the buffet restaurant was always varied so it never felt samey. All the staff was super friendly but we would like to thank in special Monir who would do our room and every day would leave a beautiful drawing made with sand or other natural materials on our villa floor.
Marcelo Curvello Araujo, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent!
Chinmay, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All of the staff was exceptionally friendly and accommodating. They all really went above and beyond to create a one of a kind experience.
Robert, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is very nice and the staff is very attentive: Starting from the dive base team (Stefania, Ivan and Sven), over Anish (fitness center) to Masoud, who bakes his wonderful Naan bread and serves it to each table individually. We enjoyed a relaxing holiday in a beautiful part of the south Ari atoll.
Udo, 10-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The lagoon is amazing and great for swimming and Snorkelling. The property is very clean and well looked after. Excellent at catering for people with allergies. Good choice of drinks in all inclusive package..
Vineshkumar, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

By far the best experience we've had for our first time resort! Everyone was kind and engaging. Staff always made sure you were well informed about different events happening and provide excellent service. I highly recommend this as a MUST stay.
Benjamin, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is my second stay at Centara Grand and it was infinitely better than my first. The majority of the staff remembered me and treated me well. I was pleased with everything at Centara Geand! Mr. Hassan at Best Dives is the primary reason for my second visit. He has amazing patience and delivers superlative customer service.

10/10 Exceptional

Good
takahiro, 2-night trip