Centara Grand Maldives, formerly known in English as Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa, was renamed Machchafushi Resort & Spa Maldives after 2025.1.15; it is about 70 km from Malé and reachable by seaplane. A veteran all-inclusive island in the Maldives, it was once grouped with Lily, Robinson, and Medhufushi as the "four golden flowers" of all-inclusive. Of course, it is also one of the all-inclusive islands most favored by Chinese guests and has remained a popular resort since opening. The island is very small—walking around it takes only 20 minutes—yet it still has 2 main pool areas and 2 excursion jetty areas; its duplex family room types are a major feature, and the newly built second-phase water villas also have private pools; the Thai restaurant on the island is very distinctive. The arrival jetty is the resort front desk, where butlers fluent in various languages assist with check-in and activities and dining for the coming days, very convenient. From the second jetty and beach villas, entering the sea below the breakwater leads to the island's best snorkeling spot, only about 10 meters from shore, with plenty of fish and coral.
① Veteran all-inclusive island, very worry-free for food, drink, and fun.; ② Although the island is small, it has a well-equipped kids' club.; ③ Thai restaurant and Thai SPA suit Chinese tastes.; ④ Snorkeling mecca, and very close, suitable for Chinese guests.
The island is relatively small; otherwise, I really can't find shortcomings.
Accepts children 2-11.99 years 1700/person
Room Description: This spacious 87㎡ retreat features a relaxing living area and an expansive bathroom with an outdoor shower . The navy and sky blue soft furnishings complement the white aesthetic of the duplex beach villa. After a day of sun-filled joy, unwind on the luxurious king-size bed to rejuvenate your senses.
Formerly named Premier Overwater Villa, the 106㎡ Ocean Overwater Villa is spread along the entire coastline, boasting endless beautiful sea views with direct access to the lagoon. Furnished with rattan and hardwood furniture and elegantly appointed, it lets you enjoy a pleasant seaside lifestyle. It also features a spacious terrace where you can arrange private open-air dining gatherings.
Originally named (Premium Deluxe Sunset Overwater Villa), the Sunset Ocean Pool Villa perfectly blends the lagoon's vivid, cheerful blue tones with clean modern hues, offering the ultimate luxury overwater holiday experience. This 110-square-meter palatial villa features a 12-square-meter infinity pool, a spacious sun deck, and a bedroom with ocean views. Soak up the sun during the day, and in the evening, enjoy the magnificent sunset views and the sparkling lagoon.
Formerly known as (Family Overwater Villa), the 93 sqm Deluxe Overwater Villa sits on the turquoise waters of the Maldives and is the perfect choice for a family trip. The villa features a sun deck suitable for children to play, with stunning sea views or direct access to the lagoon, plus a private Jacuzzi, and is equipped with bunk beds and a PlayStation video game console to fully satisfy children's gaming needs.
Formerly named (Deluxe Overwater Villa), 86㎡ of living space with a fresh all-white design. Paired with vivid tropical tones, it features a private sun deck with direct access to the warm, azure lagoon. Surrounded by the blue sea, wake up to a beautiful sunrise.
Originally named (Two Bedroom Beach Villa with Private Pool), the 159 sqm two-bedroom beachfront villa features fresh all-white interior design, a terrace with sun loungers, and an ocean-view pool, ideal for vacationing with family and friends, where you can have fun and relax. It is just steps away from the island's recreational facilities.
The Reef Restaurant, the resort's main restaurant, showcases specialties from around the world in buffet style. It also offers a different dinner theme each day, never repeating within a week, and the chefs cook various dishes live in the restaurant.
The Thai restaurant offers highly popular Thai delicacies and warm, friendly Thai service. The dishes combine traditional Thai recipes with modern cooking techniques. The chefs are from a very famous restaurant in Thailand, ensuring guests experience an absolutely authentic Thai dining experience.
The resort's Italian seafood restaurant is located on the calm sea. The menu offers specialties from different regions of Italy: freshly made pizza, selected meats, and local seafood, all cooked in an open kitchen, plus handmade pasta.
The entire Coral Bar leisure area is divided into two levels. The upper E-ZONE leisure area has billiards and games, providing entertainment for teenagers. In the evening, the lower Coral Bar hosts special entertainment events. Coral Bar offers afternoon tea and ice cream daily from 3:30 to 4:30 pm.
The overwater bar is located on the calm sea, smaller in area than the Coral Bar, but the outdoor seating is an excellent spot to watch the beautiful sunset. Guests can also enjoy pre-dinner cocktails at the water bar before going to the adjacent Italian restaurant for dinner.
Activity overview: The Spa Cenvaree on the island offers authentic Thai service; while enjoying massage treatments, you can also fully enjoy the surrounding tranquility and peace. Here you can not only enjoy the natural beauty of the Maldives but also experience traditional Thai therapies; the hotel offers a full spa menu for you to choose from.
Activity overview: The resort offers a range of very popular half-day and full-day excursions, such as snorkeling trips, sunset cruises, sunset fishing, semi-submarine trips, deep-sea fishing, and whale shark and manta snorkeling. Take a snorkeling excursion on the house reef, enjoy other non-motorized water sports, or simply relax with the weekly movie screenings.
Overview: Voted the best family resort in the Maldives for two consecutive years. Luxurious kids' club with complete facilities and top-notch childcare; diverse parent-child activities and a children's pool; a wild camp and electronic zone designed for young children.
Activity introduction: If you are planning a wedding in the near future, we can easily take care of every little detail for you, from arranging the traditional lustral water ceremony, receiving guests, and more! The wedding banquet will feature additionally decorated ice sculptures, floral arches, traditional garlands, a multi-tiered cake, the couple...
Activity introduction: The hotel has a fully equipped overwater gym, where workouts overlook the magnificent ocean, and advanced equipment and experienced trainers further enhance training results.
