Review of Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa 5*

We just returned home from our Honeymoon at Centara Grand. The experience FAR exceeded our expectations! We were hoping to get away for 2 weeks just to relax in a remote location and enjoy our time as newlyweds. What we got was an experience that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. We traveled 39 hours door to door to get there and 32 hours home, and we would do it again tomorrow if we could. The accommodations were far beyond what we expected. Private with stunning views of the ocean and sunset (Villa 88). We were able to snorkel right off the back deck in the crystal clear ocean. On top of the accommodations, the food was spectacular. We were honestly not expecting a great deal from the food as we have stayed at all inclusives before and the food has been less than stellar. However, in each restaurant, not only was the food excellent, but the chefs made it a point to personally greet us and even offered us special samplings that they had been working on as well! The Reef restaurant gave us a true taste of different cuisines of the world as their menu was constantly changing. Above all else, the thing that truly stood out above everything was the staff. From top to bottom, the staff made our stay truly memorable and the people at Centara are what we will miss the most. Every staff member that we encountered was friendly, helpful, and genuinely tried their best to make our stay pleasurable. They took the time to get to know us, get to know what we preferred, and make us laugh. We have already begun referring everyone we know to Centara, and will definitely return in the future. If you are looking for an excellent vacation spot, go to Centara. If you want a truly unforgettable honeymoon, I don't believe there is anything out there that could top the experience we just had for the past 2 weeks. From relaxing in the room, snorkeling around the island, the many excursions included, the daily massages at the spa (Dewi was awesome! ), relaxing and having drinks by the pool (Siva is a great bartender! ), to the outstanding food in the restaurants, along with the natural beauty of the Maldives… It could not have been more perfect, and we thank everyone at Centara Grand for their exceptional work and efforts! We will see you soon!