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Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront resort near Maafushivaru Island Jetty

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Deluxe Water Villa | Aerial view
3 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Aerial view
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • On private beach
  • All-inclusive
  • Room service

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Centara Grand Island, South Ari Atoll, Machchafushi, 20094
  • Maafushivaru Island Beach
  • Maafushivaru Island Jetty
  • Vakarufalhi Island Beach

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Villa, Overwater (Sunset)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Club Villa, Overwater (Sunset, Pool)

  • Sea view
  • 114 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Reethi Muraka Overwater Villa

  • Sea view
  • 106 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Club Villa, 2 Bedrooms (Beach Pool)

Club Villa, 2 Bedrooms (Beach Pool)

  • Sea view
  • 159 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

Duplex Beach Villa

  • Beach view
  • 87 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Villa, Overwater (with Kids Bedroom)

Family Villa, Overwater (with Kids Bedroom)

  • Sea view
  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

Sunrise Overwater Villa

  • Sea view
  • 86 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Machchafushi

On the beach.With a stay at this resort, you'll be convenient to Maafushivaru Island Jetty and Maafushivaru Island Beach. Vakarufalhi Island Beach and Dhangethi Beach are also in the area.
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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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection

5-star beachfront resort near Maafushivaru Island Jetty
Some rates at Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Step outside to unwind on the white sand beach. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. At Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. This luxury resort also offers a children's pool, a steam room, and a fitness center.

This 5-star Machchafushi resort is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 112 guestrooms or units
  • 3 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2009
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection offers 112 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

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.

Languages

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby toys
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Playground
  • Pool toys
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Bodyboard
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Paddleboard
  • Parasailing
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Windsurfing

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • In-room dining only
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 200.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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)
  • 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.
  • 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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

The additional fee covers seaplane transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 200.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining).

Property is 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

Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 181 reviews

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 Good

Akshay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, good views of the ocean and well maintained property
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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).
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erendira

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel William john

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our 2nd visit to this resort and won’t be our last.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bledar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The complex was outstanding and the staff were so nice, they couldn’t do enough.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We planned this to be our trip of a lifetime and it certainly lived up to the hype. Rooms are beautiful and private. Amanullah took care of us, bringing us buckets of ice, restocking the mini bar, cleaning the room, and leaving sweet touches daily. The ocean is teeming with life just steps from the door. We took several excursions to fish annd see whale sharks, both hugely successful, and snorkeled for hours along the house reef around the atoll. Food was impeccable and had a large variety. Hospitality everywhere-from food service to reception to spa staff-was incredible. We couldn’t have asked for a better vacation. Highly highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would just like to say a whole hearted thank you to all the team at Centara Grand for making our stay the most magical and memorable! This was our second visit after being there 8 years ago - we were so excited to return to our favourite place! The level of service was just as amazing as the first time and they were so accommodating in every way. A special shout out to Nabeel who made sure our stay was a smooth and enjoyable as possible and was always on hand with any queries we had. Islam our room cleaner also did a fantastic job and was extremely friendly. We got engaged the second night of our stay with a fantastic beach dinner and now we have memories for life. We can't wait to return in the not so distant future! Thanks so much again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Raad

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo Curvello Araujo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lana

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

ROSHNI

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chinmay

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

toru

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. High hospitality
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Centara Grand was for our honeymoon and it couldn’t have went any better. From the staff, to waking up with the beautiful ocean view, we will cherish our memories. In our Deluxe Ocean view villa, we were left with beautiful surprises from Afsal in our room. He was a great help and always was available if we needed something. We dined often at the Azzuri Mare restaurant and the staff there was amazing. Sunny and chef Justin were so kind and made sure the food was exactly how we wanted it. We also had Tepenyaki one night and it was a great experience. The chef made it an entertaining experience for all those who ate there. The Reef restaurant had a plethora of food from different cuisines so there was something for everybody to enjoy. We really enjoyed trying other dishes! The staff even set up the Dreams cinema for myself and wife since we were not able to make the cinema night, and wow what a night to remember. I highly recommend staying at the Centara Grand resort for anybody looking to visit the Maldives and hope to return shortly!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

takahiro

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn, DPO

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Toni, Rex

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot begin to describe how amazing this place is. The property is stunning. I celebrated my 35th birthday here. The staff were truly exceptional. June, Senthil, Sathish, Habib, Shimol are just a few of the names that I can remember. The lady who runs the Thai restaurant, the front desk staff, the chef of the Thai restaurant and our room attendant also exceeded our expectations at every turn. The food was amazing. We snorkeled, took a Thai cooking class, took a mixology class, went fishing, dolphin cruised, had a wild and whacky experience on the fun toy, spent 2 days at the spa, and had a special lobster dinner. Everyone seemed happy and like they were dedicated to making our trip amazing. There are other things that really made this place a gem. Their commitment to sustainability was pronounced and as the climate changes, I felt proud to be at a place that makes this a priority. The meet and greet at the airport also made for a smooth travel experience. I highly recommend staying Centara Grand.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dewei

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023