Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives
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★ 4.8 · 122 reviews

Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives

Overwater villas, six places to eat, and a lagoon at your doorstep

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17 room types Sleeps up to 8 Wi-Fi Pool Breakfast A/C Spa
Welcome

An island resort on North

Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives sits in North Malé Atoll, about 35 minutes by speedboat from Malé International Airport. The resort has 142 villas and residences — ranging from 78 m² overwater jacuzzi villas to 290 m² three-bedroom overwater residences — most with private pools or jacuzzis and direct lagoon access. Six dining venues and four bars cover everything from teppan grills and live-station buffets to a Mediterranean beach club and an overwater cocktail bar. SPA Cenvaree draws on Thai and Ayurvedic traditions. A kids' club and two-bedroom family villas make this workable for families as well as couples.

4.8/5
Guest rating
122 reviews
17
Room types
available
$756
Rates from
per night
★★★★★
Class
5-star
Should you book?

The honest verdict

A full-scale overwater resort with serious dining variety, a well-regarded spa, and villa categories to suit couples through four-person families.

Best for

  • Couples wanting overwater pool villas
  • Families needing two-bedroom layouts
  • Guests who prioritise varied on-site dining
  • Spa-focused travellers

Maybe not ideal for

  • Travellers on a tight budget (villas start from USD 756/night)
  • Those wanting a small, intimate property
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Villas on the water

All overwater villas sit directly above the lagoon, with terraces and sea views as standard. The 100 m² pool villas add a private plunge pool; the 120 m² sunset-facing versions catch the last of the day's light on the west side.

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Beach villas with private pools

The beachfront pool villas — 88 m² each — face either sunrise or sunset and include a patio and private pool. Sunrise-facing villas start from USD 1,425/night; sunset-facing from USD 1,238/night.

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Six venues, four bars

The Gallery runs flame tandoors, teppan grills, and an Asian Hub buffet with live stations. Bluefin is a Mediterranean beach club with fresh seafood and live music. Sunset Social is an overwater bar with catamaran net seating.

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SPA Cenvaree

The spa draws on Thai and Ayurvedic healing traditions, using locally harvested oils and herbs. A separate Candy Spa caters to younger guests, which, alongside the kids' club, makes the wellness side genuinely family-inclusive.

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Family-sized layouts

The two-bedroom family villas reach 200 m² and sleep four, with a king bed in one room and twin singles in the other. Both the jacuzzi and pool versions are positioned overwater, so families aren't bumped to lesser positions on the island.

Stay

Rooms & suites

Things to do

Experiences on & off the island

Swimming Pool
Spa & Wellness
Sauna
On-site Dining
Breakfast
Fitness Center
Facilities

Amenities at Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives

Great for your stay

  • 6 restaurants
  • Private bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • View
  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness centre
  • Flat-screen TV

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

View

  • Sea view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Speedboat transfer
24 km
from Velana airport (MLE)

Getting there

Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives is in North Malé Atoll, 24 km from Malé International Airport. A mandatory roundtrip speedboat transfer takes approximately 35 minutes each way. Book the transfer when reserving your villa — the resort arranges this directly.

Resort speedboat transfers typically run $100–250 per person round trip, booked through the resort. Confirm the fare when booking.

Full directions, map & what's nearby →

Location

On the map

North Malé Atoll, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives
What guests say
4.8 / 5
across 122 reviews

Across 122 Google reviews, the property scores 4.8/5. Service is the dominant theme: 69 of 73 mentions were positive. The property itself is praised in 37 of 38 mentions, and all 20 nature-related reviews were positive. Family experience and the bar each drew entirely positive counts — 16 and 14 respectively. Dining had 34 positive mentions out of 40.

  • Things to do2.2
  • Restaurants1.6
  • Airport access1.6
Service · 95% of 73 mentionsDining · 85% of 40 mentionsProperty · 97% of 38 mentionsCleanliness · 96% of 25 mentionsNature · 100% of 20 mentionsRoom · 84% of 19 mentions

Share of positive mentions per theme, from Google reviews.

Practical

Good to know

Check-infrom 3:00 PM
Check-outuntil 12:00 PM
Dining6 restaurants on-site
MealsBreakfast available
Airport transferAvailable — arranged by property, paid separately
PetsAllowed
Wi-FiAvailable
Questions

Frequently asked

How do I get to Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives from the airport?

The resort is reached by a speedboat transfer from Malé International Airport. The journey takes approximately 35 minutes. Transfer is mandatory and runs as a roundtrip.

How far is the resort from Malé?

The resort is 24 km from Malé, in North Malé Atoll. The speedboat transfer covers this in around 35 minutes.

What room types are available?

The resort has overwater jacuzzi villas, overwater pool villas (standard and sunset-facing), beachfront pool villas (sunrise and sunset), and two-bedroom family overwater villas with either a jacuzzi or a private pool. Total inventory is 142 villas and residences.

What is the starting price per night?

Rates start from USD 756 per night for the One-Bedroom Overwater Villa with Jacuzzi Twin. Two-bedroom family villas start from USD 1,425/night, and the largest overwater pool family villa from USD 1,799/night.

Is breakfast included?

Free breakfast is listed as a resort amenity. The main all-day dining venue, The Gallery, runs a buffet with live stations. Check your specific rate at booking, as inclusions can vary by package.

How many restaurants and bars are there?

There are six dining venues and four bars. Named venues include The Gallery (all-day dining), Bluefin (Mediterranean beach club), Sunset Social (overwater bar), Coco Drift (day bar), and The Club (wine-paired tapas and raw bars).

Is there a spa?

Yes. SPA Cenvaree uses Thai and Ayurvedic traditions with locally harvested oils and herbs. A separate Candy Spa is available for younger guests.

Is the resort suitable for families with children?

The resort has a kids' club, a Candy Spa for younger guests, and two-bedroom family villas sleeping four. All 16 family-related review mentions were positive.

What water activities are available?

The resort has snorkelling, scuba diving, water skiing, and watercraft rental on site. Watercraft rental carries an extra charge. The concierge can help arrange additional excursions in North Malé Atoll.

Are there villas with private pools?

Yes. Private pool villas start with the 100 m² One-Bedroom Overwater Pool Villa and extend through the 120 m² sunset-facing overwater versions, 88 m² beachfront pool villas, and the 200 m² two-bedroom family overwater pool villa.

What payment methods are accepted?

The resort accepts both credit cards and cash.

Is there a fitness centre on site?

Yes, a fitness centre is available at the resort.

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AddressNorth Malé Atoll, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives
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