Ao Nang, Krabi (Thailand) – November 26, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Centara Hotels and Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has celebrated the opening of the Centara Ao Nang Beach Resort & Spa Krabi, a brand new luxury resort and the first branded beachfront hotel in Ao Nang, the popular tourist center in southern Thailand.

Located directly on the soft, sandy beach at the quieter end of Ao Nang Beach, just 40 minutes from Krabi International Airport and within easy reach of numerous shops, bars, and restaurants, this elegant resort offers uninterrupted views of the azure Andaman Sea. With a range of accommodations for couples and families, excellent amenities, and culinary delights, it is the perfect place for a relaxing beach holiday.

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The Centara Ao Nang Beach Resort & Spa Krabi offers 179 bright and modern rooms and suites ranging in size from 39 to 81 square meters. Regardless of your chosen category, you can relax in style and enjoy modern amenities such as smart TVs and free Wi-Fi. Pool-access rooms allow you to step directly from your private terrace into the resort's tropical outdoor pool, and some rooms even feature a private plunge pool. For an unforgettable vacation, the resort's family residences offer bunk beds, kitchenettes, and much more.

In the all-day restaurant, with its impressive glasshouse and idyllic terrace, you can enjoy sensational Thai and international cuisine. The beach bar specializes in delicious tapas and wood-fired pizza. Refreshing drinks are available at the pool bar, and in the lobby lounge, you can relax, unwind, and reflect on the day.

Spend endless days strolling along the beach, enjoying the picturesque scenery, and refreshing yourself in the lagoon-style pool. Children will be well entertained at Camp Safari, the resort's kids' club, while parents can indulge in soothing treatments at the Cenvaree Spa or work out in the well-equipped fitness center. For event planners, a versatile 292-square-meter meeting room with an adjoining anteroom provides the ideal setting for all kinds of events, from corporate functions to unique weddings.

Alternatively, guests can explore the breathtaking scenery of Krabi. This exotic southern province is home to many famous attractions such as Railay Bay, the Phi Phi Islands, and Maya Bay (also known as "The Beach").

The Centara Ao Nang Beach Resort & Spa Krabi is the fourth hotel of the Centara group to open in this pristine region, following the Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Krabi, the Centara Anda Dhevi Resort & Spa Krabi and the Centra by Centara Phu Pano Resort Krabi.

“We are delighted to welcome guests to the Centara Ao Nang Beach Resort & Spa Krabi and thus usher in a new era of international hospitality in this vibrant destination. Thanks to our stunning beachfront location, diverse accommodation options, exceptional amenities, and warm Thai service, I am confident that this outstanding new resort will appeal to couples and families alike,” said Michael Gaarde-Nielsen, General Manager of the resort.

Be among the first to stay at the new Centara Ao Nang Beach Resort & Spa Krabi! As part of our introductory offer, guests who book by November 30, 2019, and arrive before December 24, 2019, will receive an incredible 30% discount on all room categories. Click here to book!

With the opening of the Centara Ao Nang Beach Resort & Spa Krabi, Centara further strengthens its leading position in Thailand. The group now operates nearly 40 hotels and resorts across the country, with many more in development. Recent additions include the 145-room Centara Sonrisa Residences & Suites Sriracha on Thailand's east coast, the 22-villa Maikhao Dream Villa Resort & Spa Phuket, which has joined the Centara Boutique Collection, and the 142-room Maikhao Hotel Phuket, now under Centara management. The COSI Pattaya Naklua Beach will welcome guests starting in November 2019, followed by the COSI Ao Nang Beach in the third quarter of 2020 and the COSI Vientiane Nam Phu in the fourth quarter of 2020.

About Centara Hotels & Resorts: Centara Hotels & Resorts is Thailand's leading hotel operator. The group's 76 properties are located in all major destinations in Thailand, as well as in the Maldives, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, China, Japan, Oman, Qatar, Cambodia, Turkey, Indonesia, and the United Arab Emirates. Centara's portfolio comprises six brands – Centara Grand Hotels & Resorts, Centara Hotels & Resorts, Centara Boutique Collection, Centra by Centara, Centara Residences & Suites, and COSI Hotels – ranging from 5-star city hotels and luxury island resorts to family resorts and affordable lifestyle concepts featuring innovative technology. Centara also operates state-of-the-art convention centers and owns the award-winning spa brand Cenvaree. Across all of the group's hotels, Centara embodies and celebrates the hospitality and values ​​for which Thailand is renowned: attentive service, excellent cuisine, luxurious spas, and the importance of family. Centara's unique culture and the diversity of its hotel formats make it possible to appeal to and satisfy travelers of almost any age and with different lifestyles.

Centara plans to double its size over the next five years by adding more hotels in Thailand and new international markets, expanding its presence to new continents and niche markets. As Centara continues to expand, a growing base of loyal customers will experience the company's unique style of hospitality in more and more locations. The global loyalty program Centara The1 rewards this loyalty with rewards, benefits, and special member rates.