Reinventing a Classic
Centara Reserve Samui will be the first resort in the homegrown Thai brand’s curated luxury collection.
Situated right on Chaweng Beach, the longest stretch of sand in one of Thailand’s most sought-after island destinations, the former Centara Grand Beach Resort on Koh Samui is getting a serious upgrade. The popular retreat will reopen this July as the debut property of Centara Reserve, a brand-new collection of luxury hotels that promises to be as refined and precious as its name suggests. Centara Reserve Samui will retain the classic colonial-inspired style of its predecessor while offering a completely reimagined guest experience.
The 184 redesigned rooms, pool suites, and beachfront pool villas blend contemporary comfort with elements of Thai heritage, creating a backdrop for sophisticated island living. Guests here have no less than 13 room types to choose from; each room features a private balcony or terrace overlooking the ocean, while those booked into suites and villas can also look forward to the services of a dedicated Reserve Host. For even more exclusivity, there’s The Reserve Ocean Pool Villa, which offers 500 square meters of living space and direct beach access.
The new-look property will also be home to five restaurants and bars. At Sa-Nga, savor contemporary Thai tapas, or tuck into comfort food from around the world at The Terrace, whose relaxed, convivial open-air setting nods to the laidback ambience of Samui. Modern high-end cuisine awaits at restaurant Act 5, while fresh line-caught seafood and craft cocktails are a must at Salt Society, the elegant beach bar and kitchen. Mixologists at The Gin Run will offer more than 35 homemade gin-based concoctions.
Recreational facilities include several swimming pools, including a free-form beachfront pool, an adults-only infinity pool with a poolside bar, and a kids’ zone and wet playground so the whole family can splash out. There’s also a firstclass fitness center fitted with the latest equipment, a yoga pavilion, as well as RESERVE SPA Cenvaree. Here, skilled therapists deliver inspired treatments utilizing 100% organic, cruelty-free products and freshly blended oils and clays infused with ingredients grown at the on-site Spa Herb Garden. This is part of the resort’s impressive sustainability program, which goes beyond banning plastics and offering eco-friendly amenities. Specialized water treatment facilities ensure that still and sparkling water can be bottled in-house, while all food waste is transformed into biogas for kitchen use.