182 Moo 3 Tambol Ao-Nang, Muang, Ao Nang, Thailand | (888) 708-2081
Great location in central Ao Nang on a side street with other stylish hotels
Contemporary, chic rooms with private terraces or balconies
Swank swimming pool with a waterslide
Camp Safari Kids Club for children
Elegant Palm Court Restaurant with gourmet international fare
Chic lobby bar with live music in the evenings
Fitness center with floor-to-ceiling windows that look out onto the hotel grounds
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Prices are high
Noisy corridors
Nearest beach area to the hotel is unattractive
Pool area can get crowded
Some rooms overlook a chain link fence
The Centara Anda Dhevi is one of Ao Nang's more elegant resorts. Located on a side street just up from the beach in central Ao Nang, the Centara is surrounded by other high-end boutique properties. Thai-style rooms have balconies or terraces as well as marble bathrooms with separate tubs and rainfall showers. There's a large swimming pool with a small waterslide, and the on-site Palm Court Restaurant is among Ao Nang's finest, serving gourmet international cuisine. The only major drawback beside the high room rates is that the nearby beach isn't the most pleasant in the area.
Scene
Happening beach resort with a busy swimming pool scene popular with families and couples
The Centara Anda Dhevi is a busy and happening spot in Ao Nang's most fashionable resort area, and attracts families and couples willing to splurge for a semi-luxurious experience. The overall ambience is laid back and casual, but guests of the fancy Palm Court Restaurant and the stylish lobby lounge do tend to dress up a bit. Much of the property is occupied by an enormous swimming pool where guests often lounge throughout the day. The hotel is built to resemble an old Thai manor, and its lobby with comfy cushioned chairs is also a popular hangout spot.
Location
On a side street with other upscale resorts and walking distance to restaurants and the beach
The Anda Dhevi sits on the busy Soi Chic, a side road off of the main Ao Nang Beach Road that's known for its elegant boutique hotels. There are plenty of convenience stores, restaurants, and bars just outside of the hotel, but the area is generally more peaceful here than central Ao Nang, a five-minute drive away. The closest beach is a 10-minute walk away, although its rocky shores and shallow waters make it less than ideal for swimming. The Phuket Airport takes just over two hours to reach by car.
Rooms
Elegant rooms with balconies and marble bathrooms with separate tubs and rainfall showers
Decor is sleek and contemporary, with off white marble floors, dark wood furnishings, pine-colored accent walls, and white beds with understated gold pillows and matching runners. All feature flat-screen TVs, work desks, free Wi-Fi, and balconies or terraces. Bathrooms are decked out in marble and have walk-in showers with rainfall showerheads and separate tubs. Views vary from overlooking the pool to a chain link fence and neighboring rooftops.
Features
Posh gourmet restaurant, large swimming pool with waterslide, kids' club, and spa
The hotel's long courtyard pool with a small waterslide is its central feature, and can be directly accessed from some the terraces of some ground-floor rooms. However, the pool can get crowded at times. The resort also has a fitness center equipped with cardio machines and free weights in a large, open room with floor-to-ceiling windows that look out onto the hotel grounds. The Cenvaree Spa has a wide range of Thai and Ayurvedic treatments in luxurious surrounds. There's also a kids' club with colorful floors, toys, games, and a mini-ball room. The gourmet Palm Court Restaurant is considered among the finest dining spots in Ao Nang, and serves gorgeously presented international, Thai, and seafood dishes; prices are high. An elegant lobby lounge features live music in the evenings. Wi-Fi is free throughout the resort.