The Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket hotel is located on the west coast of Phuket. The resort is one of the few resorts which are located directly adjacent to the sandy beach of Karon. The resort benefits from a backdrop of tropical vegetation and an extensive range of shopping and dining outlets within the local area. Phuket International Airport is approximately 44 km from the hotel. The architectural design of the 262-room resort takes its inspiration from the classical Sino-Portuguese style that was brought to Phuket in the nineteenth century and the property is set in a landscaped water park with a lazy river and four swimming pools. In addition to a lobby with 24-hour check-in and check-out services, amenities at this establishment include a hotel safe, currency exchange facilities, lift access, caf and a newspaper stand, as well as a bar, games room and restaurants. Other features include conference facilities and WLAN Internet access (for a fee). Guests may also take advantage of room and laundry services for an additional charge. Younger guests will be entertained at the kids' club and can let off some steam at the children's playground. Guests arriving by car may use the hotel's parking facilities. Featuring classical Sino-Portuguese architecture, all rooms, suites and villas are elegantly appointed and face the ocean. They offer unique dcor and are completed with an extensive, private furnished balcony or terrace, all overlooking the Andaman Sea. In addition to a private bathroom with a bathtub and shower and hairdryer, in-room amenities include a direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, radio, Internet access and a minibar. Tea and coffee making facilities, an ironing set, double or king-size beds and centrally regulated air conditioning units also come as standard. Furthermore, all rooms come with a safe. The hotel is located in the most secluded area of Karon Beach in Phuket with an extensive range of fine sandy beach and water sport activities, including windsurfing, kayaking, scuba diving, surfing, canoeing, boating and fishing (charges apply). The landscaped grounds at the resort feature an extensive water park including four swimming pools with a children's section, poolside snack bar (fess apply) and sun loungers and parasols laid out for use by the water's edge. Guests can work on their tans on the sun terrace, play a game or two of tennis or volleyball or take part in aerobics and water aerobics classes. Alternatively, they can enjoy a soak in the hot tub or work up a sweat in the sauna (fees apply) and steam bath. Guests can also take advantage of relaxing massage treatments and special spa packages. Entertainment programmes are provided for adults and children alike, and fans of the fairway can head to the nearest golf course, which is about 17 km from the hotel. International and Asian melting-pot cuisine is available to be enjoyed at the Cove all-day-dining restaurant. Classic Italian cuisine may be sampled at the resort's signature Mare restaurant. 24 hours check-in.