Newly opened in late 2010, Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket is a 5-star beach resort located at the most secluded area of Karon Beach in Phuket, with direct access to the beach and with lush green hills behind the property. All of the 262 spacious rooms, suites, and villas face the bay and feature a private balcony / terrace with beautiful breathtaking views of the beach and the Andaman Sea. The architectural design of the 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.