Expansive beachfront hotel combines spacious accommodation with vast gardens, numerous pools and an array of amenities and activities to suit all ages.

Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin, the elegant resort nestled on the shores of the Gulf of Thailand, is embracing multi-generational travel with a wide variety of amenities and activities tailored to all age groups.

The expansive beach resort, one of the original “Grand Hotels of the East”, has long held a special place in the hearts of travellers globally. Thanks to its extensive array of accommodation types, dining options and leisure facilities, the hospitality icon is now well placed to welcome a new generation of family travellers.

“Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin is a resort that captures the elegance of Thailand’s past and enhances it with modern services and facilities. Although the hotel retains a classical charm, we also embrace the present to deliver an incredible array of experiences for every guest, young and old,”

says David Martens, General Manager, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin.

Understanding that modern families come in a variety of sizes with equally diverse holiday needs, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin offers a choice of 11 different accommodation types to suit every configuration. Rooms and suites range in size from 37-square metres to a 170-square metres, with every accommodation type able to accommodate three guests, including one child.

Families seeking that extra sense of space can select from five different types of suite, or stay in one of the resort’s 42 stand-alone villas. The villas are located in an adjacent estate served by a separate swimming pool – one of four at the resort, each offing a different atmosphere – from fun and games in the kids’ pool to more tranquil relaxation at the garden pool.

When families are not cooling off in the pools, they can enjoy a game of table tennis, volleyball or football, practice their golf on the putting greens, or even lose themselves in the resort’s very own maze. Youngsters can be kept entertained throughout the day at the Kids’ Club, which is divided into two zones: Camp Safari for younger children and E-Zone for teens. A daily schedule of activities is available, offering everything from arts and crafts classes, to treasure hunts, penalty shoot-outs and tennis lessons with a professional coach.

While the kids are being kept entertained, parents can unwind with an indulgent couple’s package at Spa Cenvaree. This is one of many opportunities for romance at the resort, along with exclusive accommodation and private dining experiences. Meanwhile, guests wanting to stay in shape can enjoy a range of health and fitness options, including gym sessions, yoga and pilates classes, aqua aerobics, tai chi and Thai boxing training. Family bonds can also be strengthened with a series of multi-generational activities, such as family photo tours, guided heritage walks around the hotel’s 28-acre grounds and topiary gardens, and a special “Selfie Treasure Map” featuring ten locations and prizes for the best pics posted on Instagram.

“While multi-generational travel is a relatively new trend, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin has been welcoming families for three generations. Couples who got married here are now returning their kids, and even with their grandchildren,”

said Mr Martens.

“Our facilities mean that family time can easily be combined with personal experiences and private moments.”

One way to bring families together is through food, and Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin offers an eclectic choice of dining experiences for every occasion. Six restaurants and bars serve everything from authentic Thai food to Japanese teppenyaki and mouth-watering Mediterranean cuisine, providing something for all tastes, including kid’s menus and vegetarian/vegan options.

The hotel is also a popular wedding venue, with a dedicated seafront wedding pavilion and the soft sands of Hua Hin Beach providing idyllic options for couples who want to tie the knot in a tropical paradise setting. Whether couples are just starting out on a family adventure or re-establishing life-long bonds, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin is the perfect destination.

Originally named “The Railway Hotel” due to its position on the main railway line between Bangkok and Malaya, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin was once a secluded beach retreat. Since it opened in the 1920s however, Hua Hin has grown into a thriving seaside town and the hotel now lies in the heart of the action. Home to modern shopping malls, local markets, water parks, wineries and world-class gold courses, Hua Hin is a true multi-generation destination.

Families keen to make the most of the exceptional facilities, services and activities on offer at Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin can take advantage of the Tropical Escape offer with savings of up to 50% on accommodation, plus kids stay and dine for free.