Centara Life Phu Pano Krabi

Hotels
Centara
8.4 (128 reviews)
879 Moo 2, Soi Ao Nang 11, Krabi, 81180 , Krabi , TH

Facilities

Fitness facilities
No single-use plastic straws
No single-use plastic water bottles
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Concierge service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Good amenities
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room quality
Poor breakfast

Categories

Cleanliness
6.48
Multiple mentions of dirty rooms, mold, and unclean linens.
Service
8.45
Mixed feedback; some staff are friendly, but others were unhelpful.
Location
9.99
Great location close to shops, bars, and the beach.
Room Quality
7.44
Rooms were small and some reported cleanliness issues.
Amenities
8.97
Good amenities including a pool and tourist desk.
Value for Money
9.43
Generally good value with some guests satisfied with their stay.
Food and Beverage
7.48
Breakfast options considered poor by some reviewers.
Overall Experience
8.95
Overall sentiment mixed but some guests would recommend.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 17:30

Property Description

Experience the perfect getaway at Centara Life Phu Pano Krabi, where comfort meets adventure in the heart of Ao Nang.

Recreational Paradise
Dive into relaxation with our outdoor pool, stay fit in our modern fitness center, or explore the stunning surroundings with our bicycle rentals. We've crafted every opportunity for you to enjoy a memorable stay.

Dining Delights
Savor delectable dishes at our on-site restaurant while enjoying picturesque pool views, or opt for convenient room service during limited hours. Our buffet breakfast is the perfect way to fuel your day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Comfort and Convenience
Unwind in one of our 158 air-conditioned rooms featuring cozy fireplaces, flat-screen TVs, and private balconies. Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet and take advantage of our 24-hour concierge services.

Book your exceptional stay today and create unforgettable memories at Centara Life Phu Pano Krabi!

Important information:

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • One child 11 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: KBV

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Health & Safety

    Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 128 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.48
Service: 8.45
Location: 9.99
Room Quality: 7.44
Amenities: 8.97
Value for Money: 9.43
Food and Beverage: 7.48
Overall Experience: 8.95
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daisie0502 Couples London, England
8
Great location, friendly staff, would recommend
Pros:

The hotel is in an amazing location, super close to all the shops, bars and restaurants, which made getting around really easy. Ao Nang Beach is also close by, with easy access to long-tail boats to Railay, which was a big plus for us.

Breakfast was nice with plenty of choice, and all the staff we encountered were friendly and helpful.

The room itself was okay but quite small. Unfortunately, the linen and towels didn’t feel the cleanest, and the bathroom was a bit grotty — the shower in particular didn’t feel very pleasant to use.

Overall, despite a few negatives, the location and convenience really made up for it and I would still recommend the hotel.

2025-12-22 via Tripadvisor
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Wander56711081827 Couples
2
Worst experience
Pros:

Pathetic- absolutely a waste if time n money

Worst experience, low amiable staff.

Less vegan n vegetarian options

Need to improve a lot in customer experience

2025-11-24 via Tripadvisor
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yvonneu872 Couples
4
Room for Improvement
Pros:

Unfortunately, our stay at Centara Life Phu Pano was far below expectations. The room felt dirty, and we noticed mold on the ceiling, which is unacceptable for a hotel in this price range. The air conditioning barely worked, making the room uncomfortably warm throughout the night.

The service was disappointing as well — staff seemed uninterested in helping. The breakfast was also very poor.

Overall, a very disappointing experience.

2025-11-15 via Tripadvisor
4
45andrineh Friends getaway
4
Would not recommend
Pros:

Would not recommend this hotel. The bedsheets and towels were full of stains. Asked for new ones and got new sheets and towles also with stains.

There were also several large mold stains on the ceiling, and the ventilation system worked poorly. I became ill during my stay.

The rooms were very poorly soundproofed. You would wake up from the neighbors going in and out of their doors, from them talking, as well as from the call to prayer from a mosque several hundred meters away. The staff were mostly friendly, but some were very unhelpful when it came to booking taxis and similar services.

2025-11-15 via Tripadvisor
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T6951BPmichaelb Family Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
10
Hidden gem
Pros:

Stayed in hotel for 4 nights and were delighted with our choice, our room was ideal and our request for a high floor with view of pool was given.
The staff were very welcoming and efficient and extremely helpful in every way, the hotel is spotless with a pool that was perfect in the stifling heat.
Breakfast was excellent and surprised me with the choice available.
Shuttle bus available if required, with the beach being a reasonable walk away and parking difficult.
Our room had everything we needed and was first class.
I certainly would recommend it, and the cost is reasonable for the area.

2025-10-08 via Tripadvisor
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Lee
6
Ok like
Pros:

Couldn’t really buy any food or drinks there

2025-08-10 via Nuitee
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LaraBrinded Couples Petersfield, Hampshire, England
10
Excellent hotel
Pros:

My partner and I have been traveling around Thailand and this has been our favourite hotel yet. It’s great value for money with nice big rooms, lovely pool and accessibility to the town center. The gym is nice too, we were the only ones there.

It is about a 30 minute walk to the beach but only a 5-10 min drive. We got a bike which they had parking for so it was really easy to get around.

The staff were really friendly and helpful. They have their own tourist desk so we booked our travel to our next destination here as well with a pick up to the lobby.

Highly recommend this hotel!

2025-07-24 via Tripadvisor
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Sokhy
10
Pros:

Many thanks to all the staff especially Jum at housekeeping and Amy at the restaurant.

2025-07-14 via Nuitee
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nathaliemO6868BR Couples
10
Cleaning Lady Aom
Pros:

Excellent cleaning of our room every day, thanks to Aom.
Always so nice, happy and helpful. Thank you Aom !
We'll come back next year.

2025-07-05 via Tripadvisor
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iancI2365HW Family
10
We will be back next year.
Pros:

This hotel is in a good cliff view location in Ao Nang. Staff are very helpful and friendly. A special mention for Mim and Chama who always had a smile on his face and nothing was a problem, always keep to help although it was a problem of our family travel that had nothing to do with them. Rooms are nice with a king size bed and good air conditioning. The new night market is a 10 minute walk away and will worth a visit.

2025-06-05 via Tripadvisor
R
Ross
10
Pros:

Hotel was nice with a lovely view. Staff very frinwdly and helpful.

2025-06-01 via Nuitee
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kodo friends
10
Pros:

Great pool area. Clean rooms, friendly staff.

2025-05-23 via Nuitee
M
MaryamNasiri Couples Tehran, Tehran Province
10
Cozy and quiet hotel
Pros:

I stayed at this hotel three times. The hotel is reasonably priced. The hotel rooms are a bit small but clean. The hotel terrace is very nice. The view from the rooms facing the pool of Krabi's beautiful cliffs is wonderful. The hotel pool has a beautiful view. The pool area could be cleaner. The hotel breakfast is typical. The hotel gym is useful and usable. The location is a few steps away from the main street, where you have access to many restaurants. It is a fifteen-minute walk to Ao Nang Beach. The last time I went to this hotel, it wasn't as clean as the first time. I like this hotel very much because I have many memories of it.

2025-05-20 via Tripadvisor
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R9314EKblancar Family
10
Krabi experience in Thai.
Pros:

The Centtra by Centara is very eco friendly and they are so adorable and sent my daughter a happy birthday message upon arrival.. loved it !!!!
Beautiful view, the pool was amazing and the bistro food was fresh and delicious. The staff was very accommodating and lovely, especially ms. Amp, she greeted us with a smile everyday we visited the bistro.

2025-05-03 via Tripadvisor
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shivalingappas2025 Family
10
Very Good Thanks
Pros:

Very good service starting from reception, room service all staff for all our family except certain non availability of more Indian food. Need to provide more Indian foods at restaurant and really nice place to recommend. Thanks for all staff and the people support

2025-05-01 via Tripadvisor
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becky family
10
Pros:

The staff on this property were the nicest that I’ve ever encountered. The free breakfast had a sufficient amount of variety and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The swimming pool was a good size and so beautiful as you can see all the palm trees and limestone cliffs in the background. The hotel is about a 15 to 20 minute walking distance to ao nang Beach and about a 35 minute drive to the airport without traffic.

2025-04-28 via Nuitee
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pernii Family Stockholm
10
Fantastic hotel
Pros:

The best hotel ever. Waking up to that wiew ewery morning made us feel like we where in paradice.
And every morning see the smile of dear kwan, our Lively cleaning Lady, made the whole day filled with love and happiness. Thank you Kwan!
All the staff are so friendly. And you could feel the buddhist energi everywhere.
Thank you for having us, i can not wait to come back
With love
Pernilla
pernillafrans52@gmail.com
Room1510

2025-04-21 via Tripadvisor
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GrandTour34461460168 Couples
10
Exceptional Service and Thoughtful Hospitality
Pros:

First of all, I want to express my heartfelt thanks to all the staff who went above and beyond to help us throughout our stay—especially the wonderful team at reception and the housekeeping staff. I honestly felt a bit embarrassed to trouble them with so many requests, but they handled everything with such kindness and professionalism.

On our first night, we experienced some issues with loud music coming from outside the hotel. Although it wasn’t directly from the property, the noise was quite disturbing and made it difficult for my wife to sleep. When I reached out to the front desk, they immediately looked into finding a better room for us. Even though they offered to move us right away, we decided to wait until the next day. Once we moved, everything was perfect.

The staff's service mindset truly impressed us—always courteous, responsive, and eager to help. I can confidently say their service deserves a full 10 out of 10. Thank you again for making our stay so much more comfortable!

2025-04-20 via Tripadvisor
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previet1205 Family
2
Ej
Pros:

The hotel is very nice but the receptionist should be more considerate and take care of each guest regardless, pay the same price on different but the service is better.
foods is good, breakfast is nice. Reasonable price.

2025-04-05 via Tripadvisor
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twakeham Family Dubai, Emirate of Dubai
8
A room with a view
Pros:

A great positioned hotel 20 minutes walk from the bustling beach. The views are beautiful of the limestone mountains. The staff extremely helpful. We had a family room which a king size bed in one and the children (10 & 12) had big built in bunk beds.

2025-04-04 via Tripadvisor