Centara to Manage 185-Room Centara Chaolao Sands Dunes Resort in Chanthaburi
Centara Hotels & Resorts has signed a management contract for a 185-room beachfront hotel in Chaolao, Chanthaburi, with over 1,300 square metres of meeting and event space.
Centara Hotels & Resorts has signed a management contract for Centara Chaolao Sands Dunes Resort Chanthaburi, a beachfront hotel at Chaolao Beach in Chanthaburi province, with the project owner, P.D. Pattana Co., Ltd. The signing ceremony was held in room M23 at Centara Grand at CentralWorld, according to a news release published on 21 September 2026. The group sees the hotel as well placed to serve several types of traveller, from leisure guests to event organisers looking for a seaside venue.
Signatories and witnesses
For Centara, the signatories were Thirayuth Chirathivat, Chief Executive Officer; Michael Henssler, Chief Operating Officer; and Kan Srisompong, Chief Financial Officer.
For the project owner, the signatories were Samret Chotimongkol, Executive Chairman, and Tharnnathee Chotimongkol, Executive Director of P.D. Pattana Co., Ltd.
Four people witnessed the ceremony: Suthikiati Chirathivat, Supatra Chirathivat, Torsak Chotimongkol and Rungroj Chotimongkol.
Hotel at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Hotel name | Centara Chaolao Sands Dunes Resort Chanthaburi |
| Location | Chaolao Beach, Chanthaburi province |
| Number of rooms | 185 rooms |
| Meeting and event space | More than 1,300 square metres |
| Signing venue | Room M23, Centara Grand at CentralWorld |
| Date of news release | 21 September 2026 |
Hotel facilities
The hotel has been designed for a range of uses, including leisure stays, meetings and events. It includes restaurants, a beachfront bar, a swimming pool, a Kids Club and a fitness centre, covering what guests generally expect.
Of particular interest to organisers is the combined meeting and event space of more than 1,300 square metres. This is enough for corporate meetings, seminars or receptions that call for a seaside setting, without having to travel far to coastal provinces on the other side of the Gulf.
What it means for tourism in Chanthaburi
With the hotel under Centara management, the group believes it will strengthen the property's ability to serve every type of traveller, from families with young children and couples seeking a beach break to companies holding off-site meetings. The original announcement does not state an opening date or room rates. Further information will be reported as it becomes available.
Who should follow this news
Event organisers and corporate meeting planners looking for seaside venues in eastern Thailand should keep an eye on this project. Visitors who enjoy Chaolao Beach will have an additional accommodation option, and hotel professionals can see the direction of the group's management expansion in secondary tourist destinations.