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Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel

4.0 star property

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Enjoy a serene beach experience with stunning views of the ocean and surrounding mountains.
Relax on the balcony with a clear sea view, featuring wicker furniture and a small table with a vase of flowers.
Boats docked in a tranquil harbor surrounded by lush greenery and mountains.
Relax by the pool surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, or enjoy a drink at the bar with ocean views.
Enjoy breathtaking ocean views and mountain vistas from this balcony.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

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Beau Vallon Bay, Beau Vallon, Mahé Island
  • Beau Vallon Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Victoria Clocktower
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Seychelles National Botanical Gardens
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Victoria (SEZ-Seychelles Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room (Coral) | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Room (Coral)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Superior Room, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, Ocean View (Coral) | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Classic Room, Ocean View (Coral)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Signature Room, Ocean View | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Signature Room, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Penthouse

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Honeymoon Room (Silhouette Honeymoon)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room (Signature, Garden) | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Superior Room (Signature, Garden)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Signature Room, Mountain View (Garden) | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Signature Room, Mountain View (Garden)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel

4-star Mahé Island hotel steps from Beau Vallon Beach
At Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel, spend the day on the beach where you can enjoy parasailing. Then return for a meal at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants.
Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel offers 160 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 32-inch plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business amenities at this 4-star property consist of a 24-hour business center, 2 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. Event facilities measuring 1292 square feet (120 square meters) include a conference center. This beach hotel also offers a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel has designated areas for smoking.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Island Trader - Overlooking the ocean, this buffet restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Mahek - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in Indian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Ocean Deck Pub - This beach pub specializes in international cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Coral Asia - This poolside sushi bar specializes in sushi and serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 25 per person
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Coral Asia
  • Island Trader
  • Mahek
  • Ocean Deck Pub

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parasailing
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Sailing
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center (1,292 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1972
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch HDTV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6.11 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 25 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 60 (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

Property is also known as

Coral Strand
Coral Strand Hotel
Coral Strand Smart Choice
Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel
Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel Mahe Island
Coral Strand Smart Choice Mahe Island
Coral Strand Smart Hotel
Smart Choice Hotel
Coral Strand Beau Vallon
Hotel Coral Strand
Coral Strand Smart Choice
Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel Hotel
Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel Mahé Island
Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel Hotel Mahé Island

Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 756 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 756 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 183 out of 756 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 756 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 756 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for ten days in April 25 and had a great time. It is very convenient for the beach at Beau Vallon and you can go out and have a walk around the area as everything is nearby. The staff were friendly and attentive. Highly recommend and we would stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Fantastic! On the beach. Close to resturants. So beautiful!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Hanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Service Amidst Renovation Challenges We recently stayed at the hotel and had a mixed experience due to some unforeseen circumstances, but we still appreciated the efforts of the hotel staff to make our stay as comfortable as possible. When we arrived, we had booked an oceanfront room with two twin beds through Expedia. Unfortunately, the hotel was undergoing renovations, and none of the oceanfront twin rooms were available. In fact, there were no twin rooms available at all. As a result, we were given a partial ocean view room with one bed, and a movable bed was added to the already tight space, which made the room feel quite cramped. That said, the staff at the hotel were genuinely attentive and did their best to resolve the situation. Chamara, the hotel manager, offered us complimentary breakfast for most of our stay as a gesture of goodwill. Additionally, Sakura, who was at the front desk, was particularly helpful and understanding. She listened to our concerns and helped coordinate our room move. On the last day of our trip, we were finally moved to an oceanfront room, albeit a single bedroom, which was a great way to end our stay. While our room situation was less than ideal, the service provided by the staff made a significant difference, and we are grateful for their efforts. If you are planning to stay here during the renovation period, just be aware that room availability may not be as expected.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great Value but Not Luxurious

Coral Strand is one of the only hotels that truly is on the beach. The hotel in general needs updating badly but the amenities served their purpose fine. We asked for well-blended piña coladas, but the staff did not understand how tourists prefer their drinks. Mahek restaurant is the best for lamb curry. Find other food elsewhere.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce Graham

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall a really good experience, but the hotel did not disclose that they were currently undergoing renovations.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was upgraded to a new room which was stunning. Their was renovation going whilst I was there but there was not too much noise and it is beautiful what they haves done.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean. The staff were friendly, courteous, efficient and we want to recommend the staff cleaning our room. She was excellent.
Stayed 19 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, right on the beach. Very clean, the staff is helpful and kind
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Teresita

On September 19, 2024. Air Seychelles cancelled/changed our flight from Mauritius to Seychelles due to depart on September 23, 2024, to depart on September 25,2024. As a result, we were unable to travel to Seychelles and immediately contacted Expedia to cancel our paid resonations with Coral Strand for September 23-25, 2024, advising of the situation with Air Seychelles however, Coral Strand refuse to refund our payment stating that the reservations should have been cancelled by September 18,2024.I strongly suggest not to pay in advance if you are attempting to use this hotel that management cannot use their discretion when their domestic/ local Airline cancel flights for days when the guest is no longer able to visit the island at no fault of theirs. So DISSAPOINTED. .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is lovely. However at check in the hotel thought we had reserved 2 rooms, not 1. They were not happy to have kept a room empty which we did not need. I do not know whether the error was by Expedia or the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Wilson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice, clean. We had few issues with delays in dinning services but overall we had good time.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Evy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Right on the beach with safe sea for swimming
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Min

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Not a good experience

The hotel either had a system issue or canceled our paid booking accidentally. As a result we were waiting the entire afternoon in the lobby being told repeatedly “sorry we are having no room.” There seemed to be a hope but then again “sorry we have no room.” Extremely suffering. Finally they got us a room newly renovated with bathroom leaking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location, easy walk along the beach and to local restaurants. Staff were very helpful and friendly, allowed us to access to business lounge when we arrived early and allowed late checkout and use of facilities while we waited for our departing flight. Breakfast buffet had a large variety of great food. Overall the perfect end to our Seychelles holiday.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel comments

No problems. Staff very accommodating. Bar service a little slow as very busy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Christalla

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mohammed

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located for amenities. Beau vallon beach is excellent. Blackout curtains help. But noisy area up until midnight by the locals
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Site

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My wonderful 😊 stay at Coral Strand. Loved the staff's friendliness, the beach view from my hotel room. Good Seychellois food, clean environment.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Fantastic location

The hotel is in a perfect location right on the beach and just a few minutes walk from supermarkets and restaurants. The hotel has great facilities but is looking a little tired hence the refurbishment of one section of the hotel. There are building works going on 7 days per week but they operate after 9am and finish about 5pm. This didnt impact our stay as we were out during these times. The staff are amazing so helpful and friendly especially Kylie and 2 gentleman in Housekeeping. Really had a lovely time and would definitely return to this hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Things you should know from Hotels.com

Three things put the dampers on this hotel. Firstly, it would have been nice to know with the present conflicts that the hotel is Russian owned. There are all nationalities on holiday here and it didn't cause any conflict but it would have be good to have been given the knowledge prior to booking. Secondly, it would have been good to know that part of the hotel was being extensively refurbished creating noise throughout the day. This wasn't noticeable by the pool etc but could be heard in your room during the day, which isn't ideal if you like to retire from the midday sun. Not my idea of paradise. Thirdly, the hotel is very dated. It may have been a 3 start plus 15-20 years ago but the place is very dated, particularly the bedrooms. On the plus side the staff are excellent. I was traveling solo and it's really great when they take the time to say hello and ask how you are etc. They are a credit to the hotel and island. The rooms and hotel are cleaned regularly to a good standard. Breakfast is a bit random self service where every nationality is being attempted to cater for but not quite achieving it. I heard from guests on half board basis that the evening meals were a lot better standard. The restaurant is a great location onto the front so you can see and hear the waves as they lap up less than 3 meters away. Why spoil that in a morning by playing recorded piano music i don't know. For me, it doesn't make the hotel restaurant sophisticated but like an elevator to escape
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an exquisite wonderful hotel. The room was excellent and bed was heaven! And the hotel was located right were we wanted to be, souvenir shops, food, supermarket etc....Breakfast was great and many choices with everything, the bar was great, the quality of the food in the restaurant was high quality..Everything was clean and service was excellen.Pretty great overall, staff was amazing Fabulous place in a great location
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Messai

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach and the location of the hotel is good; besides that the food is terrible, the check-in experience was terrible, the hotel needs much repair/maintenance (tv turns on and off on its own, shower releases hot and cold water interchangeably when taking a shower, etc).
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024