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Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Beau Vallon Beach

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Fishing
Poolside bar
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Indian cuisine
Aerial view

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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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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Signature Superior Ocean view | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Signature Superior Ocean view

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

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

Signature Ocean view

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Penthouse

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Signature Superior Garden

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

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Signature Standard Garden and Mountains | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Signature Standard Garden and Mountains

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Mahé Island

Beachside getaway.Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Beau Vallon Beach and Bazar Labrin Market. Morne Seychellois National Park and Victoria Clocktower are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Beau Vallon Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bazar Labrin Market - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Victoria Clocktower - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Mahe Port Islands - 7 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Seychelles National Botanical Gardens - 7 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Seychelles Intl. Airport (SEZ) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boat House - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Beach Shak - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant La Plage - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪K Food Catering - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Marine Charter - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel

4-star beachfront hotel near Beau Vallon Beach
Some rates at Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There are 3 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A 24-hour business center, 2 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1292 square feet (120 square meters) and includes a conference center. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Mahé Island hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 160 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 1292 sq ft of conference space
  • 120 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1972
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch HDTV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from July 25 2025 to September 30 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Front desk
  • Lobby
  • Select guestrooms

Guests will have access to the following alternate facilities during the renovation:

  • Outdoor pool

Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay, Eurocard, Barclaycard, and cash.

We should mention

  • For stays on 24 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner.
  • For stays on December 31, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • One child 11 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel to the airport?

Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel is 8.8 mi (26-min drive) away from the Seychelles Intl. Airport (SEZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel?

As of Sep 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel on Sep 13, 2025 start from $213.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 60 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 25 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel have a pool?

Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel have a restaurant?

There are 3 onsite restaurants, offering options like Indian cuisine, ocean views, and a beachfront location.

Does Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel to downtown Mahé Island?

Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel is 0.6 mi away from Beau Vallon.

Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 759 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 759 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 183 out of 759 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 759 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 759 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

Alison van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, service & location. Conveniently located on a beautiful beach with many restaurants and shops. Room was beautiful, modern and comfortable, and had everything you may need during your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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