Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel

We had a great time living in coral strand; the hospitality, the staff was really humble and sweet . Special shoutout to sakura and shana they were really sweet we wish we could also meet them at the time of checkout but unfortunately we couldnt :(
Thank you for the stay :)

Excellent beach side hotel
Wonderful food and hospitality
Good service

Our stay at this hotel in the Seychelles will always remain very special to us, mainly because of the incredible staff. Unfortunately, during our visit, we experienced an unexpected medical emergency and my husband had to be taken to the hospital. In this challenging situation, the hotel team went far beyond anything we could have expected.

The staff was always present, incredibly kind, helpful, and compassionate. They supported us every step of the way, helped organize everything, and were there for us even when it was clearly not part of their duties. Their willingness to help and genuine care made an enormous difference for us.

Moments like these truly show the heart of a hotel, and this one has an exceptional one. The professionalism, humanity, and dedication of the entire team were simply outstanding. We want to say a special thank you to Shihan, Chamara and Sakura.

We are deeply grateful for everything they did for us and can recommend this hotel with all our hearts. A sincere thank you to the entire staff — you made a lasting impression on us.

We had an amazing stay in Coral Strand. When we wanted to change our room Austin immediately helped us and gave us the best room ever! We also wanted to have a tour in Seychelles and Sakura were too helpfull. She explained every detail and she made sure that we had an amazing stay there. Thank you guys for everything! I highly recommend Coral Strand

My stay at the Coral Strand was genuinely fabulous from start to finish.

We were kindly upgraded to Room 504 (apartment), which was spacious, well-maintained, and made my stay feel extra special.

I left feeling rested, grateful, and already looking forward to returning.

Thank you to everyone for such a memorable stay!

Pleasant stay, friendly staff and great food. "Batteries charged", see you again! I will definitely recommend you...

Amazing stay. Great staff, friendly, amazing location. Thank you very much for everything. A big thank to Mr Shihan who was very friendly and helpful during our stay.

This has to be possibly the worst hotel I have ever stayed in. Shabby and tired looking building, bored and inattentive service, dirty beach and grotty outdoor furniture - the list goes on. Also very loud as bar right outside bedrooms! Also do not go in Jan, its monsoon and you will get windy and unpleasant weather. I have no idea how this has received a 4 star on trip advisor!!! Do not stay here!!

The pictures of the hotel are not accurate with reality. Very old hotel with old style facilities, definitely needs update. There is no gym in the hotel. The location it's good if comes to beach side but unfortunately anything else it's disappointment. The stay wasn't cheap and at least to have basic standards it's a must!

I had a fantastic time at coral hotel food was amazing and restaurant service was brilliant and specially thanks to bandula for great customer service and we will comeback again thank you all

This is the best place to be in Seychelles. The serenity and ambience is just top notch 👌, clean and very peaceful., with less noise from the surroundings. The staffs were so friendly, polite and nice. A big thumbs up to Shihan Sinethra who made my stay more adventurous and appealing. Thank you so much Shihan. I really enjoyed my island tours😘😍. The rooms were always tidied up daily and well kept. Big up to the room service department🤗. It’s really affordable and worth the price.
It’s well located and easy to access from the airport. The hotel is well equipped with the necessary amenities.
I plan to have my honeymoon vacation at Coral Strand soon, Inshallah🙏

The booking was made after using an online price comparison search engine, where a clear total
price was presented and compared against alternative hotels. That total price did not include any
charge for a Christmas Gala Dinner. Had such a mandatory charge of EUR 340 for two guests been
clearly disclosed as part of the total price, it would have materially affected my comparison and
decision, and I would likely have selected a different hotel.
Only after the booking was completed did I receive a confirmation email ( attached to the email ) .
The email included an attached Booking Confirmation document, which constitutes the contractual
summary of the booking. This document makes no reference whatsoever to a Christmas Gala Dinner
or to any mandatory dinner charge, nor does it include such a charge in the total price or in the list of
excluded items. It should be noted that I was not the only guest to experience this deception.
While it is acknowledged that the bottom of the confirmation email itself contained a brief reference to a
“Gala Dinner”, this reference appeared only in small-print informational text, not clear enough, and
without being incorporated into the Booking Confirmation document or the total booking cost. Such
placement and presentation cannot reasonably be regarded as clear, prominent, and binding disclosure
of a mandatory fee. Especially since my reservation included bed & breakfast only.
Only upon arrival at the hotel, during check-in, was I informed that payment of EUR 170 per person,
totaling EUR 340 for two guests, was mandatory as a condition for receiving the room, with no option
to decline or choose an alternative.
This charge is a mandatory and material component of the accommodation price. The failure to
clearly disclose it as part of the total price at the time of booking constitutes misrepresentation and
lack of proper disclosure in a consumer transaction, and deprived me of the ability to make an
informed comparison and purchasing decision.
I must point out that the feeling here is that of fraud - the cost of 170 euros per person is also
unreasonable and out of proportion to the cost of the vacation.

The hotel is very close to the sea, the beach is beautiful and clean. The food in the hotel is good, but the business is slower. The choice of food is large in the restaurants, from European to local food.

Amazing location just on the beach. rooms are small but very modern and clean. Not for business travelers since wifi is very slow and not stable.

Coral strands was indeed a smart choice for us .
The location was perfect with direct access to the beach and shopping and key facilities in the vicinity considering transport
is not easy here .
But that’s just the beginning . The team here is very friendly . Starting with Shihan at the guest relations desk , very helpful and ensures that everything is taken care of . They figured out our preferences and gave us their best . The birthday cake and room decor was very thoughtful .
The room was lavish , house keeping on point and the restaurant felt like home .
Restaurant staff were always keen to serve both at breakfast and the ocean deck .
They had taken care of every detail like the switch board had all kind of socket options wherever u are from . This was a big deal not having to run around for a charging socket .Chef Paul insisted not to take breakfast before a rough sea trip to Praslin . Again empathy and care .
The general warmth of the place and the staff is a clear positive . Made our vacation extra special !

My name is Mulugeta from Ethiopia, and I stayed at Coral Strand Smart Hotel in Seychelles for the past three days with my coworkers.
Our experience was fantastic! The hotel is beautiful, clean, and comfortable, with a relaxing atmosphere and a perfect location by the beach.
I would like to express special appreciation to Miss Sakura at the front desk. She is outstanding professional, friendly, and always ready to help. Her communication is excellent, and her warm hospitality truly made our stay memorable. We need more people like her in customer service.
Thank you Coral Strand Smart Hotel for making our holiday wonderful.
We look forward to returning again! 🌴😊

We Had a great time at all the Restaurant, Food was amazing and Service was fantastic and Specially thanks to Bandila for great Customer Service and wil come back and thank you

We had a truly wonderful stay at the Coral Strand Hotel, and I felt it was important to leave this review because, before arriving, we were honestly quite put off by some of the negative reviews we had read online. I can confidently say that once we arrived, our experience was completely different and far better than expected.

We were travelling with our 9-month-old daughter, and the hotel made us feel very comfortable and at ease from the moment we arrived. All of the construction work is finished, and the hotel is clean, comfortable, and in a fantastic beachfront location. From the start, we felt genuinely welcomed and appreciated, and throughout our stay the atmosphere was relaxed, friendly, and pleasant. The hotel itself is lovely, and the staff as a whole were warm, professional, and always happy to help, which made travelling with a baby much easier and more enjoyable.

A special mention must go to the General Manager, Eva, who was extremely attentive and looked after us very well — honestly more than was needed. She took the time to ensure everything was right for us and made us feel truly valued as guests. Her care and professionalism did not go unnoticed and made a real difference to our stay.

A very big shout out to Chris from the front desk, who truly made our entire stay. Chris was exceptionally attentive and respectful to both me and my family. He greeted us every single day with a smile on his face and always took the time to ask if we needed anything at all. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble for him. He consistently went far above and beyond what was required of him.

Chris also gave us excellent recommendations on places to visit and things to do during our stay, which genuinely enhanced our holiday and helped us make the most of our time in Seychelles. His attitude, friendliness, and dedication stood out massively, and he made us feel comfortable, welcome, and cared for at all times. Every hotel needs a Chris — he is a huge credit to the Coral Strand Hotel.

Overall, we had a very nice, relaxing, and enjoyable stay, and we would absolutely return. I would strongly encourage others not to be discouraged by older or negative reviews — our experience was fantastic, and we are very glad we came.

Super location , nice and clean , good amenities. I especially loved the breakfast setting and nearby beau-vallon street

very convenient location for arrival in Seychelles before exploring the other islands. Extremely friendly and helpful staff.