Coral Strand Smart Choice

Hotels
7.9 (3032 reviews)
Beach Road, Mahe , Beau Vallon , sc

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Beautiful place
Cons:
Value for money concerns
Cleanliness issues
Noise from construction

Categories

Cleanliness
7.73
General mention of cleanliness being acceptable but with some concerns about upkeep.
Service
8.7
Staff were friendly and helpful, despite some being overwhelmed.
Location
8.74
Great location mentioned consistently across reviews.
Room Quality
7.19
Some rooms described as not offering value for money and being outdated.
Amenities
7.72
Limited amenities mentioned; lacks a gym and some rooms had issues.
Value for Money
7.18
Concerns raised about the pricing not matching the quality.
Food and Beverage
7.73
Food quality could be improved, with mentions of satisfactory but not excellent.
Overall Experience
8.2
Despite some issues, guests enjoyed their stay overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 16:34

Property Description

Beachfront Luxury at Coral Strand Smart Choice

Luxurious Rooms and Amenities: Experience comfort in air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities including flat-screen TVs, minibars, and laptop safes. Choose from ocean or mountain views for a relaxing stay.

Diverse Dining Options: Indulge in a culinary journey at 3 restaurants offering international, Mediterranean, Indian, and Asian cuisine. Unwind at the cocktail bar with live music for a perfect evening.

Exciting Beach Activities: Enjoy thrilling water sports like jet skiing and parasailing or opt for relaxing activities like fishing. Explore nearby attractions easily with tour desk assistance.

Experience the ultimate beach getaway at Coral Strand Smart Choice. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Room rates on 24, 31 December include a gala dinner. Any guests in excess of the maximum occupancy of the room, including children, will be charged separately.

Please note that upon check-in, guests are required to provide the bank card that was used to make the reservation. If the used card cannot be provided, the prepayment will be refunded and guests will be required to pay by other payment methods. The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property.

Starting 1 August, 2023, Seychelles implements New Environmental Sustain-ability Levy to enhance green initiatives. Under the newly introduced levy, all visitors to Seychelles will be required to contribute on a per person/per night basis. The payment will be made directly to the hotel, ensuring a seamless and convenient process for travelers. The cost will be SCR 100 per person, per night. It is to be noted that the Levy will not be applicable to citizens and residents of Seychelles. Children of 12 years and below (visitors), and crew members.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
When booking half board, note that drinks are not included.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 3032 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.73
Service: 8.7
Location: 8.74
Room Quality: 7.19
Amenities: 7.72
Value for Money: 7.18
Food and Beverage: 7.73
Overall Experience: 8.2
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NOBLET • family_with_children • fr
5
Notre séjour était magique, incroyable, paradisiaque
Pros:

Nous sommes mitigés par ce lieu. En effet, dans les points positifs, la chambre a répondu à nos attentes et l'on c'est même vu attribué une chambre surclasser ... pour quelle raison mais c'était agréable d'avoir une grande chambre. L'hôtel est idéalement situé avec un accès direct sur la plage. Le personnel présent dans les étages sont très gentils, toujours un sourire, un bonjour ce qui n'est pas le cas pour le personnel à l'accueil à quelques exception près comme Lindy qui est adorable. Nous avons pu garder notre chambre jusqu'à 14h à titre gratuit étant donné que nous avions notre avion à 19h30 et prendre une douche avant de partir. Nous les remercions pour ça. L'hôtel est situé près d'un petit ensemble de commerces et de restaurants à proximité de très belles plages et tout accessible à pied.

Cons:

Alors pour le négatif ... le restaurant à fuir ... un buffet du soir est désastreux ... pas de goût, toujours les mêmes plats. Voulant être objective, le petit déjeuner est plutôt bien ... surtout la possibilité d'avoir des fruits frais sur demande. La salle de restaurant est digne d'un réfectoire de collège sans âme, avec des néons comme un hôpital. L'organisation en salle ou plutôt la non organisation est dramatique. Nous avons pu assister à une soirée samedi dernier qui était indescriptif ... une salle coupée en deux, des personnes extérieures à l'hôtel donc plus de places pour les clients, une cacofonie sans nom, des plats vides, 15 minutes pour avoir des couverts résultats les plats froids. Le personnel passe devant vous en vous regardant à peine et donc ne disent pas bonjour. Comme dans beaucoup de ce genre d'hôtel les bains de soleil restent un problème avec des personnes qui les réservent mais qui ne sont pas là et qui monopolise donc les places.
Cet hôtel a du potentiel en mettant une bonne personne pour l'organisation çà pourrait vraiment être top mais en attendant ce n'est pas le cas dommage.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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merve • couple • tr
9
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Moshe • family_with_children • il
9
מיקום מהמם עם מלון מצויין ואנרגיות מעולות
Pros:

מקום מדהים עם מיקום מדהים הצוות מסור ושירותי מאד הגענו עם 3 ילדים קטנים והם עזרו בכל דבר. לינדי נתנה שירות ויחס אישי מעל ומעבר, תודה.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Marco • solo_traveller • it
9
Ottimo hotel per famiglie
Pros:

Struttura molto pulita con camere molto moderne ed "in ordine". All arrivo cè stato fatto un upgrade su una suite con cucina, molto bella, pratica e con una splendida vista all ultimo piano. Cibo del buffet molto vario. Camera molto silenziosa. Consiglio per chi vuole fare un esperienza da hotel vancanze, di mahe, quindi per famiglie o coppie "comode".

Cons:

La struttura dell hotel è tipica dei grandi hotel costieri occidentali (spagna e grecia) sconsiglio a chi cerca qualcosa di più seychelle-like (tetti in paglia/ bungalow). L'area dei pasti per quanto pulita è meno moderna del resto dell'hotel.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Mohammed M • couple • gh
9
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Kuppens • solo_traveller • be
8
Mooi en vooral rust
Pros:

We waren enorm gecharmeerd door het vriendelijke personeel en de honeymoon suite. Het ontbijt was zalig, vooral het hoekje met vers lokaal fruit en de smoothies in de frigo. Voor het overige alleen maar lekker eten in de ochtend.

Cons:

Ondanks een 4 sterren was het zwembad niet heel groot in verminking van het aantal kamers. Ok, je hebt de zee vlakbij maar om een ligstoel aan het zwembad te krijgen moest je er vroeg bijzijn. Op het straks geen probleem. Je mist ook een aantal een zaken die je verwacht van een 4 sterren hotel: fitness mogelijkheden, ook hotelgasten zou ik verwachten dat ze een korting krijgen in de restaurants, een early morning contintal breakfast was een ontbijtpakket als je een vroege vlucht hebt. Maar het vriendelijke personeel maakt alles goed! Koffie ook niet elke dag bijgevuld, net zoals een flesje water op de kamer ..

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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CHRISTOS FOTIADIS • solo_traveller • gr
10
Pros:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Εξαιρετική εμπειρία!

Μείναμε πραγματικά ενθουσιασμένοι από τη διαμονή μας! Το προσωπικό ήταν απίστευτα ευγενικό, εξυπηρετικό και χαμογελαστό καθ’ όλη τη διάρκεια της παραμονής μας.

Το ξενοδοχείο ήταν άψογο σε όλα, πεντακάθαρο και σε εξαιρετική τοποθεσία, που έκανε τη διαμονή μας ακόμα πιο ευχάριστη. Μάλιστα, μας έκαναν και μια μεγάλη εξυπηρέτηση με late check-out για 5 επιπλέον ώρες, κάτι που εκτιμήσαμε πραγματικά πολύ.

Η καθαριότητα ήταν εξαιρετική και όλοι οι άνθρωποι του ξενοδοχείου ήταν ευγενέστατοι και πρόθυμοι να βοηθήσουν.

Ένα μεγάλο ευχαριστώ σε όλη την ομάδα για την υπέροχη φιλοξενία! ❤️
Σίγουρα θα το επιλέγαμε ξανά και το προτείνουμε ανεπιφύλακτα!

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Celso Antonio Reis de • family_with_children • mz
10
Pros:

Excellent stay!

We had a wonderful stay at Coral Strand Smart Choice. The location is perfect, right on the beautiful Beau Vallon Beach — probably the best location in the area.

The room was modern, clean and comfortable, and everything was very well organised. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back. Highly recommended!

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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DANIELA • solo_traveller • cl
9
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

El desayuno y la atencion en el

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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DANIELA • solo_traveller • cl
8
Pros:

Ubicación

Cons:

El desayuno

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Federico • couple • it
9
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Zakaria • couple • ae
9
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Mohamed • family_with_children • qa
10
Will come back for sure!!! Great experience
Pros:

Lovely location, with direct access to the beach, and one of the best staff/crew I’ve come across, friendly and helpful. They were very professional Mr. ~Chamara Cooray and his team where the best.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Zakaria • couple • ae
9
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Amna • couple • qa
10
Pros:

Thanks to the reception team and Mrs.ewa was amazing

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Sadiq • couple • ng
10
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JINU • family_with_children • qa
10
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Silvia • extended_group • it
6
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Bruno S. • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Bogdan • couple • ua
9
Pros:

We stayed at Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel in the Seychelles for five days, and my wife and I were very happy with our stay.

The location is excellent — right on the oceanfront, so you can enjoy beautiful views and the true Seychelles atmosphere from the very first moment. Within walking distance, there is a lovely promenade with souvenir shops, as well as plenty of restaurants and stores. Everything you need for a comfortable holiday is nearby. You can even save some money on taxis)) I originally booked a car for four days, but ended up using it for only a day and a half — there is simply not much need to drive anywhere, as everything is around the hotel. And the beach here is definitely one of the best on the island at this time of year.

The hotel has been recently renovated, and both the rooms and the grounds are very pleasant and well maintained. One of the special features is the tortoises living on the hotel grounds, which you can feed. There is also a nice bar with a good selection of drinks, where you can relax in the evening. The prices are no higher than in the nearby restaurants, although food in the Seychelles is quite expensive in general.

But what we appreciated most was the wonderful and very friendly staff. Special thanks to Mr. Shihan and Mr. Chamara for their attention and help throughout our stay. They helped me arrange flowers and organize the whole birthday celebration for my wife. On the day of our departure, they also kindly allowed us to use a room for a few extra hours after check-out, free of charge, so we could take a shower and get ready for our journey. This kind of hospitality is something you truly remember.

Cons:

Food is quite expensive.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee