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Reviews of Coral Strand Smart Choice This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Beach Road, Mahe, Beau Vallon, Seychelles

#7 of 9 hotels in Beau Vallon

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 875 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.7

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    7.1

  • Free WiFi

    7.1

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  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    8.0
    Fantastic staff, great location, good breakfast, facilities very nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Can't think of anything specific, overall it was great

    Breakfast was great, excellent choice

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Coral Classic Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    As we had to check out, the staff suggested to keep our luggage in the luggage room till our taxi came. They put bands on our bags and gave us a slip with the matching number. When we came to collect our bags the staff could not locate them. We were over 30 minutes waiting for our bags. Each member of staff couldn’t recall taking the bags even though we handed them to the manager, he still refused to take accountability. Turns out they were placed back up in the room. It was a genuine mistake but the staff didn’t handle it correctly and were refusing to acknowledge their mishap. It was an unfortunate end to a lovely stay.

    Excellent location, right on the beach! The rooms were lovely and stunning views.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    7.0
    Honeymoon
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Coral Classic Ocean View
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel deserves a renovation (part of it is already under construction). Good room and comfortable beds, but the air conditioners need to be cleaned regularly otherwise there is humid air in the room. Breakfast always the same. I do not recommend their buffet restaurant (expensive and not very good)

    The hotel is in a perfect position, close to restaurants and street food. Their Indian and Japanese restaurants are really good! Staff is very nice (specially Ezra)

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Coral Classic Ocean View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hard to get a pool towel, the security box in room was not fastened to wall, and patio door latch did not work - had to place a chair in front of it each time I used the deck

    Great food and lovely beach to swim at

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    7.0
    Well located and good value hotel in beau valon
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Coral Classic Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staircase and lifts were situated to the side of the building so you had to walk all the way round to go to the pool- would be better if more centrally located. Restaurants were overpriced.

    Beachfront. Lovely pool. Well located in beau valon. Really good hotel breakfast. Staff were lovely and really accommodating.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The band

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    8.0
    Really good vacation, could use some improvement
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Signature Ocean View Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If you are light sleeper you will have some issues here. I didn’t liked that there is construction. Even if you want to sleep late because you are on vacation forget about that. Literally from 9am-6pm every single day(except Sunday, we were blessed with some afternoon peace that day). We couldn’t fully enjoy, because the soundproof of room is so bad. You could hear anything, no matter where are you staying. You could hear neighbors above you moving chairs, you can hear staff talking close to your room, but you have feeling that they are inside of your room. Without that our stay would be 10. Breakfast buffet could use some variety, every single day was the same except for fruit( they can put some effort there). Coral Asia restaurant really expensive for what they are offering(staff not interested at all, late food, quality of the food so so.)

    We had such a nice time at Coral. We were really lucky to get one if the newest room and thank goodness for that. Our room(322) 3rd floor is such a beautiful space, everything was brand new, designed with taste. No issues there. Definitely an ocean view room, because the location of hotel is literally on the beach. We only had breakfast buffet, it’s okay. Decent amount of food. Daily cleaning, really nice staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Coral Classic Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It's a large old fashioned 70s hotel which could do with a bit of refurbishment but we didn't mind that. Overall would definitely stay there again.

    Fantastic location right on the beach with good beachside restaurant lovely for evening drinks and watching sunset. Gave us an upgrade to superior seafront room with fantastic views. Very well organised and provided us with shower room and use of all facilities on last day due to late flight. All staff lovely, friendly and helpful. Close to other restaurants and bars further along beach.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2024

    8.0
    Great location on the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Coral Standard
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pool area crowded, but you can get sunbeds on the beach.

    Right on the beautiful beach. Clean rooms with air-conditioning.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2024

    7.0
    Friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Coral Classic Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing I liked everything

    The place Is clean with very friendly staff

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2024

    8.0
    Nice beach hotel for short stays. Very friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Coral Classic Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Unfortunately there is construction going on, and made it difficult for our afternoon naps ;-)

    The hotel itself is a little dated in decor, but it makes up for it with their staff. Everyone is so attentive and willing to help. I would call out Jemmalyna at the restaurant who despite had a challenging time to split the bill among 12 people, she always had a friendly attitude and remained very professional. Elsie was our waitress a few times as well and is so lovely, friendly and goes the extra mile. When checking out, I met with Millie at the front desk who I was interacting with via messaging and is also a great asset to the hotel. The beds are very comfortable, and the view from our balcony was very pleasant.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2024

    6.0
    Blend of fair accommodation with great location. Not highest quality but high quality prices.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Silhouette Honeymoon
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Extortionate beer prices. Did not get the room I had booked and paid for and the room I had paid for 'with a problem' had others staying in it. They did offer a larger room for day 2 and 3 and a free lunch as compensation, but I was subject to a stomach upset 24 hours after arrival.....

    Location.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2024

    8.0
    Nice part of the island. Super beach. Very nice staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Coral Standard
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice staff. Good breakfast. Great location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2024

    8.0
    Relaxing apart from construction
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Coral Classic Ocean View
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Chair on balcony uncomfortable. A comfortable chair in the room woyld have been good. Elevators didnt work. Consyruction noide well past 5pm.

    Excellent locatiin. Excellent breakfast.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Coral Standard
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One of the best things about the place was the staff - they were all amazing and always helpful. Millie, at the reception, was so kind with all of us and my daughter absolutely loved her. It made the stay really even more special!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2023

    8.0
    Clean, comfortable and relaxing stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Coral Classic Ocean View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    For some reason, you can really hear the waves. Quite loud in the evenings when trying to sleep.

    Excellent location and attentive staff.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 15, 2023

    8.0
    Nice stay at Mahe island
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Coral Standard
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very expensive meals and taxes are very high for not Europe Standard. Not so luxurious as imagined.

    Very good location, very polite personal ,very clean as well.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 10, 2023

    7.0
    Overall, a good experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Coral Classic Ocean View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    High level of humidity, they should take in consideration changing the actual pillows and mattress more often.

    Extremely nice beach and a great location.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 30, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Coral Standard
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel is located right next to the beach and you can enjoy a nice breakfast while seated in the restaurant overlooking the beach or even on the beach itself. If you want to spend a day with kids in the pool and/or the beach, it is a good location while you can enjoy a cocktail and a bite to eat at the same time.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 29, 2023

    8.0
    Definitely stay there again...just ring the desk to double check your booking.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Coral Classic Ocean View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The kitchen is a long way from the bar and it takes a long time for service. The saving and rooms on booking.com are managed by head office in Moscow and they don't communicate with the booking desk at the hotel... We booked the rooms on booking.com only to be told there weren't any when we went to the desk...a little nerve wracking..

    The place is fantastic. Amazing location on the best beach on the island The sunsets are second to none...breathtaking The food is cooked fresh and really tasty

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 26, 2023

    8.0
    Perfect beach location
    • Couple
    • Silhouette Honeymoon
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms are due a makeover. Taxi sharing to airport could have been arranged better, 5 couples waiting, 3 couples left in minibuses with only 2 passengers seemed a waste, but guess the hotel is on commission for each one.

    Staff were polite and friendly, the pool was clean and location right on the beach, plenty of sunbeds with towels provided. A late checkout wasn't a problem, luggage stored for the day, and a shower room provided

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 20, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Coral Classic Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Noise at morning

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Coral Classic Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The person attending to us at check-in gave us a bit of attitude. She also failed to book us into the system. As a result we could not use Wifi for hours. Phone in the room was out of order. One of the bedside reading lamps was out of order. Despite being hotel residents, we were not allowed to dine at the Indian restaurant, since we had not made a prior booking. There were too many dogs roaming around the beach area.

    Proximity to the beach. Excellent views of the ocean and swimming pool area from the beach. Breakfast by the beach. Enthusiastic and helpful waiters. Special mention to Ezra for her exceptional service, making sure that we were well catered for. Assistance calling a taxi for us when we checked out. Allowing us to check out an hour later at 11h00.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Coral Classic Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The size of the bathroom is too small. The price is slightly on higher side given the size of bathroom

    Beach

    Stayed in November 2023

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