Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel 4*– Reviews

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Rating 3.710
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№2 in the hotel rating Mahe
3.7 Rooms
1.8 Service
2.7 Cleanliness
3.7 Food
2.8 Amenities
The hotel is located in the heart of Beau Vallo beach, in the northwest of the island of Mahe. Nearby are local restaurants, shops, nightclubs and markets. It offers 2 swimming pools with a bar, an observation deck with stunning views of the starry sky, as well as many activities and entertainment for guests of all ages. The hotel is suitable for a luxurious relaxing holiday.More →
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 •  traveled 1 year ago
Rating 2.0
Just a very bad hotel. Offhand, a dozen reasons not to go there: 1. He is old, very old. I read somewhere that this is almost the oldest hotel on the island - it was founded in 1972. And since then, little has changed. 2. Monotonous breakfasts and dinners. Half of the food is impossible to eat because it is very spicy. … More ▾ Just a very bad hotel. Offhand, a dozen reasons not to go there:
1. He is old, very old. I read somewhere that this is almost the oldest hotel on the island - it was founded in 1972. And since then, little has changed.
2. Monotonous breakfasts and dinners. Half of the food is impossible to eat because it is very spicy. Dinners without drinks.
3. Useless cleaning of the rooms, the maximum - they remove the garbage, but the dirt remains. And you have to ask for towels.
4. Pofigistically tuned staff without the slightest desire to help. With all your appearance, employees show that you are an extra irritant for them.
5. Disgusting, constantly disappearing Wi-Fi.
6. Small and at the same time very dirty pool on site. The child was only enough for 1 time.
7. The problem with sun loungers and towels on the beach.
8. Ora from the bar under the windows every other day until one in the morning.
9. For a 4-ki expensive menu in a restaurant and bar. A bottle of water in a stall outside the gate costs 5 (! ) times cheaper.
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аватар lady.barval
 •  traveled 8 years ago
Rating 8.0
Just want to note the work of the staff of this hotel. very nice kind people. Russian-speaking staff is provided to help you with any questions. On the third day, our air conditioner went haywire, they repaired it within an hour and apologized for the inconvenience. We ordered a ceremony and an evening dinner on the beach, everything was five plus, we are very satisfied. … More ▾ Just want to note the work of the staff of this hotel. very nice kind people. Russian-speaking staff is provided to help you with any questions. On the third day, our air conditioner went haywire, they repaired it within an hour and apologized for the inconvenience. We ordered a ceremony and an evening dinner on the beach, everything was five plus, we are very satisfied. The room we had as for newlyweds all white is very beautiful. There are several types of rooms, but we initially chose this one. I was pleased that you don’t have to pay anything for the safe, you can use it for free. In the room, the normal furniture is of course no longer new, but it is almost imperceptible. Bed is good quality clean linen. Cleaning regularly. On the territory there is a pool near it, there are quite a lot of sun loungers and umbrellas, in some reviews on the sites they write that they say there was not enough, I don’t know if it’s true or not, but we didn’t have any problems with the place. Beach and sea is a fairy tale. Convenient entrance to the sea will be convenient for both adults and children. Lots of water activities for a fee. The beach is clean, no debris, no grass, it has never been cleaned regularly. In general, the hotel for the price-quality ratio is excellent, it may seem expensive to someone, then I advise you to buy online so it's cheaper and less hassle. The food at the hotel is of a good standard, the breakfasts are delicious and varied. I really liked the omelet. Outside the restaurant, prices are basically the same as in the hotel, so we ate at the hotel rarely ate outside. Highly recommend the sushi bar at the hotel they make super tastier nowhere to eat. On the right of the hotel, after walking a little about 5 minutes, there are no more than two good inexpensive shops in the same place and we didn’t need a pharmacy, but just in case, so that they know. We had a great time and we really liked the hotel!
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 •  traveled 14 years ago
Rating 9.0
We rested at the Coral Strand Hotel in the Seychelles from May 23.2010 to June 6.2010 together with a loved one. The choice fell on the Seychelles by chance. My companion gravitates more towards Europe, and I love the sea and the exotic. But they didn’t argue for a long time, they decided that the Seychelles would suit everyone, because from a cognitive point of view it is an interesting country and the seas are in abundance. … More ▾ We rested at the Coral Strand Hotel in the Seychelles from May 23.2010 to June 6.2010 together with a loved one. The choice fell on the Seychelles by chance. My companion gravitates more towards Europe, and I love the sea and the exotic. But they didn’t argue for a long time, they decided that the Seychelles would suit everyone, because from a cognitive point of view it is an interesting country and the seas are in abundance.
In addition, one must visit such a paradise on Earth while such an opportunity has fallen.
The Emirates flight was a little long, since the connection in Dubai takes 3 hours in addition to the time of the main flight (5 5 hours), but in general it is quite tolerable.
We landed in Mahe early in the morning, got off the plane, and..... it started to rain against the backdrop of fog and mountains, the two of us were taken to the hotel in a minibus, it took about 20 minutes to go.
Upon arrival at the reception, they said that we had to wait a bit until the room was prepared and we went to the beach to contemplate the endless ocean. The rain stopped and all over the sky we saw a big beautiful rainbow over the sea and the sun, which was rising from behind a nearby mountain.
While we were enjoying what we saw, we were already called to the reception in order to give out the keys to the room, everything was already ready in less than 20 minutes. The room was on the 4th floor and turned out to be a two-room suite (although a standard was paid in Moscow) and with a sea view.
The hotel is simple, but everything you need is there. The rooms are cleaned every day, there are absolutely no complaints about the service.
The beach of Beau Valon, where the hotel is located, turned out to be really very wide, gentle, long...... the ocean in this place is very calm, gentle, very convenient entrance to the sea. Then, traveling around the island and stopping at different beaches, I came to this conclusion.
The only inconvenience: the hotel costs only about 12 sunbeds, which the hotel staff does not allow to be transferred to the shore (on the sand) or to a convenient place, for example, in the shade. In the place where half of these trestle beds are located, the scorching sun comes by 11-00, there are no sun umbrellas in the hotel, and therefore you have to quickly figure out where to hide from the sweltering heat.
The territory of the hotel is very small, a patio with a pool and bars and that's practically all, but there is such a beauty and a continuous extraordinary beach around that it's simply pointless to sit in the hotel.
Meals: we only had breakfast, not very varied, but quite decent to have a snack in the morning. The rest of the time we ate at various cafes. There are about 6 cafes around the hotel, that is, there is plenty to choose from, all cafes are about the same price range, but everything is very expensive, a meal for two cost from 100 to 150 euros. On Wednesdays, next to the hotel, there is a bazaar in the evening, where they sell various souvenirs, as well as various national and not only food - fried fish, vegetables, curry octopus and all other victuals, all food in the bazaar costs a penny. We bought fish and went to the room on the balcony to eat.
As for the impressions, I agree with the opinion of the majority - if you don’t stay in a hotel, then the Seychelles is simply wonderful and unique!! ! Nature is mesmerizing!
We rented a car three times. Right-hand drive and left-hand traffic, as well as endless mountain passes and serpentines, did not bother at all, it was scary and unusual only for the first time and the first 15 minutes, but given the fact that on Mahe there is one road around the island and several passes connecting 2 coasts - there were no traffic problems.
We traveled around the island three times, stopped at different beaches that we met along the way, swam, had a snack in a cafe...... I can say one thing - the beaches are all very different, not similar to each other. There is with big waves - Intendance - everyone who visited it is delighted!
There are small secluded lagoons, beaches with boulders, Takamaka beach, where palm trees hang down in the ocean blue. Each is beautiful in its own way.
By the way, when there was a car, we went to dinner in the La Corsair restaurant in the evening - a very pleasant atmosphere and delicious dishes. I also liked the Black Pearl cafe - across the street from the hotel.
We bought fresh fish from fishermen several times, along the coast towards the La Mer restaurant, just a little further away, and the chef at the hotel baked this fish for us, and in the evening we savored warm air and beauty of the Seychelles. An indescribable atmosphere. Incredible impressions.
Captain Rost, whom everyone writes about and admires, did not offer us the program that we would like to see in the Seychelles. Therefore, we decided to take an excursion to Prala and La Digue through a tour operator.
They never regretted it, the islands are not alike, you should visit both.
We also went fishing almost 2 times cheaper than Rost offered, moreover, Rost offers on the same yacht with the same crew. This program was organized for us by Natalia at the reception. A very friendly woman, she has been living in the Seychelles for a long time, helped us in all matters, organized excursions, suggested where to go, where not. Thank you very much - it helped a lot.
With her help, we flew for a day to Bird Island, from which Rost dissuaded us so much, it turned out that this is an extraordinary island from beginning to end, it is simply impossible to describe it - it must be seen !!! ! It's just a wonder of the world, it's not for nothing that it is included in the top 10 geographical achievements of the world!! ! So if you have the opportunity (this is not a cheap pleasure, but it includes an overnight stay at a hotel and meals), then be sure to go, do not listen to Rost.
In general, there were more than enough impressions from the trip, the main thing is not to sit in the hotel! This is not a place where you need to sit in one place, you need to have time to see as much of this crazy beauty around as possible.
Review from — vOtpusk.ru
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 •  traveled 14 years ago
Rating 5.0
Rested in January 2010. Of the pluses, I note the warm ocean with white sand, friendly locals and our superior room was not bad - at least there was a TV, there are no TVs in ordinary standard rooms. Keep this in mind when booking. The food is good, lots of fruit, but when something runs out, they don't add more, so the rule here is "Who did not have time - he was late. … More ▾ Rested in January 2010. Of the pluses, I note the warm ocean with white sand, friendly locals and our superior room was not bad - at least there was a TV, there are no TVs in ordinary standard rooms. Keep this in mind when booking. The food is good, lots of fruit, but when something runs out, they don't add more, so the rule here is "Who did not have time - he was late. " I liked that the restaurant had a great view of the ocean, very close to the water, in the morning the shutters were opened and you had breakfast like on the beach in the open air. Among the shortcomings, I want to note interruptions in cold / hot water, it is very difficult to adjust, in order to wash at least half a minute calmly, I had to constantly turn the taps. The Dove soap container on the wall was empty. Probably hung for beauty (-: I didn’t like that the floors were never washed for the whole week. After Moscow, I washed my boots the first day, there was a small dark stain of paint left on the floor, so it was there until the last day, according to him and Also, very slow service, everyone notes this, after ordering lunch in the hotel bar, you had to wait an hour. Water is added to the coconut milk at the bar. This was told to me by a man who drank real coconut juice in Hawaii. The music is actually loud and late. In general, the service is different from 5-star hotels in Turkey, Egypt, Greece - not so many smiles and helpfulness. At breakfasts, for example, I often had to look for a waitress with a kettle - you won't get it, and then, of course, no "sorry". The attitude is rather indifferent. 3 star hotel whatever you want. . . Oh, and most importantly - get ready that there are no umbrellas and sunbeds on the beach! People were lying on towels, and we were forced to buy our own, because the hotel ones run out in the morning. You are told that they simply "no". Be offended, swear - no one will care. Around the pool there are about 6 sunbeds, but almost all of them are broken (the headrest does not rise) and also all busy in the morning. So for me to lie down on the beach on a sunbed under an umbrella did not work. . In fairness, it should be noted that somewhere on the side of the hotel there were several pieces of folding beds, which we did not really understand until the end whether we had the right to take or not. All in all, I won't go to this hotel again. . By the way, it was built in 1972.
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аватар Kati2010
 •  traveled 14 years ago
Rating 6.0
We rested there from 30.12. 2009 to 6.01. 2010. Vacationers were brought from the airport on 3 small buses. The journey took no more than 20 minutes. During the check-in there was a complete mess, because the reception of new arrivals was very poorly organized. We booked a room back in Moscow through an agency, paid extra for a room with an ocean view, so we didn’t have to figure it out there. … More ▾ We rested there from 30.12. 2009 to 6.01. 2010. Vacationers were brought from the airport on 3 small buses. The journey took no more than 20 minutes. During the check-in there was a complete mess, because the reception of new arrivals was very poorly organized. We booked a room back in Moscow through an agency, paid extra for a room with an ocean view, so we didn’t have to figure it out there.
We took the standard room. It turned out to be small, but quite acceptable for a 3 *, 4th floor, there was no TV and refrigerator, but the air conditioner worked. The furniture is wicker, the curtains and bedspreads are rather shabby. For several evenings there were problems with the faucet or water, because I had to take a very contrast shower))) We cleaned the room every day. According to what scheme they changed linen and towels, I did not understand, according to my calculations, 1 time for all the time. The staff is very(! ) unobtrusive, sometimes I had to call the waitress several times.
The pool is small, but almost always free. The beach is good, but it is not cleaned from algae and other debris. Everyone has access to it, and not just hotel residents. Therefore, locals often walk there and try to sell excursions and drugs, especially in the evenings. There was a problem with sunbeds and beach towels, because probably a lot of people came. 3 big turtles live on the territory, the biggest one is called Daniel : ) they can be treated with different goodies, apples, bananas...You can have lunch or dinner in a restaurant no more than 2 times, because the food is monotonous, you get bored quickly . Outside the hotel, 5 steps away, there are several restaurants where you can pleasantly diversify your menu, but they work according to their own schedule. Dinner for 2 without frills will cost about 70-80 euros.
In the evenings, the hotel bar has live music until 11 pm, and quite loud, incl.
going to bed early was difficult. If you want to enjoy your stay on Mahe to the fullest, then it is better to rent a car. A small Chinese car will cost 60-85 euros per day. But in a couple of days you can go around the whole island, see different beaches. See all the local sights, we looked for them on the local map, they are marked there. Taxi will cost much more. For example, getting to the city (it's 5-7 minutes) is about 20 euros. I highly recommend visiting the waterfall, we were alone there, you can swim in fresh water, it is not cold, admire the beauty. We also found Grand Anse beach, it's the most beautiful place I've ever seen! Huge empty beach, white clean sand, always clean water and no people, not at all! ) You can also hire a boat or a catamaran (we ordered through our guide, individually) and visit the neighboring islands.
The local population is indifferent to tourists, everyone understands English. It is more convenient to buy alcohol and other drinks in a shop 300 meters to the right of the hotel, because the prices in the bar are sooooo high. For rum lovers, I recommend trying the local dark Takamaka! : ) What is convenient is that it is not necessary to walk around the hotel with cash, all expenses in the bar and restaurant can be paid to your room, upon departure it will be necessary to pay. The hotel is a solid 3+!

Have a nice rest and an ocean of impressions! : )
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 •  traveled 15 years ago
Rating 5.0
Rested with my husband from 25.07 to 09.08. 2009. (2 weeks). one week is not enough, especially if you want to get a tan, those who went for a week returned not tanned at all! Immediately get ready to spend a lot of money on food -30 dollars. per person at a time. 3 star hotel no more, think carefully before choosing this hotel: 1. … More ▾ Rested with my husband from 25.07 to 09.08. 2009. (2 weeks). one week is not enough, especially if you want to get a tan, those who went for a week returned not tanned at all! Immediately get ready to spend a lot of money on food -30 dollars. per person at a time. 3 star hotel no more, think carefully before choosing this hotel: 1. very loud music every day until 11pm2. rooms are small. bed and towels are changed twice a week4. bath-shower with constant interruptions of cold and very hot water5. the beach is not bad, but everyone spoils the locals who come in cars and drink, litter, shout, talk among themselves6. on the beach several times they offer grass !!! , and the locals themselves often smoke it in the bushes. 7. Local homeless people walk along the beach, take care of your things! For two weeks the pagoda was cloudy with light rains, only 3 days of sunshine is standard (this is not Egypt), be sure to take an umbrella. We rented a car for 4 days, traveled all over the island in half a day, found a small quiet beach in the south of the island and spent all the time there, we wanted silence so much. There are no particular sights, only a panoramic view, and even then in a clear pagoda! Excursions cost from 150 euros per person. If you are going on a sea-snorkel: if you get sick, then the pills are definitely very strong, YES, and you should already have masks and flippers nowhere to rent (I advise you to buy in Moscow). Nature is certainly unusual, but it's not paradise! Rest do not work! but the Seychelles are not worth what you spend, -My advice is better to relax in the MALDIVES-THIS WHERE IS PARADISE!! ! Have a good rest.
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 •  traveled 15 years ago
Rating 7.0
Advantages: The hotel itself is good, the food is also for three stars, the beach is wonderful - the best of everything that hotels have on Mahe. Disadvantages: BUT, despite the Russian management, the hotel has a Gang of maids, along with other natives who STEAL vacationers' money from safes and suitcases. … More ▾ Advantages:
The hotel itself is good, the food is also for three stars, the beach is wonderful - the best of everything that hotels have on Mahe.
Disadvantages:
BUT, despite the Russian management, the hotel has a Gang of maids, along with other natives who STEAL vacationers' money from safes and suitcases. We must pay tribute that THIVES do not take everything, we have "left" 200 dollars from one wallet, and 150 euros from the second. Our neighbors were less "lucky" - they lost 100 and 300 euros each. It is noteworthy that this happens in the hotel almost daily. The police, called by the neighbors, only took statements from the victims, and that was the end of the "investigation". When planning a vacation in this hotel, plan for such unplanned expenses. . .
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 •  traveled 15 years ago
Rating 7.0
And we had 2 gray mice in our room. Just horror. And this is in a superior room. Near the hotel there is a good restaurant La pearl noire, and in the city of rendez vous opposite the local big ben (portions are very large) one is enough to eat. The nature is just amazing, the prices vary in the restaurants. … More ▾ And we had 2 gray mice in our room. Just horror. And this is in a superior room.
Near the hotel there is a good restaurant La pearl noire, and in the city of rendez vous opposite the local big ben (portions are very large) one is enough to eat.
The nature is just amazing, the prices vary in the restaurants. There is a very good restaurant with food that you cook yourself (inexpensive about 30 euros for two), a lot of carved wood ornaments and there is a museum of Antonio for 50 rupees of theirs will show his house, in a rock, where a lot of objects are carved from wood and the leader sits Ilyich in a cage.
I strongly advise you to go to the beach of the Bananian tree hotel. VERY BEAUTIFUL and just huge waves.
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 •  traveled 15 years ago
Rating 7.0
In February 2009 I was with my beloved woman in Coral Strand and liked the hotel. There are two-storey rooms on the 4th floor. Cool. We lived there. living room. The hotel is right on the beach. In a storm, the wave reached the hotel and, accordingly, to the bar. The food in the restaurant was completely satisfactory. … More ▾ In February 2009 I was with my beloved woman in Coral Strand and liked the hotel. There are two-storey rooms on the 4th floor. Cool. We lived there. living room. The hotel is right on the beach. In a storm, the wave reached the hotel and, accordingly, to the bar. The food in the restaurant was completely satisfactory. Dinner for one was about 20-25 dollars. and in 7 minutes there will be shops (like selmag) where you can buy excellent local coconut liquor and good local rum. The cost of these drinks is several times cheaper. Yes, shops are closed on weekends. ) and buy a drink. There is live music in the hotel, very pleasant and there is nothing else. You will get tired of nature, the beach, alcohol and sex in 2 weeks. That's for sure. I checked it myself.
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 •  traveled 16 years ago
Rating 9.0
In February 2008, they honeymooned in the Seychelles. Hotel Coral Strend - three stars, but the service is 4 pulls. I liked everything, a good hotel, the staff is friendly, and the guests of the hotel too, everyone says hello. The hotel made a gift - upgraded the category of the room, from the room - an amazing view of the ocean, in the evening they listened to the ocean and songs of local groups on the balcony. … More ▾ In February 2008, they honeymooned in the Seychelles. Hotel Coral Strend - three stars, but the service is 4 pulls. I liked everything, a good hotel, the staff is friendly, and the guests of the hotel too, everyone says hello. The hotel made a gift - upgraded the category of the room, from the room - an amazing view of the ocean, in the evening they listened to the ocean and songs of local groups on the balcony. They sing world hits no worse than their performers. The islands are the most beautiful, we took an excursion to Praslin and La Digue, I liked it very much, especially on La Digue, the Anse Sens d Arzhan beach is the most beautiful and photographed in the world. Even an inexperienced photographer will get beautiful photos. The locals are very polite, and the tourists themselves are of a higher level than, for example, in Egypt. They rest mainly with families, companies, many pensioners. There are few Russians, we were alone in our hotel. Nearby in a 5 star hotel we heard Russian speech three times, and so only Europeans. Rest is expensive, but it's worth it. We were very satisfied, received a lot of impressions and positive emotions. We recommend.
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Отель расположен в самом центре пляжу Beau Vallo, на северо-западе острова Маэ. Недалеко находятся местные рестораны, магазины, ночные клубы и рынки. К услуга гостей 2 бассейна с баром, смотровая площадка с потрясающим видом на звёздное небо, а также множество видов активного отдыха и развлечений для гостей любого возраста. Отель подойдёт для роскошного спокойного отдыха.

Location 5 км от г. Виктории. 15 км от аэропорта.
Beach
  • 1st line
  • sand beach
  • sun loungers  FREE 
  • umbrellas  FREE 
  • beach towels
In a hotel

5 ресторанов и 2 бара на территории отеля Coral Strand и в 1 минуте от него.

Круглосуточная стойка регистрации, хранение багажа, факс/ксерокопирование, магазины на территории, доставка еды и напитков в номер.

  • restaurant
  • A la carte restaurant
  • cafe/bar
  • open pool
  • conference hall/banquet hall
  • business center
  • parking  FREE 
  • car rental
  • safe
  • free wi-fi
  • elevator
  • laundry
  • doctor
  • non-smoking rooms
  • currency exchange
  • payment by payment cards
For kids
  • children's swimming pool
  • children's menu in the restaurant
  • children's chairs in the restaurant
  • cot
Entertainment and sports
  • table tennis  FREE 
  • volleyball
  • gym  FREE 
  • water activities
  • organization of excursions
  • celebration organization service
Description of rooms

Всего в отеле 160 номеров шести категорий: Стандарт, Стандарт с видом на океан, Номер для влюблённых, Улучшенный номер, Улучшенный номер с видом на океан, Пентхаус. Номера расположены в 5-этажном здании отеля.

In the rooms

Кондиционер, мини-бар, балкон, LCD телевизор, Wi-Fi (бесплатно), сейф, телефон, принадлежности для чая и кофе, душ, тапочки.

  • bath / shower
  • safe
  • cable/satellite TV
  • plasma tv (not in all rooms)
  • phone
  • internet wi-fi  FREE 
  • tea/coffee maker
  • balcony/terrace
The address Beau Vallon Box 400 Mahe Island Seychelles TriBeau Vallon Box 400 Mahe Island Seychelles Tri
Phones: +248 4 291000,
+248 264 02 82
FAQ
Какой пляж у отеля?
Отель располагается на 1-й пляжной линии. У отеля песчаный пляж. Пляжные полотенца в отеле (бесплатно).
Какие развлечения есть в отеле?
Вы можете прекрасно провести время за игрой в волейбол. В отеле есть водные развлечения. В отеле присутствует организация экскурсий, упрощает выбор и дает советы специалист по туризму. Служба организации торжеств поможет изысканно отпраздновать годовщину свадьбы, день рождение или любой другой праздник.
Какие возможности для детей есть в отеле?
Отель располагает детским бассейном с небольшой глубиной. В ресторане есть отдельное детское меню или зона с детским питанием. Детские стульчики для кормления Ваших малышей всегда под рукой. По Вашей просьбе отель предоставляет детскую кроватку (бесплатно).