Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel
Located along the popular Beau Vallon Beach, the Coral Strand is among the Seychelles original hotels, offering affordable beachfront accommodation across 165 rooms mostly with ocean views.
Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel is located on the North West of Mahe, the main island of Seychelles. Idyllically positioned in the middle of the famous Beau Vallon Beach, the Coral Strand’s location is by far the best to enjoy the azure warm water, white sandy beaches and the surrounding beauty that Seychelles has to offer. Within walking distance to nearby restaurants, shops and lively hot spots makes the Coral Strand the ideal base to explore the island. With a short transfer time from airport to hotel taking only 25 minutes you will be greeted by the warmth and hospitality of Seychelles upon arrival.
The capital city of Victoria is a mere 10 minutes from the hotel offering local flair, vibrant sounds and abundant shopping opportunities.
Rooms
Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel has different types of accommodation namely
- Standard Mountain View Rooms (number: 36; size 24 m²)
- Standard Ocean View Rooms (number: 104; size 24 m²)
- Deluxe Mountain View Suites (number: 4; size 48 m²)
- Deluxe Ocean View Suites (number: 17; size 48 m²)
- Silhouette Honeymoon Rooms (frontal Ocean view) (number: 4; size 28 m²)
Standard room
You have the option to choose from either the entry level Standard Mountain View room that offers breathtaking views of the tropical landscape and mountainous region or the spectacular views from the Standard Ocean View room. Both rooms’ types are equal in size and have the same deco, layout and amenities. Inter-leading rooms are available for families looking for semi privacy. The bed configuration is King size or Twin single beds. The size of the room is 24 m² with the maximum occupancy of 2 adults and one infant.
deLuxe Suite
Ideal for families, the room is equipped in addition to the Standard Room with a separate lounging area with bar counter, additional TV, double sofa and extended balcony. The size of the suite is 42 m² and the maximum occupancy is 2 adults and 2 children (below 12 years old) or 3 adults and 1 child.
DeLuxe 2 Bedroom apartment
The Deluxe 2 Bedroom Apartment is the premier gem of Coral Strand Hotel. The apartment is well equipped for long staying guests and ideal for families. The lounging area comes fully equipped with its own kitchenette including refrigerator and cooker. Each bedroom has jacuzzi power showers and one with its own sauna. The bedrooms inter-lead into the lounging area. The size of the room is 117m² and the maximum occupancy is 4 people.
Silhouette Honeymoon
Recently refurbished with a “white touch” deco the Silhouette Honeymoon room offers unspoilt breathtaking views of the Beau-Vallon beach. With its 4-poster king size bed, enjoy the tranquility and relaxing sounds of the ocean whilst experiencing the vista of the most beautiful sunset on the island. Very popular among honeymooners, this bedroom will definitely bring your holiday experience of Seychelles to another level. The room size is 28 m² with the maximum occupancy is 2 adults in king-size bed.
All rooms have air-conditioning, hair dryer, mini fridge, safe , shower/w.c, tea & coffee making facilities, telephone,
television, balcony or ground floor patio.
The Deluxe Rooms in addition are equipped with a bar (counter), additional LCD, offering private sitting area.
General facilities
Entertainment
Live band Every night there is a live band performance at the Ocean Deck from eclectic, pop classical oldies and local flavor. Come enjoy a drink while relaxing to the soothing sounds.
Karaoke Every Saturday night is your performance night. There will be a huge selection of songs for you to enjoy at the Ocean Deck.
Moutia Dance A traditional dance in Seychelles, around a beach bonfire made out of coconut leaves. As the drums are played the male members of the troop call out various ‘themes’ to which the female dancers respond to. Moutia dancing, accompanied by the improvised songs were creations of the community. These dances performed in the open were often described as a ‘ladans dan later ‘ (or ‘lapousyer’) meaning that they were danced outside, in the open air.
Services
Coral Strand offers the following services:
- 24hr Room Service
- Business services
- Baby sitting (at cost)
- Laundry Service (at cost)
- Secure free parking
- Wireless Internet (free of charge)
Facilities
Coral Strand has the following facilities:
Banqueting facilities
Conference facilities
Day use rooms
Gift Shop
Guest Relations Desk/ Tour Desk
Library / Reading Area
Luggage storage room
Conference room
The hotel offers two conference rooms with a total of 150 sqm with maximum total occupancy for up to 150 people.
Activities
At Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel you can do a lot of sport activitities as this hotel has the following sport facilities:
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Outdoor children’s swimming pool
- Diving center (close to the hotel)
- Water sports (just in front of the hotel)
But it's also possible to
- explore one of the neighbouring islands
- to visit some tourist places on the island of Mahé
Restaurants/bars
Island Trader
The Island Trader offers a magnificent view of the Indian Ocean with Silhouette Island and North Island gently rested upon the horizon. Servicing breakfast and dinner the Island Trader offers a relaxed atmosphere Seychellois style. Enjoy the expansive international buffet breakfast offering continental and full English breakfast with varieties of fruits, coffees and teas. Themed buffet dinners created by the expert chefs vary daily offering local Creole specialties and International favourites.
Mahek
One of the famous Indian fine dining restaurant in Seychelles, offers a gastronomic selection of Indian Cuisine that is served in traditional antique style ware. Watch the live cooking and embark on an epicurean journey and wind up a course of aromas, tastes, flavours & colours. Here the hotel presents you the dishes prepared with just three ingredients, “love, tradition & modernity “ across India. Dine in air-conditioned comfort, or sit on the outdoor terrace set by the tranquillity of the Indian Ocean.
Ocean Deck
Experience the outdoor alfresco dining while been entertained by live local entertainment. The Ocean Deck bar with nearby swimming pool creates a relaxed, island-style atmosphere under the Takamaka trees while watching the activities on the beach. Offering light meals, cocktails and happy hours the guests can enjoy the local offerings mingling, sharing and having a good time. All day pool bar with lunch and dinner menu.
Coralasia
This restaurant is set on the upper deck of the Ocean Pool Bar. It is the perfect place to enjoy the finest meal with a combination of Asian & Japanese fusion cuisine. It offers an exciting and lively open planned kitchen with master chefs preparing the freshest sushi in the unique Japanese style. Sip Sake with friends as you dine on freshly made gourmet sushi & sashimi marvelling at the glorious vista of the ocean in a relaxed, island-style atmosphere.
Grand Savoy
The all-day dining restaurant called The Grand Savoy, offers the best local and international cuisine using only the freshest of ingredients. The food concept is rotated daily to focus on different global cuisines that will appeal for every type of palate and perfect for long staying guests. The Grand Savoy offers a breakfast and dinner buffet with an a la carte menu running throughout the day, as well as kid-friendly items. We also offer a continental breakfast style takeaway box for early flights or excursions as of 05:00.
Pesacado
This specialty restaurant focuses heavily on fresh seafood brought from the ocean straight into the kitchen. The chef has designed the Pescado menu to give a true international experience using ingredients from all over the world, but with an Italian touch. Yet a flavorful cuisine where West meets East. The chef offers an extensive wine list, focusing heavily on white wines that have been selected to perfectly combine with the seafood experience. The beverage list has been carefully crafted to include cocktails aged in French oak barrels, homemade digestives, vodka infused martinis and signature cocktails using fresh herbs and spices.
Gecko Bar
This beach bar opens daily from 10:00 till 01:00. It features refreshing tropical smoothies, blended specialty drinks, infused rums and Savoy’s homemade Sangrias. The bar also features a “create your own panini, wrap and salad menu” made from the freshest ingredients. At sunset, Savoy transforms Gecko Bar into the “The Place To Be, and Be Seen” where you can listen to beats from some of the best musicians on the island.
