CORAL STRAND SMART CHOICE HOTEL
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A large, lively hotel right on Beau Vallon Beach, the most popular stretch of sand on Mahé. Central, sociable and hard to beat for location, with everything on your doorstep.
Airy rooms & suites in a relaxed hotel on the beach, as well as a spa, 5 restaurants & 2 bars.
On the best beach in the north
The Coral Strand’s greatest asset is its address. It sits directly on Beau Vallon, the long, safe, swimmable beach that is the social heart of northern Mahe, with restaurants, bars, dive shops and the twice-weekly beach market all within a short stroll. If you want to step out of your room straight onto the island’s most famous beach, this is the hotel that does it.
It is a big, busy, unpretentious place rather than a boutique retreat, and that is the appeal, a sociable, well-located base with the beach on one side and the life of Beau Vallon on the other.
Rooms, dining and the beach
Rooms are comfortable and straightforward, and the hotel has its own restaurants and the lively Coco Blu beach bar, a popular spot for a sunset drink right on the sand. Being on Beau Vallon means calm, swimmable water for much of the year, easy access to dive centres and boat trips, and a genuinely central position for exploring Mahe.
It suits travellers who value location, convenience and value over exclusivity, and who want to be in the middle of the action on the north coast.
Know before you go
| Where | On Beau Vallon Beach, north Mahe |
| Style | Large beachfront hotel, sociable and central |
| Best for | Location, value, easy beach and nightlife access |
| Known for | Being right on Mahe’s most popular beach |
| On site | Restaurants and the Coco Blu beach bar |
| Nearby | Beau Vallon’s restaurants, dive shops and beach market |
What visitors say
★ 4 · 1,877 Google reviews★★★★★This is an excellent property that’s right on the beach. Many of the rooms have been recently renovated and are practical / functional (and have health faucets, yay!). Some rooms (check when you are shown yours) have AC…
J C · via Google
★★★★★We had a wonderful stay at Coral Strand Hotel. It just underwent major renovations in 2025/2026 and the rooms are so chic and modern! Located directly at the beach including a pool area. Very clean, great service (we esp…
Linda W · via Google
★★★★★The staff was so welcoming and always trying to make you feel at home. Shihan and Sanjay were adorable and so helpful all the time. We could not have had a better time. Another thing we really loved was the quality of th…
Marine G. · via Google
★★★★★We had an excellent stay at Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel and a truly memorable dining experience at Mahek Restaurant. The hotel is perfectly located with stunning beachfront views, offering a relaxing and comfortable…
Devendra Joshi · via Google
The Coral Strand puts you right on Beau Vallon, the best-connected beach on Mahe, so it books up in season. Check dates and book with free cancellation on most rooms for a central, beachfront base.
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Nearby Beau Vallon · Sunset Beach · Victoria Clock Tower
Book it for the location. The Coral Strand is all about being right on Beau Vallon, so make the most of the beach, the dive shops and the sunset drinks at Coco Blu, and use its central position to explore the rest of Mahe.
