Coral Strand Hotel Mahe - Reviews - Mahe

The Coral Strand is a modern beachfront hotel set on the edge of the blue waters of the Indian Ocean, five kilometres from the capital, Victoria. The 140 air- conditioned guestrooms, over four floors, feature light, modern decor and pine furnishings. All offer balconies, direct-dial phones, safes and Internet access. Bathrooms have hair dryers and makeup mirrors. The hotel has several dining options; the Island Trader Restaurant where diners can enjoy a buffet of international and Creole cuisine with spect...(see more)acular sea views; the casual beachfront Bistro Restaurant serving à la carte cuisine and fresh fish specialties, and the Mahek Restaurant serving authentic à la carte Indian cuisine with an open kitchen allowing diners to see the chefs at work. Guests can also relax with cocktails in the hotel's two-storey poolside bar, and the hotel boasts its own observatory where guests can take in the wonders of the night sky under the instruction of the resident astronomer. The wellness centre offers relaxing massage and aromatherapy, while practical amenities include a 24- hour front desk, a safe-deposit box for storing valuables and free parking facilities. The hotel offers a wide range of exciting activities; the nine-metre catamaran can take guests on a day's deep-sea fishing, and the adjacent diving school can train guests to a PADI qualification, with a selection of equipment for sale at the Dive Centre. Water sports available include waterskiing, paragliding, banana boat, and glass-bottomed boat excursions. The hotel is in an ideal position for exploring the islands; the stunning Anse Major Beach is five kilometres away, and guests can visit the capital of Victoria six kilometres away. Seychelles International Airport is an approximate driving time of 25 minutes from the hotel, a distance of 15 kilometres.