• The Seychelles are a popular vacation destination.seychelles image by Suzanne from Fotolia.com
  
  Mahe is the largest island in the Seychelles island chain, which is located off the east coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean. Most people live on Mahe's north and east coasts. The east coast is home to the island's capital, Victoria, and urban areas, but the southern coast is less populated, offering mountains and deserted beaches. Mahe is a popular tourist destination and boasts a number of luxurious resorts, but there are also accommodations for the traveler on a budget.
  
  

Coral Strand Hotel

• The beachfront Coral Strand Hotel is located near the capital city, Victoria, on Mahe's northwest shore. The hotel's 130 rooms offer amenities like air conditioning, telephones, safes, Internet, private balconies and bathrooms. There are standard and superior rooms, with superior rooms having a private seating area. There is a swimming pool and the hotel is home to many restaurants: Mahek, an Indian restaurant; Island Trader, the hotel's breakfast and dinner buffet; Silhouette, offering a lounge and afternoon tea; Bistro, an a la carte restaurant on the beach; and the Pool Bar. The hotel also offers nightly live music, a boutique, pool tables, table tennis and water sports. As of September 2010, rates range from about $90 to $120 per night.
  
  Coral Strand Hotel
  
  Beau Vallon Bay, North West Cost
  
  Mahe 22440, Seychelles
  
  216-72-266-959
  
  www.coralstrand.com
  
  

Hotel La Roussette

• The Hotel La Roussette, located on the east coast of Mahe, is a combination of semi-detached bungalows and hotel rooms, all surrounded by tropical vegetation. All rooms are air-conditioned and include safes, Internet, pool access and mini refrigerators. Superior rooms offer sitting areas, coffee and tea makers and hair dryers. The hotel also offers a bar and family restaurant that serves Mahe Creole-style cuisine. As of September 2010, rates begin around $150 per night.
  
  Hotel La Roussette
  
  Anse Aux Pins
  
  Mahe, Seychelles
  
  248-376-245
  
  www.hotel-laroussette.com
  
  

Eden Holiday Resort

• Eden Holiday Resort is a beachfront hotel located on the west coast of Mahe in the hilltop village of Port Glaud. The rooms are ten connected villas; four are standard rooms for non-self-catered holidays and six are rooms with kitchen facilities for self-catered holidays. All rooms are air-conditioned, have television, Internet, safes, hair dryers, telephones and in-room showers and bathrooms. The hotel is home to a restaurant serving Mahe Creole cuisine and international dishes. As of September 2010 rates begin around $90 per night.
  
  Eden Holiday Resort
  
  Cote Dor
  
  Mahe, Seychelles
  
  27-21-762-1543
  
  www.7south.net