Tropical paradise meets culinary delights at this beachfront hotel where guests can enjoy international cuisine while relaxing by the pool or on pristine sands
Carana Beach Hotel offers a genuine island getaway experience. Guests can choose between two on-site restaurants serving international cuisine, enjoy ocean views from the beach bar or garden, and book rejuvenating treatments at the spa.
Located in Mahé Island, Carana Beach Hotel is on the beach. Beau Vallon Beach and Morne Seychellois National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Seychelles National Botanical Gardens and Ste. Anne Marine National Park. Snorkelling and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Mahé Island travel guide
North Coast Road, Mahé Island, Seychelles
What's nearby
Beau Vallon Beach
11 min drive - 8.3 km
Anse Royal Beach
32 min drive - 31.7 km
North East Point Beach
7 min walk - 0.7 km
Petite Anse Beach
39 min drive - 36.1 km
Baie Lazare Beach
39 min drive - 36.4 km
Getting around
Victoria (SEZ-Seychelles Intl.)
30 min drive
Restaurants
Restaurant La Plage
11 min drive
Marine Charter
9 min drive
Lansiv Café
11 min drive
Boat House
11 min drive
Beach Shak
10 min drive
About this property
Carana Beach Hotel
Property highlights
Consider a stay at Carana Beach Hotel and take advantage of a beach bar, a poolside bar and a terrace. Treat yourself to a detox wrap, a body treatment or a massage at the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and international cuisine. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Free self-parking
A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and luggage storage
A front desk safe, wedding services and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at Carana Beach Hotel have comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as separate sitting areas and bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Private gardens, separate sitting areas and free infant beds
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
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Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Free cot
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Minibar
Restaurant dining guides
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Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Electrical adapters
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Safe
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Washer/dryer
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 56.00
Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 56.00 (from 2 to 17 years old)
New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 56.00
New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 56.00 (from 2 to 17 years old)
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6.04 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Carana Beach Hotel Mahe Island
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Frequently asked questions
Does Carana Beach Hotel have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Carana Beach Hotel?
As of 10 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carana Beach Hotel on 23 Mar 2026 start from ฿21,666, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Carana Beach Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Carana Beach Hotel?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Carana Beach Hotel?
Check-in begins at 2 PM.
What time is check-out at Carana Beach Hotel?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Does Carana Beach Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Where is Carana Beach Hotel located?
Nestled on the beach, this Mahé Island hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from North East Point Beach and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Aurore Island. Beau Vallon Beach and Sainte Anne Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Reviews
Carana Beach Hotel Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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The property was so beautiful and right on the beach. Dinner was overpriced for the quality, but the breakfast buffet was amazing. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Wonderful place and wonderful staff. The hotel is well kept and seems still new. The room was large and the patio and well were lovely being both private and with great views.
The staff were lovely especially Cindy and Lucianna who made the restaurant perfect and spoilt our 6 year old. Only negative was a few small mosaic tiles missing around the pool.
On the north Mahe. Very nice beach typical to Seychelle. We took the chalet with sea view -highly recommend. You should note that for dinner if you choose not to eat in the hotel you need to take a taxi.
We enjoyed our stay.
The staff at the hotel were great , pool and beach are good however in July waves are rough.
The food was hit or miss, some days good other times awful no consistency in quality.
An absolutely beautiful location. Each chalet villa has a fantastic view with spectacular sunrise & sunsets.
We were nicely welcome by staff and taken care of during our entire stay always with our comfort , enjoyment and satisfaction as their primary concern.
The pool area was very comfortable and easy access to a spectacular blue water beach . The food was also very tasty , though it’s nice go into Victoria occasionally for variety .
I highly recommend this boutique hotel .
Can be pricey with food, but totally worth it for this very special location. My compliments to the hotel staff at food and beverage and Mr Marco on their sucsessful efforts .
Ett fantastiskt hotell med underbart läge. Rummet var underbart med fantastisk utsikt. De städade två gånger om dagen!
Maten - frukost, lunch och middag - helt fantastiskt. Varje middag (fyra rätter) hade ett tema med väldigt bra variation Vällagat! Stora portioner till lunch. Bra viner.
Baren var också ett trevligt ställe att sitta vid på kvällen.
Fint poolområde men lite för få parasoll för solstolarna. Stranden är en av de vackraste vi sett.
Un des meilleurs hôtels de Mahé. Nous sommes restés 6 jours à Carana Beach Hotel et nous sommes enchantés avec mon épouse. Nous allons en garder un très bon souvenir et nous y reviendrons certainement. Les petit-déjeuners et dîners sont incroyables, les menus changent tous les jours, et une soirée à thème est organisée 1 soir sur 2. Le personnel est souriant, chaleureux, respectueux et à l’écoute tout le temps. Excursion, transport, photo, toutes les demandes sont traitées instantanément. Nous recommandons ce bel établissement. Les prix sont relativement chers dans l’hôtel, mais disons que ça fait parti du jeu..
Parfait, le personnel est d’une grande gentillesse, service impeccable.demi pension avec repas servi à table, petit déjeuner très bien. Chambre avec une superbe vue sur l’océan indien.
Beautiful property and beach. The staff is nice but don't expect amazing customer service. You can lay by the pool all day and not one person will ask you if you want any food or drinks. Read it in other reviews and it was on point. But the facility is beautiful and the staff is nice. If you don't mind getting up to order food and drinks you'll be just fine.
We really enjoyed our holiday here . The chalet view of the ocean is amazing and the private pool in the chalet has good privacy . The staff is very friendly and helpful . The only thing I found irksome was the internet that kept disconnecting and needed a new password every time from the reception . Its about 30 mins from the main town . I would definitely come back here
Joy
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020
6/10 Okay
Dmitrii
14 Jan 2020
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Красивый пляж (пожалуй, один из самых красивых на острове), комфортные номера. Очень плохо с едой: качество продуктов, маленький выбор, низкий уровень поваров, неадекватно дорого. Сервис so-so. На обед и ужин лучше уезжать из отеля.
Staff is extremely nice, and catered to all our requests. There were a couple of unexpected problems that required special attention by the staff.
They took ownership of the problems (even if the issue was out of their hands), and compensated above and beyond.
We felt like a 7* service, all the way.
We enjoyed the intimate personal beach they offer, which is very easy to access.
Would definitely return to this place.
good location but very poor service. simple amenities and requests were not executed and problems with the room ignored. staff is mostly unattended. not acceptable for a so-called luxury hotel with high room rates.
Very nice location and great views, at least from the villa we had (#14). Restaurant, pool and other facilities are nice enough and boast spectacular views as well. Good parking. During our stay (early June), the sea was quite rough including strong current; swimming was advisable only at certain times. The breakfast was average at best, so we did not test lunch or dinner, but ventured to other places in the area.
To us, the big downside was the service, which is lacking professionality, hospitality and interest in the helping guests have a good time. Examples include strongly insisting on full payment on arrival despite a long journey, hefty charges for Nespresso capsules in the room, the lack of breakfast menus and long waiting times for virtually anything we ordered. As guests, we constantly felt guilty of annoying staff and keeping on distracting them from their work.
In summary, at Carana Beach you are paying for the very nice location, seaview from the rooms and the intimacy of a smaller hotel. Other than that, the place is a disappointment.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
2/10 Terrible
Alvaro
4 Jun 2019
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed at Carana Beach Hotel for our honeymoon in July 2018 and were EXTREMELY dissapointed by the experience. We booked well in advance and were offered a villa with a pool with direct sunlight in a private location. When we arrived we were placed in a room that had shade over the pool making it extremely cold and next to balconies that were 1 meter away. When we complained to management they offered to downgrade us to a regular room and a refund for the difference in rates, since we couldn't use the pool. At this point we were moved to the room furthest away from the beach with a terrible view, which we ultimately accepted so we could get the refund. However, when we requested the refund after our stay, the hotel lied saying that they never offered us a refund. As if someone in their right mind would downgrade from a villa with a pool to a smaller room furthest away from the beach and without a pool, as still agree to pay the original price. As if this were not enough, we had a numerous other issues including: - We found hair in a plate of food (this plate was never even refunded). - We specifically requested a vegetarian lunch box for a day tour and received a lunch box with meat, so my wife couldn't eat for the entire day. - The A/C broke down and maintenance didn’t fix it until the next day so we couldn’t sleep for an entire night due to the heat. - The WiFi in the room didn’t work for two days. Avoid this hotel at all costs.
Alvaro
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveller
4 Jun 2019
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed at Carana Beach Hotel for our honeymoon in July 2018 and were EXTREMELY dissapointed by the experience. We booked well in advance and were offered a villa with a pool with direct sunlight in a private location. When we arrived we were placed in a room that had shade over the pool making it extremely cold and next to balconies that were 1 meter away. When we complained to management they offered to downgrade us to a regular room and a refund for the difference in rates, since we couldn't use the pool. At this point we were moved to the room furthest away from the beach with a terrible view, which we ultimately accepted so we could get the refund. However, when we requested the refund after our stay, the hotel lied saying that they never offered us a refund. As if someone in their right mind would downgrade from a villa with a pool to a smaller room furthest away from the beach and without a pool, as still agree to pay the original price.
As if this were not enough, we had a numerous other issues including:
- We found hair in a plate of food (this plate was never even refunded).
- We specifically requested a vegetarian lunch box for a day tour and received a lunch box with meat, so my wife couldn't eat for the entire day.
- The A/C broke down and maintenance didn’t fix it until the next day so we couldn’t sleep for an entire night due to the heat.
- The WiFi in the room didn’t work for two days.
Avoid this hotel at all costs.
Un cadre exceptionnel , chambre luxueuse, personnel accueillant.
Mais il manque un accueil avec explication sur le fonctionnement des chambre et de l'établissement.
Dommage d'attendre deux jours pour réparer l'éclairage de la terrasse après de multiples relances...