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Voykit pocket guide · Seychelles
Beau Vallon
Spend 2 days in Beau Vallon: beach, budget eats and a mid‑range hotel; add a half‑day for snorkeling or a sunset drink.
Beau Vallon is the main beach resort on the north‑west of Mahé, hosting most visitor accommodation and a range of eateries and bars. A short stay covers the beach, a few meals and optional water activities.
- Country
- Seychelles
- Best months
- Apr–May, Oct–Nov
- Avoid
- Jan–Feb (higher rain)
- Stay
- 2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- SCR
- Money
- Currency is the Seychelles rupee (SCR). Cards work in hotels, most restaurants and larger shops; carry rupees for small shops, buses and bicycle hire on La Digue.
- Daily spend
- Budget SCR 30–45 excl. bed · Mid SCR 45–80 excl. bed · High SCR 80+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Airtel and Cable & Wireless sell SIMs at the airport and in Victoria.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 999
- Plugs
- Types G · 240 V · 50 Hz · UK three-pin sockets.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: Service often included; round up.; Boat crew or guide: €5–10 per person.
- Water
- Tap water is treated on Mahé and Praslin; many visitors drink bottled or filtered.
- Toilets
- Western toilets; few public toilets at beaches.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Bus day‑pass | SCR 7 |
| Local beer (bottle) | SCR 5–8 |
| Pizza at Baobab Pizzeria | SCR 15–20 |
| Seafood dish at Boat House | SCR 30–45 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | SCR 30–40 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- SEZ · Seychelles International Airport
- Bus to Beau Vallon ~30 min, ticket ~7 SCR
Typical fares
- Beau Vallon ↔ Victoria bus
- about SCR 7 day‑pass, ~30 min (check)
- Taxi Beau Vallon → beach (10 min)
- ≈ SCR 30–40
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
SPTC buses run frequently between Beau Vallon, Victoria and the airport; a day‑pass costs about 7 SCR (≈ USD 0.50). Taxis are available but more expensive.
See and do
Known for
- long sandy beach
- budget and mid‑range restaurants
- seaside bars
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria | SPTC bus from Beau Vallon to Victoria, about 30 min | ≈ 45 min total |
| Anse Intendance (south‑west Mahé) | Taxi or rented car, ~45 min each way | ≈ 2 h |
Sleep
- Coral Strand Smart Choice Hotel
- Budget option on the beach, check‑in 12:00, check‑out 10:00Budget option on the beach, check‑in 12:00 PM, check‑out 10:00 AM
- Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay Resort & Casino
- Mid‑range resort with pools, bars and car‑rental desk
- Le Meridien – Fisherman's Cove
- Higher‑end resort on Bel Ombre Road
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello / Excuse me | Bonzur / Excusez‑moi |
| How much? | Combien ça coûte ? |
| Where is the beach? | Où est la plage ? |
| Can I pay by card? | Puis‑je payer par carte ? |
| I need a taxi | J’ai besoin d’un taxi |
| Thank you | Merci |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: 'Bonzour' and a handshake; avoid: Rushing people — island pace
- Dress: Cover up in shops and churches; avoid: Swimwear in Victoria
- Photos: Ask before photographing people; avoid: Drones over resorts
Scams and watch-outs
- Bus schedules may change; confirm times at the terminal.
- Peak season (Apr–May, Oct–Nov) can make beaches crowded.
Beau Vallon is generally safe; keep an eye on belongings on the beach and use licensed taxis.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Beau Vallon yet. Suggested stay: 2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- long sandy beach
- budget and mid‑range restaurants
- seaside bars
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Beau Vallon, revision 5264599 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5264599
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Beau Vallon
À cette adresse, s’il vous plaît
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police, fire, ambulance999
US consulate in Victoria (check address); other embassies in Victoria.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/beau-vallon). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.