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How much does a week in Mahé and Beau Vallon cost?

Mahé is expensive mainly because of room rates. The examples base you at Beau Vallon, use the public bus and road transfers, and list VAT and the Seychelles sustainability levy explicitly.

Scope, dates and party

These are dated ground-cost examples for two adults sharing one room, staying six nights over seven days, 10–16 November 2026. International flights, visas, insurance and shopping are excluded. They are planning examples, not live booking offers or year-round price ranges.

What is specific to this budget

  • Hotel lines are net room rates. VAT and the per-adult nightly sustainability levy are separate lines, each counted once; the suppliers' unexplained tax totals are not added.
  • The budget, mid-range and luxury tiers are led by the hotel: each tier is one named, date-matched hotel, and baskets A and B mainly change the food and activity mix; in some scopes (for example Rio) a basket also swaps transport, such as a private tour replacing bus trips. A higher hotel tier does not imply luxury dining or private transport.
  • What changes the bill most: the hotel you pick, the season and exact dates, and whether you keep to public transport. Party composition and room requirements can change pricing; these examples are for two adults in one room, so a different party needs repricing rather than linear multiplication.

Self-catering or resort?

The budget tier is Thalassa, a small self-catering property about 500 m from Beau Vallon beach — not beachfront — which is exempt from the levy under the 2026 small-property rule. The mid-range and luxury tiers are beach hotels, and the levy applies.

All food is bought separately in every tier, with no hotel breakfast assumed, so the gap between tiers is mostly the room. Other islands are not priced.

Dated cost examples

Six dated, itemised examples from 2026-11-10 to 2026-11-16: 6 nights and 7 days for two adults sharing one room, which is 14 person-days. Prices are as observed in September 2026, cover ground costs only, and are not multiplied out to other party sizes or trip lengths.

Dated planning estimate for two adults sharing one room, 10–16 November 2026, seven days/six nights. Flights excluded. Actual prices, availability, taxes and transport timing may differ; see the assumptions.

Seychelles hotel lines are net room rates. VAT (15%) and the SCR 100 per adult-night sustainability levy are listed explicitly and counted once; the suppliers' unexplained tax totals are not added. The budget sample, Thalassa, is a small self-catering property about 500 m from Beau Vallon beach, not beachfront, and is exempt from the levy.

Budget · Example A

Total for two adults

2,201.81 USD

157.27 USD per person per ground day

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  • Thalassa Seychelles Hotel — net room rate for 6 nights (before tax)

    1 × 1,050.06 USD (one room for 6 nights) = 1,050.06 USD ≈ 1,050.06 USD

    Dated net room rate for 6 nights, 10–16 November 2026, for two adults, before tax. VAT and any levy are the separate lines below, each counted once; the supplier's unexplained tax total is not added. Not a checkout quote. Small 15-room self-catering property about 500 m from Beau Vallon beach — not beachfront. Breakfast is not included.

  • Hotel — VAT, modelled from the net room rate, counted once

    1 × 157.51 USD (full-stay tax at 15% of the dated net room rate) = 157.51 USD ≈ 157.51 USD

    Replaces the supplier's unexplained tax total; there is no second VAT or supplier-tax line.

  • Tourism environmental sustainability levy (SCR 100 per adult-night)

    0 × 100 SCR (foreign adult per night) = 0 SCR ≈ 0.00 USD

    Thalassa has 15 rooms and is exempt under the 2026 small-property rule, so the levy is zero.

  • SEZ airport–Beau Vallon road transfers

    2 × 35 EUR (vehicle, one way) = 70 EUR ≈ 79.49 USD

  • Eight-day visitor bus card

    2 × 363 SCR (adult card) = 726 SCR ≈ 52.03 USD

  • National Botanical Garden admission

    2 × 250 SCR (foreign adult) = 500 SCR ≈ 35.83 USD

  • Ordinary meals allowance

    28 × 250 SCR (adult meal) = 7,000 SCR ≈ 501.66 USD

    Two ordinary meals per adult per day; not a quoted breakfast menu.

  • Coffee

    14 × 55.82 SCR (cup) = 781.48 SCR ≈ 56.01 USD

  • Drinking water

    14 × 18.33 SCR (1.5-litre shop bottle) = 256.62 SCR ≈ 18.39 USD

  • Ordinary dinner allowance

    14 × 250 SCR (adult meal) = 3,500 SCR ≈ 250.83 USD

Dated planning model, not a live checkout quote. Net room rates match 10–16 November 2026; VAT and levy rules were checked separately. All food is bought separately, with no assumed hotel breakfast.

Budget · Example B

Total for two adults

2,302.14 USD

164.44 USD per person per ground day

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  • Thalassa Seychelles Hotel — net room rate for 6 nights (before tax)

    1 × 1,050.06 USD (one room for 6 nights) = 1,050.06 USD ≈ 1,050.06 USD

    Dated net room rate for 6 nights, 10–16 November 2026, for two adults, before tax. VAT and any levy are the separate lines below, each counted once; the supplier's unexplained tax total is not added. Not a checkout quote. Small 15-room self-catering property about 500 m from Beau Vallon beach — not beachfront. Breakfast is not included.

  • Hotel — VAT, modelled from the net room rate, counted once

    1 × 157.51 USD (full-stay tax at 15% of the dated net room rate) = 157.51 USD ≈ 157.51 USD

    Replaces the supplier's unexplained tax total; there is no second VAT or supplier-tax line.

  • Tourism environmental sustainability levy (SCR 100 per adult-night)

    0 × 100 SCR (foreign adult per night) = 0 SCR ≈ 0.00 USD

    Thalassa has 15 rooms and is exempt under the 2026 small-property rule, so the levy is zero.

  • SEZ airport–Beau Vallon road transfers

    2 × 35 EUR (vehicle, one way) = 70 EUR ≈ 79.49 USD

  • Eight-day visitor bus card

    2 × 363 SCR (adult card) = 726 SCR ≈ 52.03 USD

  • National Botanical Garden admission

    2 × 250 SCR (foreign adult) = 500 SCR ≈ 35.83 USD

  • Ordinary meals allowance

    28 × 250 SCR (adult meal) = 7,000 SCR ≈ 501.66 USD

    Two ordinary meals per adult per day; not a quoted breakfast menu.

  • Coffee

    14 × 55.82 SCR (cup) = 781.48 SCR ≈ 56.01 USD

  • Drinking water

    14 × 18.33 SCR (1.5-litre shop bottle) = 256.62 SCR ≈ 18.39 USD

  • Three-course dinner allowance

    7 × 700 SCR (meal for two) = 4,900 SCR ≈ 351.16 USD

Dated planning model, not a live checkout quote. Net room rates match 10–16 November 2026; VAT and levy rules were checked separately. All food is bought separately, with no assumed hotel breakfast.

Mid-range · Example A

Total for two adults

4,008.05 USD

286.29 USD per person per ground day

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  • Coral Strand Smart Choice — net room rate for 6 nights (before tax)

    1 × 2,545.92 USD (one room for 6 nights) = 2,545.92 USD ≈ 2,545.92 USD

    Dated net room rate for 6 nights, 10–16 November 2026, for two adults, before tax. VAT and any levy are the separate lines below, each counted once; the supplier's unexplained tax total is not added. Not a checkout quote.

  • Hotel — VAT, modelled from the net room rate, counted once

    1 × 381.89 USD (full-stay tax at 15% of the dated net room rate) = 381.89 USD ≈ 381.89 USD

    Replaces the supplier's unexplained tax total; there is no second VAT or supplier-tax line.

  • Tourism environmental sustainability levy (SCR 100 per adult-night)

    12 × 100 SCR (foreign adult per night) = 1,200 SCR ≈ 86.00 USD

    Two adults × six nights × SCR 100, counted exactly once. The levy itself is not subject to VAT.

  • SEZ airport–Beau Vallon road transfers

    2 × 35 EUR (vehicle, one way) = 70 EUR ≈ 79.49 USD

  • Eight-day visitor bus card

    2 × 363 SCR (adult card) = 726 SCR ≈ 52.03 USD

  • National Botanical Garden admission

    2 × 250 SCR (foreign adult) = 500 SCR ≈ 35.83 USD

  • Ordinary meals allowance

    28 × 250 SCR (adult meal) = 7,000 SCR ≈ 501.66 USD

    Two ordinary meals per adult per day; not a quoted breakfast menu.

  • Coffee

    14 × 55.82 SCR (cup) = 781.48 SCR ≈ 56.01 USD

  • Drinking water

    14 × 18.33 SCR (1.5-litre shop bottle) = 256.62 SCR ≈ 18.39 USD

  • Ordinary dinner allowance

    14 × 250 SCR (adult meal) = 3,500 SCR ≈ 250.83 USD

Dated planning model, not a live checkout quote. Net room rates match 10–16 November 2026; VAT and levy rules were checked separately. All food is bought separately, with no assumed hotel breakfast.

Mid-range · Example B

Total for two adults

4,108.38 USD

293.46 USD per person per ground day

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  • Coral Strand Smart Choice — net room rate for 6 nights (before tax)

    1 × 2,545.92 USD (one room for 6 nights) = 2,545.92 USD ≈ 2,545.92 USD

    Dated net room rate for 6 nights, 10–16 November 2026, for two adults, before tax. VAT and any levy are the separate lines below, each counted once; the supplier's unexplained tax total is not added. Not a checkout quote.

  • Hotel — VAT, modelled from the net room rate, counted once

    1 × 381.89 USD (full-stay tax at 15% of the dated net room rate) = 381.89 USD ≈ 381.89 USD

    Replaces the supplier's unexplained tax total; there is no second VAT or supplier-tax line.

  • Tourism environmental sustainability levy (SCR 100 per adult-night)

    12 × 100 SCR (foreign adult per night) = 1,200 SCR ≈ 86.00 USD

    Two adults × six nights × SCR 100, counted exactly once. The levy itself is not subject to VAT.

  • SEZ airport–Beau Vallon road transfers

    2 × 35 EUR (vehicle, one way) = 70 EUR ≈ 79.49 USD

  • Eight-day visitor bus card

    2 × 363 SCR (adult card) = 726 SCR ≈ 52.03 USD

  • National Botanical Garden admission

    2 × 250 SCR (foreign adult) = 500 SCR ≈ 35.83 USD

  • Ordinary meals allowance

    28 × 250 SCR (adult meal) = 7,000 SCR ≈ 501.66 USD

    Two ordinary meals per adult per day; not a quoted breakfast menu.

  • Coffee

    14 × 55.82 SCR (cup) = 781.48 SCR ≈ 56.01 USD

  • Drinking water

    14 × 18.33 SCR (1.5-litre shop bottle) = 256.62 SCR ≈ 18.39 USD

  • Three-course dinner allowance

    7 × 700 SCR (meal for two) = 4,900 SCR ≈ 351.16 USD

Dated planning model, not a live checkout quote. Net room rates match 10–16 November 2026; VAT and levy rules were checked separately. All food is bought separately, with no assumed hotel breakfast.

Premium · Example A

Total for two adults

5,990.14 USD

427.87 USD per person per ground day

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  • Savoy Seychelles Resorts & Spa — net room rate for 6 nights (before tax)

    1 × 4,269.48 USD (one room for 6 nights) = 4,269.48 USD ≈ 4,269.48 USD

    Dated net room rate for 6 nights, 10–16 November 2026, for two adults, before tax. VAT and any levy are the separate lines below, each counted once; the supplier's unexplained tax total is not added. Not a checkout quote.

  • Hotel — VAT, modelled from the net room rate, counted once

    1 × 640.42 USD (full-stay tax at 15% of the dated net room rate) = 640.42 USD ≈ 640.42 USD

    Replaces the supplier's unexplained tax total; there is no second VAT or supplier-tax line.

  • Tourism environmental sustainability levy (SCR 100 per adult-night)

    12 × 100 SCR (foreign adult per night) = 1,200 SCR ≈ 86.00 USD

    Two adults × six nights × SCR 100, counted exactly once. The levy itself is not subject to VAT.

  • SEZ airport–Beau Vallon road transfers

    2 × 35 EUR (vehicle, one way) = 70 EUR ≈ 79.49 USD

  • Eight-day visitor bus card

    2 × 363 SCR (adult card) = 726 SCR ≈ 52.03 USD

  • National Botanical Garden admission

    2 × 250 SCR (foreign adult) = 500 SCR ≈ 35.83 USD

  • Ordinary meals allowance

    28 × 250 SCR (adult meal) = 7,000 SCR ≈ 501.66 USD

    Two ordinary meals per adult per day; not a quoted breakfast menu.

  • Coffee

    14 × 55.82 SCR (cup) = 781.48 SCR ≈ 56.01 USD

  • Drinking water

    14 × 18.33 SCR (1.5-litre shop bottle) = 256.62 SCR ≈ 18.39 USD

  • Ordinary dinner allowance

    14 × 250 SCR (adult meal) = 3,500 SCR ≈ 250.83 USD

Dated planning model, not a live checkout quote. Net room rates match 10–16 November 2026; VAT and levy rules were checked separately. All food is bought separately, with no assumed hotel breakfast.

Premium · Example B

Total for two adults

6,090.47 USD

435.03 USD per person per ground day

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  • Savoy Seychelles Resorts & Spa — net room rate for 6 nights (before tax)

    1 × 4,269.48 USD (one room for 6 nights) = 4,269.48 USD ≈ 4,269.48 USD

    Dated net room rate for 6 nights, 10–16 November 2026, for two adults, before tax. VAT and any levy are the separate lines below, each counted once; the supplier's unexplained tax total is not added. Not a checkout quote.

  • Hotel — VAT, modelled from the net room rate, counted once

    1 × 640.42 USD (full-stay tax at 15% of the dated net room rate) = 640.42 USD ≈ 640.42 USD

    Replaces the supplier's unexplained tax total; there is no second VAT or supplier-tax line.

  • Tourism environmental sustainability levy (SCR 100 per adult-night)

    12 × 100 SCR (foreign adult per night) = 1,200 SCR ≈ 86.00 USD

    Two adults × six nights × SCR 100, counted exactly once. The levy itself is not subject to VAT.

  • SEZ airport–Beau Vallon road transfers

    2 × 35 EUR (vehicle, one way) = 70 EUR ≈ 79.49 USD

  • Eight-day visitor bus card

    2 × 363 SCR (adult card) = 726 SCR ≈ 52.03 USD

  • National Botanical Garden admission

    2 × 250 SCR (foreign adult) = 500 SCR ≈ 35.83 USD

  • Ordinary meals allowance

    28 × 250 SCR (adult meal) = 7,000 SCR ≈ 501.66 USD

    Two ordinary meals per adult per day; not a quoted breakfast menu.

  • Coffee

    14 × 55.82 SCR (cup) = 781.48 SCR ≈ 56.01 USD

  • Drinking water

    14 × 18.33 SCR (1.5-litre shop bottle) = 256.62 SCR ≈ 18.39 USD

  • Three-course dinner allowance

    7 × 700 SCR (meal for two) = 4,900 SCR ≈ 351.16 USD

Dated planning model, not a live checkout quote. Net room rates match 10–16 November 2026; VAT and levy rules were checked separately. All food is bought separately, with no assumed hotel breakfast.

Not included: Inter-island ferries and flights, International flights, Automatic contingency buffer (none applied), Visa, insurance and shopping

Reference exchange rates dated 2026-09-29: 1 USD = 13.9536 SCR · 1 EUR = 1.1355 USD. Your card rate at payment may differ.

Rate source as recorded in the research: 29 September 2026 indicative USD/SCR price 13.9536, not opening 13.9445 or a final daily fixing; timezone not exposed. EUR/USD 1.1355 ECB reference. Card settlement differs.

Practical notes

Arrive at SEZ and use the separately priced road transfer to Beau Vallon. The bus basket is one eight-day visitor card per adult; private taxis and inter-island travel are excluded. Plan Victoria and the botanical garden around bus operating hours. The lower-cost sample is self-catering Thalassa, about 500 m from the beach. Coral Strand and Savoy are the higher hotel samples. Their model includes SCR 100 per adult per night; Thalassa is exempt under the 2026 small-property rule. Accommodation VAT and the levy are shown separately and counted once.

Limits of these examples

Planning estimates that combine a dated room rate with separately published tax rules; not an invoice or a guaranteed booking. Room category, bedding and cancellation terms were not shown. The budget example is Thalassa, a 15-room self-catering property about 500 m from the beach. All meals are bought separately, even if an offer includes breakfast; recalculate if you use included meals. Food prices are a limited Victoria reference, the bus visitor-card price should be refreshed before travel, and the exchange rate is indicative. Praslin, La Digue, boat trips, water sports and inter-island travel are not included.

Cost sources (11)

Compiled and totalled by My Travel Choices (MTC) from the dated sources credited with each example. Research estimates, not bookable offers. How we build these examples · Cite this guide

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