Réunion Island, an intense gem in the Indian Ocean, captivates with its exceptional natural and cultural diversity. At the heart of this unique destination, the Exsel Group stands out as a key player in Réunion’s hospitality and catering industry. With its eight strategically located establishments from Saint-Denis to Saint-Pierre, the group offers a comprehensive range of services tailored to the most varied expectations.
Each hotel in the Exsel Group has its own distinct identity, reflecting the vibrant and multicultural soul of Réunion. Ranging from 2 to 4 stars, these establishments offer more than just accommodation: they provide a true immersion in the Creole way of life, blending modern comfort with local authenticity. This philosophy makes the Exsel Group the preferred partner for discovering Réunion in all its facets, whether for a business trip, a family vacation, or a romantic getaway.
A strategically located hotel network across the island
The Exsel Group has developed a thoughtful geographic presence, covering Réunion’s main tourist and economic areas.
This exceptional territorial coverage allows visitors to explore the island from different perspectives, with each region revealing its own unique charms and characteristics.
The West Coast: between lagoon and beach relaxation
The West Coast is home to several Exsel Group establishments, strategically positioned to take advantage of the region’s coastal attractions. The Hermitage lagoon, protected by a coral reef, offers ideal conditions for water activities and relaxation.
The Exsel Alamanda Hotel enjoys a prime location in the heart of Saint-Gilles-les-Bains, just steps from the famous Hermitage Beach. Its 70 rooms offer privileged access to beach activities while providing the comfort of a heated pool during the austral winter, particularly appreciated from June to September. For professionals, three seminar rooms are available for your events.
The Exsel Ermitage Hotel, with its 37 rooms, offers a more intimate experience just steps from the lagoon. This 3-star establishment combines refinement and accessibility, allowing guests to enjoy water activities (pedal boats, kayaking, stand-up paddle) before indulging in shopping in the nearby commercial area, all within a 5-minute walk.
Saint-Denis: the economic and administrative hub
Saint-Denis, the capital of Réunion, is home to two major Exsel Group establishments that cater specifically to the needs of business travelers and those in transit.
The Exsel Créolia Hotel, the group’s flagship with its 4-star rating, is the go-to hotel for business travelers. Located near Roland Garros Airport, it offers 109 comfortable rooms and five seminar rooms dedicated to conferences and professional events. Its 500 m² infinity pool with stunning views of the Indian Ocean is a major asset, combining professional efficiency with moments of relaxation.
The Exsel Austral Hotel, ideally located in the city center just 300 meters from the sea, offers 50 rooms of various categories, including two specially adapted for people with reduced mobility. Its central location provides easy access to tourist sites, restaurants, shops, and administrative offices.
The Exsel Group’s diverse accommodation offer
The strength of the Exsel offer lies in its ability to provide a variety of accommodation experiences tailored to all types of guests.
This diversity allows the group to meet the specific expectations of each market segment while maintaining high-quality standards.
Charming hotels: authenticity and refinement
The Exsel Group excels in the art of charming hospitality through establishments that combine local character with contemporary comfort. Each hotel tells a story, reflects its environment, and offers a unique experience.
The Exsel Floralys Hotel, a true “Creole paradise,” perfectly illustrates this philosophy. Its 48 rooms are housed in single-story bungalows scattered throughout a lush tropical park. Each room features air conditioning, a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, and a flat-screen satellite TV, offering a perfect balance between authenticity and modernity.
The Exsel Victoria Hotel offers an even more exclusive experience with its 31 rooms delicately perched on a steep cliff in Grand-Bois. This exceptional location overlooking the Indian Ocean provides a total immersion in Réunion’s Wild South, just 10 minutes from the center of Saint-Pierre.
Flexible accommodation solutions: residences and apartments
The Exsel Roseaux des Sables Residence meets the needs of extended stays by offering various types of accommodations: apartments, studios, chalets, and bungalows that can accommodate up to 6 people. Adjacent to the Exsel Floralys Hotel, it allows guests to enjoy all the hotel’s facilities while benefiting from the autonomy of a residence, including its own pool.
This formula is particularly appealing to large families, groups of friends, or travelers wishing to settle comfortably and explore Réunion at their own pace. The Creole charm is fully expressed in these accommodations, which retain the island’s authentic spirit while offering modern amenities.
The flavors of the Exsel Group: restaurants and Creole specialties
Gastronomy plays a central role in the Exsel Group’s offer, with a culinary approach that respects local traditions.
The group’s restaurants actively contribute to promoting Réunion’s gastronomic heritage while catering to the tastes of an international clientele.
Le Kaloupilé: culinary creativity in the service of tradition
Le Kaloupilé, the restaurant of the Exsel Créolia Hotel, offers a modern take on Creole cuisine that appeals to discerning guests seeking authentic yet contemporary flavors. Named after curry leaves, a staple of Réunion’s cuisine, the restaurant reinterprets local classics with a modern approach.
Le Kaloupilé’s menu highlights Réunion’s local produce: freshly caught Indian Ocean fish, vegetables grown on the volcano’s slopes, and local spices and herbs. This reimagined Creole cuisine respects the essence of traditional flavors while incorporating modern presentation and contemporary culinary techniques.
La Marmite: preserving authentic Creole flavors
La Marmite is the temple of traditional Creole cuisine within the Exsel Group. These typically Creole restaurants, La Marmite Saint-Gilles and La Marmite Etang-Salé, preserve ancestral recipes passed down through generations with dishes cooked over wood fires, offering an authentic immersion in the island’s flavors.
La Marmite’s specialties reflect Réunion’s multicultural richness: chicken cari, pork cari with beans, sausage rougail, red fish cari, accompanied by traditional sides like lentils, fragrant rice, and vegetable achards. These iconic dishes are prepared using traditional methods, ensuring the authentic flavors that have made Réunion’s gastronomy renowned.
Professional services: seminars and business events
The Exsel Group offers specialized services to meet the needs of business clients and event organizers.
This expertise is supported by dedicated facilities and a specialized sales team capable of customizing services to meet each client’s specific needs.
Dedicated spaces for professional events
The Exsel hotels equipped with facilities for professionals include: Exsel Créolia Hotel, Austral Hotel, Exsel Alamanda Hotel, Exsel Floralys Hotel, and Le Terre Sainte Hotel. For example, the Exsel Créolia Hotel has five seminar rooms designed to host conferences, training sessions, business meetings, and professional events of all sizes. These flexible spaces adapt to various meeting formats, from small groups to large assemblies.
The modern technological equipment in these rooms (projection systems, sound systems, high-speed internet connectivity) ensures the success of even the most demanding events. The proximity to Roland Garros Airport greatly facilitates the organization of international events, reducing travel time for participants from mainland France or abroad.
A specialized sales service
The seminar requests are handled by the Exsel Group’s sales team, which develops customizable packages tailored to each client’s specific needs. This bespoke approach allows for tailored services (accommodation, catering, technical equipment, additional services) to meet the goals and constraints of each event.
The sales team works closely with operational staff to ensure seamless organization and participant satisfaction. This recognized expertise makes the Exsel Group a preferred partner for organizing professional events in Réunion. You can find contact details for each hotel on our seminar page.
The lifestyle experience: art and culture in hospitality
The Exsel Group innovates by offering hotel concepts that go beyond mere accommodation to create true cultural experiences.
This lifestyle approach enriches guests’ stays by immersing them in Réunion’s contemporary culture.
Le Terre-Sainte: where hospitality meets urban art
The Le Terre-Sainte Hotel in Saint-Pierre perfectly embodies this lifestyle vision. Located in the heart of the fishermen’s and street artists’ district, this establishment positions itself “at the crossroads of tradition and modernity,” creating a new cultural blend.
Its vast living spaces become places for exchange and discovery, where generations and cultures intermingle. Exhibitions of local artists and cultural events regularly transform the hotel into a temporary art gallery, offering guests an immersion in contemporary Réunion creation.
This innovative approach meets the expectations of a new generation of travelers seeking authentic and enriching experiences, going beyond traditional hospitality to create true moments of cultural discovery.
The Exsel Group’s commitment to quality and service
The Exsel Group’s reputation is built on a constant commitment to quality and service excellence.
This commitment is reflected in meticulous attention to staff training, service selection, and the continuous improvement of offerings.
Adapting to the specific needs of each clientele
The Exsel Group adopts a segmented approach that allows it to tailor services to different client profiles: business travelers at the Créolia, vacationing families on the West Coast, couples seeking romance at the Victoria, or art and culture enthusiasts at Le Terre-Sainte.
This specialization ensures an optimal experience for each segment, with services and offerings perfectly tailored to the specific expectations of each type of stay.
Planning your stay with the Exsel Group
The richness of the Exsel offer requires a personalized approach to optimize your Réunion experience.
The group’s teams are available to assist you in defining your stay and guiding you toward the solutions best suited to your expectations.
Choosing the establishment based on your priorities
The choice of establishment depends primarily on your stay’s priorities: proximity to the airport and professional efficiency (Créolia and Austral), beach activities and relaxation (Alamanda and Ermitage), nature immersion (Victoria, Roseaux des Sables, and Floralys), or cultural discovery (Terre-Sainte).
This diversity allows for multi-establishment stays to discover different facets of Réunion, while benefiting from the consistent quality of the Exsel Group across the island.
Personalized support services
The Exsel teams can provide information on activities, excursions, and discoveries to prioritize based on your interests. This advisory role relies on in-depth knowledge of the territory and a network of reliable local partners.
While the group does not directly organize themed stays, guided tours, or culinary workshops, the teams remain your best guide to optimize your discovery of the intense island and direct you to the providers best suited to your expectations.
With its eight strategically located establishments across the island, its cuisine respectful of traditions, and its high-quality personalized service, the Exsel Group invites you to discover Réunion in the best conditions.
Book your stay now and let yourself be charmed by the Creole way of life cultivated by the Exsel Group. Whether you’re seeking beach relaxation, professional efficiency, cultural discoveries, or nature immersion, you’ll find the perfect solution within the Exsel offer for a memorable stay on Réunion Island.
