Boutique Health Retreat and Luxury Residences

Location: Seychelles

Product: Market Research and Feasibility, Concept Development

Overview:

The client owns a plot of land on the southeast coast of Mahé Island, Seychelles, offering panoramic views of the ocean and surrounding vegetation. The client intends to develop a health- and wellness-centric retreat and luxury residences, designed in accordance with sustainability principles and cutting-edge technologies, nestled into the unique natural landscape of the island. Horwath HTL Health & Wellness was engaged to conduct market research and feasibility analysis, evaluating the business potential of the project, and develop a unique concept that would allow the development to stand out in the highly competitive and saturated market.

Solution:

Horwath HTL Health & Wellness’s analysis revealed the lack of program-driven wellness retreats in Seychelles, as luxury resorts currently operating in the local market focus predominantly on traditional pampering wellness experiences and not on dedicated result-driven stays. To achieve a point of differentiation and establish a sufficient market share, Horwath HTL Health & Wellness recommended developing a targeted health retreat, offering a comprehensive range of diagnostics, Eastern and Western healing modalities, advanced aesthetic services, a variety of heat and water experiences, and high-class educational events. To support the top-end positioning, Horwath HTL Health & Wellness suggested anchoring the health retreat in personalized service and custom-tailored wellness solutions, allowing for a high level of exclusivity, individuality, and seclusion for its guests.