STORY Seychelles

What STORY Seychelles does

STORY Seychelles is a privately held luxury beachfront resort located on Beau Vallon Bay, Mahé Island, Seychelles, operating under the STORY Hospitality group. The property offers six accommodation categories ranging from 55m² Junior Suites to a 400m² Family Beach Pool Villa, supported by multiple F&B venues (Seyshima, Trader Vic's, Eden, Vascos, 1502 Bar, Ripples Pool Bar, and Tête-A-Tête), the seven-room Sesel Spa, curated leisure activities including deep-sea fishing, and dedicated wedding and honeymoon services. The resort has earned four consecutive Seychelles Leading Green Resort Awards and holds Green Key certification, with sustainability practices aligned to the SSTL framework recognized by the GSTC.

Revenue is generated primarily through nightly accommodation charges across multiple room tiers and packages (including premium all-inclusive options), complemented by F&B, spa treatments priced in Seychellois Rupees, excursions, and event/wedding revenue. Pricing is quote-based and varies by category, season, and package; specific ADR is not publicly disclosed. Distribution combines direct booking via the resort's own reservation platform and call center (incentivized through the STORY Discovery loyalty program with Best Rates Guaranteed, flexible cancellation, and parking), third-party OTAs such as Booking.com, and travel-trade/tour-operator partnerships.

The go-to-market targets affluent international leisure travelers, honeymoon couples, families, and destination wedding parties, supported by a 13-language website and active social/content marketing. Technology infrastructure is limited to a Synxis property management system for reservations; no AI/ML capabilities, proprietary platform technology, or disclosed data assets are referenced in available material.

Name

STORY Seychelles

Legal name

STORY Seychelles

Website

https://story-seychelles.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

STORY Seychelles is a luxury beachfront resort on Beau Vallon Bay, Mahé, offering suites and villas, multiple restaurants, spa, weddings, and excursions to affluent international couples, families, and honeymoon travelers through direct booking and OTAs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Resort Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts (THAGACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beach & Island All-Inclusive Resorts (THAGAKAG), Luxury Eco-Resorts (THAGACAK)

Keywords

• Luxury beach resort
• Destination weddings
• Spa and wellness
• Fine dining hospitality
• Indian Ocean accommodation

Headquarters

HQ city

Beau Vallon, Mahé

HQ country

Seychelles

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Luxury Accommodation: The resort generates primary revenue from premium room and villa rentals ranging from 55m² Junior Suites to 400m² Family Beach Pool Villas. The resort offers premium all-inclusive packages and seasonal resort deals, as well as standard room-only rates. Revenue is derived from nightly accommodation charges across multiple room categories.
2. Food & Beverage: Multiple on-site dining venues including Seyshima (Japanese), Trader Vic's (French-Polynesian), Eden (Creole seafood/BBQ), Ripples Pool Bar, Vascos, 1502 Bar, and Tête-A-Tête private dining generate F&B revenue. The resort also offers in-room dining service.
3. Spa & Wellness: Sesel Spa offers a comprehensive menu of treatments including massages, body rituals, facials by Germaine de Cappuccini, and manicure/pedicure services. Treatments are priced in Seychellois Rupees and represent an additional revenue stream from in-house guests and external visitors.
4. Activities & Excursions: The resort offers curated experiences including deep sea fishing excursions (half-day for up to 4 guests, full-day with BBQ lunch upgrade), and other leisure activities both on-property and through island excursions.
5. Weddings & Events: STORY Seychelles is positioned as a premier wedding destination, voted by World Travel Awards, offering bespoke tropical celebrations and the Seychelles honeymoon package (ceremony, flowers, champagne, dinner & terrace breakfast — €1150).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

STORY Seychelles is a luxury beachfront resort on Beau Vallon Bay, Mahé, that sells overnight accommodation in suites and villas, multi-venue food and beverage service, spa and wellness treatments, destination wedding and honeymoon packages, and curated leisure activities. The resort operates as a single integrated property combining lodging, dining, spa, and experiences for leisure travelers, couples, and families.

Product overview

STORY Seychelles is a luxury beachfront resort on Mahé Island, Seychelles, operating on a unified resort model with accommodation, dining, wellness, and leisure services. The property offers diverse accommodation types including Junior Suites (55m²), Family Suites (110m²), Beach Pool Villas (150m²), Grand Beach Pool Villas (250m²), and Family Villas (400m²). The resort features multiple dining venues including Seyshima (Japanese), Trader Vic's (French-Polynesian), Eden (Creole seafood), Vascos (international buffet), 1502 Bar (cocktails), Ripples Pool Bar, and Tête-A-Tête (private beach dining). Wellness services are provided through Sesel Spa with seven treatment rooms and Vichy Hydrotherapy. Additional offerings include the STORY Loyalty Program, sustainability-focused packages, deep-sea fishing excursions, and wedding services. The resort has received multiple awards including the Green Key certification and Seychelles Leading Green Resort Award for four consecutive years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• STORY Seychelles Resort (Accommodation) Luxury beachfront resort accommodation with six room categories ranging from 55m² Junior Suites to 400m² Family Beach Pool Villas, for leisure travelers, couples, families, and honeymooners.
• Sesel Spa Full-service spa and wellness facility with seven treatment rooms (five single, two couple suites), Vichy Hydrotherapy, and treatments using local ingredients; serves in-house guests and external visitors.
• Resort Dining Venues (Seyshima, Trader Vic's, Eden, Vascos, 1502 Bar, Ripples, Tête-A-Tête) Seven food and beverage venues including Japanese teppanyaki (Seyshima), French-Polynesian (Trader Vic's), Creole seafood (Eden), international buffet (Vascos), cocktail bar (1502 Bar), pool bar (Ripples), and private beach dining (Tête-A-Tête).
• Wedding Services Bespoke destination wedding ceremonies and celebrations at a beachfront location, voted a top wedding destination by World Travel Awards, catering to couples and their guests.
• Honeymoon Package Curated honeymoon package including ceremony, flowers, champagne, dinner, and terrace breakfast, priced at €1,150.
• Deep Sea Fishing Excursion Half-day deep-sea fishing excursion designed for up to four guests, with an optional full-day upgrade that includes a BBQ lunch.
• STORY Discovery Loyalty Program STORY Hospitality loyalty program offering rewards, exclusive member benefits, best-rate guarantees, early check-in/late checkout, flexible cancellation, and free secure parking to drive direct bookings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Seychelles Leading Green Resort Award — 4 consecutive years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• STORY Hospitality GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTORY Seychelles is part of the STORY Hospitality group, which operates multiple luxury resort properties across Indian Ocean destinations including the Maldives and Mauritius. The group provides a centralized loyalty program (STORY Discovery), shared reservation systems, and marketing platforms. The group enables cross-promotional offers between properties (e.g., Hummingbird Travel campaign featuring exclusive offers across Seychelles, Maldives, and Mauritius resorts).
• Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Label (SSTL)coreOthersSTORY Seychelles aligns its sustainability practices with the Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Label (SSTL), which has achieved recognition from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). This alignment covers coral farming, ecological areas for indigenous flora, and community education projects.
• Seychelles Tourism BoardminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSTORY Seychelles participates in Seychelles tourism promotion and is featured in travel content that markets Seychelles as a destination, including the resort's own content marketing and third-party travel agency promotions tied to Aeroflot's Seychelles flight program.
• Hummingbird TravelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSTORY Seychelles participates in the Hummingbird Travel Indian Ocean campaign featuring exclusive offers across STORY properties in Seychelles, Maldives, and Mauritius. The campaign includes pre-festive and festive season offers (e.g., extra 5% discount combinable with 25% discount for STORY Seychelles).
• Marine Conservation Society of Seychelles (MCSS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe resort encourages guests participating in its Sustainability Offer to make a donation to the Marine Conservation Society of Seychelles (MCSS) towards the coral restoration program. This supports ongoing marine conservation efforts in Seychelles.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Banyan Tree Seychelles: Luxury resort on Mahé's Intendance Bay with private-pool villas, signature spa and destination dining. Comparable villa-led product, spa-led wellness positioning, and wedding/event revenue mix.
• Six Senses Zil Pasyon: Luxury eco-resort on Félicité Island, Seychelles. Closest peer on sustainability positioning — wellness-led villa experience, conservation programs, and a similar premium price-point targeting eco-conscious luxury guests.
• Constance Ephelia Seychelles: A five-star luxury resort on Port Launay/Beau Vallon area of Mahé, Seychelles. Most direct comparable — same island, same beachfront positioning, similar villa and suite mix, multi-venue F&B and spa offering aimed at affluent leisure and family travelers.
• Raffles Seychelles: Luxury resort on Praslin, Seychelles operating private-pool villas. Comparable international luxury brand, similar wedding/events business, and shared source-market reliance on inbound leisure travelers.
• Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas: All-villa luxury resort on Anse Louis, Mahé, Seychelles with butler service, destination dining and spa. Closest peer on villa-led luxury and all-inclusive pricing structure competing for honeymoon and family luxury guests.
• Four Seasons Resort Seychelles: Ultra-luxury resort at Petite Anse, Mahé, Seychelles. Comparable product (private-pool villas, destination dining, spa, weddings) and same source-market mix of HNW international travelers competing for the same luxury traveler.
• Mango House Seychelles (LXR Hotels): Boutique luxury resort on Mahé's southwest coast with private-pool residences, spa and curated F&B. Comparable Mahé footprint, luxury positioning, and target guest profile (couples, honeymoons, dive/snorkel enthusiasts).

Regional players

• One&Only Le Saint Géran: Iconic luxury resort on Mauritius competing for the same Indian Ocean luxury traveler. Different geography but directly comparable on villa suites, F&B variety, spa depth, and HNW wedding/event business.
• Soneva Jani: Ultra-luxury resort in the Maldives with over-water villas, multiple F&B concepts, spa and a strong sustainability narrative. Comparable at the top of the Indian Ocean luxury market, often benchmarked by Seychelles properties for ADR ceiling.

Others

• STORY Hospitality (Maldives & Mauritius sister properties): Sister properties within the STORY Hospitality group across the Maldives and Mauritius. Not a competitor — they share the loyalty program (STORY Discovery) and joint marketing campaigns; relevant as a benchmark for group economics and cross-sell potential.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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