Xandari Resorts

What Xandari Resorts does

Xandari Resorts is a privately-held boutique hospitality group operating five distinct properties across Costa Rica and Kerala, India. The flagship Xandari Costa Rica, founded approximately two decades ago in Tacacori, Alajuela, is a 16-hectare private nature reserve with 24 villas, three swimming pools, an Ayura Spa with five treatment palapas, a farm-to-table restaurant, and 4 km of nature trails with waterfalls. The group expanded to India in 2015 under the legal entity Xandari Hospitality Services Private Limited (Kochi headquarters), adding Xandari Harbour (Fort Kochi heritage warehouse), Xandari Pearl (Marari Beach), Xandari Riverscapes (Alleppey sustainable houseboats), and Cardamom County (Thekkady near Periyar Tiger Reserve).

The company monetizes through accommodation, on-site food and beverage, Ayura Spa and the structured Earthbound Wellness Ayurvedic program (3- to 14-day packages), destination weddings and corporate events, and a Community Exclusive privilege loyalty card. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer via the proprietary orbebooking.com reservation system, central reservation phone lines, WhatsApp, and email, supplemented by traditional travel agent bookings. Customer segments span luxury leisure travelers, wellness seekers, couples/honeymooners, wedding couples, and corporate groups.

Xandari's underlying operating model is built on a "3 Cs" philosophy — Community, Collaboration, Conservation — supported by deep local hiring (35 of 45 Costa Rica employees are from the Tacacori community), a Sustainable Tourism Certification from the Costa Rican Tourism Institute, Blue Flag and WTTC SafeTravels certifications, and partnerships with local schools, wildlife rescue centers, and cultural institutions. Technology is standard hospitality property management plus the proprietary booking platform, with no documented AI/ML capabilities, public APIs, or developer ecosystem. The company is led by Managing Director George M George and remains founder/management-owned with no disclosed institutional investment or M&A activity.

Name

Xandari Resorts

Legal name

Xandari Hospitality Services Private Limited

Website

https://xandari.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Xandari Resorts is a privately-held boutique hospitality group operating five nature- and heritage-led properties across Costa Rica and Kerala, India, serving luxury leisure travelers, wellness seekers, wedding couples, and corporate groups via direct bookings and Ayurvedic wellness programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Resort Hospitality

NAICS

Traveler Accommodation (7211), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Other Traveler Accommodation (72119)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Wellness & Spa Resorts (THAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Villas & Residences Resorts (THAGACAM), Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts (THAGACAA), Luxury Eco-Resorts (THAGACAK)

Keywords

• Boutique resort hospitality
• Ayurvedic wellness programs
• Destination wedding venues
• Eco-tourism accommodations
• Hotel spa services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kochi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Accommodation: Room/villa rentals across 5 properties in Costa Rica and Kerala, India. Multiple villa categories ranging from Prima (46 sqm) to Star Villa (132 sqm). Pricing varies by property and season.
2. Food & Beverage: On-site restaurants and bars at all properties. Farm-to-table philosophy with locally sourced ingredients. Full-service à la carte dining with Costa Rican, Mediterranean, and Californian cuisine options. Room service available.
3. Wellness & Spa Services: Ayura Wellness programs including 3-day Reset, 5-day Restore, 7-day Rebalance, and 14-day Transformation packages. Ayurvedic treatments, consultations, yoga, meditation, and specialized meal plans.
4. Events & Weddings: Destination weddings, corporate meetings, private events, and special celebrations. Venue rental, catering, and event planning services across all properties.
5. Community Exclusive Membership: Privilege card program offering 25% discount on Best Available Rate for cardholders at all Xandari properties. Valid for two years, applicable on accommodation, F&B, spa, and laundry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Xandari Resorts operates a portfolio of five boutique resort properties — one in Costa Rica (Alajuela) and four in Kerala, India (Marari Beach, Thekkady, Alleppey, Fort Kochi) — offering villa and cottage accommodation, on-site restaurants, Ayurvedic spa and wellness programs (Ayura Spa and Earthbound Wellness), destination weddings and corporate events, and a reciprocal loyalty card across all properties. The group is built around three guiding principles: Community, Collaboration, and Conservation (the "3 Cs").

Product overview

Xandari Resorts is a boutique resort chain operating five distinct properties across Costa Rica and Kerala, India: Xandari Costa Rica (tropical rainforest resort with villas, spa, and waterfalls), Xandari Pearl Beach Resort (beachfront property with Ayurvedic wellness), Cardamom County (wildlife nature retreat near Periyar Tiger Reserve), Xandari Riverscapes (sustainable houseboat cruises), and Xandari Harbour (heritage property in Fort Kochi). The portfolio also includes Earthbound Wellness (personalized Ayurvedic wellness programs) and Ayura Spa services. Event capabilities encompass destination weddings and corporate events across all properties. A Community Exclusive loyalty program provides reciprocal benefits across the portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Xandari Pearl: Beach resort in Mararikulam, Kerala, India - offers beach life experience with village walks, fishing boats, organic farm, Ayurvedic wellness, and luxury private pools.
• Cardamom County
• Xandari Riverscapes
• Xandari Harbour
• Xandari Costa Rica
• Ayura Wellness

Products and services

• Xandari Costa Rica Tropical paradise resort on a 16-hectare private natural reserve with 24 spacious villas, three swimming pools, Ayura Spa with 5 private treatment palapas, farm-to-table restaurant, and 4 km of nature trails with waterfalls. Targeted at luxury leisure and wellness travelers visiting Costa Rica.
• Xandari Pearl Beach Resort Beachfront retreat in Mararikulam, Kerala with village walks, fishing boats, organic farming experiences, Ayurvedic wellness, and luxury private-pool villas in Kerala thatch-roof architecture. For leisure and wellness travelers seeking a beach resort experience.
• Cardamom County by Xandari Nature retreat near Periyar Tiger Reserve in Thekkady, Kerala with hill plantations, spice gardens, wildlife encounters, cottage-style accommodation, conference facilities, and Ayura Spa wellness. For nature, wildlife, and wellness travelers plus corporate offsites.
• Xandari Riverscapes Sustainable houseboat cruises on the backwaters of Alleppey, Kerala featuring waterside villages, paddy farms, floating supermarkets, and on-board eco waste management. For leisure travelers seeking a slow river-life experience.
• Xandari Harbour Heritage warehouse property in Fort Kochi, Kerala housing Restaurant 51 with waterfront views of Cochin Harbour, old-world cuisine, heritage architecture, and event venue facilities. For leisure travelers, couples, and event guests.
• Earthbound Wellness Program Personalized Ayurvedic wellness program featuring doctor consultations, Prakriti analysis, customized treatment plans, yoga sessions, guided meditation, herbal wellness rituals, and curated Ayurvedic cuisine, packaged as 3-day Reset, 5-day Restore, 7-day Rebalance, and 14-day Transformation journeys. For health-conscious travelers seeking authentic Ayurvedic treatment.
• Ayura Spa Ayurvedic spa service offering natural-ingredient-based treatments in private palapas with jacuzzis overlooking tropical landscapes at Xandari Costa Rica (5 palapas at 1,200 m elevation) and India properties. For resort and day guests seeking spa treatments.
• Destination Weddings and Events End-to-end event hosting service including venue rental, catering, decor, and event planning for corporate meetings, destination weddings, private celebrations, and romantic events across Costa Rica gardens, Cardamom County hilltop hall, Xandari Harbour Restaurant 51, and Xandari Pearl beachfront. For couples, corporate clients, and private event organizers.
• Community Exclusive Loyalty Program Reciprocal privilege card membership granting a 25% additional discount on Best Available Rate across all Xandari properties for accommodation, food and beverage, spa, and laundry, valid for two years for cardholder, spouse, and children (up to 6 persons at restaurants). For repeat and engaged leisure guests.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45 employees with 35 from local community (78% local hiring at Costa Rica property)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Muthoot GroupminorOthersMuthoot Group logo appears on the Community Exclusive membership page, indicating a partnership or cross-promotional arrangement for the privilege card membership program.
• Wildlife Rescue Center (Zoo Ave / Zooave)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit wildlife rehabilitation center founded in 1989, located on 14 hectares in Alajuela Province. Xandari contributes donations including food supplies (fruits, vegetables) for spider monkeys being rehabilitated and released. The center has released over 75 spider monkeys in Nicoya over 20 years. Receives approximately 2,700 wild animals annually including sloths, jaguars, tapirs, birds, and reptiles.
• Tacacori Community Development AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community association ensuring needs of Tacacori community are addressed including road maintenance, lighting improvements, and accessible transportation services. Xandari works closely with this association as part of its community collaboration initiatives.
• Local Coffee CooperativeminorOthersXandari's remaining coffee plants are harvested and combined with other organic beans from the area, processed locally, served in the restaurant, and sold in Xandari's gift shop.
• Local Schools (Tacacori School and Kindergarten)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerXandari's gardening team helps maintain green areas at Tacacori school and kindergarten. Collects recyclable materials from the school and assists with recycling financial rewards. Students participate in tree planting programs and recycling education sessions.
• Museums of the Central BankminorOthersRotating museum exhibitions are displayed in Xandari's art studio at different periods throughout the year, available for community and guest viewing.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SwaSwara (Curesonance): Ayurvedic wellness retreat in Gokarna, Karnataka offering structured multi-day programs similar to Xandari's Earthbound Wellness. Comparable on wellness product, package pricing model, and target wellness traveler segment.
• Kairali Ayurvedic Group: Kerala-based Ayurvedic wellness resort operator offering Panchakarma and traditional treatments. Directly comparable to Xandari's Ayura Wellness on service offering and target wellness segment.
• CGH Earth: Indian boutique hospitality group operating nature-immersive, community-integrated resorts across Kerala and other states. Most directly comparable to Xandari on philosophy, Kerala footprint, and authentic local-culture positioning.
• Nayara Resorts: Luxury resort in Arenal, Costa Rica positioned in the rainforest with private villas, spa, and nature immersion. Closest direct competitor to Xandari Costa Rica on location, format, and guest profile.

Regional players

• Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa: Costa Rica luxury hot springs and wellness resort near Arenal. Comparable on Costa Rica presence, nature-based wellness positioning, and spa-led guest experience, though distinct on hot-springs focus.
• Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge: Boutique eco-lodge in Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula emphasizing private nature reserve and sustainability. Comparable to Xandari Costa Rica on eco-tourism positioning, sustainability certifications, and immersive rainforest experience.

Broad incumbents

• Aman Resorts: Ultra-luxury global resort brand with intimate, design-forward properties in nature settings. Overlaps with Xandari on villa-based format, art/architecture emphasis, and high-net-worth target market.
• The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts: Indian luxury hotel chain with Kerala properties and strong wedding/events business. Overlaps with Xandari on luxury India hospitality, weddings/events vertical, and Kerala market presence.
• Six Senses: Global luxury wellness resort brand with properties in similar nature destinations. Broader portfolio and deeper capital than Xandari but overlapping wellness positioning and comparable eco-luxury guest profile.

Emerging players

• SpiceTree (Spicetree Ventures): Kerala-based boutique resort operator with nature and wellness focus. Emerging peer with similar small-property format and target segment as Xandari Pearl and Cardamom County.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/XandariResorts
• Instagraminstagram.com/xandariresorts
• Xx.com/xandariresorts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/xandari-resorts

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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