CALAROSSA

What CALAROSSA does

Grand Hôtel de Cala Rossa is a family-owned five-star luxury hotel operated under the legal entity SARL ITH on the Cala Rossa peninsula in Porto-Vecchio, South Corsica, France. The property operates under Relais & Châteaux certification maintained since 1993 and is co-owned and managed by sisters Hélène and Lise Canarelli, with Hélène serving as Directeur de la Publication. The physical offering comprises a category-tiered room inventory (Standard 20m², Grand Confort 30m², three Junior Suites 37-50m², three Suites 50-60m², and a 37m² Bamboo Tree House), three distinct restaurant venues (La Pinède Mediterranean bistro, U Sognu Asian-influenced beach restaurant, and I Piattini Corsican tapas), and the proprietary 500-550 sqm Spa NUCCA built around an in-house natural cosmetics brand derived from over 100 Corsican maquis plants. A second wholly-owned property, Domaine Le Mouflon d'Or in Zonza's Alta Rocca mountains, is bundled via the Terra Mea combined-stay package. Distribution operates through the hotel's direct booking engine (SynXis), four GDS systems (Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo/Apollo, Worldspan), the Relais & Châteaux global network, and a partner ecosystem spanning Air Corsica, Europcar, Wijet, Helisudcorse, and golf and marine operators. Revenue is generated across five streams: accommodation (€330-€740+/night), food and beverage, spa services (€155-€230 gift vouchers and à la carte treatments), bundled packages (Corsican Romance, Terra Mea, All-Inclusive, October Holiday), and activities (boat excursions, diving, hiking, helicopter service). The customer base is concentrated in affluent luxury travelers with sub-segments including couples seeking romance, families, and active lifestyle travelers, with multi-generational return guests underpinning demand.

Name

CALAROSSA

Legal name

SARL ITH

Website

https://hotel-calarossa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Grand Hôtel de Cala Rossa is a family-owned five-star Relais & Châteaux luxury hotel in Porto-Vecchio, Corsica, offering accommodations, three restaurants, the proprietary NUCCA spa and cosmetics brand, and a sister mountain property, serving affluent leisure travelers and families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Hotels

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts (THAGACAA)

Keywords

• Luxury hotel services
• Fine dining restaurants
• Spa wellness treatments
• Boutique accommodation
• Concierge experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Porto-vecchio

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Accommodation: 5-star hotel with rooms ranging from Standard (20m²) to Suites (60m²) to Tree House (37m²). Room categories include Standard, Grand Comfort, Junior Suites (Oriu, Pinu, Nepita), Suites (Tilva, Eddera, Scopa), and Tree House. Seasonal pricing from 330€ to 740+€ per night.
2. Food & Beverage: Multiple dining venues: La Pinède restaurant (bistro for lunch and dinner), U Sognu restaurant (Asian-inspired beach dining, seasonal June-Sept), I Piattini (tapas-style sharing plates), beach bar, indoor bar, tisanerie. Sunday brunch with 60+ dessert options. Special event buffets (July 13th, August 14th).
3. Spa & Wellness Services: NUCCA Spa offers treatments using proprietary Corsican cosmetics. Gift vouchers available: 1 treatment (155€), Morning Escape (175€), 'Lâcher-Prise' package with lunch and spa access (230€). Hair salon services (Végétalement Provence products).
4. Package Stays: Bundled packages combining accommodation, dining, activities: Corsican Romance (850-900€/person for 3 nights), Terra Mea (sea + mountain experience at both properties), All-Inclusive (345-455€/day), October Holiday family packages.
5. Activities & Experiences: Boat excursions on wooden Corsican fishing boat 'Anna', golf partnerships (Sperone, Murtoli), hiking with naturalist guide Francis, scuba diving, water sports, private transfers (helicopter via Helisudcorse).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Grand Hôtel de Cala Rossa is a five-star Relais & Châteaux luxury hotel on the Cala Rossa peninsula in Porto-Vecchio, South Corsica, selling overnight accommodations in rooms, junior suites, suites, and a tree house, plus three on-site restaurants (La Pinède, U Sognu, I Piattini), a 500–550 sqm adults-only Spa NUCCA, gift vouchers, and bundled vacation packages including the dual-property Terra Mea sea-and-mountain experience. The property also produces the NUCCA natural cosmetics line, formulated in-house from Corsican maquis plants and sold both in the spa and online.

Product overview

Grand Hôtel de Cala Rossa is a five-star Relais & Châteaux luxury hotel offering an integrated hospitality experience in Porto Vecchio, Corsica. The property comprises multiple accommodation tiers: Standard Rooms (20m²), Grand Confort Rooms (30m²), three Junior Suites (Oriu 45m², Pinu 37m², Nepita 50m²), three Suites (Tilva 60m², Eddera 50m², Scopa 60m²), and the Bamboo Tree House (37m²). Dining is handled through three distinct venues: La Pinède (Mediterranean bistro), U Sognu (Asian-influenced beach restaurant), and I Piattini (Corsican tapas). The hotel features an integrated Spa NUCCA (500-550m²) with proprietary NUCCA natural cosmetics product line available for purchase. The property also offers gift vouchers for spa treatments and all-inclusive packages. Special stay packages combine stays between Cala Rossa and sister property Domaine Le Mouflon d'Or in Zonza.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NUCCA: Natural cosmetics brand developed by sisters Hélène and Lise Canarelli, using plants from the Corsican maquis. The brand offers a complete range of skincare products and treatments at the Spa NUCCA.

Products and services

• Grand Hôtel de Cala Rossa A five-star Relais & Châteaux luxury hotel located on the Cala Rossa peninsula in Porto Vecchio, Corsica, offering accommodations across multiple tiers, three on-site restaurants, Spa NUCCA, private beach access, and a wooden pontoon.
• Standard Double Room A 20m² double room with air conditioning, large bed, shower room, toilet, telephone, TV, WiFi, minibar, and safety box, without balcony or terrace, from €330 per night.
• Grand Confort Double Room A 30m² double room with air conditioning, large bed, bathroom, south-facing terrace (without direct sea view), minibar, safety box, and WiFi, from €480 per night, accommodating 2 people plus 1 child.
• Junior Suite Pinu A 37m² junior suite with one bedroom, large bed, sitting area with sofa bed, dressing, bathroom with bath and shower, terrace facing north (toward the hotel entrance), from €540 per night in low season.
• Junior Suite Oriu A 45m² junior suite with one room (king-size bed) separated from a sitting area with sofa bed by a sliding door, two bathrooms, south-facing overlooking the hotel patio (no sea view), from €540 per night in low season.
• Junior Suite Nepita A 50m² junior suite with a large bed, bathroom (bath and shower), separated toilet, sitting room, a loggia with desk area, and bunk beds at the entrance, north-facing toward the hotel entrance, accommodating 2 people plus 1-2 children, from €540 per night in low season.
• Tilva Suite A 60m² air-conditioned suite with one bedroom with large bed, a sitting area with sofa bed, double washbasins, bathtub and shower, separated toilet, and south-facing terrace (no direct sea view), accommodating 2 people plus 1-2 children, from €700 per night in low season.
• Eddera Suite A 50m² air-conditioned suite with one bedroom with large bed, bathroom (bath and shower), toilet, dressing room, sitting area, children's alcove with bunk beds, and south-facing terrace.
• Scopa Suite A 60m² two-bedroom suite with one bedroom with large bed, one children's bedroom, two bathrooms, sitting area, and terrace north-facing toward the spa.
• Bamboo Tree House A 37m² tree house on stilts with one bedroom with large bed, large bathroom with bath and Italian shower, separated toilets, south-facing with small terrace and partial sea view, with air conditioning, TV, WiFi, safe, and minibar, from €740 per night.
• La Pinède Restaurant A beachside bistro restaurant offering relaxed lunches and gourmet dinners on the terrace under pine trees, featuring Mediterranean cuisine using produce from the hotel's organic kitchen garden.
• U Sognu Restaurant An open-air beach restaurant with Asian-influenced cuisine using local products and garden vegetables, open June through September, closed Wednesdays.
• I Piattini Restaurant An evening restaurant serving Corsican tapas (piattini) as sharing platters in the gardens, featuring local charcuterie, cheeses, and Mediterranean small plates.
• Spa NUCCA

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-star Relais & Châteaux certification maintained since 1993
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Relais & ChâteauxcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner5-star hotel member since 1993 of international luxury hotel association. Provides global distribution, GDS access, quality certification, and marketing through Relais & Châteaux network. Hotel meets stringent membership criteria for service excellence.
• Domaine Le Mouflon d'OrcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister property in Zonza (Alta Rocca mountains). Combined 'Terra Mea' package offers sea and mountain Corsican experience across both properties. Both are Relais & Châteaux members. Managed by same family (Canarelli sisters Hélène and Lise).
• Nucca (nucca.fr)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerProprietary cosmetic brand created by Hélène and Lise Canarelli. Developed from Corsican maquis plants. Products used exclusively in hotel spa and sold online via nucca.fr. Includes skincare, body, sun, and beverage lines.
• EuropcarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCar rental partner for guest transportation. Mentioned on special offers page alongside airline partnerships.
• WijetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrivate jet service partner. Provides luxury airport transfers for guests arriving at Figari or other Corsican airports.
• Air CorsicaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred airline partner offering preferential rates for guests booking Terra Mea stay packages. Facilitates flight booking as part of complete travel packages.
• Golf de SperoneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExceptional golf course partner on cliffs of Bonifacio, designed by Robert Trent-Jones Senior. Mytical course facing Lavezzi islands and Sardinia. Recommended to guests for golf experiences.
• Murtoli Golf LinksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew Kyle Phillips-designed golf course within Murtoli estate. Meanders between sea and mountains, maquis and daisy fields. Recommended alongside Sperone for golf enthusiasts.
• Marine LocationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBoat rental partner for guests wishing to explore southern Corsica, Lavezzi islands, Bonifacio, and Sardinia independently.
• Offshore MarineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBoat rental partner providing options for water activities and exploration of the Gulf of Porto-Vecchio and beyond.
• HelisudcorseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHelicopter transfer service for guests requiring premium airport or scenic transfers. Mentioned in hotel services.
• Office du Tourisme de Porto VecchiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial local tourism authority partnership for visitor information and local activity recommendations.
• Domaine de MurtoliminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxury estate partner offering additional activities including golf (Murtoli Golf Links) and local experiences. References on hotel activities page.
• Rhomberg ReisenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman travel agency/tour operator partner. Listed on partners page suggesting German-speaking market reach.
• Traversées bateau MrFERRY / TraghettilinesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFerry service partner (via Corsica Ferries) for guests traveling to Corsica by sea from mainland France or Sardinia.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Direct peers

• Hôtel Marinca & Spa: 5-star boutique hotel in Propriano (South Corsica) with spa, gastronomy, and beach access; competes for the same regional luxury guest base with a similar integrated F&B/spa model.
• La Villa Calvi: 5-star luxury hotel in Balagne, Corsica, offering spa, multiple restaurants, and beach access; directly comparable as a high-end Corsican resort competing for the same affluent guests.
• Domaine de Murtoli: Luxury estate in South Corsica combining lodging, gastronomy, golf, and beach experiences with strong terroir and authenticity positioning; directly comparable as a high-end, multi-experience Corsican property targeting affluent European travelers.
• Le Sereno: 5-star family-owned boutique hotel on the beach in St. Barths offering suites, spa, and refined dining; comparable in operating model (family-owned, small luxury resort with bespoke F&B and wellness) though in a different geography.
• Hôtel Le Toiny: Small luxury hotel in St. Barths with private villas, gastronomy, and a strong experiential/spa offering; comparable in boutique scale, premium positioning, and integrated F&B/spa experience.
• Hôtel Le Pinarello: 5-star Relais & Châteaux boutique hotel on the Pinarello bay in South Corsica; comparable in scale, classification, and reliance on luxury beach, F&B, and family ownership.
• Domaine Le Mouflon d'Or: Sister Relais & Châteaux property owned by the Canarelli family in Zonza (Alta Rocca); bundled with Cala Rossa in the Terra Mea package and operates in the same luxury hospitality space targeting identical guests.
• Hôtel & Restaurant La Pinède - Plage Casadelmar: Luxury beachfront5-star hotel near Porto-Vecchio with multiple restaurants, spa, and design-led positioning; a near-substitute for Cala Rossa in the same South Corsica beachfront luxury segment.

Broad incumbents

• Eden Rock – St Barths: Iconic luxury beachfront hotel in St. Barths with strong F&B (Jean-Georges) and spa; comparable in scale and category to Cala Rossa but serving the Caribbean ultra-luxury segment.
• Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France: LVMH-owned luxury resort in St. Barths offering beachfront suites, multiple dining venues, spa, and a strong proprietary brand; comparable as a higher-priced, brand-led beach luxury incumbent competing for ultra-high-net-worth travelers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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