The era of remote work and professional flexibility has revolutionized how we approach the balance between personal and professional life. In Réunion, an island of a thousand facets in the Indian Ocean, the Exsel Group offers an innovative solution for professionals seeking a stimulating work environment: coworking spaces integrated into its hotel establishments. This groundbreaking approach combines productivity with a change of scenery, transforming every professional stay into a unique experience where efficiency meets tropical beauty.
In a world where the boundary between work and leisure is gradually fading, hotels with coworking spaces represent the future of business travel. In Réunion, a French overseas territory with an exceptional tropical climate, this trend takes on a special dimension. Professionals can now balance work obligations with a paradisiacal living environment, benefiting from modern infrastructure in a preserved natural setting.
Exsel Créolia: The hub of professional coworking in Saint-Denis
The Exsel Créolia Hotel, a 4-star establishment in Saint-Denis, perfectly embodies this next-generation work philosophy. Strategically located near Roland Garros Airport, this business hotel provides an ideal setting for professionals looking to optimize their time and productivity.
Workspaces designed for excellence
The hotel features five fully equipped seminar rooms, which can be transformed into coworking spaces as needed. These flexible spaces accommodate both team meetings and collaborative work sessions. Cutting-edge technology ensures optimal connectivity, a critical element for digital nomads and modern entrepreneurs.
The hotel’s 109 comfortable rooms serve as exceptional private offices. Each room is designed as a functional workspace, with suitable lighting and high-speed internet connectivity. This setup allows professionals to work in isolation for tasks requiring focus and confidentiality.
The art of productive breaks
Working effectively also requires knowing how to take rejuvenating breaks. The Exsel Créolia excels in this delicate balance. Its 500 m² infinity pool offers breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean and Saint-Denis, creating an environment conducive to reflection and inspiration.
The La Varangue bar becomes a natural networking hub where professionals can connect in a relaxed atmosphere. Le Kaloupilé restaurant serves reimagined Creole cuisine, perfect for business lunches or working dinners in a refined setting.
Unique advantages of Réunion’s hotel coworking
Réunion offers exceptional advantages for professionals seeking a stimulating work environment. The island benefits from a strategic time zone (UTC+4), facilitating exchanges with Europe, Africa, and Asia. This prime geographic position allows for scheduling video conferences with international partners during optimal time slots.
An inspiring natural environment
Réunion’s landscape, with its three cirques, volcanoes, and turquoise lagoons, creates a one-of-a-kind work environment. This natural beauty stimulates creativity and fosters innovative ideas. Contemplative breaks by the Indian Ocean or hikes in the island’s highlands provide genuine moments of intellectual rejuvenation.
Modern technological infrastructure
The Exsel Group has heavily invested in modernizing its technological infrastructure. All properties feature ultra-high-speed internet, high-performance videoconferencing systems, and state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, enabling professionals to maintain productivity in an exceptional setting.
Variety of coworking spaces tailored to your needs
The Exsel Group’s portfolio of properties offers a range of work environments suited to different professional profiles and mission types.
For urban business stays
The Exsel Austral Hotel, located in the heart of Saint-Denis just 300 meters from the sea, is an ideal base for professionals juggling city meetings and quiet work sessions. Its 50 rooms are designed as functional workspaces, while its proximity to administrative offices and shops simplifies logistical management.
For inspiration by the lagoon
Hotels on the west coast, such as the Exsel Alamanda in Saint-Gilles-les-Bains and the Exsel Ermitage, offer a unique work environment steps from Hermitage Beach. These properties allow professionals to combine intensive work sessions with relaxing moments on one of the island’s most beautiful beaches.
For authentic Creole immersion
The Exsel Floralys Hotel, with its 48 rooms spread across bungalows in a tropical park, offers a unique coworking experience. Each bungalow provides private workspaces where the tropical surroundings inspire creativity, particularly favored by creatives, designers, and professionals in artistic fields.
Services tailored for nomadic professionals
The Exsel Group has developed a range of services specifically designed to meet the needs of traveling professionals or digital nomads choosing Réunion as a temporary work base.
Customized meeting and seminar spaces
Requests for seminars are handled by the commercial team, offering customizable packages tailored to each client’s needs. This bespoke approach ensures every professional event receives tailored support, from space configuration to catering and technical equipment.
The art of balance: Work and discovery
Réunion offers exceptional opportunities to enrich a professional stay with unique cultural and natural experiences, adding significant value to coworking stays at Exsel Group properties.
Immersion in Creole culture
Réunion’s rich cultural heritage, a unique blend of European, African, Indian, and Chinese traditions, fuels professional inspiration. Local markets, such as those in Saint-Paul or Saint-Pierre, provide authentic immersion in Creole culture. These cultural experiences stimulate creativity and bring fresh perspectives to professional projects.
Rejuvenating after-work activities
The island offers a wealth of activities to unwind after an intensive workday. Hikes in the Mafate Cirque, dives in the lagoon’s crystal waters, or exploring the fragrant gardens of the island’s highlands provide opportunities for mental and physical rejuvenation.
Creole gastronomy and culinary networking
Réunion’s gastronomy is a major asset for professionals looking to combine work and discovery. The Exsel Group highlights this culinary richness through its dining establishments.
La Marmite: Authentic Creole cuisine
The group’s authentic Creole restaurants, such as La Marmite, showcase local products with dishes like pork carry with beans, rougail saucisse, or the famous fish cari. These shared dining experiences foster informal exchanges and networking in a convivial atmosphere.
Creole business lunches
Local specialties like beef carry with red beans, zourite (octopus) civet, or vegetable achards offer a refreshing alternative to traditional business lunches. This authentic culinary approach leaves a lasting impression on business partners and clients, creating memorable moments tied to professional exchanges.
Connectivity and cutting-edge technology
In the digital era, connectivity quality significantly determines coworking space efficiency. The Exsel Group has invested in state-of-the-art technological infrastructure to ensure an optimal professional experience.
Modern audiovisual equipment
Meeting spaces are equipped with cutting-edge projection systems, professional sound systems, and integrated videoconferencing solutions, facilitating impactful presentations and remote meetings with global participants.
Pricing and tailored accommodation packages
The Exsel Group offers flexible accommodation packages suited to various professional stays, from short missions to extended work residencies.
Short-term packages
For occasional business trips, the group’s hotels offer preferential rates for companies and freelancers, including access to workspaces, high-speed internet, and concierge services.
Long-term work residencies
The Exsel Roseaux des Sables Residence offers accommodations for up to 6 people, ideal for teams on long-term missions or digital nomads looking to settle temporarily on the island. These self-contained units combine residential comfort with professional functionality.
Strategic geographic positioning
The geographic distribution of Exsel Group hotels across Réunion allows professionals to choose their work environment based on preferences and constraints.
Airport proximity
The Exsel Créolia Hotel, located near Roland Garros Airport, streamlines international travel logistics, optimizing transport time and reducing travel fatigue.
Coastal immersion
West coast properties near Hermitage and Saint-Gilles beaches offer a unique work environment where the sound of waves replaces urban noise. This proximity to the lagoon allows for integrating water activities into professional schedules.
Wild South discovery
The Exsel Victoria Hotel, perched on a cliff in Grand-Bois, provides total immersion in Réunion’s natural beauty. This property is ideal for professionals seeking isolation and tranquility for projects requiring maximum focus.
Conclusion: The future of work in the tropics
The evolution of work practices and the rise of digital nomadism are radically transforming our relationship with professional spaces. The Exsel Group anticipates this revolution by offering accommodation and coworking solutions that meet the expectations of modern professionals.
Réunion, with its exceptional natural setting, political and legal stability, and modern infrastructure, establishes itself as a top destination for professionals seeking to combine efficiency with quality of life. The Exsel Group’s strategically located hotels offer a range of work environments suited to all profiles and missions.
This innovative approach to hotel coworking transforms every professional stay into an enriching experience where productivity meets the joy of discovery. In a constantly evolving world, the Exsel Group paves the way for a reimagined business tourism, where professional excellence meets the tropical art of living.
To explore these exceptional coworking spaces and plan your next professional stay in Réunion, visit the Exsel Group’s website and book now to experience this unique blend of work and wonder.
