Established 1989

Where Luxury
Finds Its Soul

Avoota Hotels & Resorts โ€” a globally celebrated collection of 34 handpicked properties across six continents, each a love letter to its destination.

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World's Best 2024
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34 Destinations
Who We Are

Crafting Unforgettable
Chapters Since 1989

Avoota Hotels & Resorts was born from a single conviction โ€” that a hotel stay should feel like a defining chapter of one's life. What began as an intimate 14-room clifftop villa on the Amalfi Coast has evolved into a globally celebrated portfolio of 34 handpicked properties spanning six continents.

Every Avoota is a cultural immersion: rooted in local architecture, cuisine, and heritage, yet united by our unwavering devotion to intuitive service, flawless design, and genuine warmth. We don't simply host our guests โ€” we welcome them into a story.

Avoota Resort
35+
Years of
Excellence
Avoota Suite
0+
Destinations

Across six continents

1.2M
Guests Per Year

60% returning guests

0%
Satisfaction Rate

Verified guest reviews

4.2K
Team Members

Certified artisans of service

Our Philosophy

The Six Pillars of
Avoota Living

Extraordinary hospitality is built from invisible details โ€” the scent of fresh linen at dawn, a concierge who remembers your ritual, architecture that frames the perfect horizon. These six pillars define every decision we make.

01
Curated Luxury

Every element โ€” from handwoven linens to bespoke bath rituals โ€” is sourced from the world's finest artisans, curated with absolute precision.

02
Heartfelt Service

Our team anticipates needs before they arise. Service at Avoota is never transactional โ€” it is a genuine expression of care and attention.

03
Sustainable Soul

Carbon-neutral since 2014. Zero single-use plastics. Active community partnerships. Our love for these places shapes every decision we make.

04
Cultural Roots

Each Avoota is an authentic expression of its locale โ€” its artistry, cuisine, heritage, and living traditions woven into every detail.

05
Absolute Privacy

From discreet check-in to confidential concierge requests, our guests' privacy is protected with professionalism and the highest discretion.

06
Timeless Excellence

Three decades of refinement means we never settle. Every Avoota experience is continually elevated to surpass its former benchmark.

Our Journey

Milestones That
Shaped Us

From a clifftop villa in Amalfi to a globally celebrated hospitality group โ€” every chapter of our story was written with passion and precision.

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1989 โ€” The Beginning
Avoota Villa Amalfi Opens

Founder Elara Montrose opens a 14-room clifftop villa on the Amalfi Coast โ€” instantly celebrated across Europe for its intimate scale and impeccable taste.

1997 โ€” European Expansion
Three New Properties Across Europe

Avoota expands to Santorini, Provence, and Vienna โ€” each new property faithfully translating its cultural context through Avoota's signature lens of refined living.

2005 โ€” Asia Pacific Chapter
Avoota Kyoto & Bali Launch

Avoota Kyoto earns our first Forbes Five-Star rating โ€” setting a defining precedent of excellence that now spans the entire portfolio.

2014 โ€” The Green Pledge
Carbon-Neutral Operations Achieved

Avoota becomes the first major luxury hotel group to achieve carbon neutrality across all properties, honoured with the Global Sustainability Leadership Award.

2020 โ€” Digital Reimagining
Avoota One Platform Launches

We launch Avoota One โ€” a seamless digital guest experience platform that brings our signature warmth into every touchpoint, from discovery to post-stay connection.

2024 โ€” New Horizons
Maldives & Patagonia Unveiled

Two landmark openings: an overwater villa collection in the Maldives and a remote eco-lodge in Chilean Patagonia โ€” each redefining what a destination stay can mean.

The Visionaries

The Duo That Built Avoota

Behind every seamless booking and every perfect stay is the unwavering vision of two people who dared to reimagine the way India travels. Avoota was born from their shared belief that finding and booking the right hotel should be effortless, transparent, and joyful โ€” for every traveller, everywhere.

Mr. Ramesh
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Technology should dissolve the distance between a traveller and their perfect stay. That was the seed from which Avoota grew.

Mr. Ramesh
Co-Founder & CEO
Mrs. Sujitha
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We built Avoota for people who value their time and their experiences equally โ€” a platform where trust, simplicity, and choice meet in one place.

Mrs. Sujitha
Co-Founder & CEO
Leadership

The Minds Behind
Avoota's Vision

Our leadership team brings together decades of collective expertise across hospitality, design, sustainability, and global operations โ€” united by a shared obsession: the perfect guest experience.

Elara Montrose
Elara Montrose
Founder & Chairman
Sebastian Voss
Sebastian Voss
Chief Executive Officer
Nadia Okafor
Nadia Okafor
Chief Design Officer
Hiroshi Tanaka
Hiroshi Tanaka
VP Global Operations
Recognition

Honoured by the World's Best

Forbes Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2019 โ€“ 2024
World's Best Group
Travel + Leisure
2023 & 2024
Green Key Platinum
Green Key International
Since 2014
Readers' Choice #3
Condรฉ Nast Traveller
2022 โ€“ 2024
Michelin Key
Michelin Guide
2021 โ€“ 2024
Guest Voices

Stories That Move Us

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Avoota Kyoto surpassed every expectation I arrived with. The precision of service, the architectural serenity, the stillness โ€” it redefined what rest means to me entirely.

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Charlotte W.
Charlotte W.
London, United Kingdom
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I have stayed in fine hotels across four continents. Avoota Maldives is simply the most beautiful place I have ever been โ€” and the staff made me feel like family from day one.

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James O.
James O.
New York, USA
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Celebrating our anniversary at Avoota Santorini was a dream. The sunset suite, the private terrace dinner, the spa โ€” each moment felt curated solely for us. Truly extraordinary.

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Amara S.
Amara S.
Dubai, UAE
Begin Your Journey

Your Perfect Stay
Is Waiting

Discover the world through the Avoota lens โ€” where every arrival is a homecoming and every departure leaves you counting the days until you return.