Chalet Hotels Limited (CHL) has officially launched Athiva Hotels & Resorts, a premium lifestyle hospitality brand that starts with over 900 keys across six properties. The name Athiva, derived from Sanskrit meaning “abundance” and “to a great extent,” reflects the brand’s philosophy of joy, wellness, and sustainability, offering guests both the comfort of the familiar and the delight of the unexpected.
The brand’s debut property is the transformed The Dukes Retreat in Khandala, now Athiva Resort & Spa, Khandala, featuring 147 rooms, including 11 suites. Moreover, the resort emphasizes refined luxury, authentic local experiences, and responsible practices, thereby establishing itself as a premium lifestyle sanctuary.
In addition to this launch, Chalet Hotels plans to transition five more properties to the Athiva brand. This includes a renovated business hotel in Navi Mumbai, The Resort at Aksa Beach (a K Raheja Corp Group Hotel), and three greenfield developments—two in Goa and one in Thiruvananthapuram.
With over 900 keys at launch and plans to double capacity within three years, Athiva represents a strategic expansion in lifestyle hospitality in India, leveraging Chalet Hotels’ brand strength while offering an experience-first vision for modern travel.
“With Athiva, we bring the trust, credibility, and operational excellence of Chalet Hotels to a brand built for today’s India—welcoming business, leisure, bleisure, and MICE guests with one consistent promise: abundant joy, wellness and care,” said Dr Sanjay Sethi, MD & CEO of Chalet Hotels Ltd. “Starting with our first Athiva Resort & Spa, Khandala, we will scale with discipline and heart – delivering experiences that are joyful, wellness-first and sustainably curated,” he added.
Athiva Hotels & Resorts, crafted for the millennial and Gen Z traveler, introduces distinctive features that significantly elevate the guest experience. For instance, Breakfast@Anytime offers flexibility beyond fixed dining hours; additionally, Binge Box provides a wholesome complimentary snack alternative to calorie-heavy minibars; furthermore, Dollops of Joy delivers surprise treats thoughtfully integrated throughout the stay; and finally, Local Immersions enables guests to experience authentic cultural connections.
Sustainability and wellness are at the heart of the Athiva philosophy. In addition, each property incorporates energy-efficient designs, waste-conscious operations, local sourcing, and meaningful community partnerships. Furthermore, built on Chalet Hotels’ Parivartan initiative, Athiva actively promotes a circular, inclusive, and regenerative hospitality model, thereby harmonizing environmental stewardship with social equity and economic growth.
The launch signals a new era in Indian hospitality, catering to young travelers driven by rising incomes and a desire for authentic, shareable experiences. Athiva is designed to meet this demand by emphasizing connection, creativity, and care over traditional service models. More than a hotel brand, Athiva represents a movement towards abundant, joyful, and sustainable hospitality for both India and the global traveler.
