OUR AWARDS
At bluegr Hotels and Resorts we are dedicated to excellence, combining sustainable tourism with impeccable service, creative gastronomy, beautiful environment, but also the local culture and customs of the societies in which we operate.
In recognition of our efforts for continuous improvement and excellence, we have received significant distinctions, certifications and awards.
In 2022, we reached another milestone as we are honored to be certified for the second time by EFQM, a globally-recognised institution that drives organisational change and performance improvement. During a demanding evaluation process that took place in Athens and Crete, we presented to the assessors a unique self-improvement mechanism, with good practices, innovative procedures, metrics, but above all a passionate culture and bluegr Hotels & Resorts got the 5-star recognition, which is considered an extremely high distinction and places us among the top hospitality organizations in the world. The principles of the EFQM Excellence Model are aligned with our DNA and business model, and reflects the passion for continuous improvement, sustainable development and our aim to be an inspiration for future generations. “We are what we repeatedly do. Therefore, excellence is not an act, but a habit” Aristotle
Great Place to Work Certification 2023, bluegr Hotels & Resorts
Greek Cuisine Awards 2023, Minos Beach art hotel
Gold Certified for Accommodation Sustainability, 2019-2021 & 2021 - 2023
Europe's Leading Luxury Hotel Villa, Winner 2023, Minos Beach art hotel
Luxury Art Hotel Concept of the Year 2023, Minos Beach art hotel
Best Luxury Modern Hotel Spa 2023, Aegeos Spa at Minos Beach art hotel
Tourism Awards 2023, Minos Beach art hotel
Tourism Awards 2023, Minos Palace hotel & suites
Tourism Awards 2023, Minos Beach art hotel
Tourism Awards 2023, bluegr and G&A Mamidakis Foundation
Ethos Certification 2022, bluegr Hotels & Resorts
Great Place to Work Certification 2022, bluegr Hotels & Resorts
Luxury Art Hotel, Global Winner, 2022
La Bouillabaisse, Best Locally Sourced Produce Menu, Continent Winner 2022
5* EFQM Certification 2022, bluegr Hotels & Resorts
Green Key Award 2022, bluegr Hotels & Resorts
TUI Hotel Award 2022, Minos Palace hotel & suites
Greek Cuisine Awards 2020 & 2022, Minos Beach art hotel
ISO 14001:2015, bluegr Hotels & Resorts
ISO 22000:2015, bluegr Hotels & Resorts
HolidayCheck 2015, 2019 & 2022, Candia Park village
TUI Global Hotel Awards, Candia Park village
HolidayCheck 2019 & 2022, Minos Beach art hotel
British Airways Holidays Excellence Awards 2022, Candia Park village
Travellers Choice 2020, Life Gallery athens hotel
British Airways, Customer Excellence Award 2018 & 2022, Minos Beach art hotel
Greek Breakfast Certification, Minos Beach art hotel
KAYAK Travel Awards 2022, Candia Park village
Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2020, Candia Park village
Hall of Fame Tripadvisor Award 2019, Minos Palace hotel & suites
Hotels Combined Recognition of Excellence 2019, Life Gallery athens hotel
TUI Family Champion Award 2019 & Quality Hotel 2016, Candia Park village
Holiday Check 2013, 2019 & 2022, Minos Palace hotel & suites
KAYAK Travel Awards, Minos Beach art hotel
Hotels Combined 2019, Minos Palace hotel & suites
TUI Quality Hotel, Minos Beach art hotel
Booking.com 2018 Award of Excellence, Life Gallery athens hotel
Booking.com 2018 Award of Excellence, Candia Park village
World Luxury Hotel Awards - Country Winner in category: Luxury Business Hotel, , Life Gallery athens hotel
TravelMyth - Top 10 Hotels in Crete, Minos Beach art hotel
TUV Hellas - Safe Restart 2020, Minos Beach art hotel
Travellers Choice 2020, Minos Beach art hotel
World Luxury Hotel Awards - Luxury Art Hotel 2019, Minos Beach art hotel
TUI Top Quality Award & Umwelt Champion 2019, Minos Palace hotel & suites
Booking.com 2018 Award of Excellence, Minos Palace hotel & suites
Booking.com 2018, Award of Excellence, Minos Beach art hotel
Hall of Fame Tripadvisor Award 2018, Minos Palace hotel & suites
Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence 2017, 2018 & 2019, Minos Palace hotel & suites
HCCAP-Tuv Nord Certification, Candia Park village
HCCAP- Tuv Nord Cerification 2017, Minos Beach art hotel
Cosmocert Certificate Local Production System 2017, Candia Park village
Cosmocert Certificate Local Production System 2017, Minos Beach art hotel
TUI Top Quality Award 2016 & 2017 & Enviromental Champion 2015, Minos Palace hotel & suites
Zoover Recommended 2014, Minos Palace hotel & suites
Travellers' Choice 2013, Minos Palace hotel & suites