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
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

Travel Life Certification Travelife Gold Certification 2019-2021 & 2021 - 2023, 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

Travel Life Certification, 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

Travel Life Certification, Minos Beach art 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