Magma Resort Santorini, Part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt won a Gold Award in the Unique Stay category and INNSiDE by Meliá Elounda won a Silver Award in the Lifestyle Hotel category.
Two hotels of Zeus Hotels Greece of the Papakaliatis group were recognized at the Hotel of the Year Awards 2026, organized by BOUSSIAS Events, affirming the group’s strategy to invest in distinctive hospitality experiences in leading Greek destinations.
The accolades for Zeus Hotels Greece of the Papakaliatis group, at this year’s awards are:
• Magma Resort Santorini, Gold Award in the Unique Stay category
• INNSiDE by Meliá Elounda, Silver Award in the Lifestyle Hotel category
In Santorini, Magma Resort Santorini, a member of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt and the brand’s first property in Greece, is located in Vourvoulos, on the northeastern side of the island, set among vineyards and overlooking the Aegean. It features 59 rooms and suites, many with a private pool or hot tub, and a holistic wellness environment, offering a quiet, private expression of Cycladic hospitality, far from the bustle of the island’s busiest spots.
In Crete, INNSiDE by Meliá Elounda is a contemporary lifestyle proposition in the Elounda area. Set on an elevated point with panoramic views of the bay, it blends modern design with functional spaces that enhance the relaxed everyday rhythm of guests, with a signature focal point the infinity pool and the experiences that unfold around it.
The two distinctions, in two different hospitality profiles, highlight Zeus Hotels Greece of the Papakaliatis group’s focus on differentiation, service quality and the creation of hotels with a clear identity, that speak to the modern traveler.
About Zeus Hotels Greece, Proud Member of Papakaliatis group
Zeus Hotels Greece serves as the hospitality arm of the Papakaliatis family, with roots that run deep in Greek tourism since the 1960s and a starting point in Crete. Today it is developing a diverse portfolio of hotels in Crete, Rhodes and Santorini, combining international partnerships with a strong local identity and a long-term strategic approach.
The portfolio ranges from resorts of international brands to independent hotels with strong character, including Magma Resort Santorini, a member of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, INNSiDE by Meliá Elounda, as well as Blue Sea Beach Affiliated by Meliá, Neptuno Beach, Cook’s Club Hersonissos, Sol Cosmopolitan Rhodes and Sol Marina Beach.
At the same time, the group is developing properties such as Ydoria Resort in Rethymno, Palm Beach in Stalida and El Greco in the center of Heraklion. With sustainability, operational excellence and close ties with local communities as its steady core, Zeus Hotels Greece shapes a modern expression of Greek hospitality that balances international style with authenticity.
For more information visit the website: Zeus Hotels Greece
