Metaxa Hospitality Group celebrates 50 years of continuous operation, offering quality experiences of authentic hospitality, always with a focus on sustainability
Metaxa Hospitality Group was founded by Nikolaos Metaxas back in 1975, transforming Crete into a luxurious travel destination as a result of his vision of developing hotels that embrace authentic hospitality, sustainability and culture through the people, place and local society.
After five decades of continued leadership and success, Metaxa Hospitality Group has proven that dreams can become a reality only by committing to values, hard work, lifelong education and forward-thinking.
Celebrating 50 years of continued market presence in 2025, Metaxa Hospitality Group is a leading and multi-awarded Greek group of luxury resorts and 5-star hotels. The Group offers authentic, high-quality experiences to its guests, while owning and operating over 1,100 rooms and suites in Crete (Creta Maris Resort, TUI Magic Life Candia Maris) and Santorini (Santo Collection Resort & Villas).
Just before completing two major projects we continue to shape the modern tourism scene, we are proud of being true throughout the years to our core values and are committed to following those same values in our journey ahead.Today, Andreas Metaxas, CEO, leads Metaxa Hospitality Group into a promising future where people, guests, environment, society, economy and culture remain the heart and soul of who we are.
Milestones
1975 - Creta Maris Beach Resort in Hersonissos, Crete a family friendly five-star all-inclusive resort that aims to showcase the authentic Cretan way of living.
1995 - Tui Magic Life Candia Maris in Ammoudara, Heraklion in Crete, a 16+ five-star hotel with a direction to entertainment and fitness. It belongs to the portfolio of Tui Magic Life brand under a franchisee license, managed and operated by the Group.
2016 - Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa in Oia, Santorini, a couples' five-star luxury hotel that is offering an easygoing and authentic experience of luxury hospitality.