Meliá Picks Corfu for Its Next Luxury Stay

By Ivan PetrenkoJul 1, 2026 21:08 PMNews
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Beachfront area with cabanas on Corfu’s northern coast
The future Meliá Collection Corfu will place guests close to northern beaches, seaside villages and boat-friendly coves. Source: Meliá Hotels International

Meliá Hotels International will open its first hotel in Corfu this summer, taking over the current St Georges Bay Country Club & Spa on the island’s northern coast. The property will initially operate under the Affiliated by Meliá brand before a full renovation turns it into The Meliá Collection Corfu in 2027, adding another Greek island address to the group’s portfolio.

Corfu hotel plans and opening timeline

  • Hotel: St Georges Bay Country Club & Spa
  • Future name: The Meliá Collection Corfu
  • Location: Northern Corfu, Greece
  • Opening phase: Summer 2026 under Affiliated by Meliá
  • Rebrand: Planned for 2027 after renovation
  • Rooms: 86 at launch, rising to 140 by 2028
  • Facilities: Restaurant, lobby bar, beach club, spa, gym and MICE spaces
Pool and garden area at a resort in northern Corfu
Meliá’s first Corfu hotel will open on the island’s northern coast before a planned renovation and rebrand in 2027. Source: Meliá Hotels International

The signing brings Meliá’s Greek portfolio to seven hotels and gives the group its first address in Corfu. The property will be on the island’s northern coast, a useful base for travellers who want beaches and smaller coastal villages rather than staying only around Corfu Town.

Nearby places include Barbati, Nissaki, Kaminaki, Krouzeri and Agni, known for clear water, boat trips and waterfront restaurants. The location also keeps travellers within reach of Corfu’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, Venetian architecture, museums, shopping streets and evening walks in the island’s main hub.

View over Corfu Town and the Ionian Sea
Meliá’s Corfu debut adds a new resort option near the island’s northern coast, with Corfu Town still key for culture and history. Source: unsplash

The bigger upgrade will come after renovation, when the hotel becomes The Meliá Collection Corfu and expands to 140 rooms by 2028. For visitors, the appeal is a more polished resort option in northern Corfu, with beach access, wellness facilities, dining and event spaces in one place.

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