What's new for Greece's five-star Mar-Bella Collection in 2026

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Claudia Watson

14 January 2026

With a brand-new property, elevated hospitality, an improved culinary experience and the opportunity for a twin-centre getaway, this family of five-star hotels connected by the Ionian Sea is raising the bar for luxury travel in 2026 – here's what your luxury clientele need to know.

Aerial view of MarBella resort, a hotel sat in a sweeping, tree-covered cove

The new year brings new exciting changes to the Mar-Bella Collection, a family of five-star luxury hotels situated on coast of Corfu and mainland Greece. With brand-new collaborations, renovations and innovations, there has never been a better time to check in.

Here we highlight the top Mar-Bella Collection updates to have on your radar in 2026.

All about Avali, Mar-bella Collection

Having opened in summer 2025, the newest addition to the Mar-Bella Collection on Corfu’s southeastern coastline is Avali, Mar-Bella Collection, an adult-friendly boutique property cradled by mountains and the Ionian Sea. With 76 stylish rooms and suites, an infinity pool, a la carte dining options and a secluded beach setting, this property provides a premium all-inclusive experience perfect for friends, couples, solo-travellers, and families with children over the age of six.

Making the most of its stunning surroundings, this year, Avali, Mar-Bella Collection will open its Stia Grill. The restaurant will offer an al fresco dining experience, with freshly grilled meats, fish and a selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes on the menu.

For those who prefer to travel with their four-legged friends, Avali, Mar-Bella Collection will also be making pet-friendly adjustments in 2026. Guests who book one of the hotel’s pet-friendly suites will get access to pet beds, bowls and an optional special menu. The grounds also offer an abundance of beautiful walks.

Three adults enjoying a secluded beach picnic with Corfu sea and mountains in background — Avali, Mar-Bella Collection has a secluded beach setting

More from MarBella, Mar-Bella Collection

MarBella is Avali’s sister and neighbour hotel – and the ideal choice for families, particularly due to its exciting multi-slide waterpark for little ones to have endless fun.

Kids and teen clubs ensure that parents get time to unwind while little ones are entertained. This year will see a revamp of the resorts Teens’ Club, with young guests enjoying a new lounge, arcade games and a laid-back social area.

Ensuring the grown-ups aren’t left out, 2026 at MarBella will also see the introduction of six adult-only locations across the hotel, including at the main pool and beach.

MarBella is expanding its foodie options too, with the Kuzina restaurant serving Italian dishes, and the beachfront Deck Bar & Grill offering Greek mezze-style lunches and a la carte taverna dinners. Breakfast is also getting an upgrade, with the Kum Kaut international buffet waking up guests with both local and global flavours.

Two families walking on a path with flowers either side — Marbella, Mar-Bella Collection is the perfect escape for families

For guests keen to integrate wellness into their stay, MarBella’s new partnership with Oyogo London will spark interest. The wellness tourism experts will be taking charge of the resort’s fitness facilities, using the space to deliver private pool workouts, guided gym sessions and wellness activities tailored to meet guest needs.

Finally, those staying in MarBella’s bungalow suites will now be able to soak up even more luxury with their private pools now heated to a temperature of 24 degrees, ensuring a pleasant and peaceful swimming experience year-round.

New from Nido, Mar-Bella Collection

Accompanying Avali and MarBella is Nido, an adult-only escape designed to help guests slow down, take a breath and embrace tranquillity. With its freshwater infinity pool, private pebble beach, gym and spa, Nido provides an oasis of calm.

San Giovanni restaurant at Nido resort now offers both buffet or a la carte courses, a development which provides guests the choice and flexibility to design their own dining experiences.

Two women in pool looking at sunset — Nido, Mar-Bella Collection is an adults-only sanctuary

Escape with Elix, Mar-Bella Collection

The Mar-Bella Collection has created an exciting opportunity for your clients to experience an adventurous twin-centre getaway. Elix, Mar-Bella Collection is a stylish 146-room property, located in Epirus on mainland Greece – just a short catamaran ride from Corfu across the Ionian Sea, free of charge for guests. Sandwiched between the beach and pristine pine forests, Elix's great outdoors offers guests the chance to switch off and be at one with nature, with its fantastic hiking, cycling and watersports, while the property also boasts an onsite infinity pool, spa, gym and tennis courts. Upgrades for Elix in 2026 include heated private swim-up pools, an improved activity programme for teens and a rooftop adults-only bar. Pair Elix with one of its Corfiot sisters and your clients will be guaranteed a luxury escape they'll never forget.

Woman sits on ledge between infinity pools looking out across mountains and coast of Corfu — Suites at Elix, Mar-Bella Collection have private infinity pools

Anything else?

For those staying in the neighbouring hotels of MarBella, Nido and Avali, the menu just got bigger and better. The Dine Around programme gives guests access to all six a la carte restaurants and three buffet restaurants across the sister hotels. With authentic Greek and Mediterranean dishes, Italian and French specialities and Pan-Asian flavours to choose from, the variety of dining options will ensure your clients never get bored (or hungry).