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Large outdoor resort pool with sun umbrellas and surrounding buildings in a mountainous area.
Modern hotel pool with illuminated waterfall and mountain backdrop at sunset
Bright hotel room with double bed, balcony, TV, and desk.
Three adjacent swimming pools with sun umbrellas and lounge chairs along the edges.
Hotel outdoor bar in the evening with guests enjoying a relaxed atmosphere under clear sky.
Modern restaurant with stone walls and set tables
Hotel pool with circular basin and lounge chairs by hills and buildings
Pool area with lounge chairs and closed umbrellas next to a fence and plants.
Round bench with cushions overlooking a pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas.
Spacious hotel lobby with comfortable sofas, armchairs, tables, and modern lighting.
Exterior of a hotel with balcony rooms and outdoor seating area next to olive trees.
Hotel complex with pools, sun umbrellas, and lounge chairs illuminated at night.
Cozy terrace with wooden tables and chairs next to a small bar in Mediterranean style.
Modern three-story hotel with large arched windows and exterior lighting at dusk.
Large hotel lobby area with seating, plants, and a central table with decoration.
Covered terrace of a restaurant with wooden tables and chairs in rustic style.
Modern bathroom with sink, large mirror, and toilet in light tones.
Cozy hotel room with double bed, sofa, and bright curtain at the window.
Cozy living room with sofa set, wooden table, window with curtains, and decorative picture.
Modern hotel room with large bed, desk, chair, and balcony view.
Modern gym with various exercise machines and mirrored walls.
Indoor hotel pool with large windows and sandstone walls.
Treatment room with two massage tables decorated with rose petals and towels.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Stalis

Cactus Royal *****

HER053
Fitness
Pool
Air conditioning
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Location

The hotel complex is located in the 2nd row to the long, fine sandy beach, which can be reached via a street in approx. 100m. Numerous restaurants, tavernas, cafes and bars are in the immediate vicinity. The popular resort of Malia with numerous shopping and entertainment facilities and the popular beach bars is about 2 km away. Heraklion Airport is approx. 32 km away.
Modern three-story hotel with large arched windows and exterior lighting at dusk.

Facilities

Large hotel lobby area with seating, plants, and a central table with decoration.
Covered terrace of a restaurant with wooden tables and chairs in rustic style.
The elegantly designed Adults-only hotel (16+ years) has a total of 177 rooms spread across several buildings. Amenities include a reception area with a 24-hour reception, lounge, elevator, Wi-Fi (free throughout the hotel), main restaurant with outdoor terrace, à la carte restaurant "Elia" on the rooftop terrace with panoramic views (Mediterranean cuisine), Kafenion (Greek snacks), lounge bar. The well-kept outdoor area features 3 swimming pools surrounded by a beautiful garden, each with a sun terrace and pool bar. Sun loungers and umbrellas are included by the pool, and available for a fee on the public beach. Bath towels are provided free of charge. Parking is available at the hotel depending on availability.

Accommodation

Double room Superior

The rooms have a bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, iron and ironing board, coffee/tea making facilities, minibar (filled on arrival, then for a fee; filled on arrival with 1 bottle of water (self-refill at water stations), 2 soft drinks, 1 can of beer, then for a fee), individually controlled air conditioning, Wi-Fi, flat-screen satellite TV, telephone, safe (included) and balcony or terrace (DSU).

Bright hotel room with double bed, balcony, TV, and desk.
Modern bathroom with sink, large mirror, and toilet in light tones.

Double room for single use

With the same amenities as the Superior rooms for single use (DE).

Cozy hotel room with double bed, sofa, and bright curtain at the window.
Cozy living room with sofa set, wooden table, window with curtains, and decorative picture.

Suite

More spacious than the Superior double rooms with the same amenities (small living area and separate bedroom), and additionally feature bathrobes and slippers, a Nespresso machine, and the minibar is replenished daily (water bottle for self-refill at water stations) (S2).

Double room Superior with private pool

Superior double rooms are available for an additional charge with a private pool (U2P).

Modern hotel room with large bed, desk, chair, and balcony view.

Meals

All inclusive

Breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet.

All Inclusive

All inclusive

Breakfast (7-10 am), lunch (12:30-2 pm) and dinner (6:30-9 pm) buffet with show cooking. Themed evenings once a week in the main restaurant. Late risers' breakfast until 11 am at the pool bar. Dinner can also be enjoyed at the à la carte restaurant (once a week, reservation required).
Snacks at the pool bar from 10 am to 5 pm, from 12:30 pm to 2 pm also Greek snacks like Gyros.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (water, soft drinks, beer, wine, Ouzo, Raki, Vodka, Rum, Gin, Brandy, Liqueur, some selected cocktails) from 10 am to midnight at the respective open bar.

Sports included

Fitness center.

Sports for a fee

Water sports on the beach offered by local providers.

Wellness

Indoor hotel pool with large windows and sandstone walls.
Treatment room with two massage tables decorated with rose petals and towels.
Indoor pool and fitness room included.
Sauna and Hammam included.
Further spa treatments are available for a fee.

Entertainment

Light evening entertainment program by the pool.

Hotel Service

Water stations available 24/7 at various locations.
*****
Wi-Fi included throughout the hotel.
*****
Daily room cleaning.
Towel change every 2 days and bed linen change every 3 days.
*****
Ironing and laundry service (for a fee).

Credit Card

VISA, MasterCard and Amex.

Hotel features

  • Adults Only
  • Fitness
  • Indoor pool
  • Close to the beach
  • Internet
  • Air conditioning
  • Extended hygiene concept

Sustainability

Travel for the Future provides guidance for making conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, and cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).Further information on sustainability at Schauinsland-Reisen at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunftThis hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key

Note

Adults-only hotel, bookable for ages 16 and up.
Dogs under 5 kg on request (free of charge).
Hotel Contact:
Cactus Royal
70007 Stalis, Crete, Greece
Phone: +30 28970 35001
Fax: +30 28970 35080
Email: info@cactusroyal.gr
In the catalog "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 on page 148.

Note for Climate Resilience Levy

For stays from 01.01.2018, the Greek government levies a climate resilience fee, which must be paid by the guest on-site, similar to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and is staggered from 0.50 Euros to 15 Euros per day and room from 01.01.2025.
For stays in high season 01.04.-31.10.
National category 1-2 stars 2 Euros
National category 3 stars 5 Euros
National category 4 stars 10 Euros
National category 5 stars 15 Euros
For stays in low season 01.11.-31.03.
National category 1-2 stars 0.50 Euros
National category 3 stars 1.50 Euros
National category 4 stars 3 Euros
National category 5 stars 4 Euros

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 21.02.2026 13:09