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Large hotel pool with umbrellas and lounge chairs in a mountainous landscape.
Modern hotel pool area with illuminated waters in front of buildings and hills in the background.
Hotel room with double bed, desk, TV, and balcony with seating area.
Three adjacent rectangular outdoor pools with white lounge chairs and umbrellas.
Cozy outdoor area of a hotel with illuminated restaurant and guests in the evening.
Brightly lit hotel restaurant with stone walls, modern furniture, and view of greenery.
Large outdoor pool with round jacuzzi, surrounded by sun umbrellas and lounge chairs near hills
Empty pool area with sun loungers and closed umbrellas along the edge.
Hotel pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and cushioned seating.
Spacious hotel lobby area with seating groups, stone wall, and modern lighting.
Modern hotel building with multiple balconies and a Mediterranean garden in front.
Illuminated hotel pool with sun umbrellas surrounded by multi-story hotel building at dusk.
Hotel outdoor area with wooden tables, green plants, and a blue sky.
A modern two-story hotel building with large arches and atmospheric lighting at dusk.
Spacious hotel lobby with marble floor, wood pillars, plants, and comfortable seating areas.
Cozy hotel terrace with wooden tables, chairs, and stone wall.
Modern gym with equipment and wooden floor in a hotel.
Brightly lit indoor pool with desert wall murals and large windows.
Modern spa room with two massage tables, decorations, and a relaxing atmosphere.
Modern hotel bathroom with sink, toilet, and large mirrors in neutral colors.
Bright hotel room with double bed, sofa, and glass sliding door to balcony.
Bright hotel room with sofa, coffee table, large window with curtains, and wall decorations.
Modern hotel room with large double bed, desk, and balcony with outdoor view.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Stalis

Cactus Royal *****
Tour operator category

HER053
Unser Label "Reisen mit Zukunft" kennzeichnet Hotels, welche sich nach GSTC-Standard für eine nachhaltige Zukunft engagieren.
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Location

The hotel complex is located in the second row from the long, fine sandy beach, which can be reached via a road in approx. 100 m. Numerous restaurants, taverns, cafés and bars are in the immediate vicinity. It is approx. 2 km to the popular resort of Malia with its numerous shopping and entertainment venues and popular beach bars. Heraklion Airport is approx. 32 km away.
A modern two-story hotel building with large arches and atmospheric lighting at dusk.

Facilities

Spacious hotel lobby with marble floor, wood pillars, plants, and comfortable seating areas.
Cozy hotel terrace with wooden tables, chairs, and stone wall.
The elegantly designed adults-only hotel (16+) has a total of 177 rooms spread across several buildings. Amenities include a lobby area with a 24-hour reception, lounge, elevator, Wi-Fi (included throughout the entire hotel complex), main restaurant with an outdoor terrace, à-la-carte restaurant "Elia" on the rooftop terrace with panoramic views (Mediterranean cuisine), Kafenion (Greek snacks), and a lounge bar. In the well-maintained outdoor area, surrounded by a beautiful garden, there are 3 swimming pools, each with a sun terrace and pool bar. Sun loungers and umbrellas are included at the pool and available for a fee at the public beach. Bath towels are provided free of charge. Parking is available at the hotel subject to availability and included.

Accommodation

Superior Double Room

The rooms feature a bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, iron and ironing board, coffee/tea making facilities, minibar (stocked on arrival, thereafter for a fee; stocked on arrival with 1 bottle of water (refills possible at water stations), 2 soft drinks, 1 can of beer, thereafter for a fee), individually adjustable air conditioning, Wi-Fi, flatscreen satellite TV, telephone, safe (included), and a balcony or terrace (DSU).

Hotel room with double bed, desk, TV, and balcony with seating area.
Modern hotel bathroom with sink, toilet, and large mirrors in neutral colors.

Double Room for Single Use

Same features as the Superior rooms, for single occupancy (DE).

Bright hotel room with double bed, sofa, and glass sliding door to balcony.
Bright hotel room with sofa, coffee table, large window with curtains, and wall decorations.

Suite

Spacious with the same features as the Superior double rooms (small living area and separate bedroom) plus additional bathrobes and slippers, a Nespresso machine, and the minibar is refilled daily (water bottle for self-refilling at water stations) (S2).

Superior Double Room Private Pool

The Superior double rooms can be booked with a private pool for an additional charge (U2P).
The private pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. We ask for careful behavior and special attention when using this area.

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

Meals

All Inclusive

All inclusive

Breakfast (7-10 a.m.), lunch (12:30-2 p.m.) and dinner (6:30-9 p.m.) in buffet form with show cooking. Theme nights once a week in the main restaurant. Late-riser breakfast until 11 a.m. at the pool bar. Dinner can also be taken in the à-la-carte restaurant (once a week, reservation required).
Snacks at the pool bar from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., from 12:30-2 p.m. 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 a.m.-midnight at the respectively open bar.

Sports included

Modern gym with equipment and wooden floor in a hotel.
Fitness center.

Sports for a fee

Water sports at the beach provided by local operators.

Wellness

Indoor pool and fitness room included.
Sauna and hammam included.
Further spa treatments are available for a fee.
Brightly lit indoor pool with desert wall murals and large windows.
Modern spa room with two massage tables, decorations, and a relaxing atmosphere.

Entertainment

Light evening entertainment program by the pool.

Hotel service

Water stations accessible 24/7 at various locations
*****
Wi-Fi included throughout the entire hotel complex.
*****
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.

Sustainability

"Travel with a Future" helps you make conscious decisions. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and are actively investing in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, as well as cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on the topic of sustainability at Schauinsland-Reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key
  • Travelife

Hotelhinweis

Adults-only hotel, bookable for ages 16+.
Dogs under 5 kg on request (free of charge).

Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact:
Cactus Royal
70007 Stalis, Crete, Greece
Phone: +30 28970 35001
Fax: +30 28970 35080
E-mail: info@cactusroyal.gr
In the "Greece · Cyprus" catalog Summer 2026 on page 148.

Destination information: Climate Resilience Fee

For stays from 1.1.2018, the Greek government charges a climate resilience fee, which must be paid by the guest on-site, similar to a local tax.
The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and is scaled from 0.50 euros to 15 euros per day and room from 1.1.2025.
For stays in the high season 1.4.-31.10.
Local category 1-2 Stars 2 euros
Local category 3 Stars 5 euros
Local category 4 Stars 10 euros
Local category 5 Stars 15 euros
For stays in the low season 1.11.-31.3.
Local category 1-2 Stars 0.50 euros
Local category 3 Stars 1.50 euros
Local category 4 Stars 3 euros
Local category 5 Stars 4 euros

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 30.07.2026 01:32