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Modern hotel room with bed, TV, wooden furniture, and exposed ceiling beams.
Modern hotel room with cozy bed and adjoining glass shower area.
Modern hotel room with sea view and access to the pool.
Brightly furnished bedroom with natural wood furniture and modern lighting.
Small pool with lounge chairs, table, and umbrella next to a modern hotel building.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden ceiling, and small balcony with sea view.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden ceiling beams, and cozy seating area.
Evening terrace with illuminated hot tub and wooden fence beside a stone-walled house.
Bright hotel room with double bed, TV, wooden beam ceiling, and balcony with sea view.
Modern hotel balcony with direct access to a pool under a blue sky.
Modern hotel room with wooden ceiling, desk, sink, and bed in the background
Modern hotel room with sofa, desk, flat screen TV, and wooden flooring.
Modern hotel room with double bed and a view of an outdoor pool.
Cozy hotel room with double bed, wooden furniture, and stone wall.
Modern hotel room with seating area, staircase to mezzanine, and desk by the window.
Bright bathroom with freestanding bathtub, wooden sink, and large frosted glass windows.
Modern buffet restaurant with warm wood accents and a wide variety of food.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Stalis

Cactus Mare *****

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Location

The well-known Cactus Hotels chain opened a completely renovated 5-star comfort hotel for adults only in Summer 2019.
In Summer 2023, Cactus Mare was extended with an annex building, located opposite the main building in the second row to the beach (a street needs to be crossed).
As an adults-only hotel (from 16 years), Cactus Mare offers a very special ambiance with the customary attentive service and high-quality accommodation that Cactus is known for. It is located in Stalis. The main building is situated directly on the sandy beach (bathing shoes recommended as there are stone slabs at the water's edge), between the resorts of Malia and Hersonissos. Shops and entertainment venues are in the vicinity and easily reachable on foot. The distance to Heraklion Airport is approx. 32 km.
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Facilities

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Fresh white and light wood give the modern, schauinsland-reisen original facility its luxurious charm. The main building has 90 rooms, and the annex building has 31 more rooms. In the main building, you will find a 24-hour reception, lobby, luggage room, main restaurant, and a fitness/wellness area. Wi-Fi is included throughout the facility. The outdoor area of the main building slopes down in terraces towards the sea, ensuring a magnificent sea view from almost every sun lounger. Additionally, a swimming pool with a pool bar offers refreshments, and the beach bar will provide you with drinks on the beach.
The annex building, newly constructed in 2023, additionally offers 2 à la carte restaurants (Steakhouse & Italian), a swimming pool, and a pool bar. All facilities of the main building can be used.
Sun loungers and umbrellas are included at both pools and on the beach, subject to availability. Beach towels are also included for all rooms. Parking spaces at the hotel are free of charge, subject to availability.

Accommodation

Double Room Superior Main Building

The rooms are located in the main building.
The pleasantly cool design of the facility is also reflected in the rooms. The airy, light-designed rooms combine traditional elements with modern design. They feature a walk-in shower/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, telephone, individually controlled air conditioning, safe, iron and ironing board, 40'' flat-screen TV, minibar (included; refilled every 2 days with 2 soft drinks, 2 fruit juices, 2 beers, 1 mini bottle of wine, as well as Ouzo, Vodka, and Gin; other drink requests or more frequent refills can be ordered at reception for a fee), Wi-Fi, coffee/tea maker (daily refill), Nespresso machine (2 capsules per day included), pillow menu, and a balcony or terrace (DSU).
On arrival, a bottle of wine and a bottle of water are provided in the room.
Also available as single occupancy (DSE).

Modern hotel room with bed, TV, wooden furniture, and exposed ceiling beams.
Modern hotel room with cozy bed and adjoining glass shower area.
Modern hotel room with sea view and access to the pool.

Double Room Superior Side Sea View

With the same amenities as the Double Rooms Superior, these rooms additionally offer a side sea view (D2S). Also available with direct sea view (DMU).

Double Room Superior Jacuzzi

With the same amenities as the Double Rooms Superior, these rooms additionally feature a jacuzzi on the terrace (J2N). Also available with a private pool (U2P).

Brightly furnished bedroom with natural wood furniture and modern lighting.
Small pool with lounge chairs, table, and umbrella next to a modern hotel building.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden ceiling, and small balcony with sea view.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden ceiling beams, and cozy seating area.
Evening terrace with illuminated hot tub and wooden fence beside a stone-walled house.
Bright hotel room with double bed, TV, wooden beam ceiling, and balcony with sea view.

Suite Main Building

Located in the main building, these suites offer more space and a separate seating area with a sofa compared to the Double Rooms Superior (S2). Also available with side sea view (2SS) or with a jacuzzi on the terrace (S2J).

Double Room Superior Annex

The rooms are located in the annex building, newly constructed in 2023, in the second row to the beach (a street needs to be crossed).
The pleasantly cool design of the facility is also reflected in the rooms. The airy, light-designed rooms combine traditional elements with modern design. They feature a walk-in shower/WC, hairdryer, bath amenities, bathrobes, slippers, telephone, individually controlled air conditioning, safe, 40'' flat-screen TV, minibar (included; refilled every 2 days with 2 soft drinks, 2 fruit juices, 2 beers, 1 mini bottle of wine, as well as Ouzo, Vodka, and Gin; other drink requests or more frequent refills can be ordered at reception for a fee), Wi-Fi, coffee/tea maker (daily refill), Nespresso machine (2 capsules per day included), pillow menu, and a balcony or terrace (AO2).
On arrival, a bottle of wine and a bottle of water are provided in the room.
Also available as single occupancy (AO1) or with a sharing pool (DPX).

Modern hotel room with sea view and access to the pool.
Modern hotel room with cozy bed and adjoining glass shower area.
Modern hotel balcony with direct access to a pool under a blue sky.
Modern hotel room with wooden ceiling, desk, sink, and bed in the background
Modern hotel room with sofa, desk, flat screen TV, and wooden flooring.
Modern hotel balcony with direct access to a pool under a blue sky.

Suite Annex

The rooms are located in the annex building, newly constructed in 2023, in the second row to the beach (a street needs to be crossed).
They offer more space and a separate seating area with a sofa compared to the Double Rooms Superior (ANS).
Also available with a sharing pool (SUX).

Loft Annex

The rooms are located in the annex building, newly constructed in 2023, in the second row to the beach (a street needs to be crossed).
The lofts are arranged over 2 levels and have the same amenities as the Double Rooms Superior. The sleeping area is on the lower level, and the bathroom with a walk-in shower/WC or bathtub is on the upper level (LAN).

Modern hotel room with double bed and a view of an outdoor pool.
Cozy hotel room with double bed, wooden furniture, and stone wall.
Modern hotel room with seating area, staircase to mezzanine, and desk by the window.
Bright bathroom with freestanding bathtub, wooden sink, and large frosted glass windows.

Meals

All Inclusive

Modern buffet restaurant with warm wood accents and a wide variety of food.

All Inclusive

Breakfast (7-10 am), lunch (12:30-2 pm), and dinner (6:30-9 pm) are served in the buffet restaurant of the main building. Once per stay, dinner is included in the à la carte restaurants (reservations required).
At the pool bar, you can enjoy refreshing drinks and snacks from 10 am to 6 pm.
The beach bar serves various local drinks from 10 am to 6 pm. From 12 pm to 2 pm, fresh gyros, souvlaki, pizza, and burgers are offered.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are included from 10 am to midnight at the bar.
Gluten-free options are available.
Vegetarian and special diet meals are available upon request.

Sports Included

Small fitness room in the main building
(The fitness room at Cactus Royal can also be used)

Sports for a Fee

Water sports on the beach offered by local providers.

Wellness

For a fee (in the main building): Spa with sauna, massages, and various treatments.
The spa at the Cactus Royal hotel can also be used for a fee (except for the indoor pool, sauna, and steam bath, which are included).
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Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is included throughout the facility.
Water stations are available around the clock.
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Daily room cleaning, towel change every 2 days, bed linen change twice a week.
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Laundry service, ironing service (each for a fee).

Credit Card

All major credit cards are accepted.
MasterCard, Visa, and American Express.

Hotel features

  • Direct Beach Location
  • Adults Only
  • Fitness
  • Hotel Safe
  • Air Conditioning
  • Massages
  • Spa
  • Wi-Fi
  • Sauna
  • Enhanced Hygiene Concept
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Sustainability

Reisen mit Zukunft provides guidance for making conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable business practices that actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, and the cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key

Note

Adults-only facility, bookable for ages 16 and up!
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The hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility due to many stairs and steps.
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Rated 5 Suns due to the complete renovation and good location.
Hotel Contact:
Cactus Mare
Phone: 0030 2897305150
Email: reservations@cactus-mare.gr/info@cactus-mare.gr
In the "Young Stars" 2025/26 catalog on page 32.
In the "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 catalog on page 150.

Information on Climate Resilience Levy

For stays from 01.01.2018 onwards, the Greek government charges a climate resilience levy, which is to be paid by the guest on-site, comparable to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and is tiered from 0.50 Euros to 15 Euros per day per 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.-31.3.
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

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Last updated: 21.02.2026 05:06