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Stone resort with terrace overlooking the beach and blue sea under a clear sky.
Cozy hotel with modern entrance and green lighting, surrounded by trees and plants.
Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, TV, and balcony overlooking green garden.
Modern hotel pool with sun loungers and Mediterranean buildings in the background under clear sky.
Modern hotel pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and evening lighting under a clear sky
Outdoor restaurant with wooden chairs and tables in front of a stone hotel building under blue sky
Modern hotel bar area with counter, red backlighting, and seating.
Children's pool with water features in front of a hotel building on a sunny day
Water park with pirate ship slide under blue sky.
Water park with water features and a bar-like structure in the background
Modern hotel pool area with loungers and umbrellas between two buildings.
Modern hotel complex with balconies, palm trees, and mountains under a blue sky.
Evening view of a hotel with a lit pool and sun loungers nearby.
Modern, bright restaurant with green plant wall and comfortable chairs in a hotel
Cozy hotel room with double bed, desk, TV, and access to balcony.
Open-air restaurant with wooden furniture overlooking the sea on a cloudy day
Modern hotel building with glassed terrace and Mediterranean architecture at sunset.
Cozy outdoor bar and seating area of a hotel at night with lighting and trees.
Open restaurant with wooden furniture offering sea views at dusk.
Children's playground with climbing frame, slide, mat, and rocking horse under sunshades.
Bright hotel room with two beds, desk, and balcony overlooking greenery.
Hotel room with two single beds, TV, and balcony overlooking the garden.
Balcony with table and chairs overlooking hills and garden under a blue sky.
Hotel room with large bed and balcony with table and chairs, garden view.
A simply decorated hotel room with a double bed, nightstand, and dressing area.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Stalis

Cactus Beach ****
Tour operator category

HER595
Wellness
WLAN
Pool
Family
Air conditioning
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Location

Separated from the beach only by the coastal road, Cactus Beach is located near one of the most beautiful sandy beaches in Stalis. Centrally situated between Agios Nikolaos and the capital city of Heraklion, and only approx. 35 km from the international airport. In the immediate vicinity, you will find numerous bars, tavernas, entertainment, and shopping facilities.

Facilities

The very popular holiday complex, with many returning guests and families, offers 388 rooms spread across several buildings and features a 24-hour reception, lobby, luggage room, air-conditioned main restaurant, 2 à la carte restaurants (Greek, Italian; reservations required, open seasonally), bar, and a mini-market. Wi-Fi is included throughout the complex.
In the lovingly maintained and colorfully planted grounds, there are 3 freshwater pools, 1 children's pool, sun terraces, various pool/snack bars, and a beach bar. Sun loungers and umbrellas are included by the pool, and available for a fee on the beach. Bath towels are available for a deposit (change incurs a fee).
On-site parking is available and included, subject to availability.
Guests can enjoy a water park (open seasonally) with 2 large water slides and an exciting pirate ship with 3 small slides for children.
Modern hotel building with glassed terrace and Mediterranean architecture at sunset.
Cozy outdoor bar and seating area of a hotel at night with lighting and trees.
Open restaurant with wooden furniture offering sea views at dusk.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, TV, and balcony overlooking green garden.
Bright hotel room with two beds, desk, and balcony overlooking greenery.

Double Room

The friendly furnished rooms feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, individually adjustable air conditioning, safe (for a fee), satellite TV, telephone, Wi-Fi, mini-fridge (1 bottle of water on arrival), and a balcony or terrace (D).
Also available for single occupancy (DE).
(Also bookable under HERB13 as a double room (D/DE) with a maximum occupancy of 3 people).

Family Room

With the same amenities as the double rooms, these are slightly more spacious with an additional sleeping facility (1 room, DF2).
Also bookable under HERB13 (DF2).

Hotel room with two single beds, TV, and balcony overlooking the garden.
Balcony with table and chairs overlooking hills and garden under a blue sky.
Hotel room with large bed and balcony with table and chairs, garden view.
A simply decorated hotel room with a double bed, nightstand, and dressing area.

Family Room 2 Bedrooms

With the same amenities as the double rooms, these are slightly more spacious and consist of 2 interconnected bedrooms with a connecting door (2F).
Also bookable under HERB13 (2F).

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast (7-10 am), lunch (12:30-2 pm), and dinner (6-9 pm) are served buffet-style, with some show cooking.
Once per stay, dinner in one of the à la carte restaurants (Greek or Italian; reservations required, open seasonally) is included.
Snacks are available at the pool bars and the beach bar from 10 am to 5 pm. Pastries and ice cream are served from 3 pm to 4 pm.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages such as soft drinks, draft beer, wine, Ouzo, Raki, Vodka, Rum, Gin, Brandy, Liqueur, and selected cocktails are included from 10 am to 11 pm at the bar that is open at the time.
Gluten- and lactose-free meals are available upon request on-site.

Bright, modern buffet restaurant with wooden beam ceiling and diverse food offerings.

Sports included

Table tennis, various activities with entertainers such as beach volleyball.

Sports for a fee

Mini golf, as well as water sports on the beach offered by local providers.

Children's program

Water park with pirate ship slide under blue sky.
Children's playground with climbing frame, slide, mat, and rocking horse under sunshades.
Children's pool with water features in front of a hotel building on a sunny day
Mini club (ages 4-12), mini disco, children's pool, water park (open seasonally).

Wellness

For a fee: A modern spa and fitness center in the neighboring Cactus Royal complex, offering a sauna, steam bath, and massages (for ages 16 and over).

Entertainment

6 times a week, animation with various activities and evening events in the amphitheater or on the terrace.
Once a week, a Greek evening.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is included throughout the complex.
Towel change every 2 days and bed linen change every 3 days.
Daily room cleaning.
Water stations are available to guests around the clock.

Hotel features

  • Animation
  • Family Friendly
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Children's Pool
  • Children's Playground
  • Air Conditioning
  • Massages
  • Spa
  • Wi-Fi
  • Extended Hygiene Concept
  • Close to the beach
Travel with a Future provides guidance for making conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices, actively investing 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 can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key

Note

Double rooms Annex (DAX/DA) are bookable for guests aged 7 and over.
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Barrier-free rooms are not available.
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Dogs up to 5 kg are allowed upon request.

Note

Hotel contact:
Phone: 0030-2897031319
Fax: 0030-2897031589
Email: INFO@CACTUSBEACH.GR
In the catalog "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 on page 149.

Note regarding climate resilience contribution

For stays from 01.01.2018 onwards, the Greek government charges a climate resilience contribution, which is to be paid by the guest on-site, similar to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and, as of 01.01.2025, ranges from 0.50 Euro to 15 Euros per day and room, staggered.
For stays during the high season (April 1 - October 31):
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 during the low season (November 1 - March 31):
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

Seasonal information

Additionally bookable under HERB13.

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 22.04.2026 12:48