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Seaside hotel with stone arches, green plants, and a view of the beach and blue sky.
Modern hotel terrace with green lighting under trees during dusk.
Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, TV and balcony overlooking greenery.
Outdoor pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas at a hotel complex during daytime.
Resort with an illuminated pool and lounge chairs along the pathway at dusk
Outdoor hotel terrace with wooden tables and chairs under a bright sky and palm tree.
Modern hotel bar with red-lit back wall, long counter, and wooden ceiling beams.
Hotel pool area with colorful water toys and shallow splash zone for kids.
Outdoor water park with a pirate ship-themed play area and water slides under a blue sky.
Outdoor pool area with water umbrella feature and a wooden bar named Lokomotiva.
Outdoor hotel pool area with sun loungers and umbrellas between two buildings.
Spacious stone villa with terraces surrounded by lush greenery under a partly cloudy sky.
Curved outdoor pool with lounge chairs and hotel building lit at dusk.
Spacious hotel restaurant with green cushioned seating and wooden chairs by large windows.
Cozy hotel room with a double bed, desk, TV, and balcony view.
Outdoor restaurant seating with wooden tables and sea view under wooden pergolas.
Modern stone hotel with large glass windows and a terrace under warm lighting at dusk.
Outdoor hotel dining area with wooden tables and chairs under a pergola at dusk.
Beachfront restaurant with wooden tables and chairs under a covered terrace at sunset.
Hotel room with two beds, wooden desk, chair, and large window with balcony view.
Hotel room with two beds, a TV, and a balcony with curtains and plants outside.
Cozy balcony with table and chairs overlooking green hills under a blue sky.
Cozy hotel room with double bed, bedside lamps, and a patio door opening to outdoor seating.
Cozy hotel room with a beige bed, soft lighting, and a mirror reflecting the room.
Bright hotel buffet area with wooden ceiling, variety of food displays, and white decor.
Colorful playground with climbing wall, slide, spring rider, and shade sails on artificial grass.
Hotel garden area with green lawn, plants, palm tree, and orange lounge chairs under umbrellas.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Stalis

Cactus Beach ****

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Location

Separated from the beach only by the coastal road, the Cactus Beach is located near one of the most beautiful sandy beaches in Stalis. Centrally located between Agios Nikolaos and the capital 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 regular guests and families has 388 rooms, spread across several buildings, and offers a 24-hour reception, lobby, luggage room, air-conditioned main restaurant, 2 à la carte restaurants (Greek, Italian, reservation required, open seasonally), bar and a mini-market. Wi-Fi is included throughout the complex.
In the lovingly maintained and colourfully planted complex, 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, at the beach for a fee. Bath towels are available for a deposit (change for a fee).
Parking spaces at the hotel are included, depending on availability.
Guests have access to a water park (open seasonally) with 2 large water slides and a varied pirate ship with 3 small slides for children.
Modern stone hotel with large glass windows and a terrace under warm lighting at dusk.
Outdoor hotel dining area with wooden tables and chairs under a pergola at dusk.
Beachfront restaurant with wooden tables and chairs under a covered terrace at sunset.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, TV and balcony overlooking greenery.
Hotel room with two beds, wooden desk, chair, and large window with balcony view.

Double room

The friendly furnished rooms have 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 bookable for single use (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, they are slightly more spacious with an additional sleeping option (1 room, DF2).
Also bookable under HERB13 (DF2).

Hotel room with two beds, a TV, and a balcony with curtains and plants outside.
Cozy balcony with table and chairs overlooking green hills under a blue sky.
Cozy hotel room with double bed, bedside lamps, and a patio door opening to outdoor seating.
Cozy hotel room with a beige bed, soft lighting, and a mirror reflecting the room.

Family room 2 bedrooms

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

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast (7-10 am), lunch (12:30-2 pm) and dinner (6-9 pm) are served buffet-style, partly with show cooking.
Once per stay, dinner in one of the à la carte restaurants (Greek or Italian, reservation 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 from 3 pm to 4 pm.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks such as soft drinks, draught beer, wine, ouzo, raki, vodka, rum, gin, brandy, liqueur and selected cocktails are included from 10 am to 11 pm at the respective open bar.
Gluten- and lactose-free dishes are available (on request on site).

Bright hotel buffet area with wooden ceiling, variety of food displays, and white decor.

Included Sports

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

Sports at a Fee

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

Children's Programme

Outdoor water park with a pirate ship-themed play area and water slides under a blue sky.
Colorful playground with climbing wall, slide, spring rider, and shade sails on artificial grass.
Hotel pool area with colorful water toys and shallow splash zone for kids.
Mini club (4-12 years), mini disco, children's pool, water park (open seasonally).

Wellness

For a fee: In the neighbouring Cactus Royal complex, a modern spa and fitness centre with sauna, steam bath and massages (from 16 years).

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
  • Enhanced hygiene concept
  • Near the beach

Note

Double rooms Annex (DAX/DA) are bookable from 7 years old.
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Barrier-free rooms are not available.
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Dogs up to 5 kg allowed on request.
Hotel Contact:
Phone: 0030-2897031319
Fax: 0030-2897031589
E-mail: INFO@CACTUSBEACH.GR
In the catalogue "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2025 on page 137.

Note on Climate Resilience Levy

For stays from 01.01.2018, the Greek government levies a climate resilience fee, which is payable by the guest on site, comparable to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and will be tiered from 0.50 Euros to 15 Euros per day and room from 01.01.2025.
For stays in high season 1.4.-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 1.11.-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

Seasonal Note

Additionally bookable under HERB13.

Country category

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