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Modern hotel gym with various exercise equipment and wooden flooring.
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Modern hair salon with chairs, mirrors, and a massage chair under warm lighting.
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Cozy hotel room with double bed, balcony, and wooden furniture under warm lighting.
Modern hotel bathroom with large mirror, vessel sink on black countertop, and toilet.
Bright hotel room with a large bed, desk, chairs, and terrace with a view.
Cozy hotel room with double bed, sofa, and curtains covering balcony windows.
Modern living room with sofa, coffee table, and large window with curtains.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Stalis

Cactus Royal *****
Tour operator category

HERD53
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. The popular resort of Malia, with its many shopping and entertainment options and popular beach bars, is about 2 km away. Heraklion Airport is approx. 32 km away.

Amenities

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 front desk, lounge, lift, Wi-Fi (included throughout the hotel), main restaurant with an outdoor terrace, à la carte restaurant "Elia" on the roof 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 by 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 is free of charge.
Elegant hotel lobby with marble floors, wood-paneled columns, and decorative plants.
Hotel terrace with wooden tables, chairs, and a man in a white shirt.

Accommodation

Cozy hotel room with double bed, balcony, and wooden furniture under warm lighting.
Modern hotel bathroom with large mirror, vessel sink on black countertop, and toilet.

Double room

Rooms are equipped with a bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, iron and ironing board, coffee/tea maker, minibar (filled on arrival day, thereafter for a fee; filled on arrival with 1 bottle of water (refill possible at water stations), 2 soft drinks, 1 can of beer, thereafter for a fee), individually adjustable air conditioning, Wi-Fi, flat-screen satellite TV, telephone, safe (included), and balcony or terrace (D).

Single room

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

Double room Superior private pool

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

Bright hotel room with a large bed, desk, chairs, and terrace with a view.
Cozy hotel room with double bed, sofa, and curtains covering balcony windows.
Modern living room with sofa, coffee table, and large window with curtains.

Suite

With the same amenities as the Superior double rooms, these are more spacious (small living area and separate bedroom) and additionally feature bathrobes and slippers, a Nespresso machine, and a minibar that is refilled daily (water bottle for self-refilling at water stations) (S2).

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 style 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 per week, reservation required).
Snacks at the pool bar from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; from 12:30 p.m. to 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. to midnight at the respective open bar.

Sports included

Fitness center
Modern hotel gym with various exercise equipment and wooden flooring.

Sports for a fee

Water sports on the beach provided by local vendors.

Wellness

Indoor hotel pool with blue water, beige tiles, and desert landscape wall murals.
Modern hair salon with chairs, mirrors, and a massage chair under warm lighting.
Modern treatment room with massage table, towels, and calming decor.
Indoor pool and fitness room included.
Sauna and hammam included.
Additional spa treatments are available for a fee.

Entertainment

Light evening entertainment program at the pool.

Hotel services

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

Credit cards

VISA, MasterCard, and Amex.

Note

Bookable for Summer 2026 under hotel code HER053.
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Adults-only hotel, bookable from age 16.
Dogs under 5 kg on request (free of charge).

Sustainability

With our "Travel with a Future" label, we identify hotels that verifiably meet recognized sustainability standards. These include, among others, standards recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and the Tourism Sustainability Certifications Alliance (TSCA). Currently, around 20% of the hotels in our program meet corresponding criteria and have been reviewed as part of independent certification processes. The product line offers our guests additional orientation when choosing their accommodation.

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:
  • Travelife (valid until 27.09.2027)
  • Green Key (valid until 31.12.2026)

Note

Hotel contact:
Cactus Royal
70007 Stalis, Crete, Greece
Phone: +30 28970 35001
Fax: +30 28970 35080
E-mail: info@cactusroyal.gr

Note: Climate Resilience Levy

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

Seasonal information

Bookable for Summer 2026 under hotel code HER053.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 30.09.2026 17:35