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Large curved outdoor pool surrounded by lounge chairs and mountains in the background
Resort pool area at sunset with loungers, umbrellas, and surrounding hotel buildings.
Cozy hotel room with double bed, balcony, TV, and desk with decorative items.
Three rectangular outdoor pools with umbrellas and lounge chairs around them.
Outdoor bar at dusk with guests in front of a hotel building.
Bright restaurant with stone facade, wooden ceiling, and tables set with flowers.
Outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and hills in the background.
Empty poolside loungers and closed umbrellas line a clear blue swimming pool on sunny day.
Curved poolside seating area with cushions, glass barrier, sun loungers and umbrellas in background
Spacious hotel lobby with comfortable sofas, armchairs, stone wall, and large windows.
Hotel outdoor courtyard with olive trees, chairs, and tables under clear blue sky.
Resort with illuminated outdoor pools and numerous lounge chairs at dusk.
Outdoor hotel restaurant with wooden tables, chairs, and trees under a blue sky.
Stone hotel with arched windows and warm lights at dusk
Spacious hotel lobby with marble floors, wooden columns, chandeliers, and seating areas.
Outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs under a covered patio with stone walls.
Modern hotel bathroom with a large mirror, vessel sink, and glass-enclosed shower.
Hotel room with a large bed, chaise lounge, and sliding glass door with curtains.
Bright hotel room with beige sofa, wooden table, TV, and large window with curtains.
Modern hotel room with large bed, desk, and access to balcony or terrace.
Spacious gym with wooden floor, mirrors, weight machines, and TVs mounted on walls.
Indoor pool area in a hotel with desert murals and warm lighting.
Modern massage room with a treatment table, towels, flower petals, and a blurred therapist.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Stalis

Cactus Royal *****

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Location

The hotel complex is located in the 2nd row to the long, fine sandy beach, which can be reached via a road in approx. 100 m. Numerous restaurants, taverns, cafes and bars are in the immediate vicinity. The popular resort of Malia with its numerous shopping and entertainment facilities and popular beach bars is approx. 2 km away. Heraklion Airport is approx. 32 km away.
Stone hotel with arched windows and warm lights at dusk

Facilities

Spacious hotel lobby with marble floors, wooden columns, chandeliers, and seating areas.
Outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs under a covered patio with stone walls.
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 reception, lounge, elevator, Wi-Fi (included throughout the hotel), main restaurant with outdoor terrace, à la carte restaurant "Elia" on the roof terrace with panoramic views (Mediterranean cuisine), Kafenion (Greek snacks), lounge bar. The well-kept outdoor area features 3 swimming pools surrounded by a beautiful garden, each with a sun terrace and pool bar. Sun loungers and umbrellas are included by the pool, and at the public beach for a fee. Bath towels are provided free of charge. Parking is available at the hotel depending on availability.

Accommodation

Superior Double Room

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

Cozy hotel room with double bed, balcony, TV, and desk with decorative items.
Modern hotel bathroom with a large mirror, vessel sink, and glass-enclosed shower.

Single Room

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

Hotel room with a large bed, chaise lounge, and sliding glass door with curtains.
Bright hotel room with beige sofa, wooden table, TV, and large window with curtains.

Suite

These suites are more spacious than the Superior double rooms with the same amenities (small living room and separate bedroom) and also feature bathrobes and slippers, a Nespresso machine, and the minibar is refilled daily (water bottle for self-refill at water stations) (S2).

Superior Double Room with Private Pool

Superior double rooms are available for an additional charge with a private pool (U2P).

Modern hotel room with large bed, desk, and access to balcony or terrace.

Meals

All inclusive

Breakfast, lunch and dinner served buffet-style.

All Inclusive

All inclusive

Breakfast (7-10 am), lunch (12:30-2 pm) and dinner (6:30-9 pm) served buffet-style with show cooking. Themed evenings once a week in the main restaurant. Late riser breakfast until 11 am at the pool bar. Dinner can also be enjoyed at the à la carte restaurant (once a week, reservation required).
Snacks at the pool bar from 10 am to 5 pm, Greek snacks such as Gyros are also available from 12:30 pm to 2 pm.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (water, soft drinks, beer, wine, Ouzo, Raki, Vodka, Rum, Gin, Brandy, Liqueur, some selected cocktails) from 10 am to midnight at the bar that is open at the time.

Sports included

Fitness center.

Sports for a fee

Water sports on the beach offered by local providers.

Wellness

Indoor pool area in a hotel with desert murals and warm lighting.
Modern massage room with a treatment table, towels, flower petals, and a blurred therapist.
Indoor pool and fitness room included.
Sauna and hammam included.
Further spa treatments are available for a fee.

Hotel Service

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

Credit Card

VISA, MasterCard and Amex.

Hotel features

  • Adults Only
  • Fitness
  • Indoor Pool
  • Near the beach
  • Internet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Extended hygiene concept

Sustainability

Reisen mit Zukunft provides guidance for making conscious choices. 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, 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 at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key

Note

Adults-only hotel, bookable from 16 years old.
Dogs under 5 kg on request (free of charge).
Hotel Contact:
Cactus Royal
70007 Stalis, Crete, Greece
Phone: +30 28970 35001
Fax: +30 28970 35080
Email: info@cactusroyal.gr
In the catalog "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2025 on page 136.

Note on Climate Resilience Fee

For stays from 01.01.2018, the Greek government levies a climate resilience fee, which must be paid by the guest locally, similar 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 from April 1st to October 31st:
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 from November 1st to March 31st:
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

Country category

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