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Modern hotel pool with wooden pavilion and clear water under a blue sky.
Beach with sun umbrellas, lounge chairs, and view of the blue sea under clear sky.
Brightly decorated hotel room with sea view and modern, comfortable bed.
Hotel terrace with tables, chairs, and umbrellas next to a lake.
Hotel with a round pool, white buildings, and blue sky in the background.
Modern outdoor hotel area with trees and set tables under a blue sky.
Hotel pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and guests at the bar.
Friends enjoy colorful cocktails at a beach bar with sea view and thatched umbrellas.
Elegant hotel rooftop terrace at night with tables, chairs, and decorative lighting.
Infinity pool at sunset overlooking the sea with an outdoor seating area.
Open terrace with tables and chairs, sea view and sunset
Spacious hotel restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, modern lighting, and sea view.
Beach with lounge chairs and umbrellas by calm blue sea under clear sky.
View of the sea and sky from a terrace with table, chairs, and cocktail.
Empty beach with loungers and umbrellas, calm sea and clear sky in the background.
Modern hotel reception with wooden ceiling, geometric wall paneling, and elegant desk.
Modern hotel complex with white facades, wooden railings, and balcony views of hills.
Modern hotel entrance with large arches and palm trees, illuminated at dusk.
Modern restaurant overlooking the sea at sunset, elegant tables and chairs set up.
Small chapel with blue door in beach setting with blue sky and sea.
White roof overlooking the sea, surrounded by trees and beach umbrellas.
An elegant, modern dining area with wooden furniture and decorative partitions in warm tones.
Modern open restaurant area with wooden tables and chairs in a hotel overlooking the beach and palm trees.
Small gym with treadmill, strength machine, and dumbbells in hotel room.
Man receives a massage in a calm, wood-paneled spa room with a relaxing atmosphere.
Two people relax in a sauna with wooden walls and hot stones.
Two people relax in a wooden sauna with hot stones and a water bucket.
Modern hotel room with two beds, TV, and balcony overlooking the garden.
Modern hotel room with wooden beam ceiling, double bed, and seating area with desk.
Modern hotel room with double bed and sea view through large windows.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden beams, and balcony with seating area.
Modernly furnished hotel room with double bed, sofa, wooden beams, and kitchenette.
Bright living area with white sofa, wooden ceiling beams, and balcony view with curtains.
Brightly decorated hotel room with double bed, wooden furniture, and direct access to a terrace.
Modern hotel bathroom with wooden furniture, two sinks, and glass shower under arched ceiling.
Modern hotel corridor overlooking a narrow outdoor pool and private seating areas.
Modern hotel corridor with wooden floor and bathroom area featuring mirror and sink.
Modern hotel room with wooden ceiling, desk, sink, and open sleeping area.
Modern hotel room area with gray sofa, wooden table, desk, and wall-mounted TV.
Modern hotel with private pool and balconies, surrounded by wooden railings under a sunny sky.
Modern hotel room with loft bed, seating area, and minimalist décor.
Modern hotel fitness room with wooden ceiling, exercise equipment, dumbbells, and a small kitchenette.
Bright bathroom with freestanding bathtub and modern glass shower in hotel.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden furniture, and view of outdoor pool.
Modern hotel area with illuminated pool and balconies at night.
Bright hotel room with double bed, wooden beam ceiling, and balcony access with a view.
Modern hotel room with small pool, sun loungers, parasol, and garden area.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Stalis

Cactus Mare *****
Tour operator category

HER525
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Highlights

  • Adults-only hotel for guests aged 16 and over in Stalis.
  • Direct location on the sandy beach with a terraced outdoor area.
  • All-inclusive board with two additional à-la-carte restaurants.
  • Sustainability certification by the Green Key label.
  • Modern room facilities with Nespresso machine and free Wi-Fi.

Location

In the summer of 2019, the well-known Cactus Hotels chain opened a fully renovated 4-star comfort hotel exclusively for adults.
In the summer of 2023, the Cactus Mare was expanded with an annex building, located opposite the main building in the second row from the beach (a road must be crossed).
As an adults-only hotel (ages 16 and up), Cactus Mare offers a very special ambiance with the courteous service and high-quality accommodations for which Cactus is known. It is located in Stalis; the main building is situated directly on the sandy beach (bathing shoes are recommended as there are stone slabs along the shore), between the towns of Malia and Hersonissos. Shopping and entertainment options are located in the immediate vicinity and are easily reachable on foot. The distance to Heraklion airport is approx. 32 km.
Beach with lounge chairs and umbrellas by calm blue sea under clear sky.
View of the sea and sky from a terrace with table, chairs, and cocktail.
Infinity pool at sunset overlooking the sea with an outdoor seating area.
Empty beach with loungers and umbrellas, calm sea and clear sky in the background.

Facilities

Modern hotel reception with wooden ceiling, geometric wall paneling, and elegant desk.
Modern hotel complex with white facades, wooden railings, and balcony views of hills.
Modern hotel entrance with large arches and palm trees, illuminated at dusk.
Friends enjoy colorful cocktails at a beach bar with sea view and thatched umbrellas.
Modern restaurant overlooking the sea at sunset, elegant tables and chairs set up.
Small chapel with blue door in beach setting with blue sky and sea.
White roof overlooking the sea, surrounded by trees and beach umbrellas.
An elegant, modern dining area with wooden furniture and decorative partitions in warm tones.
Modern open restaurant area with wooden tables and chairs in a hotel overlooking the beach and palm trees.
Fresh white and light-colored wood give the modern complex its luxurious charm. The main building has 90 rooms, while the annex building offers 31 additional rooms. A 24-hour reception, lobby, luggage room, main restaurant, and a fitness/wellness area await you in the main building. Wi-Fi is included throughout the property. The outdoor area of the main building extends in a terraced fashion toward the sea, ensuring a magnificent sea view from almost every sunbed. In addition, a swimming pool with a pool bar provides refreshments, and the beach bar serves drinks at the beach.
The annex building, newly constructed in 2023, also offers 2 à la carte restaurants (steakhouse & Italian), a swimming pool, and a pool bar. All facilities of the main building can be used.
Sunbeds and umbrellas are included at both pools and at the beach, subject to availability. Beach towels are also included for all rooms. Parking at the hotel is free of charge, subject to availability.

Accommodation

Superior Double Room Main Building

The rooms are located in the main building.
The pleasantly cool design of the resort is reflected in the rooms as well. The airy, light-designed rooms combine traditional elements with modern design. They feature a walk-in shower/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, telephone, individually adjustable air conditioning, safe, iron and ironing board, 40'' flatscreen TV, minibar (included; restocked 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 beverage requests or more frequent restocking can be ordered at the reception for a fee), Wi-Fi, coffee/tea maker (daily replenishment), Nespresso machine (2 capsules per day included), pillow menu, and a balcony or terrace (DSU).
Upon arrival, one bottle of wine and one bottle of water are provided in the room.
Optionally bookable for single use (DSE, bookable until summer 2026).
Starting from summer 2027, all Superior double rooms will have garden view, side sea view, or direct sea view.

Modern hotel room with two beds, TV, and balcony overlooking the garden.
Modern hotel room with wooden beam ceiling, double bed, and seating area with desk.
Modern hotel room with double bed and sea view through large windows.

Superior Double Room Side Sea View (bookable until summer 2026)

Equipped the same as the Superior double rooms, with additional side sea view (D2S). Optionally bookable with direct sea view (DMU).

Superior Double Room Whirlpool (bookable until summer 2026)

Equipped the same as the Superior double rooms, with an additional whirlpool on the terrace (J2N).
The whirlpool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We ask for cautious behavior and special attention when using this area.

Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden beams, and balcony with seating area.
Modernly furnished hotel room with double bed, sofa, wooden beams, and kitchenette.
Bright living area with white sofa, wooden ceiling beams, and balcony view with curtains.

Suite Main Building

Located in the main building, offering more space and a separate seating area with a sofa, with the same equipment as the Superior double rooms (S2). Optionally bookable with side sea view (2SS, bookable until summer 2026).

Suite Whirlpool (bookable until summer 2026)

Same as the suites, also in the main building, with a whirlpool on the terrace (S2J).
The whirlpool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We ask for cautious behavior and special attention when using this area.

Brightly decorated hotel room with double bed, wooden furniture, and direct access to a terrace.
Modern hotel bathroom with wooden furniture, two sinks, and glass shower under arched ceiling.

Superior Double Room Annex

The rooms are located in the annex building, newly constructed in 2023, in the second row from the beach (a road must be crossed).
The pleasantly cool design of the resort is reflected in the rooms as well. The airy, light-designed rooms combine traditional elements with modern design. They feature a walk-in shower/WC, hairdryer, bathroom amenities, bathrobes, slippers, telephone, individually adjustable air conditioning, safe, 40'' flatscreen TV, minibar (included; restocked 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 beverage requests or more frequent restocking can be ordered at the reception for a fee), Wi-Fi, coffee/tea maker (daily replenishment), Nespresso machine (2 capsules per day included), pillow menu, and a balcony or terrace (AO2).
Upon arrival, one bottle of wine and one bottle of water are provided in the room.
Optionally bookable for single use (AO1).

Superior Double Room Sharing Pool Annex

Same as Superior double rooms, in the annex building, with access to a sharing pool (DPX).
The sharing pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We ask for cautious behavior and special attention when using this area.

Modern hotel corridor overlooking a narrow outdoor pool and private seating areas.
Modern hotel corridor with wooden floor and bathroom area featuring mirror and sink.
Modern hotel room with wooden ceiling, desk, sink, and open sleeping area.
Modern hotel room area with gray sofa, wooden table, desk, and wall-mounted TV.

Suite Annex (bookable until summer 2026)

The rooms are located in the annex building, newly constructed in 2023, in the second row from the beach (a road must be crossed).
Offering more space and a separate seating area with a sofa, with the same equipment as the Superior double rooms (ANS).

Suite Sharing Pool Annex (bookable until summer 2026)

Same as the suites in the annex, with direct access to a sharing pool (SUX).
The sharing pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We ask for cautious behavior and special attention when using this area.

Modern hotel with private pool and balconies, surrounded by wooden railings under a sunny sky.
Modern hotel room with loft bed, seating area, and minimalist décor.
Modern hotel fitness room with wooden ceiling, exercise equipment, dumbbells, and a small kitchenette.
Bright bathroom with freestanding bathtub and modern glass shower in hotel.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden furniture, and view of outdoor pool.

Loft Annex

The rooms are located in the annex building, newly constructed in 2023, in the second row from the beach (a road must be crossed).
The lofts are laid out over 2 levels and feature the same equipment as the Superior double rooms. The lower area contains the sleeping area, while the upper floor contains the bathroom with a walk-in shower/WC or bathtub (LAN).

Superior Double Room Private Pool

Same as the Superior double rooms, additionally with a private pool (U2P).
The private pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We ask for cautious behavior and special attention when using this area.

Modern hotel area with illuminated pool and balconies at night.
Bright hotel room with double bed, wooden beam ceiling, and balcony access with a view.
Modern hotel room with small pool, sun loungers, parasol, and garden area.

Meals

All Inclusive

Modern restaurant buffet with diverse dishes, wooden ceiling, and large windows overlooking outside.

All Inclusive

Breakfast (7-10 a.m.), lunch (12:30-2 p.m.), and dinner (6:30-9 p.m.) are offered in the main building's buffet restaurant. Dinner is included once per stay in the à la carte restaurants (reservation required).
Refreshing drinks and snacks are available at the pool bar from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The beach bar provides various local drinks from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fresh gyros, souvlaki, pizza, and burgers are offered from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included at the bar from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Gluten-free dishes are offered.
Vegetarian and various 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)
Small gym with treadmill, strength machine, and dumbbells in hotel room.

Sports for a fee

Water sports on the beach provided by local vendors.

Wellness

Man receives a massage in a calm, wood-paneled spa room with a relaxing atmosphere.
Two people relax in a sauna with wooden walls and hot stones.
Two people relax in a wooden sauna with hot stones and a water bucket.
For a fee (in the main building): Spa with sauna, massages, and various treatments.
The spa at Cactus Royal Hotel can also be used for a fee (with the exception of the indoor pool, sauna, and steam bath, which are included).

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is included throughout the property.
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.

Sustainability

"Travel with a Future" provides guidance to make conscious decisions. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable business practices and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards include social responsibility, environmental awareness, as well as cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as established by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

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:
  • Green Key

Hotelhinweis

Adults-only resort, bookable from age 16!
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Pets are not permitted.
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Due to many stairs and steps, the hotel is not suitable for people with limited mobility.
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Rated 5 Suns due to the core renovation and great location.

Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact:
Cactus Mare
Phone: 0030 2897305150
E-Mail: reservations@cactus-mare.gr/info@cactus-mare.gr
In the "Young Stars" catalog 2025/26 on page 32.
In the "Greece · Cyprus" catalog Summer 2026 on page 150.

Destination information: Climate Resilience Fee

For stays starting from Jan 1, 2018, the Greek government imposes a climate resilience fee, to be paid by the guest locally, comparable to a tourist tax.
The amount depends on the type/category of the accommodation and, starting from Jan 1, 2025, is scaled from 0.50 Euros to 15 Euros per day and room.
For stays during the high season Apr 1 - Oct 31:
1-2 Star category 2 Euros
3 Star category 5 Euros
4 Star category 10 Euros
5 Star category 15 Euros
For stays during the low season Nov 1 - Mar 31:
1-2 Star category 0.50 Euros
3 Star category 1.50 Euros
4 Star category 3 Euros
5 Star category 4 Euros

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 01.09.2026 14:42