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Sunny hotel pool area with wooden pergola and modern building reflected in water.
Sunny beach with parasols and lounge chairs by the sea under a clear blue sky.
Modern hotel room with double bed and sea view through large windows.
Outdoor seating area with tables, chairs, umbrellas and a water view under a covered patio.
Round swimming pool surrounded by white buildings and sun umbrellas under clear sky.
Modern outdoor restaurant area with tables, chairs, and trees under a blue sky.
People chatting near a white curved hotel bar with pool lounge chairs and umbrellas nearby.
Group of friends enjoying drinks at a beachside bar with ocean view and sun umbrellas.
Outdoor restaurant patio at night with tables, chairs, and trees under dark sky.
Infinity pool at sunset with ocean view and seating area at a resort.
Restaurant terrace overlooking the beach and sea on a sunny day.
Sunny beach with straw umbrellas and lounges by calm sea under clear blue sky.
Seaside balcony with table, chairs, and tropical drink overlooking the ocean and tree
Sun loungers and umbrellas on a sandy beach beside a calm sea under a clear sky.
Modern hotel lobby with wooden accents, marble floors, and stylish seating areas.
Modern hotel with balconies, wooden railings, and a mountain backdrop under a clear sky.
Modern hotel entrance with palm trees and soft evening lighting
Modern restaurant with set tables and sunset view over the sea and outdoor umbrellas.
Small white building with blue door near a beach with umbrellas and a tree under clear blue sky
Beach resort with umbrellas, trees, and white buildings by the sea under a bright sky.
Modern hotel restaurant with wooden tables, cushioned chairs, and unique hexagonal wall decor.
Modern indoor restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking palm trees outside.
Cozy hotel room with a large bed, wooden ceiling beams, and modern TV on the wall.
Cozy bedroom with large bed and modern bathroom separated by glass wall.
Cozy bedroom with a double bed, sea view, and modern décor with wooden accents.
Cozy bedroom with rustic decor, wooden beams, a sitting area, and a bathroom behind glass doors.
Outdoor pool beside a patio with lounge chairs and umbrella near a modern building.
Modern hotel room with a bed, wooden beams, TV, and a bathroom visible through a glass door.
Cozy hotel room with wooden beams, large bed, desk, and balcony view.
Outdoor jacuzzi with lights next to a stone wall and a cozy seating area under umbrella.
Cozy hotel room with double bed, wooden beams, TV, and balcony with view.
Modern hotel balconies with a pool alongside, under a clear blue sky.
Modern hotel room with wooden ceiling, desk, round mirror, and a bed in the background.
Modern hotel suite with wooden floor, gray sofa, glass partition, and desk with chair and TV.
Stylish bedroom with large bed, wooden ceiling, map wall decor, and garden view through large window
Cozy hotel room with a large bed, neutral decor, and exercise bike on wooden floor.
Modern hotel room with large bed, wooden floor, stone wall, stairs to loft area, and TV.
Modern hotel bathroom with a freestanding tub, round mirror, wooden countertop and frosted glass partitions.
Spacious buffet area with various food stations and modern wooden ceiling accents.
Small hotel gym with treadmill, multi-function exercise machine, and dumbbells rack.
A man receives a back massage in a serene spa room with wooden accents and soft lighting.
Two people relaxing in a wooden sauna with a heater and stones in the foreground.
Two people relaxing in a wooden sauna with a heater filled with stones.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Stalis

Cactus Mare *****

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Location

The well-known Cactus Hotels chain opened a fully renovated 5-star comfort hotel exclusively for adults in Summer 2019.
In Summer 2023, Cactus Mare was expanded with an annex building, located opposite the main building in the second row from the beach (one road needs to be crossed).
As an adults-only hotel (16+), Cactus Mare offers a special ambiance with the customary attentive service and high-quality accommodations that Cactus is known for. It is situated in Stalis, with the main building directly on the sandy beach (beach shoes recommended as there are rock slabs at the water's edge), between the towns of Malia and Hersonissos. Shops and entertainment options are in the vicinity and easily accessible on foot. The distance to Heraklion Airport is approx. 32 km.
Sunny beach with straw umbrellas and lounges by calm sea under clear blue sky.
Seaside balcony with table, chairs, and tropical drink overlooking the ocean and tree
Infinity pool at sunset with ocean view and seating area at a resort.
Sun loungers and umbrellas on a sandy beach beside a calm sea under a clear sky.

Facilities

Modern hotel lobby with wooden accents, marble floors, and stylish seating areas.
Modern hotel with balconies, wooden railings, and a mountain backdrop under a clear sky.
Modern hotel entrance with palm trees and soft evening lighting
Group of friends enjoying drinks at a beachside bar with ocean view and sun umbrellas.
Modern restaurant with set tables and sunset view over the sea and outdoor umbrellas.
Small white building with blue door near a beach with umbrellas and a tree under clear blue sky
Beach resort with umbrellas, trees, and white buildings by the sea under a bright sky.
Modern hotel restaurant with wooden tables, cushioned chairs, and unique hexagonal wall decor.
Modern indoor restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking palm trees outside.
Fresh white and light wood give the modern schauinsland-reisen original property its luxurious charm. The main building has 90 rooms, and the annex building has an additional 31 rooms. The main building offers a 24-hour reception, lobby, luggage room, main restaurant, and a fitness/wellness area. Wi-Fi is included throughout the property. The outdoor area of the main building extends in terraces towards the sea, ensuring a magnificent sea view from almost every sun lounger. Additionally, a swimming pool with a pool bar provides refreshment, and the beach bar serves drinks right on the beach.
The annex building, newly constructed in 2023, additionally offers 2 à la carte restaurants (Steakhouse & Italian), a swimming pool, and a pool bar. All facilities of the main building can be used.
Sun loungers and umbrellas are included at both pools and on the beach, subject to availability. Beach towels are also included for all rooms. Parking spaces at the hotel are free of charge, subject to availability.

Accommodation

Superior Double Room Main Building

The rooms are located in the main building.
The pleasant cool design of the property is also reflected in the rooms. The airy and light-designed rooms combine traditional elements with modern design. They feature a walk-in shower/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, telephone, individually controlled air conditioning, safe, iron and ironing board, 40'' flat-screen TV, minibar (included; refilled 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 drink requests or more frequent refills can be ordered at reception for a fee), Wi-Fi, coffee/tea maker (daily refill), Nespresso machine (2 capsules per day included), pillow menu, and a balcony or terrace (DSU).
A bottle of wine and a bottle of water are provided in the room upon arrival.
Also available as a single occupancy room (DSE).

Cozy hotel room with a large bed, wooden ceiling beams, and modern TV on the wall.
Cozy bedroom with large bed and modern bathroom separated by glass wall.
Cozy bedroom with a double bed, sea view, and modern décor with wooden accents.

Superior Double Room Side Sea View

In addition to the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms, these rooms also feature a side sea view (D2S). Also available with direct sea view (DMU).

Superior Double Room Whirlpool

In addition to the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms, these rooms also feature a whirlpool on the terrace (J2N). Also available with a private pool (U2P).

Cozy bedroom with rustic decor, wooden beams, a sitting area, and a bathroom behind glass doors.
Outdoor pool beside a patio with lounge chairs and umbrella near a modern building.
Modern hotel room with a bed, wooden beams, TV, and a bathroom visible through a glass door.
Cozy hotel room with wooden beams, large bed, desk, and balcony view.
Outdoor jacuzzi with lights next to a stone wall and a cozy seating area under umbrella.
Cozy hotel room with double bed, wooden beams, TV, and balcony with view.

Suite Main Building

Located in the main building, these suites offer more space and a separate seating area with a sofa compared to the Superior Double Rooms (S2). Also available with a side sea view (2SS) or with a whirlpool on the terrace (S2J).

Superior Double Room Annex

The rooms are located in the annex building, newly constructed in 2023, in the second row from the beach (one road needs to be crossed).
The pleasant cool design of the property is also reflected in the rooms. The airy and light-designed rooms combine traditional elements with modern design. They feature a walk-in shower/WC, hairdryer, bathroom amenities, bathrobes, slippers, telephone, individually controlled air conditioning, safe, 40'' flat-screen TV, minibar (included; refilled 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 drink requests or more frequent refills can be ordered at reception for a fee), Wi-Fi, coffee/tea maker (daily refill), Nespresso machine (2 capsules per day included), pillow menu, and a balcony or terrace (AO2).
A bottle of wine and a bottle of water are provided in the room upon arrival.
Also available as a single occupancy room (AO1) or with a sharing pool (DPX).

Cozy bedroom with a double bed, sea view, and modern décor with wooden accents.
Cozy bedroom with large bed and modern bathroom separated by glass wall.
Modern hotel balconies with a pool alongside, under a clear blue sky.
Modern hotel room with wooden ceiling, desk, round mirror, and a bed in the background.
Modern hotel suite with wooden floor, gray sofa, glass partition, and desk with chair and TV.
Modern hotel balconies with a pool alongside, under a clear blue sky.

Suite Annex

The rooms are located in the annex building, newly constructed in 2023, in the second row from the beach (one road needs to be crossed).
They offer more space and a separate seating area with a sofa compared to the Superior Double Rooms (ANS).
Also available with a sharing pool (SUX).

Loft Annex

The rooms are located in the annex building, newly constructed in 2023, in the second row from the beach (one road needs to be crossed).
The lofts are arranged over two levels and have the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms. The lower level contains the sleeping area, and the upper level has the bathroom with a walk-in shower/WC or bathtub (LAN).

Stylish bedroom with large bed, wooden ceiling, map wall decor, and garden view through large window
Cozy hotel room with a large bed, neutral decor, and exercise bike on wooden floor.
Modern hotel room with large bed, wooden floor, stone wall, stairs to loft area, and TV.
Modern hotel bathroom with a freestanding tub, round mirror, wooden countertop and frosted glass partitions.

All Inclusive

Spacious buffet area with various food stations and modern wooden ceiling accents.

All Inclusive

Breakfast (7-10 am), lunch (12:30-2 pm), and dinner (6:30-9 pm) are served at the buffet restaurant in the main building. Once per stay, dinner is included in the à la carte restaurants (reservations required).
At the pool bar, you can enjoy refreshing drinks and snacks from 10 am to 6 pm.
The beach bar serves various local drinks from 10 am to 6 pm. From 12 pm to 2 pm, fresh Gyros, Souvlaki, Pizza, and Burgers are offered.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are included from 10 am to midnight at the bar.
Gluten-free options are available.
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)

Sports for a fee

Water sports on the beach offered by local providers.

Wellness

For a fee (in the main building): Spa with sauna, massages, and various treatments.
The spa at the Cactus Royal hotel can also be used for a fee (except for the indoor pool, sauna, and steam bath, which are included).
A man receives a back massage in a serene spa room with wooden accents and soft lighting.
Two people relaxing in a wooden sauna with a heater and stones in the foreground.
Two people relaxing in a wooden sauna with a heater filled with stones.

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.

Hotel features

  • Directly on the beach
  • Adults Only
  • Fitness
  • Hotel safe
  • Air conditioning
  • Massages
  • Spa
  • Wi-Fi
  • Sauna
  • Enhanced hygiene concept
  • schauinsland-reisen original

Sustainability

Travel with a Future provides assistance in making conscious choices. 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 cover 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 at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel holds the following certification:
  • Green Key

Note

Adults-only property, bookable from 16 years!
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Due to many stairs and steps, the hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
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Rated 5 Suns due to the complete renovation and good location.
Hotel Contact:
Cactus Mare
Phone: 0030 2897305150
Email: reservations@cactus-mare.gr/info@cactus-mare.gr
In the catalog "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2025 on page 138.

Note on Climate Resilience Fee

For stays from 01.01.2018 onwards, the Greek government levies a climate resilience fee, payable by the guest on-site, similar to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and, from 01.01.2025, is tiered from 0.50 Euros to 15 Euros per day per room.
For stays during high season 01.04.-31.10.
National category 1-2 Stars 2 Euro
National category 3 Stars 5 Euro
National category 4 Stars 10 Euro
National category 5 Stars 15 Euro
For stays during low season 01.11.-31.3.
National category 1-2 Stars 0.50 Euro
National category 3 Stars 1.50 Euro
National category 4 Stars 3 Euro
National category 5 Stars 4 Euro

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