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Modern hotel pool with wooden pavilion and sun loungers under clear sky.
Beach with sun umbrellas, lounge chairs, and calm sea under a blue sky.
Modern hotel room with large bed, sea view, and ceiling fan.
Open terrace with tables, chairs, and umbrellas overlooking the sea at sunset.
Modern hotel pool with white buildings and sun umbrellas on a sunny day.
Elegant outdoor restaurant with tables and modern seating under trees.
Hotel guests order drinks at an outdoor bar beside a sunbathing area with umbrellas.
Four people sit at a beach bar enjoying drinks with a view of the sea.
Modern stylish outdoor restaurant with tables and chairs at night.
Infinity pool with sunset and sea view, surrounded by plants and sun loungers.
Sunny terrace with tables and sea view at a hotel restaurant.
Spacious restaurant with wooden chairs and large windows overlooking the sea.
Empty sandy beach with lounge chairs and umbrellas under clear sky by the sea
View from a covered terrace to the sea with table, chairs, and a tree in the foreground.
Beach with sun loungers, umbrellas, and calm sea under clear sky.
Modern hotel lobby with reception, geometric wood decor, and stylish seating areas.
Modern hotel complex with balconies and mountain backdrop under blue sky.
Modern hotel entrance with palm trees and warmly lit lobby in calm evening ambiance.
Hotel restaurant with modern tables and chairs, view of sunset and garden.
Small white chapel with blue door frame by the sea with sun umbrellas and green lawn.
View of a white roof by the sea with sun umbrellas and trees at sunset.
Modern restaurant with wooden furniture and decorative wall elements in warm tones
Open dining area with modern wooden furniture and view of outdoor area with palm trees.
Bright hotel room with double bed, TV, wooden beam ceiling, and balcony with sea view.
Brightly furnished bedroom with natural wood furniture and modern lighting.
Modern hotel room with sea view and access to the pool.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden ceiling, and small balcony with sea view.
Modern hotel room with wooden ceiling, cozy bed, and seating area.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden ceiling beams, and cozy seating area.
Modern hotel balcony with direct access to a pool under a blue sky.
Modern hotel room with wooden ceiling, desk, sink, and bed in the background
Modern hotel room with sofa, desk, flat screen TV, and wooden flooring.
Modern house with pool and balconies, surrounded by a fence and blue sky.
Modern hotel room with seating area, staircase to mezzanine, and desk by the window.
Small fitness area with wooden ceiling, bench, shelves, and exercise equipment in a hotel room.
Bright bathroom with freestanding bathtub, wooden sink, and large frosted glass windows.
Modern hotel room with double bed and a view of an outdoor pool.
Modern hotel pool at night with illuminated water and adjacent balconies.
Modern hotel room with bed, desk, and terrace overlooking the sea.
Small pool with lounge chairs, table, and umbrella next to a modern hotel building.
Modern buffet restaurant with warm wood accents and a wide variety of food.
Small gym with treadmill, multi-purpose machine, and dumbbells in a modern room.
A man receives a back massage in a calm, stylish spa room.
Two people relax in a wooden sauna with hot stones in the foreground.
Two people relaxing in a Finnish sauna with wooden benches and sauna heater.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Stalis

Cactus Mare *****

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Location

The well-known Cactus Hotels chain opened a completely renovated 5-star comfort hotel for adults only in Summer 2019.
In Summer 2023, Cactus Mare was extended with an annexe building, located opposite the main building in the second row from the beach (a street needs to be crossed).
As an adults-only hotel (16+), Cactus Mare offers a very special ambiance with the attentive service and high-quality accommodation that Cactus is known for. It is located in Stalis, the main building is directly on the sandy beach (bathing shoes recommended as there are rock slabs at the water's edge), between the towns of Malia and Hersonissos. Shops and entertainment facilities are in the vicinity and easily accessible on foot. The distance to Heraklion Airport is approx. 32 km.
Empty sandy beach with lounge chairs and umbrellas under clear sky by the sea
View from a covered terrace to the sea with table, chairs, and a tree in the foreground.
Infinity pool with sunset and sea view, surrounded by plants and sun loungers.
Beach with sun loungers, umbrellas, and calm sea under clear sky.

Facilities

Modern hotel lobby with reception, geometric wood decor, and stylish seating areas.
Modern hotel complex with balconies and mountain backdrop under blue sky.
Modern hotel entrance with palm trees and warmly lit lobby in calm evening ambiance.
Four people sit at a beach bar enjoying drinks with a view of the sea.
Hotel restaurant with modern tables and chairs, view of sunset and garden.
Small white chapel with blue door frame by the sea with sun umbrellas and green lawn.
View of a white roof by the sea with sun umbrellas and trees at sunset.
Modern restaurant with wooden furniture and decorative wall elements in warm tones
Open dining area with modern wooden furniture and view of outdoor area with palm trees.
Fresh white and light wood give the modern schauinsland-reisen original property its luxurious charm. The main building has 90 rooms, and the annexe building has 31 additional rooms. In the main building, you will find 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 terraced towards the sea, ensuring a magnificent sea view from almost every lounger. Additionally, a swimming pool with a pool bar provides refreshment, and the beach bar serves drinks on the beach.
The annexe building, newly constructed in 2023, offers 2 additional 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 at the hotel is free of charge, subject to availability.

Accommodation

Double Room Superior Main Building

The rooms are located in the main building.
The pleasantly cool design of the resort is also reflected in the rooms. The airy, lightly 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'' 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 the 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).
On arrival, a bottle of wine and a bottle of water are provided in the room.
Also available to book as a single room (DSE).

Bright hotel room with double bed, TV, wooden beam ceiling, and balcony with sea view.
Brightly furnished bedroom with natural wood furniture and modern lighting.
Modern hotel room with sea view and access to the pool.

Double Room Superior Side Sea View

With the same amenities as the Double Room Superior, they also feature a side sea view (D2S). Also available to book with a direct sea view (DMU).

Double Room Superior Jacuzzi

With the same amenities as the Double Room Superior, they additionally feature a Jacuzzi on the terrace (J2N).

Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden ceiling, and small balcony with sea view.
Modern hotel room with wooden ceiling, cozy bed, and seating area.

Suite Main Building

Located in the main building, with the same amenities as the Double Room Superior, offering more space and a separate seating area with a sofa (S2). Also available to book with a side sea view (2SS).

Suite Jacuzzi

Like the suites, also in the main building, with a Jacuzzi on the terrace (S2J).

Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden ceiling beams, and cozy seating area.

Double Room Superior Annexe

The rooms are located in the annexe building, newly constructed in 2023, in the second row from the beach (a street needs to be crossed).
The pleasantly cool design of the resort is also reflected in the rooms. The airy, lightly designed rooms combine traditional elements with modern design. They feature a walk-in shower/WC, hairdryer, bath amenities, bathrobes, slippers, telephone, individually adjustable 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 the 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).
On arrival, a bottle of wine and a bottle of water are provided in the room.
Also available to book as a single room (AO1).

Modern hotel balcony with direct access to a pool under a blue sky.

Double Room Superior Sharing Pool Annexe

Like the Double Room Superior, in the annexe building, with access to the shared pool (DPX).

Suite Annexe

The rooms are located in the annexe building, newly constructed in 2023, in the second row from the beach (a street needs to be crossed).
They offer more space than the Double Room Superior with the same amenities and a separate seating area with a sofa (ANS).

Modern hotel room with wooden ceiling, desk, sink, and bed in the background
Modern hotel room with sofa, desk, flat screen TV, and wooden flooring.
Modern house with pool and balconies, surrounded by a fence and blue sky.

Suite Sharing Pool Annexe

Like the suites in the annexe, with direct access to the shared pool (SUX).

Loft Annexe

The rooms are located in the annexe building, newly constructed in 2023, in the second row from the beach (a street needs to be crossed).
The lofts are arranged over 2 levels and have the same amenities as the Double Room Superior. The sleeping area is on the lower level, and the bathroom with a walk-in shower/WC or bathtub is on the upper level (LAN).

Modern hotel room with seating area, staircase to mezzanine, and desk by the window.
Small fitness area with wooden ceiling, bench, shelves, and exercise equipment in a hotel room.
Bright bathroom with freestanding bathtub, wooden sink, and large frosted glass windows.
Modern hotel room with double bed and a view of an outdoor pool.
Modern hotel pool at night with illuminated water and adjacent balconies.
Modern hotel room with bed, desk, and terrace overlooking the sea.
Small pool with lounge chairs, table, and umbrella next to a modern hotel building.

Double Room Superior Private Pool

Like the Double Room Superior, with an additional private pool (U2P).

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast (7-10 am), lunch (12:30-2 pm), and dinner (6:30-9 pm) are served in the main building's buffet restaurant. Once per stay, dinner is included in the à la carte restaurants (reservation 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. Fresh gyros, souvlaki, pizza, and burgers are offered from 12 pm to 2 pm.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included from 10 am to midnight at the bar.
Gluten-free options are available.
Vegetarian and special diet meals are available upon request.

Modern buffet restaurant with warm wood accents and a wide variety of food.

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

A man receives a back massage in a calm, stylish spa room.
Two people relax in a wooden sauna with hot stones in the foreground.
Two people relaxing in a Finnish sauna with wooden benches and sauna heater.
For a fee (in the main building): Spa with sauna, massages, and various treatments.
The spa of the Cactus Royal hotel can also be used for a fee (except for 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 (both for a fee).

Credit card

All major credit cards are accepted.
MasterCard, Visa, and American Express.

Hotel features

  • Direct beach location
  • Adults Only
  • Fitness
  • Hotel safe
  • Air conditioning
  • Massages
  • Spa
  • Wi-Fi
  • Sauna
  • Extended hygiene concept
  • schauinsland-reisen original

Sustainability

Travel with a Future provides guidance for making conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices that actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, and cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

More 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 resort, bookable from 16 years of age!
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The hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility due to numerous stairs and steps.
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Rating 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 "Young Stars" 2025/26 catalog on page 32.
In the "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 catalog on page 150.

Note on climate resilience levy

For stays from 1/1/2018 onwards, the Greek government levies a climate resilience tax, payable by the guest on-site, similar to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and is tiered from €0.50 to €15 per day and room from 1/1/2025.
For stays in high season 1/4-31/10
National category 1-2 stars €2
National category 3 stars €5
National category 4 stars €10
National category 5 stars €15
For stays in low season 1/11-31/3
National category 1-2 stars €0.50
National category 3 stars €1.50
National category 4 stars €3
National category 5 stars €4

Country category

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