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Cactus Beach Hotel

4.0 star property
Beach hotel with seasonal outdoor pool, near Stalis Beach

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Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Annex Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Beach nearby, beach volleyball, beach bar
Free daily buffet breakfast
Terrace/patio
Cactus Beach Hotel, located on Stalis Beach, offers all-inclusive amenities for every traveler. Enjoy Italian cuisine at three restaurants, beach volleyball, and spa treatments. The property features a seasonal outdoor pool, a children's pool, and convenient poolside bars.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 32 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Annex Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Annex Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Hersonissos, Cactus Beach Hotel is connected to a shopping center. Lychnostatis and Folklore Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Star Beach Water Park and Aquaworld Aquarium. Traveling with kids? Consider Sissi Mini Golf and Labyrinth Park. Scuba diving, water skiing, and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Agios Ioannis Street, Stalis, Hersonissos, Crete Island, 700 07

What's nearby

  • Stalis Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Malia Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Palace of Malia - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Star Beach Water Park - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Port of Hersonissos - 9 min drive - 5.5 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beachcomber - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kyknos Beach Pool Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chill Out Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sergiani - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Anatolia - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Cactus Beach Hotel

Upscale all-inclusive hotel near Stalis Beach
At Cactus Beach Hotel, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, 3 poolside bars, and a beach bar. With amenities like beachfront dining and beach volleyball, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Treat yourself to a body wrap, a hot stone massage, or a body scrub at the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner, and Italian cuisine. In addition to a grocery/convenience store and a terrace, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with a waterslide, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, an outdoor tennis court, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Access to a nearby indoor pool, access to a nearby health club, and an elevator
Room features
All 380 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and electric kettles

All inclusive details

This hotel is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

Buffet meals, snacks, and select beverages included
Dining and beverage availability limited at one or more venues

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 3 poolside bars
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Tavern Paradise
  • Trattoria Romantica

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sports massages
  • Thalassotherapy
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • 7 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1980
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during November, December, January, February, and March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 3.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Room layout and furnishings may differ from the photos shown.
Property Registration Number 1039Κ014A0025900

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Cactus Beach All Inclusive Hotel Hersonissos
Cactus Beach Hersonissos
Cactus Beach Hotel
Cactus Beach Hotel Hersonissos

Frequently asked questions

Does Cactus Beach Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Cactus Beach Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cactus Beach Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Cactus Beach Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Cactus Beach Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Cactus Beach Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Cactus Beach Hotel?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive.

Where is Cactus Beach Hotel located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Hersonissos hotel is connected to the convention center and within 3 mi (5 km) of Stalis Beach, Malia Beach, and Potamos Beach. Palace of Malia and Lychnostatis are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Cactus Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

ATHANASIA

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Good central location but service was poor. Cleaners walked into our room in the morning without even knocking while we were still in bed. Food was below average
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir hatten ein sehr schönes, geräumiges Familienzimmer mit Meerblick.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Claudia Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Das All Inklusiv Angebot nicht wirklich genutzt, da es so viele gute Restaurants rundherum hat. Hätte mir gewünscht nur mit Frühstück buchen zu können. Das Buffet sagte mir nicht so zu, Getränke waren vorallem sehr Süss aber keine Markenprodukte oder gute Cocktails. Finde es schade, dass bei allinklusiv oft nur billigprodukte verwendet werden. Die Zimmer waren sehr schön und die Lage vom Hotel ist auch super. Ebenfalls die Anlage von aussen ist sehr hübsch. Super fand ich, dass wir beim Checkin mitten in der Nacht ein Sandwich bekamen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property; clean and comfortable. Kind staff and very good amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Damijan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best family friendly hotel in Kreta

This was our fourth family vacation in Cactus beach hotel. Every year is better and better, three years ago they opened water park, this they totally renovated restaurant... Eco friendly, Impeccable cleanliness, warm and helpful staff - we feels like home. :)
First time with own car in Kreta (total journey was 5059,9km in 13 days)
Electric silent scooters
Local food
Upgraded USB socket
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel - located in the middle of Stalida. We stayed in the new wing i think - with very nice quality and good sized rooms. Seemed newly renovated. The all-inclusive package was very good. Food was above average of other all-inclusive places we have tried. Free gated parking on the grounds. Pros: Very good food. Enjoyed the hotels 2 a la carte restaurants that was included, for 1 night each, as well. Nice surroundings - hotel grounds is nice and well maintained. Easy access to the beach and the small city with a lot of nice restaurants and bars as well. Good service in general both from maintenance, waiters and frontdesk. Cons: Very little actually. We would wish for a heated pool - as it was so cold we barely used it for the week. (in start october) We could wish for something else than papercups for wine and beer to enjoy it more. And maybe some more sun-loungers by the pool as the amount of people and chairs didnt really seem to match up. But its really a recommendable hotel - especially with the price in mind. It was way better than expected - and would definitely come back
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elke, Dormagen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tolles Hotel-tolle Lage- super Service

Sehr schönes Hotel am Strand, gute Anbindung- schöner Strand- gute Einkaufsmöglichkeiten
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Luca&Paola, Torino

Creta - Mare

8/10 Good

Daniel et Katia, Toulouse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Complexe hôtelier où on passe un agréable séjour

6/10 Okay

Paolo, Milano

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel mare Stalis - Creta

Camera molto piccola per un hotel che vanta **** . Assurdo il costo di 10 euro giorno per la wifi. Spiaggia hotel a pagamento , nonostante l' hotel si venda come " ALL INCLUSIVE"

4/10 Poor

Greger

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Inget hotell vi kommer tillbaka till!

Vi checkade in från ett annat hotell endast en natt. Ett mycket enkelt hotell som inte gör mig glad. Enkla rum, känns som att tiden stått stilla. Små hårda sängar. Lite vandrarhems känsla över hela stället. Inget hotell som jag skulle rekommendera för ett par. Säkert bra om man vill ha ett enkelt, billigt och mycket folk och barn runt sig hela tiden. Lägg till några kronor och ta in på Cactus systerhotell som ligger 100 meter bort. En helt annan upplevelse. Dock måste jag säga att vi uppskattade personalen som var trevliga förutom de två männen som tog emot vid check in. Dom hade inte går på någon kurs hur man bemöter kunder. Arrogant och okunnig är inget bra om man skall ha kundkontakt.

4/10 Poor

Pam and Chris, Mid West

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Not a four star as advertised.

Majority of the staff most certainly favored the German speaking guests. Our "please and thankyou" comments illicitated scowling and ill tempered gestures from some female staff members, especially in the small pool coffee serving area. Overall, a pleasant well laid out hotel, but marred by overbooking room and rather childness behaviour from some staff.

4/10 Poor

Natalia, Moscow, Russia

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointment

Food is nice. Animation is in German only, not even bilingual. Towels are changed every three days.

8/10 Good

Matthias, Amberg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gerne wieder

Die Hotelanlage ist war recht groß, aber dennoch nicht unübersichtlich. Es gibt insgesamt 4 Pools. Das Zimmer war sehr geräumig, sauber, ruhig und gut erreichbar. Das Essen war hervorragend. Es gab überwiend internationale Gerichte, aber auch sehr viele griechische Spezialitäten, so dass es sich eigentlich erübrigt hat auswärts essen zu gehen. HP langt übrigens bei weitem aus.

8/10 Good

Aurelie, Haute Savoie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très bon rapport qualité prix !

Nous avons passé un très bon séjour en formule all inclusive. Un peu déçus par les paysages de Crète ; heureusement, le cadre de l'hôtel était très agréable. Buffet varié, plutôt sympa les invitations à la taverne et au restaurant italien pour changer d'ambiance. Personnel très serviable dans l'ensemble, moins à la réception.... Clientèle en grande majorité germanophone, animations en allemand/anglais ; vous ne parlerez pas francais pendant une semaine...

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