Cactus Bay Hotel

Hotel Highlights

Adults Only 14+ means chilled-out grown-up vibes, so you can swap splash-zone chaos for proper poolside peace.
This beachfront Stalis stay is right by the sandy beach and comes with a fresh-water pool that is basically begging for a camera roll cameo.
With just 35 rooms, Cactus Bay keeps things small, modern and boutique-feeling instead of full-on mega-resort madness.
All Inclusive keeps things easy, with meals, snacks and a line-up of drinks that help the holiday mood stay firmly switched on.
You can also make the most of seasonal extras like the waterpark, waterslides and activities at the nearby sister hotel.

Location

You are right in Stalis with the beach just 20m away and the town centre around 400m from the hotel.
Bars and restaurants are practically on the doorstep, while shops and a supermarket are only about 50m away for snack runs and holiday essentials.
Fancy turning up the nightlife? Malia is around 3km away and Hersonissos is about 7km away.
A bus stop about 150m away makes it easy to get out and explore more of Crete without the faff.
Heraklion Airport is around 28km away, so you can get from touchdown to tanning pretty sharpish.

Rooms

Rooms are clean, modern and easy on the eye, with air conditioning from May to October and satellite TV for your post-sun flop.
Standard Junior Suites come with a balcony or terrace, free WiFi, a free safe and a capsule coffee machine for those slow holiday starts.
Expect tiled floors, shower bathrooms and a bright, fresh style that totally fits the sleek Greek-island look.
Standard Junior Suites are around 28m2, giving you a decent bit of room to spread out your beachwear and going-out fits.
Some room types have a double or twin bed plus a sofa bed, making them a solid shout for a mates' getaway.

Food and Drink

There are 4 restaurants and a snack bar in the mix, so you will not be left wondering where the next bite is coming from.
Buffet breakfast is served from 07:30 to 10:00, with lunch from 12:30 to 14:00 and dinner from 18:30 to 21:00.
All Inclusive covers breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus small snacks, cakes and pastries, and coffee and tea through the day.
Soft drinks, beer, wine, cocktails and local spirits are included from 10:00 to 23:00, which is very much holiday behaviour.
You also get one a la carte meal per week for when you fancy giving the buffet a night off.
Just so you know, buffet meals are served at the nearby sister hotel around 250m away.

Sports and Entertainment

Days can be as chilled or as lively as you like, with darts, table tennis, aquagym, mini golf, yoga and pilates all on offer.
The hotel runs adult-focused entertainment and evening shows six times a week from May to October, so the fun does not clock off after sunset.
Beach volleyball is there for anyone who likes their seaside lounging with a side of competition.
If you are feeling extra, local providers offer watersports like jet skiing and water skiing nearby.
For slower holiday moments, spa treatments, a sauna and a steam bath are available for an extra charge at nearby adults-only Cactus Royal.