Set on a beach in Stalís, this 5-star hotel offers 3 freshwater pools and a poolside bar with a sun terrace. Leisure facilities include a Turkish bath, sauna and a fitness centre.

Fitted with private balconies or terraces, all spacious rooms at Cactus Royal include large windows and elegant furniture. Each comes with individually controlled air conditioning and satellite TV.

Guests can join an aerobic class or have a relaxing massage. Water sports are available at the beach and there is a separate swimming pool for children. For a quiet afternoon, there is a TV room with fireplace.

The Cactus Royal hotel is located between Agios Nikolaos and the capital Heraklion. It is 35 km from Nikos Kazantzakis Airport and private parking is possible on site.