Cactus Beach Hotel

★★★★Ag. Ioannis Str.View on map

About the hotel

Beachfront Luxury at Cactus Beach Hotel

Sea-Facing Terrace and Spacious Rooms : Enjoy stunning sea views from the terrace and relax in the large, well-appointed rooms with modern amenities.

Leisure and Wellness Facilities : Take advantage of the tennis court, outdoor pool, health club, hammam, and mini golf. Unwind by playing billiards or lounging by the pool.

Family-Friendly Entertainment : While kids are entertained by the animation team and playground, adults can dine in the indoor dining room or enjoy a drink on the garden terrace.

Ready to experience a seaside retreat at Cactus Beach Hotel? Book now for a memorable stay!

Facilities

  • Parking
  • Free Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness center
  • Swimming pool
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Restaurant
  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Family rooms
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Luggage storage
  • Airport shuttle
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bar
  • Tour desk
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Car hire
  • Children's playground
  • Games room
  • Table tennis
  • Mini golf
  • Darts
  • Hammam
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sun terrace

Check-in and check-out

Check-out
until 11:00

Guest reviews

8.2

Very good

Average from 72 reviews

  • EmanuelIsrael
    7

    The pool and water park was great for the kids but everything else needs improvement

    Liked: The pools and water park is awesome. The rooms are big. The location is very good.

    Disliked: The air conditioning didn’t work and even the experts didn’t manage to fix it. The life guard is the pool was not patient to the guests. The food was not tasty at all.

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  • FabianUnited Kingdom
    9

    Great holiday!

    Liked: Clean, well equipped, good location. Everything in one place. Friendly staff.

    Disliked: Nothing really. Maybe more snacks by the pools would be nice.

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  • ElizabetaSlovenia
    10

    Liked: We had such a lovely time at Cactus Beach and felt really at home throughout our stay. The whole team in the restaurant was fantastic and so friendly, but we have to say—the food was the absolute star of the show! We were honestly treated to so many divine flavors every single day. A huge thank you to everyone for making our holiday so delicious and pleasant. We truly enjoyed every moment!

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  • NinaNetherlands
    9

    Good hotel for families

    Liked: Proximity to the sea, a lot of swimming pools (they opened a new one on our last day at the hotel), good food including Cretan and Greek cuisine, slides for children, regular cleaning, ice cream for lunch and dinner as well as the ice cream hour.

    Disliked: Paid sunbeds

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  • MariaRussia
    10

    Great for families with little children

    Liked: Food great, also one dinner we had at the seaside restaurant - very nice! Ask to books “special restaurants” upon arrival to get a spot. Beach is great, baby disco and evening animation we enjoyed. Some nights were truly impressive (acrobatic trio)

    Disliked: The sun beds are 20€/day extra and there is almost no space to come with your own towel, but just keep in mind I’m this extra cost.

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  • YevgenUkraine · Group
    5

    We were very disappointed that almost all additional services came at an extra cost

    Liked: The hotel is cozy, with a clean and well-maintained territory and plenty of greenery, including their signature cacti. The food was quite tasty, and the bar menu was simply top-notch! Last year we stayed at a 5-star hotel, and even there the bar selection was smaller. Every cocktail we tried was delicious! On the positive side, I’d like to mention the convenient luggage storage room, where you can also take a shower. This is especially useful if your flight is in the evening and you have to check out at 11:00 AM — you can still enjoy the beach or the bar for the rest of the day and head to the airport feeling fresh and relaxed.

    Disliked: This is not really an all-inclusive hotel — it’s more like “food-inclusive.” Be prepared to pay extra for almost everything else: the in-room safe, beach towels, sunbeds on the beach — basically anything beyond the room and meals comes at an additional cost. The selection at the restaurant was rather limited, and for some dishes we had to wait in line for 10–15 minutes. You can’t just walk in and choose your own table at the buffet. The staff assigns seating, and they were quite unfriendly — even rude at times. When our group of five was seated at a table set for four, we politely asked to move to a nearby larger table (which was available), but were flatly refused with the response: “We decide who sits where.” The number of sunbeds by the pool doesn’t come close to accommodating the number of guests. Don’t be surprised if you arrive in the morning and find all the loungers taken — often by towels, not people. Guests reserve them early and disappear, sometimes for the entire day. The water park has almost no seating area for parents to wait while their kids play. There are just a few chairs for everyone, so unless you’re lucky, you’ll likely be standing in the sun the whole time. Housekeeping service was not provided daily, which may be an issue for some guests.

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Reviews in English from guests who stayed at the hotel, provided by our booking partner.

Good to know

Please note that this property participates in the Greek breakfast initiative of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Cactus Beach Hotel compared with other hotels in Malia

Based on guest scores and reviews for 199 places to stay in Malia. Distances as the crow flies.

by guest reviews in Malia
95th of 199
its score; the average in Malia is 9.1
8.2
guest reviews
72
from the centre of Malia
2.8 km

What’s near Cactus Beach Hotel

Distances from the hotel as the crow flies.

  • Heraklion Airport (HER) 24 km

Frequently asked questions about Cactus Beach Hotel

What are the check-in and check-out times at Cactus Beach Hotel?

Check-out is until 11:00.

Does Cactus Beach Hotel have parking?

According to the hotel: parking, free parking. Ask the hotel whether you need to book it and whether there is a charge.

Are pets allowed at Cactus Beach Hotel?

Yes: pets allowed. Let the hotel know when you book in case there is a supplement or a size limit.

Does Cactus Beach Hotel have a pool?

According to the hotel: swimming pool, outdoor pool.

How far is Cactus Beach Hotel from the centre of Malia?

About 2.8 km from the centre of Malia, as the crow flies.