Crete is never free from tourists. Travelers come here both in summer and in winter. And Heraklion, which is the administrative center of the island, receives special attention. Both in the city itself and in its environs there are many excellent hotel complexes. And now I would like to talk about Cactus Village - a 4-star beach hotel serving its guests on an all-inclusive basis.
Location
So, the hotel is located not in Heraklion itself, but in the resort village not far from it. And it is called Stalis. Or, as they say, Stalis. People who want to see more than one place, but the whole of Crete, are sent here to Cactus Village 4 *. Or at least a few cities. The right choice, since from Stalis you can quickly get to Hersonissos, Heraklion and Malia - the most popular resorts here. By the way, it takes 30-40 minutes to get to the airport from here.
Cactus Village Hotel & Bungalows (full hotel name) is located on the seafront. A private beach area can be reached in less than a minute. At 200 meters from the hotel you can see a bus stop. From there you can get anywhere. By the way, there are several interesting sights nearby. To go - 5-7 minutes. These are the Crete Golf Club, the Aqua World Aquarium, and the Lychnostatis Folk Museum.
Service
Cactus Village 4 * has a developed infrastructure. But there is the only negative, consisting in the lack of access to the Internet. Therefore, people for whom the availability of Wi-Fi is essential will have to consider this nuance.
But there is parking, car rental, a conference room (which is often rented for banquets), a currency exchange office. The reception is open around the clock, because if something is necessary, you can contact the administrators. The staff here speaks German, Greek, English, French and Italian.
Entertainment
Of course, most people come here to sunbathe and buy enough. But even being in the territory of Cactus Village 4 *, you can find yourself an interesting occupation of an entertaining nature. Firstly, from morning to evening, guests are entertained by animation staff. They organize various shows and competitions, volleyball and football tournaments, games, karaoke, water sports, water aerobics. And in the evening - dance performances, comedy nights and many other interesting events in the main bar.
In addition, on the territory of the Cactus Village Hotel 4 * you can find mini-golf, a games room with darts and table tennis, a billiard room and a tennis court.
There is also a terrace for sunbathing and a large outdoor pool. There is also a closed one - it is located in the SPA-center. There is also a professional fitness center with exercise equipment necessary for full physical activity, and trainers and consultants. After classes, it is recommended to visit the Turkish bath, soak in the jacuzzi and look into the massage room - relaxation will be a great end to the day.
Nutrition
As already mentioned at the very beginning, the Cactus Village 4 * hotel (Crete, Heraklion) serves guests on an all-inclusive basis. And this service is fully justified.
The hotel has several bars and restaurants, one of which is the main, and the other themed. During their stay, guests are offered one free dinner at these elite establishments.
People resting here are happy to respond to the dishes that are served here. The food is delicious, varied and fresh. Mostly Italian, Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. European breakfasts: there are scrambled eggs, omelettes, freshly baked rolls and waffles, cheese and sausage slices, fresh vegetables and, of course, fruits. Sweet melons and watermelons, peaches, cherries, nectarines, plums, apricots, kiwis, pears, apples - in general, all that season.
Lunches and dinners are no worse. Guests pay special attention to grilled meat (beef and pork), shawarma with chicken, fish, chicken, salmon, rabbit, duck, seafood and much more. Cheese slices for dinner with elite varieties (Maasdam, Parmesan, Brie) will bring gourmets special joy. In general, you can list the menu for a long time. But one thing is to be said with certainty: everyone here will find something that will appeal to him.
Standard Apartment
Now a few words about the rooms that Cactus Village 4 * has (Greece, Crete, Heraklion). The most inexpensive are the standards. Their area is 25 square meters. m, and inside there is everything you need for a comfortable stay and good rest, starting with a furnished balcony with a beautiful view and a bathroom, ending with a radio, telephone and toilet. Everything is thought out to the smallest detail.
What about the price? It may vary depending on the season. In the summer, rooms usually cost one and a half times more than in the fall. Not because of the weather - Crete is always warm. And because of the influx of tourists. In July, a week of staying in a standard for two people can cost 60-70 thousand rubles. (with the all-inclusive system). For three guests, the price rises to 80-90 thousand rubles.
More room
In Cactus Village Hotel Bungalows 4 * there are other apartments - family, with an area of 35 square meters. m. More space and 4 berths - this is their distinctive feature. And the price: 80-90 thousand rubles. per week for two people, and 105-115 - for three. In both cases, a child under 17 years old is allowed to stay for free.
The last category of apartments is Junior Suites. Their area is 40 square meters. m. And the "highlight" of such numbers is the zoning of space. These apartments are divided into two bedrooms, each of which has one huge king-size bed. Junior suites are usually settled by a company of 4 adults - this is the maximum capacity. And for them, a week-long rest will cost about 150 thousand rubles.
Here, in principle, everything you need to know for a potential tourist who wants to spend his vacation here. The hotel is not bad, in a good location and with a decent reputation - and this is an occasion to stay in it.