The 164-room Belair Beach Hotel is a seaside retreat located a 10-minute drive from the city and across the street from the shingle shores of Ixia. This budget-conscious property appeals to couples and families with free bike rentals, a buffet restaurant, two bars, two pools with lounge chairs and umbrellas, and rental cars available next door. Rooms have balconies with sea views, but furnishings are well-used and outdated -- including old tube TVs.

Located across a main thoroughfare from Ixia Bay's main beach, the 242-room Oceanis Hotel is a family-friendly, all-inclusive resort on the Greek island of Rhodes. In addition to popular activities throughout the day, the hotel has all the requisite inclusions for a low-key beach getaway, including a hillside pool with terrace lounging, large lagoon pool with a lawn and plenty of loungers, on-site dining, snack bar, and mini-market. Rooms are spacious, if simple, and some have sea views, but it's worth noting that furnishings can feel outdated and look slightly worn. If you're seeking more contemporary decor, try the Mareblue Cosmopolitan Beach Resort, but be prepared to pay more.