Attracting more than 270,000 British holidaymakers every year, the island is the most visited in Greece. Rhodes is the proud parent of a big family of beaches. The best-known stretches of sand slither down the island’s east coast, monopolising more than 80 kilometres of seaside. If you’ve got a pocket full of change, head to Rhodes Town. The Street of the Knights and Socrates Street in the walled old town are bumper-to-bumper with souvenir shops.

Hotel Cosmopolitan, affiliated by Meliá  is located in the centre of a garden area and scores extra points thanks to its proximity to both the island’s capital Rhodes and the beach. 

The elegant hotel enjoys fabulous views over the sea from its vantage point on the coast. For a cooling dip, though, the hotel pool is even closer in the grounds surrounded by bright blue parasols and sun loungers. Sporty types can test themselves on the tennis courts or around the table tennis table, or cool off in the games room.  

The hotel is set in a landscaped garden and features two outdoor pools and a sun terrace where guests can relax on sun loungers. 

A popular hotel that always offers a warm welcome, the Hotel Cosmopolitan, affiliated by Meliá is a good choice for families.