The Melitti Hotel is well located just seconds walk from the beach, and the beautiful Old Town is an easy 20 mins walk away, along the beach promenade. It is a well-organised and run establishment, with simple self-catering apartments each with its own terrace. Although breakfast is available (for a small fee) in a communal dining space downstairs, we found the apartment kitchenette was perfectly adequate for preparing simple meals. The apartments are arranged around a small but decent private pool. We had a first floor apartment with a terrace at the front of the hotel which caught the sun for much of the day. There is an honesty bar if you want a drink at night, but that is unlikely as there are many restaurants and supermarkets (and free parking) on the beach road. Rethymno beach itself is stunning with clean soft sand, and most bars have their own loungers which you can use for free if you buy a drink. The Melitti staff were all charming and very helpful, and we would recommend this as a good no-frills option for someone who plans to spend a lot of time on the beach or enjoying the town.