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Swell Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property
Elegant beach hotel and outdoor pool

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View | Living area
Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | In-room dining
Exterior
Restaurant

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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69 Sofokli Venizelou, Rethymno, 74100
  • Place, Town Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Rethymnon Town Hall
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Rethymnon Venetian Port
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite, Partial Sea View

Junior Suite, Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Executive Suite, Private Pool, Sea View | Private pool

Executive Suite, Private Pool, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

About the area

Rethymno

A luxury stay in Rethymno awaits you at Swell Boutique Hotel. Within steps you'll find Town Beach and Blue Beach. Highlights at this beach hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free buffet breakfast. .At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the 24-hour gym and sauna as well as access to bike hire. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and spa services. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Rethymno hotel include St. Anthony Gorge and Paleontological Museum.

What's nearby

  • Town Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rethymnon Town Hall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Rethymnon Cathedral - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Rimondi Fountain - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dome - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Noble Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cactus Beach Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Häagen-Dazs - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Aquilla Porto Rethymnon- Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Swell Boutique Hotel

Elegant beach hotel and outdoor pool
Swell Boutique Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Swell Boutique Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Rethymno hotel is smoke free.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Swell Boutique Hotel offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary slippers. This Rethymno hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

Awards and affiliations

Hellenic Chamber of Hotels' Boutique Hotel – This property has received certification as a Boutique Hotel under the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels' Boutique Hotel certification scheme.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November to 31 March, EUR 3.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 1041K014A3060706

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Swell Boutique Hotel?

Swell Boutique Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Swell Boutique Hotel?

Yep, Swell Boutique Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Swell Boutique Hotel?

Yep, Swell Boutique Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Town Beach.

Is there a spa on site at Swell Boutique Hotel?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does Swell Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Swell Boutique Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

Does Swell Boutique Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary buffet breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Swell Boutique Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Swell Boutique Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Swell Boutique Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Swell Boutique Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Swell Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

September 2025

Beautiful hotel and suite. Friendly helpful staff. Would recommend.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Leila

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at Swell Boutique hotel. Staff really were amazing, they were always so helpful and friendly. Our room was lovely and had a beautiful sea view. It was split over 2 floors, upstairs having its own bathroom too, lots of wardrobe space and storage. The stairs were a little steep so had to be extra careful coming down. The bathroom could do with updating (like a rainfall shower) but beds were very comfortable with lots of pillows to choose from. Room service was daily and the ladies were so lovely. Really good breakfast selection, something for everyone and certain options changed daily. I really liked that they had local sweets/pastries so could try different things (all absolutely delicious!) The hotel is very conveniently located, about a flat 10 minute walk to the Old Town but plenty of restaurants, bars and shops around. Although it’s right by the road we weren’t disturbed by any outside noise. The hotel has a nice small pool to the side or is across the road from the sandy beach. Hotel guests get discounted sunbeds and you can get food/drink to the beach too. We were so sad to leave, Rethymno is such a beautiful place and we would definitely recommend Swell Boutique!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the beach. Walkable to Old Town and all of the many shops and restaurants. Property was immaculate and our room was very spacious. A very nice breakfast each morning. All of the staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful place, excellent rooms friendly accommodating people
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel just across the road from beach and an easy, flat, and pleasant walk into town. Nice range of restaurants and cafes close to the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonatan

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Raechel

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dmitry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Happy Valley

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, Kingston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, right next to the beach, has some parking space right in front, soundproof room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great food, but not much to do in town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Genios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Long

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and pleasant boutique hotel on the seafront, with a really helpful and friendly staff. Parking is limited but easily managed with a little help from hotel reception. The restaurants around the hotel are fun and good value, or a walk up to the harbour area and old town offers lots more great options.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From the first moment we arrived the man on reception couldn't do enough while he soughted out check in he brought us both a drink and some sandwiches the room was excellent we had 2 balconys both with a sea view the breakfast again was excellent so much food to choose from all the staff we're nice and friendly would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beyond welcoming especially as we arrived later than we anticipated. They were able to have dinner ready for us and continued to do so throughout our stay. I would highly recommend getting the dinners included with your room. It was the perfect way to experience a variety of Mediterranean cuisine! George and the rest of the restaurant staff were so attentive and friendly! George even gave us a list of words to say in Greek which we used through the week! The room was also amazing. It was clean, extremely spacious, and had a view of the beach. The location couldn’t have been better. We were a simple walk to town and a short cab ride away from the bus station!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Swell Boutique hotel in Rethymnon is fantastic!

The Swell Boutique hotel was fantastic! All the front desk and meal staff were so helpful and always addressed all our needs. Lina at the front desk was amazing- she was incredible! She spent so much time helping us to plan our days and our touring, looking up details regarding distances and directions, calling museums and restaurants, and checking in with us regularly about follow-up. She went above and beyond, always with a smile!! We were so impressed! The hotel was in a perfect location and we walked everywhere in the town and had easy access to the highway for driving and sightseeing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Franck

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frédéric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

3e séjour toujours parfait !

Il s’agit de notre 3e séjour dans cet hôtel et nous ne sommes jamais déçu. Globalement tout est parfait. Une vue magnifique, une jolie chambre certes pas immense pour 3 mais c’est pas grave nous ne faisons que y dormir… le petit déjeuner est toujours très bon et varié, le personnel est charmant … bref nous aimons beaucoup cet hôtel… Seul petit bémol la literie (du moins dans notre chambre est à revoir… le fauteuil convertible pour un ado de 17 ans est un peu limite … et notre lit n’était pas du plus grand confort non plus…)
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Antonio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Flott beliggenhet og service, hotellet er noe slitt men personalet var veldig behjelpelige. Fin utsikt mot sjøen. Frokosten var veldig god med mye å velge i. Vil absolutt anbefale andre å bo her!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Béatrice

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jörg, Unna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolles Personal.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Romain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Très
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025