Swell Boutique Hotel

Hotels
Independent
9.4 (30 reviews)
69 Sofokli Venizelou, Rethymno, 74100 , Rethymno , GR

Facilities

Free breakfast
Fitness facilities
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Luggage storage
Sauna
Wheelchair accessible
Steam room
Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great staff
Beautiful location
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Issues with bedding comfort
Bathroom needs updating

Categories

Cleanliness
8.49
Some concerns about the bedding comfort were mentioned which may indicate a need for improvement.
Service
9.96
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful across multiple reviews.
Location
9.5
The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance to the Old Town, with plenty of amenities nearby.
Room Quality
8.95
Rooms were generally lovely but with some noted improvements needed for the bathroom and bedding.
Amenities
9.48
Good amenities mentioned, including a small pool and discounts on sunbeds.
Value for Money
9.44
High quality stay for the price mentioned, with daily room service and good breakfast options.
Food and Beverage
9.49
Breakfast variety and quality received positive feedback, with local specialties included.
Overall Experience
9.86
Guests expressed high satisfaction and willingness to recommend the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 21:00

Property Description

Recreational Opportunities
Experience leisure at its finest with our outdoor pool, sauna, and 24-hour fitness center.

Dining and Entertainment
Indulge in a delicious meal at our restaurant or savor the convenience of room service. Unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge or poolside bar.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy complimentary buffet breakfast, along with dry cleaning services and a 24-hour front desk. Make use of our airport shuttle and free self-parking.

Book your stay at Swell Boutique Hotel to enjoy beachfront bliss!

Important information:

  • Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: HER

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

  • General

    Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 30 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.49
Service: 9.96
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 8.95
Amenities: 9.48
Value for Money: 9.44
Food and Beverage: 9.49
Overall Experience: 9.86
P
Philip
10
September 2025
Pros:

Beautiful hotel and suite. Friendly helpful staff. Would recommend.

2025-09-23 via Nuitee
L
Leila family_with_children
8
Pros:

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!

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
F
Frédéric
10
3e séjour toujours parfait !
Pros:

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…)

2025-08-27 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Pros:

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!

2025-07-15 via Nuitee
J
Jörg family
8
Pros:

Tolles Personal.

2025-06-11 via Nuitee
I
Ian family
10
Pros:

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.

2025-05-29 via Nuitee
T
Tim family
10
Pros:

Beautiful place, excellent rooms friendly accommodating people

2025-05-25 via Nuitee
R
Romain
8
Pros:

Très

2025-05-22 via Nuitee
M
Mohammad
8
8
Pros:

Hotel was prima en personeel zeer vriendelijk

2025-05-05 via Nuitee
M
Michael partner
10
Pros:

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.

2025-04-30 via Nuitee
J
Jean
10
Seaside hotel
Pros:

The hotel is directly across the beach, and in walking distance to the center of the city. Rooms are nice, with nice sea view, the balcony ok, breakfast was very good.

2025-01-05 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Pros:

Bra hotell, men litt slitt. God frokost. Gode senger.

2024-11-02 via Nuitee
B
Beatrice
10
Lite og koselig hotel.
Pros:

Flott hotel, like ved stranden. God frokost, veldig bra service.

2024-08-20 via Nuitee
G
GERALDINE
8
Très bien … sauf la plage
Pros:

Chambre propre avec tout le confort, grande douche, matelas confortable.
Petit déjeuner en buffet, très fourni, avec jus orange pressé, il y a des spécialités grecs. Il y a même un petit déjeuner à emporter si on doit partir avant 8h qui est très complet.
Le restaurant de l’hôtel est très bon, j’y ai mangé un soir, à un tarif raisonnable.
Le parking est petit, seulement 4 places de parking devant. Toutes les places autour de l’hôtel sont gratuites, mais cela doit être compliqué en pleine saison.
Précision, personne ne parle français.
L’hôtel est très bien situé à environ 10 ou 15 min à pieds du centre ville. Et pleins de commerces à côté de l’hôtel.
Le seul « problème » c’est la plage, l’hôtel fourmi des serviettes pour la plage, après il y a une plage parasol et transat du nereas ( nom du restaurant de l’hôtel) donc on a l’impression qu’on y a droit gratuitement, mais en faite non, c’est payant, 8€ pr le parasol et 2 transats, je vous conseils d’aller plus loin car certains c’est 5€ ou gratuit si vous prenez une conso. Dommage que ça ne soit inclus dans l’hôtel… c’est le seul point noir de l’hôtel.

2024-06-16 via Nuitee
J
Jenna partner
10
Pros:

Aamiainen oli ihan huippu luokkaa ja huone oli ilmastoitu hyvin. Palvelu oli myös huippua. Erityiskiitos ihanille kerrossiivoojille, jotka tekivät lomasta entistäkin ihanamman

2024-06-12 via Nuitee
M
Mélanie friends
10
Pros:

Vraiment bien situé, personnel très attentionné et très propre.

2024-06-03 via Nuitee
R
Roman partner
10
Pros:

Sehr freundliche Mitarbeiter, ruhig, gute Lage

2024-05-26 via Nuitee
J
John
10
Pros:

Very nice hotel, right next to the beach, has some parking space right in front, soundproof room

2024-04-13 via Nuitee
J
John partner
10
Pros:

Lovely hotel, great food, but not much to do in town.

2023-10-15 via Nuitee
G
Genios
10
Pros:

Very nice.

2023-10-03 via Nuitee