Swell Boutique Hotel, Rethymno (Crete)

Swell Boutique Hotel - A modern beachfront hotel with a spa, seasonal pool, and organic dining

Situated in front of the sandy beach of Rethymnon, Swell Boutique Hotel features 28 air-conditioned rooms and suites with Coco-Mat mattresses, flat-screen satellite TVs, and private bathrooms. Select rooms include furnished balconies with partial Cretan Sea views, seating areas, and mini-fridges. The on-site restaurant, Fat Snail, serves a complimentary buffet breakfast and dishes prepared with organic local produce from the owner’s farm. Leisure facilities include a seasonal outdoor pool, sun loungers, a 24-hour fitness center, and a spa with a sauna, steam bath, hot tub, and massage treatments. The hotel is 1.5 km from the Archaeological Museum of Rethymno and 2 km from the Fortezza of Rethymno. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Pros

The beachfront location provides direct access to the sandy beach of Rethymnon.

Organic, locally sourced dining options at Fat Snail restaurant.

Spa facilities include a sauna, steam bath, hot tub, and massage treatments.

Rooms feature Coco-Mat mattresses and hypo-allergenic linen for added comfort.

Cons

The outdoor pool is seasonal and not available year-round.

Some rooms have partial sea views rather than full panoramas.