Swell Boutique Hotel  

Set on Rethymno’s beachfront strip, just steps from Town Beach and Blue Beach and about 400 m from the historic old town. Landmarks within easy reach include the Paleontological Museum, Kara Mousha Pasha Mosque and the Venetian port. The hotel sits on Sofokli Venizelou, putting sea and city at your doorstep.

A 4-star boutique hotel with a modern seaside vibe and 28 air-conditioned rooms and suites. Rooms range from standard doubles with mini-fridges and desks to junior and one- and two-bedroom suites with sea views and living areas; two-bedroom suites are duplexes with an espresso machine. Expect daily housekeeping, in-room safes, TVs, slippers and creature comforts that feel curated for a beach-city stay.

Dive into an outdoor pool and sip at the poolside bar, recover in the sauna, Hammam or jacuzzi, or book spa treatments and massages in the on-site wellness center. There’s a 24-hour fitness center, a library for slow afternoons and free self parking on site. Wake up to sea-breeze mornings from many sea-view suites, and arrange a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout the property, desks and laptop-compatible safes in rooms, 24-hour front desk service and luggage storage. Additional practical services include dry cleaning, car rental assistance and private transfers.

An on-site restaurant and a bar/lounge serve guests, plus a snack bar/deli for lighter bites and the poolside bar for sundowners. A complimentary buffet breakfast is offered daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM to kick off island mornings.