Swell Surf & Lifestyle Hotel

I fell in love with this place! The room was possibly the best I have ever experienced in my life, I was staying in one of the swim-ups, so had literally the swimming pool getting to my private terrace. Incredibly comfortable bed, and even sofa. I was given towels for showering and additional towels for swimming pool/beach, which is a great plus if you forgot to pack your beach pareo 😅 The food in the restaurant was delicious, the service super lovely, very caring staff and wonderful owners, thank you all of you! ❤️ Shout-out to Moody the beautiful cat at reception!!! I will totally be back, can't wait X

Spent six nights at Swell, and honestly, I could’ve stayed six months. The place is one of those rare pockets of the world where time slows down just enough for you to remember what it feels like to breathe. The food is a clever mix of Central American classics with a European touch — fresh, flavorful, and never boring. You’ll want to eat everything twice. The staff? Forget “staff” — they feel more like a family you didn’t know you had, only kinder and without the awkward holiday dinners. They make you feel like you belong here, like you’ve always belonged here. And if you ever manage to leave the pool or the hammock, you can grab a surfboard for next to nothing and throw yourself into the waves. Swell isn’t just a hotel. It’s an oasis disguised as a hideout, a place where you can let the noise of the world fade into the background and just… be. One of the best places I’ve ever stayed. And I’ve been around.

Shared a wonderful meal with friends here. We ordered all the salads on the menu, shrimp tacos and local beers. Everything was tasty, fresh, well priced. The seats are so comfortable and it has one of the best pools in El Paredon. The staff are attentive and helpful. You can tell that the Swell team works very hard to maintain the property, care for guests and give everyone that walks through the doors a wonderful experience. Highly recommend ❤️

Peaceful and brilliantly run establishment in the heart of El Paredon. Friendly service and great food. Also has a decent size swimming pool. Yoga available at the weekends. Would definitely visit again. The manager was really helpful at making recommendations for activities and other places to eat too

We had wonderful stay and the friendliness from staff started well before our arrival. Our room, outdoor shower, the hotel pool, bar & restaurant were wonderful and we felt safe and well taken care of throughout our entire stay.

We stayed in a suite/bungalow with two levels. It was a very nice hotel if you aren't expecting the four seasons. It is a laid back surf town and the hotel is a very cool, unique and quiet place to stay with good food (vegetarian options) and everyone is very nice, but it's more self service. There is a lounge above the lobby with hammocks and bean bags and hammocks throughout the lobby area by the pool. I stayed on the second level of the bungalow and there was only one bathroom on bottom floor (no air conditioning) - fans only so it could get warm at times but usually by evening it was cool. The regular rooms may have air. You can walk everywhere in town it's small. And the surf instructors are great.

Oasis in the middle of a very humid but very pretty area. Loved our stay! Swimming pool was godsent! Food was very tasty. Staff arranged surf lessons for us.

My sister and I stayed here for 3 nights and it was the highlight of our trip to Guatemala. Incredible vibe, beautiful pool area and amazing food. The free coffee in the morning was the best way to start our day. We stayed in the casita and it was huge and so luxurious. The staff were also incredibly welcoming. highly recommend Swell!