Swantown Inn & Spa

Most comfortable stay at a B&B to date. Wish it was a longer stay, but travel plans only had us staying overnight. The hosts aka owners are very welcoming. The accommodations truly make you feel like you’re right at home. The food was plenty and delicious although on the sweeter side. Perhaps some balance with savory items? In any event, it wasn’t a deal breaker. The beautiful, heavenly hands of Joshua — the massage therapist, had me sleeping like a baby.

Enjoyed the stay very much so. Caught up on sleep in their ridiculously comfortable beds. Very old house but it’s worth the charm and reasonable price.
Breakfast was sweet — maybe something more savory to balance out the breakfast. Good coffee and it was enjoyable to converse with the other couple traveling. Enjoyed that conversation the most:
Nathan and Casey are nice people and their children seem wonderful. I hope this place continues to improve and become more popular.
Did the massages too, good massage.
I liked that there were no TVs in the bedrooms… gave us a more legitimate feel.

We love Swantown. Every time we stay Nathan and his family go out of their way to make us feel welcome. If you are looking to have a great getaway this is the place to go.

**best massage I’ve ever had** After a week of hiking through Olympic national park — this place was a god-​send. We had a morning hike then hopped in the car to head back toward seatac for our early morning flight. On the way, we stopped here for much needed massages.
We had called in advance to say traffic wasn’t as bad as we thought and we were going to be early. No problem! And they had a shower for us. Great! We arrived and chatted for a bit. Then were taken upstairs to the most glorious shower! (There are pics from another user) and soft heavy robes and slippers. We relaxed with some cookies and when the massage therapists arrived we got a salt soak for our aching feet! All while sipping hot tea. The massages were great — these ladies really knew what they were doing. My boyfriend and I had been in knots and they worked (almost) all of them out. I only say almost because hour long massages were not long enough to undo a week of hiking! We should have done 90 minute or 120 minute. And had we known the expert hands we were in– we would have!
Afterward, we chatted some more with the owner about great travel spots around the world and some good hiking tips for our next trip. He recommended several great places around town for us to get dinner before leaving. While we were talking his young daughter came in and (blushing) handed us each a little yellow flower. Too sweet! :) as we were leaving his oldest asked if we had walked there. «Nope, that dirty, dusty rental car is ours!» It was as if she couldn’t believe that (after our massages and fresh clothes) we could have possibly come in a car that looked like it barely survived the apocalypse. Clearly the massages at the day spa did their job and made us look and feel like whole new people!
Definitely recommending this to friends and family in the Seattle area for a weekend retreat or a nice afternoon away from the city!

Really neat little B&B. You can tell the owners love their home. It’s very cool because it was built in late 1800’s. Nathan is Australian and very sociable and his wife and kids make the B & B a real home.
The Spa at the Attic was the best thing for me — it’s right upstairs from your room, and you get a FULL 60 minutes massage (no skimping at all) with a rest period before and after. Plus the shower has about 10 heads and is so relaxing. It was a spectacular spa experience for me and so convenient.
Loved the location, the people, the breakfast, and loved that spa!

My trips to Olympia have significantly decreased from a couple years ago, but I have stayed here a couple times since this. The owners have been there both times and the experience was great. An amazing breakfast. I will hopefully be going back in the next few month again. This is the only place I try to stay when traveling to Olympia.

Yes its true that all my reviews are 5 star: but I only review places I loved. My godmother Ruth asked me if I ever thought, «This place is really more like 4 stars,» and the answer is yes. My philosophy is that if a place does a great job, they deserve some irrational positivity because there are so many of us Unilocalers who are irrationally negative. All that being said, Swantown Inn is one of those special gems that deserves 10 stars. Not only was it a super comfortable and beautifully appointed room that we did not want to leave, but Nathan, one of the owners and the host of this B&B, may have saved my whole vacation.
He took photos of Etta and I with the funny swan boards outside, and we made small talk about the circle tour of the Olympic peninsula. When asked our plan for the end of the long weekend, we mentioned a drive up to Vancouver. Nathan mentioned that there are often long waits at customs, and that our itinerary already included a lot of car time, and without being pushy or overbearing, gently steered us to reconsider our plan, recommending places and giving us new ideas. Thank you man, by the time we were on the other side, I had finally recovered and relaxed from my work burnout, the vacation was taking effect, and the last thing I would have wanted was to sit in the car forever.
They have a beautiful place to stay, make a super tasty breakfast (the chipotle raspberry sorbet mid-​course for breakfast was killer!) and above all else, Nathan and Casey are good people running an amazing, the best, bed and breakfast. Nathan even put up with my jabbering about Masterchef Australia.

Great Victorian-​style b&b. Owners (Nathan and Casey) were delightful and their kids were totally cute. Casey is an amazing chef, stuffed french toast and Italian eggs were to die for and made waking up worth it. Gave great recs for restaurants and overall great hosts. Rooms themselves were lovely. Absurdly comfortable beds, hot water, cute décor. They have a spa upstairs as well!

Long overdue review from my stay in March. One night there was so unfair; there is no question I will be returning to the Inn to try every room they have to find my favorite. My daughter and I stayed in the Astoria room, their version of the honeymoon suite. It was wonderful. Nathan and Casey made our stay enjoyable. My daugther did not know we were staying there, so for her, it was a great experience (her first in a B&B).I hope my daughter goes to Evergreen so I can become a regular guest at the Inn.

I had a family wedding to attend and remembered seeing a online coupon for this place. It had sounded wonderful and the many positive reviews made my choice obvious. I have to say, the reviews do not lie!
The Swantown Inn is going to be my choice of lodging for whenever I need to stay down in Olympia. The innkeepers are wonderful friendly people that make you feel like YOU are welcome, not just your credit card.
I stayed in the Perceval room. The reading nook is so nice to curl up in and read for a bit before going to bed. The CD player with soft music on it when you arrive makes it feel so warm, peaceful and welcoming. The period antiques that the house is decorated with make you feel like you have stepped back in time and gives the Swantown Inn a lot of her charm.
The food for breakfast is out of this world. The banana sorbet was refreshing and the breakfast pudding was out of this world! Being allergic to eggs means normally I have cereal or toast for breakfast. Having a wonderful hot breakfast was a great way to start a very busy day with my family. It was so much fun visiting with the other guests at breakfast and hearing the stories from Nathan about what they plan to do with the inn and little bits about things going on in the neighborhood.

We stayed here after out wedding. The place was lovely, quiet, beautifully decorated and the food was excellent.
We plan on coming back soon, just for fun.

This B&B has to be one of the best on the west coast! We came here for a respite from the city and were greeted by Nathan and his wife Casey. It felt like home and it was easy to unwind around the other guests as well as the caretaker’s family.
The rooms are beautiful examples of Victorian-​era furniture and décor with just the right amount of modern «touch», which creates a truly wonderful, truly unique space. Breakfast was excellent as well and the location of the inn is very convenient for people looking to walk to town for dinner or other activities.
The spa located in the attic also did a wonderful job accommodating our couple’s massage and treatments. I HIGHLY recommend this B&B to any travelers looking for a calm, relaxing place to lay their head.

Nathan and Casey put so much care in all the little details to make your stay a wonderful experience. We stayed in the Percival room and loved everything: the comfy bed (not excessively soft like we now fear hotel beds might be, but a perfect mix of support and plushness), the soft music playing from the most quaint looking CD player, the luxurious robes, the chocolate chip cookies, and the DELICIOUS breakfast (best scones ever, incredible banana coconut sorbet, sausage links and egg bake… yum yum!). The historic house is so cute and tastefully decorated. One of the best B&Bs we’ve stayed at!

We were on our way to the Oregon Coast from Vancouver, BC, and stopped off here on the way.
The house is magnificent, a real charming beauty. The rooms are clean and the breakfast was great.
The hosts are fab. We spent a lot of time chatting with them about lots of different things and our stay here was one of the highlights of our trip.

Date Visited: Wednesday-​Sunday 11÷24÷10 — 11÷28÷10
I have never stayed at a B&B before, so this was definitely a new and unique experience for me. We had read Trip Advisor reviews for Swantown Inn before making our reservations, so knew the good and bad (according to previous guests) going on.
Spazz and I arrived on Wednesday night after braving cold icy roads from the Portland area. Innkeeper, Nathan, came to the door and let us put our things in the room before giving us a tour of the house and where breakfast would be at the hour we wanted (since we were the only guests at that time). He asked if there was anything we needed and to not hesitate if we thought of things throughout our 4-​night stay. He gave us maps and pointed out a number of local restaurants that were vegetarian-​friendly and stores where we could get snacks and cold drinks for our stay and then let us be.
We stayed in the Astoria Room. This is the Honeymoon Suite, complete with a King sized bed, couch, and private bathroom with shower and Jacuzzi Tub. The bed was too soft for my own taste (I’m more of a cement slab kinda girl) and comfort, but I can see why many people love it. We soaked in the Jacuzzi tub every night and then got to relax in the provided robes for the rest of the evening before bed. I might have been spoiled by the experience.
During our 4-​night stay, we had many fun and informative conversations with Nathan and his wife, Casey. We also had some delicious and filling 3-​course breakfasts, thanks to their awesome culinary skills. Nathan makes awesome scones — don’t hesitate trying one! They were able to accommodate our vegan and vegetarian diets without any problem whatsoever.
The Olympia location served us perfectly well as we used it as a base camp for a few different trips. The 5 freeway was just a quick hop down the road. You could be in Seattle in about 90 minutes or so. The great thing was that we didn’t have to stay in crazy/​noisy Seattle. It was such a quiet neighborhood in Olympia that we never heard noises outside while we slept.
We didn’t take advantage of the attic spa services this time, but a future trip will hopefully happen and I will be sure to take advantage of those services later.
Big thank you to Nathan, Casey, Lauren, and Evan for a memorable and enjoyable stay. We hope to see you all in the near future.

This is a wonderful surprise in Olympia Washington! THe beds were amazing, I have not slept that well since before I had by son. The décor and design is very authentic but they didn’t freak out when my son wondered around the rooms. And last but not least the breakfast is delicious. I didn’t want to leave and I will definitely be back.

This place is dreamy! We were just looking for a nice mellow place to visit between Portland and Seattle and thought we’d try Olympia — and the Swantown B&B. Initially we were sold on it being walking distance to downtown, and the spa services. While those were definitely perks, the B&B itself, and its hosts/​owners, were just fabulous! It was actually hard to leave such a warm, cozy and inviting place. The breakfasts are to die for. I wish I had their Decadent French Toast to wake up to every day! The Attic Spa is terrific — seriously, treat yourself — and being walking distance to town is a real bonus. Thanks for a great stay Swantown Inn!

Nathan and Casey run a beautiful inn, with amazing food, but most importantly, great hospitality. We got exactly the right amount of attention and privacy and some awesome restaurant tips too!
But you must try the Attic Day Spa — their policy of giving you time in the facilities first meant we were perfectly relaxed before we had two of the best massages we’ve ever had!

Saunter down the stairs
Ham and eggs waiting for me
This is heavenly
(This B&B is wonderful. I don’t really want to write a great review because I don’t want YOU to find out about this place. Alas, the owners certainly do deserve the credit of an excellent review, so I must oblige.
From first arriving at their house to the time we left, the owners made us feel at home. It provided everything we were looking for at a B&B: peacefulness, a wonderful room, input about the surrounding area, and a darn good breakfast. We got excellent dinner recommendations from them, as well as the good sights to see. I highly recommend this B&B. Tell them Unilocal send you…)

Great B n B!
Cozy, quiet and kinda like staying at your grandma’s house décor wise. (in a good way).
The nicest couple EVER run this place, and as expected will make you breakfast in the morning. When I booked online it asks if you have any dietary preferences, being vegetarian I was incredibly impressed by the willingness to make sure I had the most amazing breakfast ever. and it was.