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Waterside Mariestad

2.5 star property
Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and restaurant

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Staircase
Property entrance
Double Room, Private Bathroom, Courtyard View
Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom, Lake View
Reception

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is AU$138
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept

Explore the area

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5 Oxvägen, Mariestad, 542 45
  • Mariestad Cathedral
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Sandvikens badplats
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Kinnekulle
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Private Bathroom, Courtyard View

Double Room, Private Bathroom, Courtyard View

Double Room, Private Bathroom, Courtyard View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Park View

Desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Park View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Wardrobe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom, Lake View

Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom, Lake View

Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom, Lake View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Wardrobe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom, Lake View

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom, Lake View

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom, Lake View

Highlights

Heating
Wardrobe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom, Park View

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom, Park View

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom, Park View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Wardrobe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Lake View

Desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Wardrobe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, Private Bathroom, Lake View

Family Suite, Private Bathroom, Lake View

Family Suite, Private Bathroom, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, Private Bathroom, Lake View

Family Suite, Private Bathroom, Lake View

Family Suite, Private Bathroom, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Mariestad

Waterside Mariestad puts you in the heart of Mariestad, within steps of Vänern and Vadsbo Museum. Highlights at this beach hotel include a complimentary breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find a picnic area, tour/ticket assistance and a banquet hall. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .In proximity to this Mariestad hotel you'll find Skara Sommarland.

What's nearby

  • Mariestad Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sandvikens badplats - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Sjotorps Locks - 25 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Kinnekulle - 42 min drive - 37.1 km
  • Skara Sommarland - 47 min drive - 59.0 km

Getting around

  • Mariestad Station - 15 min walk
  • Jonkoping (JKG-Axamo) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rasta Rattugglan - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kolgrillshörnan - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dinners - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Viking Pizzeria Mariestad - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Espresso House - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Waterside Mariestad

Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 4 meeting rooms available. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Waterside Mariestad. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Mariestad hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1848
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Waterside Mariestad offers 80 accommodations with free toiletries. This Mariestad hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1848
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for SEK 300.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: SEK 300.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds and sofa beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds and sofa beds. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Waterside Mariestad Hotel
Waterside Mariestad Hotel
Waterside Mariestad Mariestad
Waterside Mariestad Hotel Mariestad

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Waterside Mariestad?

Waterside Mariestad offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterside Mariestad?

As of 11 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterside Mariestad on 12 Sept 2025 start from AU$138.23, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Waterside Mariestad?

Yep, Waterside Mariestad has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Waterside Mariestad?

The closest beach to Waterside Mariestad is Sandvikens badplats (3.8 km).

Does Waterside Mariestad serve breakfast?

Yep, free buffet breakfast is on offer on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Waterside Mariestad?

No, Waterside Mariestad does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Waterside Mariestad?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Waterside Mariestad's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Waterside Mariestad?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Waterside Mariestad?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Waterside Mariestad Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 512 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 512 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 512 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 512 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 512 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dana

Liked: Staff & service
It is a prison! You can feel it, however it is cool to experience it for a night. We got to check-in right when the Front Desk was closing for the day. A but eerie inside when no-one is around and you have. Bathroom could have been cleaner. Okay-ish breakfast. Overall great for a night!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Fredrik

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ravishankar

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Sara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cool prison hotel with great history

Super cool Hotel, its an old prison. very clean, very good breakfast, super confy beds. the doors are extreemly small since its the original doors for the prison cells. The staits in the middel of the hotel is low so you can hit your head. Rooms have very high celings. very comfy, cool history, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

andreas

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Anders

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
This website informed me that the room had its own bathroom when in fact it was communal S was the shoer. Aside from that everything was nice clean and the fact that the hotel originally was a prison added to its charm.
The restaurant had some weird sculptures of prison guards etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Christina

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rami

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Kaj

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Torbjörn

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kaj

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanja Christine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Veldig kult sted, fantastiske senger, herlig personel og en kul setting. Kommer tilbake 😊
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dietrich

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sahin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Väldigt trevlig personal.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Henrik

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Trevligt bemötande av alla i personalen
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Pär

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Klas

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Klas

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Trevlig och hjälpsam personal. Rent och fint. Mjuka sköna sängar fast en sänglampa vore bra. Bra frukost.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Torbjörn

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An interesting place

Great hotel inside an old prison. Modern but not to modern so it still has lots of character. The hallways echo a little just how it would have when it was a prison.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025