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Waterside Mariestad

Property class: 2.5

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A window with a woven light fixture above it, offering a view of trees and a distant building.
Staircase
Property entrance
Property amenity
Reception

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$119
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov

Explore the area

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5 Oxvägen, Mariestad, 542 45
  • Place, Vänern
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Vadsbo Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Mariestad Cathedral
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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Room

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom, Lake View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Room

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom, Park View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Room

Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room

Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Park View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room

Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom, Lake View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Room

Family Suite, Private Bathroom, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room

Family Suite, Private Bathroom, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room

Double Room, Private Bathroom, Courtyard View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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 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. .With a stay at this Mariestad hotel, you'll be 1.2 km (0.8 mi) from Mariestad Cathedral and 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Sandvikens badplats.

What's nearby

  • Vänern - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Vadsbo Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mariestad Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Arena Skovde - 36 min drive - 46.5 km
  • Skara Sommarland - 48 min drive - 59.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rasta Rattugglan - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Levin & Co - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lundstedts Konditori - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Waterside Mariestad

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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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 self 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. 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 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterside Mariestad on 12 Nov 2026 start from AU$119, 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. 175 out of 643 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 643 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 643 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 643 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 643 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place. I loved it. Breakfast was superb. I would love to come again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Underbar personal.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Quite ok for the money, after all you are in a former prison with a museum feel. There were sometimes problems with the room cards, they didn't always work. Breakfast ok, parking in front of the hotel ok!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Or today every person on over again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities
Hostel style to the max. Pros— comfy clean bed. Quiet. Room is big enough. Cons— no drinking water to be found apart from in bathrooms. Toilet down corridor was flooded. One more toilet for the floor had non functioning lock. Mega prison vibes— sad pics of ex prisoners adorn the walls. Weird. No breakfast before 8am on weekends.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vill du bo stort och rymligt, välj ett annat hotell MEN gillar du boende med intressant historia, fräscha små fängelseceller rekommenderas detta boende fullt ut! Kul upplevelse med ett fint renoverat gammalt fängelse och ypperlig placering mycket centralt i Mariestad!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
スタッフは丁寧で親切。満足でした。 部屋は発展途上国ごとく、何も無く。トイレやシャワーは廊下に出ないと無い。共同の場所でシャワーは鍵も掛からない。 部屋は本当のそのまんまの部屋でベッドと椅子一脚、小さなテーブル以外には何もない。 スタッフは午後8時にはいなくなり、週末は見当たらず。 部屋には洗面台は無く、水が無い。お茶/コーヒー用のポットは共同スペースに行かないと無い。現代人ならせめて必要な物が全て無いホテル。ホテルとは言えない。当然紅茶/お茶やコーヒーも全くない。コップも無い。ただのベッドがある部屋。鏡も無かった。 二度とここには泊まらない。親切なスタッフには申し訳ないけど、施設の設備の無さで評価は最悪です。 その割には値段は普通に高い。 元牢屋という事で人気があるらしいけど…なら攻めて牢屋の雰囲気を出したり、その辺り苦労して欲しい。例えばお客さんには犯罪の種類や刑の長さ、こういう事を事前に決めたり、温泉では浴衣を着るように、囚人の服をお客さんに渡したり。そうすれば少なからずお客さん同士で盛り上がったりする事もあるのに… 面白い施設の残念な使い方…考えて盛り上げて欲しい。最低限の現代人が必要とする設備は導入すべき。
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rent & fräscht hotell. Stort plus att det är beläget så nära hamnen, kort promenad till restauranger mm. Väldigt ont om parkeringsplatser utanför hotellet & lite dåligt skyltat. Frukosten var bra & fräscht, trevligt med uteplatsen där man kunde sitta & äta. Väldigt nöjda med vår vistelse.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Fint beläget gammalt fängelse, hyfsat svalt varma sommardagar pga tjocka väggar. Lite få fungerande toaletter men duschrum fräscht. Basic frukost.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bra läge och pris. Det fanns det man behöver för en övernattning. Svårt med parkering, trots att vi inte anlände sent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bra frukostbuffé. Trevlig innergård.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Veldig hyggelig og hjelpsom personaler. Frokost buffé er åpent til alle og de har en stor variant av forskjellige ting man kan spise. Hotellet er ganske ryddig til enhver tid, og jeg må bare nevne at rom standarden var mye høyere enn det jeg forventet( også veldig ryddig) Det var en trivelig opplevelse med tanken på at det var en fengsel i et eller annet gang i fortiden. Og om du skal ta deg en rom med er i tvil grunnet felles do og bad. Jeg skal si det rett ut, dusjene er rene og har nok plass, selv om toalettene er litt trange. Men man bor nok ikke i doen 😅. Håper du er litt mer kjent med hotellet nå. Skulle ønsket jeg tok bilder. Men det holder nok med de du ser fra dem 😏. Takk for meg
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Billigt, sköna sängar och ok frukost
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Väldigt bra läge till centrum och shopping och restauranger. Väldigt lyhörd och få toaletter. frukost, som ingick i priset
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nej
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Spændende hotel Dog noget sparsomt indrettet på badeværelset og i belysning på værelset. Ellers helt fint sted med en gammel historie
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Allt var jättebra men en vattenbehållare som man kan ta ett glas vatten i matsalen
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Inget skohorn på rummet. Besticken på frukosten var smutsiga med matrester kvar. Kändes väldigt ofräscht.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Skulle vara bra med en uppfräschning. Har ju drivits som ett hotell/ vandrarhem i ett antal år nu. Sängen var tyvärr väldigt dålig. Dom lutade inåt fanns ingen stabilitet i sängen. Duschrummet var jättefräsch men saknade ledigt/upptaget symbol på toaletterna. En varm sommar dag så blir rummen väldigt varma. Men något visst ändå med att det har varit ett fängelse.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bra och billigt, bra frukost
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026