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Waterside Mariestad

Property class: 2.5
Beach hotel with free breakfast in Mariestad

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

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
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom, Park View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room

Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 86 sq ft
  • 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
  • 107 sq ft
  • 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
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room

Family Suite, Private Bathroom, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Mariestad

City center stay.With a stay at this Mariestad hotel, you'll be steps from Vadsbo Museum and a 5-minute walk from Vänern. Mariestad Cathedral and Sandvikens badplats are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Vänern - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Vadsbo Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mariestad Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Arena Skovde - 36 min drive - 28.9 miles
  • Skara Sommarland - 48 min drive - 36.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Waterside Mariestad

Beach hotel with free breakfast in 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 complimentary toiletries. This Mariestad hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 each 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

How close is Waterside Mariestad to the airport?

Waterside Mariestad is 78.3 mi (99-min drive) away from the Jonkoping (JKG-Axamo) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterside Mariestad?

As of Oct 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterside Mariestad on Oct 15, 2026 start from $86, 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.

Does Waterside Mariestad have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Waterside Mariestad.

How close is Waterside Mariestad to the beach?

This hotel is 2.5 mi (7-min drive) from Sandvikens badplats and 15 mi (33-min drive) from Skräddaretorp. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Waterside Mariestad offer free breakfast?

Waterside Mariestad offers free buffet breakfast on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Waterside Mariestad?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Waterside Mariestad?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Waterside Mariestad?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Waterside Mariestad have a pool?

Waterside Mariestad does not have a pool.

Does Waterside Mariestad have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Waterside Mariestad have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Waterside Mariestad to downtown Mariestad?

Waterside Mariestad is 0.2 mi away from Mariestad.

Waterside Mariestad Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 175 out of 641 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 261 out of 641 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 641 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 641 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 641 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

10/10 Excellent

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

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

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Trevlig och annorlunda miljö och jättebra
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotellet saknar kunskap om brandskydd som lagen om skydd mot olyckor kräver. Flertalet branddörrar står uppställda med kil samt stäng och låsfunktioner är defekta. Vid brand kan det medföra att kritiska förhållanden uppstår, genom snabb rökspridning i byggnaden, som i värsta fall kan medföra att hotellgäster inte hinner utrymma.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Rommet var rent og hyggelig. Litt lite, men greit. Frokosten var bra. Fint dusjrom
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Det borde finnas en extra spegel på hotellrummet. Fanns bara en på toaletten.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spännande att sova i fängelse! Frukost helt ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Underbar frukost, rent rum & mycket trevlig personal
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tillräckligt stort rum för en övernattning. Separat toalett och duschrum. Bra att duschrummen hade draperier och ett enstaka avskilt rum för dusch. Rimlig frukost.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mycket bra frukost!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jeg å min mann overnattet 2dager,personalet var hyggelige, sengen var god å ligge i å det var rent å pent, spennende at det er ett gammelt fengsel. Frokosten var god også. Vi hadde også klart å glemme igjen noen eiendeler, da jeg ringte dem så skulle dem sende oss dette i posten uten noen kostnad. Dette må jeg si er service. Drar gjerne hit igjen en annen gang.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Rummet var rent, saknades tvål i gemensamma utrymmen och kändes orent i gemensamma duscha och toaletter. Frukosten var bra, trevlig personal. Man får vad man betalar för. Det var lite bättre än okej hela vistelsen på hotellet/vandrarhemmet :) Trevlig och fin stad!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rimelig overnatting i komfortabel seng. Hyggelig og imøtekommende personale. God parkering og gangavstand til sentrum.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Frukostpersonalen kan gärna få säga hej/ godmorgon
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Jättebra boende med tanke på pris. Väl avvägd frukost och trevlig personal.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Rent o snyggt , trevlig personal, helt ok frukost o bra centralt läge. enda nackdelen att de va lite varmt på natten , ville inte öppna fönster mot trafikerad gata .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mycket ”budgetboende” i fd fängelseceller. Inget annat än en säng, litet bord och garderob på ”rummet”. Handfat, toalett och dusch i korridorerna. Det finns ganska många så det funkade bra. Frukosten var basic men helt ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026