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Waterside Mariestad

2.5 star property
Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and restaurant

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$158
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec

Explore the area

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5 OxvÀgen, Mariestad, 542 45
  • Place, Mariestad Cathedral
    â€Ș10 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandvikens badplats
    â€Ș7 min drive‬
  • Place, Kinnekulle
    â€Ș42 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

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

About the area

Mariestad

Waterside Mariestad puts you in the heart of Mariestad, within steps of VĂ€nern 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

  • â€ȘKingfisher - ‬10 min walk
  • â€ȘViking Pizzeria Mariestad - ‬13 min walk
  • â€ȘSĂ€llskapet Mariestad - ‬4 min drive
  • â€ȘSill & Dynamit - ‬12 min walk
  • â€ȘLundstedts Konditori - ‬16 min walk

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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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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includes taxes & fees
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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 9 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterside Mariestad on 8 Dec 2025 start from NZ$158.00, 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. 145 out of 534 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 534 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 534 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 534 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 534 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mikael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

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Ett mycket trevligt boende med god service i en vÀldigt annorlunda miljö. Rummen var rena och frÀscha likasÄ de gemensamma utrymmena. Rummen som var inredda i de gamla fÀngelsecellerna var svala och sköna, sÀngarna var i gott skick och erbjöd mig en skön sömn. Frukosten var rejÀl sÄ man stod sig gott pÄ den till middagen. Hotellet som Àr inrymt i det gamla fÀngelset inrymmer Àven ett museum frÄn tiden dÄ det var ett fÀngelse för grova brottslingar. Man ber bara om nyckeln i reception sÄ fÄr man njuta av byggnadens historia. LÀget Àr bra och centralt, bara ett par minuters gÄngvÀg över bron sÄ Àr man i centrum med nÀrhet till parker, hamnomrÄdet med utsikt mot VÀnerns inlopp till Tidan I hamnen erbjuds det mat av alla de slag frÄn de matstÀllena som ligger dÀr. 10 minuter bort ligger Àven Gamla stan som ocksÄ Àr vÀrt en tur. Med alla smÄ trÀhus och backiga smÄ grÀnder. Hit kommer jag gÀrna igen. Vad som bör nÀmnas Àr att hotellet Àr icke sÄ handikappanpassat. Avsaknad av hissar gör att det endat finns ett par rum dÀr stÄldörrarna frÄn förr Àr demonterade oc ersatta med bredare dörrar pÄ bottenplan. Vad man bör tÀnka pÄ Àr att det Àr inga luxuösa boenden.Utan att man fÄr uppleva en hÀrlig historisk miljö . Sist men inte minst , ett prisvÀrt boende med gott bemötande frÄn personalen
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Henrik

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Emili

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Victor

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Mycket potential bortkastad

Intressant hotell som ligger bra till. Synd dÀremot att man missar att vara ett bra hotell nÀr rummen Àr sÄ pass smutsiga. Tror inte vi kommer hit igen.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anders

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

Cellsamt liv i fÀngslande miljö

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lars

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

En trevlig vistelse i fÀngelset

Har inget att klaga över. Sköna sÀngar, bra frukost. Lite dÄligt med parkering, men det löste sig. Vi var hÀr bara en natt, men kan absolut tÀnka oss att stanna flera nÀtter. Klart prisvÀrt.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Eva

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mycket enkelt men bra lÀge.

Trots att jag var medveten om att det skulle vara enkelt sÄ var rummet i enklaste laget i förhÄllande till priset. Personalen var bra och fixade bl a sÀker parkering till vÄra mc. Frukosten var ok och innehöll vad man behöver. LÀget pÄ boendet var suverÀnt, med mÀngder av restauranger etc inom 5-10 min promenad.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Joudy

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025