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Waterside Mariestad

2.5 star property
Beach hotel with free breakfast in Mariestad

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Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom, Lake View
Property amenity
Staircase
Property entrance
Reception

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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5 Oxvägen, Mariestad, 542 45
  • Place, Vadsbo Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Mariestad Cathedral
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Skara Sommarland
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom, Lake View

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom, Lake View

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

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Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom, Park View

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom, Park View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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)
  • Lake view
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Park View

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

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Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom, Lake View

Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom, Lake View

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

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Family Suite, Private Bathroom, Lake View

Family Suite, Private Bathroom, Lake View

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

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Family Suite, Private Bathroom, Lake View

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
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Private Bathroom, Courtyard View

Double Room, Private Bathroom, Courtyard View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a door with an emergency exit sign, and a ceiling light fixture.

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom, Lake View

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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A small, dimly lit room with a single bed, a desk, and a hanging light fixture.

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom, Park View

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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

A bedroom with two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom, Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Mariestad

City center stay.You'll be steps from Vadsbo Museum and within a 15-minute walk of Mariestad Cathedral. Also, Vänern is within half a mile (1 km) and Sandvikens badplats is within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Vadsbo Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mariestad Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Axevalla Horse Track - 44 min drive - 57.0 km
  • Skara Sommarland - 45 min drive - 58.4 km
  • Kinnekulle - 46 min drive - 40.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Levin & Co - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rasta Rattugglan - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wilais Thai Kitchen - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive

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

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 Jul 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterside Mariestad on Jul 16, 2026 start from CA $111, excluding 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. 160 out of 572 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 572 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 572 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 572 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 572 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

8/10 Good

Sara

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

6/10 Okay

Norbert

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

2/10 Terrible

Hanna

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

4/10 Poor

Latif

Disliked: Room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Henrik

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

6/10 Okay

Wuon-Gean

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

6/10 Okay

Per-Gunnar

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Väldigt mörk entre till hotellet. Inga el dålig sänglampor.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter Hofbauer

Rummen var mycket bra, bara en sänglampa det borde ha varit 2. Frukost bra och frukost personal mycket trevlig
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Peter

För enkel frukost och dåligt med gemensam dusch o toa i korridoren till det priset!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Are

Disliked: Amenities
Her stemte nok ikke bildene helt med hva du fikk.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Susanna

Disliked: Cleanliness
Ett helt okej vandrarhem, men ingen hotellstandard förutom att frukost ingår. Frukosten sparsam, inte mycket att välja på, och inget varmt. Sköna sängar. Dålig städning i toaletter och duschutrymmen. Ingen hiss.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Annika

Enkel men helt ok frukost.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Åsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Trevligt bemötande och bra frukost.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Frukost är gott , priset är bra roligt fängslande upplevelse 😂😂😂
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Enkelt men rent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness

Prisvärt men spartanskt

Helt ok för priset. Ingen tv på rummet, toalett och dusch i korridoren. Lite kul att bo i en fängelsecell.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Conny

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Övernattning Waterside

Mc vänlig parkering på gården innanför låsta dörrar. Rent o fräscht och helt ok frukost. Trevlig personal, övernattning utan komplikatione rätt o slätt och i lätt kriminell atmosfär.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Per-Olof

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lite kul miljö, små enkla rum med gemensamt badrum men mycket för pengarna ändå. Bra läge.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ulla-Britt

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Trevligt

Rummen var små men helt okey då vi endast var där för att övernatta, sköna sängar och rent o fräscht. Saknar äggröra och bacon då endast kall frukostbuffé serverades men det som serverades var gott och fint upplagt. Trevlig personal.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

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

E

Ett mycket trevligt boende med god service i en väldigt annorlunda miljö. Rummen var rena och fräscha likaså de gemensamma utrymmena. Rummen som var inredda i de gamla fängelsecellerna var svala och sköna, sängarna var i gott skick och erbjöd mig en skön sömn. Frukosten var rejäl så man stod sig gott på den till middagen. Hotellet som är inrymt i det gamla fängelset inrymmer även ett museum från tiden då det var ett fängelse för grova brottslingar. Man ber bara om nyckeln i reception så får man njuta av byggnadens historia. Läget är bra och centralt, bara ett par minuters gångväg över bron så är man i centrum med närhet till parker, hamnområdet med utsikt mot Vänerns inlopp till Tidan I hamnen erbjuds det mat av alla de slag från de matställena som ligger där. 10 minuter bort ligger även Gamla stan som också är värt en tur. Med alla små trähus och backiga små gränder. Hit kommer jag gärna igen. Vad som bör nämnas är att hotellet är icke så handikappanpassat. Avsaknad av hissar gör att det endat finns ett par rum där ståldörrarna från förr är demonterade oc ersatta med bredare dörrar på bottenplan. Vad man bör tänka på är att det är inga luxuösa boenden.Utan att man får uppleva en härlig historisk miljö . Sist men inte minst , ett prisvärt boende med gott bemötande från personalen
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Victor

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Mycket potential bortkastad

Intressant hotell som ligger bra till. Synd däremot att man missar att vara ett bra hotell när rummen är så pass smutsiga. Tror inte vi kommer hit igen.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lars

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

En trevlig vistelse i fängelset

Har inget att klaga över. Sköna sängar, bra frukost. Lite dåligt med parkering, men det löste sig. Vi var här bara en natt, men kan absolut tänka oss att stanna flera nätter. Klart prisvärt.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025