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Alcatraz

2.0 star property
Travelers find peaceful escape at this nature retreat where kayaking on calm waters and cycling through scenic routes become the perfect daily activities

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Alcatraz occupies a scenic spot where visitors enjoy its marina, terrace, and coffee shop. Active travelers appreciate the range of options from kayaking and archery to fishing and cycling. Past guests consistently mention the helpful staff and the guesthouse's genuine charm.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
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About this property

Alcatraz

  • Property highlights
  • At Alcatraz, you can look forward to a marina, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Active travellers can enjoy fishing, rowing/canoeing and cycling at this guest house. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Restaurang Alcatraz, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Enjoy on-site activities, such as kayaking and archery. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and an arcade/games room.
  • Other perks at this guest house include:
    • Free self-parking
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
    • 1 meeting room, an electric bike charging station and a billiards/pool table
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Alcatraz offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Fridges, microwaves and stovetops
    • Freezers, cookware/dishes/utensils and cots/infant beds

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 9:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Guests with Breakfast plans must book meals in advance.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 October and 30 April.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of SEK 60 per pet, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for SEK 300.0 per night.

Cots (infant beds) are available for SEK 75.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately SEK 115 for adults and from SEK 85 for children
  • Pet fee: SEK 60 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: SEK 75.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: SEK 300.0 per night
  • Towels fee: SEK 60.00 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Alcatraz pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of SEK 60 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Alcatraz?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Alcatraz?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Alcatraz?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Alcatraz provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Alcatraz located?

Situated in Gustavsfors, this guesthouse is steps from Dalsland Canal and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Lake Lelång. Ekeby Camping is 7.5 mi (12.1 km) away.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl

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

First time

Kulinariskt & lärorikt
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Det var rent och fräsch men väldigt lyhört, vilket var störande.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stefan

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

Annorlunda o spännande boende

Ett annorlunda boende men väl värt ett besök.Prisvärt
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super unterkunft mit sehr freundlichem Personal. Weiter zu empfehlen. Immer wieder.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

trond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
litt smal seng
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Inga-lill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Dessvärre kunde inte personalen så bra svenska och att dom inte kunde hjälpa till med information om närområdet,då dom inte kunde så mycket.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Christer

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Rörigt ställe. Beställt frukost..men det var borta. Långt till korridortoa.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Jag var på genomresa och skulle bara sova en natt. Jag blev lite besviken för jag trodde man skulle kunna bada någonstans.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jari

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Camilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jette

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Reine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anton

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Sven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Marina

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nils-Bertil

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019