Situated on a small island in the Dalsland Canal, this family-owned property is 24 km from Årjäng. It offers free Wi-Fi, a communal, fully equipped kitchen and BBQ facilities. Simple furnishings are provided at Alcatraz. Some accommodation includes canal views, along with a kitchenette and TV. Guests can choose either shared or private bathrooms. The summertime restaurant with bar has a TV room and a large sun terrace with views over the water. It serves pizza, in addition to an à la carte menu. A climbing wall and seasonal swimming pool can be enjoyed at Alcatraz, as well as volleyball and swimming from the private jetty. Rental of kayaks, mountain bicycles and fishing boats are possible on site. Staff can also arrange water skiing and guided horseback riding trips. Both the Håverud Aqueduct and town of Åmal are within 1 hours' drive of the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
2 single beds
and
2 bunk beds
or
4 bunk beds
4 single beds
2 single beds
and
2 bunk beds
1 single bed
4 bunk beds
1 single bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
and
2 bunk beds
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.6
High score for Gustavsfors
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Marjolein
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Nice apartment with enough room for us all. We were looking out on the sluce.
  • Václav
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    beautiful location, nice showers. overall pleasant.
  • Mirosław
    Poland Poland
    I liked the location of the facility. Kitchen and dining room well equipped. A very nice lady at the reception, informed us about the facility and showed us around. We slept in peace and quiet.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Facilities of Alcatraz
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Archery
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Indoor play area
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Dutch
  • Swedish

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Alcatraz takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 21:00

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
SEK 50 per child, per night
2 years
Cot upon request
SEK 50 per child, per night
Extra bed upon request
SEK 200 per child, per night
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
SEK 200 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
SEK 300 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Alcatraz accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Alcatraz in advance.

After booking, you will receive payment instructions from Alcatraz via email.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about Alcatraz

  • Alcatraz is 800 yards from the centre of Gustavsfors. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Alcatraz is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Yes, Alcatraz is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Alcatraz may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Alcatraz offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Horse riding
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Entertainment staff
    • Bicycle rental
    • Archery

  • Guests staying at Alcatraz can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • Alcatraz has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1