Yes, we always take allergies and dietary preferences into account at Pater Noster. As there is no grocery store on the island, we need to be informed about special diets or allergies at least one week before arrival. This allows us to plan the purchase and transportation of ingredients well in advance, so that all guests have a safe and memorable dining experience during their stay.
We recommend packing in soft, waterproof or non-breathable bags as the cargo space on both the RIB boat and helicopter is limited. Floatation suits or life jackets are available to borrow on the boat, and it is a good idea to wear shoes that can withstand wet conditions and bring an extra pair. Pack a hat, mittens or swimwear depending on the season. The island also provides bathrobes, towels, slippers and rainwear, making your stay at Pater Noster comfortable and safe whatever the weather.
Yes, during your stay at Pater Noster , you have access to borrow a raincoat, classic South Vest (rain hat) and fishing clothes, all from Grundéns.
You can easily book our accommodation packages online via the link in the menu or in the top left corner of our website. For conferences, dinners, kick-offs or other types of group bookings, you are welcome to contact us via email at reservations@paternoster.se. We will help you create a memorable stay at Pater Noster.
For our hotel guests staying at Pater Noster , dinner is usually served simultaneously for everyone in the boathouse, where we have table seating according to each party. If you wish to have a more private dinner, there are alternative locations on the island, such as the lighthouse master's dining room and the old gunpowder house (Kruthuset).
Fishing clothes are available to borrow on board the boat. We recommend a warm sweater and hat as it can be cold in the fall wind. Feel free to wear loose shoes that can withstand a little wetness, and pack an extra pair for a change of clothes on the island. Pack in soft, unopened bags as the boat has limited cargo space and bring the packing to the boat.
Yes, everyone is welcome to visit Pater Noster for the day, subject to availability in our small marina, with a maximum stay of two hours. Berths cannot be booked in advance and reserved places are for the business. For a longer day visit, you can dock at the cliffs and consider the island as a natural harbor, but please respect the right to privacy of our hotel guests. During July-August, our summer café on Pater Noster is open; current opening hours can be found on Instagram and Facebook. If you want to book a day trip by boat, you can contact our partner skippers - more information can be found on the page "Transportation to the island".
Pater Noster is open all year round for Buy Out (exclusive booking of the whole hotel), conferences and other group bookings, with booking via email. Our regular accommodation packages are offered from April to November and can be easily booked online. This flexibility makes it possible to experience Pater Noster regardless of the season, creating memorable stays for both private guests and corporate events on the West Coast.
Pater Noster is available all year round for group bookings, conferences and other events. We can accommodate up to 150 day guests and 22 overnight guests on our lighthouse island in Bohuslän, which makes the hotel a unique place for corporate events and kick-offs. Booking is easy via email, and we help you tailor your stay to make it both inspiring and memorable.
The hotel is open to private guests from April to November and offers different packages according to the season. You can easily find available dates in our online booking. If your preferred date is not available, you are always welcome to email us and we will review the possibilities. For Buy Out (exclusive booking of the entire hotel), conference and other group bookings, we can open the island all year round, both weekdays and weekends. This makes Pater Noster a unique hotel stay on our lighthouse island in Bohuslän, whether you are planning a private trip, conference or corporate event on the west coast.
A stay on our lighthouse island offers a complete Pater Noster experience, with everything included for a memorable hotel stay. The package includes round-trip RIB transportation, full board with breakfast, lunch and a four-course seafood dinner, guided tour of the island and entrance to Pater Noster Lighthouse. In addition, guests have access to the sauna and hot tubs outdoors, and a towel, bathrobe and slippers are provided in the room.
Yes, there is a life jacket or floating suit, depending on the season, to borrow on board the boat. Life jackets for children or the need for larger sizes (XXXL) should be notified when booking. Please bring a hat and mittens in cold weather, and wear waterproof shoes on board. Life jackets for dogs are the responsibility of the owner to bring.
No, unfortunately we do not have reserved parking spaces on the mainland. However, there are public parking lots near the RIB boat pick-up points. We recommend using Google Maps to plan the parking, especially during the high season. As we have several guests riding the boat, we appreciate that everyone respects the agreed departure time for a smooth transportation to Pater Noster.
No, there is no regular ferry to Pater Noster. For our hotel guests, round-trip RIB transportation is included in the stay, and it is also possible to book helicopter transportation at an additional cost. If you want to visit Pater Noster during the day, you can book a boat trip with our skippers with guaranteed port berth. We cooperate with www.head4waves.se and www.marstrandtransport.se
During the summer period you can book a day trip by boat to Pater Noster. The booking is made directly through our skippers with a guaranteed port place. We cooperate with www.head4waves.se and www.marstrandtransport.se. More information can be found on the page "Transportation to the island".
The transport is classified as "Comfort ride" and goes at the desired speed, the guest decides. On board there is a life jacket, life jacket and glasses depending on the season. You are asked to put on comfortable shoes and bring an extra pair to the island as there is a risk of water splashing.
The journey to Pater Noster by RIB boat takes about 20 minutes one way. You can choose to go from Marstrand in the south or from Tjörn in the north, both options provide a scenic boat trip in the Bohuslän archipelago before reaching our unique lighthouse island.
All our accommodation packages at Pater Noster include round-trip RIB transportation from Marstrand or Rönnäng, providing a scenic boat trip through the Bohuslän archipelago. We can also arrange helicopter transportation from Säve or Landvetter and private car transportation to and from Gothenburg. Prices for helicopter and car transportation are available on request.
Yes, as a hotel guest you can bring your own boat as long as it is safe to dock. We ask you to notify us at least three hours before your scheduled arrival time, so that we can free up space in the harbor, assist with docking and welcome you. For more information about the port and booking with your own boat, please contact us by email. Please also note our cancellation conditions for your own boat, which you can find on the "Conditions" page.
Yes, it is possible to visit Pater Noster with your own boat during the day, subject to availability and as long as it is safe to dock. The guest harbor is small and visits may last a maximum of two hours, and berths cannot be booked. The berth marked "RESERVED" is used for hotel operations. If you want to sunbathe and swim on the island, we recommend that you dock at the rocks and see the island as a natural harbor. The right of public access applies, but please also respect the right to privacy of our hotel guests.
For guests staying at Pater Noster , round-trip RIB transportation is included. For private bookings, you can choose to leave from Marstrand at 12:00 pm or from Rönnäng at 12:30 pm. Return from Pater Noster is at 10:30 am. When booking a conference, times are more flexible based on your program. The boat trip through the Bohuslän archipelago is a unique part of the stay at our hotel on the west coast, and provides an unforgettable experience of nature and the sea right from the start.
Pick-up points for the RIB to Pater Noster are from either Marstrand (behind Marstrand's ferry landing, on the jetty below the Coop Koön grocery store) or from Rönnäng (at the Stansvsikstappen gas station). The boat trip through the archipelago is part of the experience and provides a unique start to your stay.
The closest airport to Pater Noster is Landvetter Airport, which means about an hour's drive to the RIB pick-up point in Marstrand. For guests who want to simplify the journey, we can arrange private transfer by car to and from Marstrand - price on request. This convenient connection makes it easy to plan a stay at Pater Noster, whether you come for a hotel, conference or other experiences on our lighthouse island in Bohuslän.
Yes, a crossing by RIB to Pater Noster from Rönnäng on Tjörn is usually experienced as somewhat softer. Pater Noster shade the sea, which means that waves and seas are often calmer than when departing from Marstrand/Koön. This information can help you plan a comfortable and safe boat trip to our lighthouse island in Bohuslän.
Yes, on our lighthouse island in Bohuslän, Pater Noster offers conference facilities all year round, adapted to your needs and seasonal conditions. As a conference hotel on the west coast, we can customize the experience for everything from small meetings to larger corporate events. Read more under 'Book conference' or send your request directly to reservations@paternoster.se
Yes, there is the possibility to buy Pater Noster yoga mats, hats, caps and polo shirts made of Tencel and Seaqual Ocean Waste material, together for a clean ocean. If you also want to be an ambassador for the ocean, email us at reservations@paternoster.se to purchase. Shirts are available in women's and men's, in different sizes.
Yes, there is activity equipment on the island that you can borrow during your stay at Pater Noster. We offer yoga mats, fishing rods, snorkeling equipment and more. You can also borrow a polaroid camera (film purchased on site), picnic baskets and coloring books to capture the moment on our unique lighthouse island.
Yes, during the summer (July-August) we open our summer café in the boathouse. Opening hours depend on the weather and hotel opening days, and can therefore vary. For the latest information on days and times, you can follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Visiting our summer café is a perfect part of your visit to Pater Noster and gives a unique taste of the local cuisine at our hotel in Bohuslän.
The menu always includes some fixed dishes and some that vary depending on the ingredients and catch. The focus is on fresh fish, seafood and local ingredients. Current menu and opening hours are updated regularly on Instagram during July-August, please follow us there.
Yes, dinner is always included for our hotel guests at Pater Noster. If you want to visit us during the day, we accept dinner guests in groups of at least six adults. For children in the party, we offer a specially adapted 3-course children's menu. Pre-booking by email is required at least two weeks prior to arrival, and pre-payment is made at the time of booking, ensuring both space and a well-planned dining experience.
The cuisine focuses on the delicacies of the sea, with fresh seafood, fish and seaweed harvested around the island. We supplement with ingredients from our lighthouse gardens and carefully selected local suppliers, giving our guests an authentic taste of the West Coast. Of course, we take allergies and dietary preferences into account - please let us know when booking or at least one week before arrival.
Yes, at Pater Noster you can pay with American Express when booking online, via payment link or directly on the island.
We have arranged a travel guarantee with Kammarkollegiet. This means you can get compensation if your trip is canceled or interrupted if we become insolvent.
A Pater Noster gift voucher is valid for two years from the date of purchase. The gift card can be used for accommodation packages as well as food and drinks in our summer café or restaurant, but is not valid for day trips by boat.
Yes, you can buy gift vouchers via our online booking. The gift vouchers are valid for our accommodation packages and for food and drinks in the summer restaurant. If you would like to give away a stay at Pater Noster on a specific date as a gift card, please contact us by email and we will help you customize the experience.
This situation is very unusual and rarely happens. We aim to provide a clear weather forecast with information at least four days before arrival, and maintain a good dialog with our guests. It is always the skipper who decides on his ship. If the weather does not allow departure to Hamneskär and our skipper assesses that it is impossible to enter Hamneskär's harbor, helicopter service is offered on price request or a reservation that can be used within 12 months.
This is a very unusual situation and rarely happens. However, should weather conditions make it impossible to leave the island as planned, we will arrange for you to stay in your room. There is no charge for accommodation for the extra night, but there is a charge for food and drink. We will do our best to take care of you in a safe and pleasant way until crossing is possible. Helicopter transportation is available as an option at extra cost.
We charge directly at the time of booking in order to plan and prepare your stay with high quality. As a hotel on an isolated lighthouse island with no on-site grocery store, our business requires good forward planning - raw materials must be purchased and transported to the island on time, fish must be caught, seafood must be caught and seaweed must be harvested. Prepayment allows us to ensure both a memorable guest experience and a sustainable operation.
If you as a hotel guest choose to come to Pater Noster with your own boat and need to cancel the same day because the boat cannot be used / enter the harbor, the full value of the stay will be charged. If, on the other hand, you have booked transportation via our skippers and they assess that the weather makes it impossible to enter Hamneskär, you will receive your booking and can use it within one year. More information can be found on the Terms and Conditions page.
Our cancellation policy varies depending on the type of stay you book - for example, online hotel package, conference, group booking or event. You can find detailed information on the Terms and Conditions page.
A travel cot and high chair are available for use.
No, four of the rooms have a private bathroom with shower and toilet. The other five rooms share a bathroom with one or two other rooms. There is also an outdoor shower on the island, providing flexibility and a unique experience in our natural environment.
The Pater Noster has nine hotel rooms with a total of 22 beds. Six double rooms can accommodate up to two adults, two triple rooms can accommodate two adults and up to two children, and the mini suite Bagarstugan can accommodate two adults. This variety of rooms makes our unique West Coast accommodation suitable for couples, families and small groups alike.
At Pater Noster there are a total of nine hotel rooms in different categories. Six double rooms, two triple rooms for up to two adults and two children, and the Mini Suite Bagarstugan accommodates two adults with a King-size bed. Eight of the rooms have separable Twin beds. We also offer the Lighthouse Residence, which means you book a private part of the lighthouse master's residence - perfect for larger parties. For more information and booking, please contact us by email.
The Pater Noster has nine hotel rooms with a total of 22 beds. Six of the rooms are double rooms for up to two adults, two triple rooms can accommodate two adults and two children, and the Bagarstugan Mini Suite can accommodate two adults. Eight of the rooms have separable Twin beds, while the Bagarstugan has a King-size bed. Four rooms have a private bathroom, while the others share a bathroom with adjoining rooms.
If you are not a hotel guest, you are welcome to visit the lighthouse and the associated exhibition, where admission is payable on site. Other buildings on the island are reserved for our business and our hotel guests, and we ask you to respect their privacy by keeping your distance from houses and courtyards. The right of public access applies on the island, but also the right to privacy. More information can be found on the information board in the harbor when you arrive at Hamneskär.
On our lighthouse island in Bohuslän, Pater Noster offers four unique conference rooms in historic settings, with different sizes to suit everything from small meetings to larger corporate events. As a conference hotel on the west coast, we combine modern equipment with the special atmosphere of the island's history. Read more about facilities and capacity under the 'Book conference' tab.
Dogs are welcome in our "Lighthouse Assistant's Room - Courtyard". In order to preserve our beautiful lighthouse island as a nature reserve, dogs must be kept on a leash throughout their stay. Dogs are not allowed in public areas such as the Lighthouse Master's living room or dining room, but the boathouse is a place where dogs are welcome and can relax. For transportation by RIB boat, it is the owner's responsibility that the dog has a life jacket.
