Hotels With Bar in Lapland, Finland

The Santa Holidays Village hotel is great for families. Be careful with the reservations you make on Trip, we reserved a chalet for 2 adults and 2 children, arriving for check-in we were told that Trip only reserved for two adults and therefore the children must be paid extra. It is not serious for TRIP not to communicate the true price upon reservation. This site lacks transparency (it just notes a remark saying that additional fees may be charged by the hotel for children without telling you how much and especially without telling you that they have only booked for two people). So the worst thing is to have a room that is not even suitable for a family. At Santa Claus we had to pay 30€/night per child (fortunately we had booked a chalet so it was big enough for 4). We had the same experience in another hotel over the same period (apukka resort) which charged us €100 per night per child in an igloo, fortunately the igloo allocated to us could accommodate 2 children otherwise we would have been without the possibility of accommodating 4 of us.

The room offered sufficient space, the bathroom was clean and looked new. We enjoyed the breakfast buffet, which offered a large variety of food and drinks. The sauna is also very recommandable. The location is central. There is a shopping mall just across the street, local and long distance bus stops are nearby. Personnel was very friendly and supportive.

We stayed 3 nights spread out over our week in Rov. Each time check in was a breeze, each room was clean, warm, comfortable and the wet room had lashing of hot water. Perfect after a busy day of activities. The breakfast was exceptional for the price. Try the buttery porridge it’s amazing and I’m 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. Boiled eggs,meats, cheese, yoghurt and the best bread for toasting. There is even a kitchen for guests to make their own meals and a funky lounge area. And not forgetting the large sauna. All in this is the perfect base for a holiday,we even used the underground car park. Highly recommend this excellent place and it’s friendly staff

I used it as a couple in December 2022. It is located about 5 minutes on foot from the k supermarket in the city center, and is in the opposite direction from the area where restaurants are gathered. Although it was the winter season, the sidewalks were cleanly cleared of snow, and after getting off the bus in front of the supermarket, you could walk to the hotel while rolling your carry-on bag. Not far enough to take a taxi. There are many houses around and it is quiet. I didn't use it, but there seems to be a sauna. Breakfast was delicious. It was a general menu such as bread, ham, cheese, salad, yogurt. The room was clean, but there was no safe. There is no partition between the shower and the toilet in the bathroom, so the toilet gets soaked when you take a shower. Overall, it is a recommended hotel.

Staffs are kind and good at English so I didn't have any difficulty of communication. I recommend to buy a spa included ticket and enjoy the Finnish sauna. For the foods, you have to pay for the dinner buffet but the quality is really good. It was worth every penny. There was nothing inconvenient at all. If I had to pick one, there were no amenities in the bathroom only except soap.

This hotel is a small centrally located apartment hotel. The building is from 1933 and did survive the war. There are 14 apartments. Everyone has a different decor and the name of the room reflects that. We prefer usually a hotel with full services but this hotel looked so interesting in the photos that we wanted to see it. The check-in time is at 16:00 but at 14:09 I got an SMS that our ICE room is ready. Earlier I already received the codes for the street entrance and our room door. The ICE room is very stylishly lit. There is a big design bathtub and a separate rain shower. You could find high-quality Rituals toiletries, bathrobes, shaving kits, toothbrushes, etc. Every room has a kitchenette with everything one could expect to need. From the fridge, you found the food for your breakfast. It is included in the room price. There was so much food that we ate already part of it in the evening. We didn't see anybody from the staff but you can get connected with them if you want. There was a button for that in the small lobby. Also, there was a comprehensive manual for the room equipment in the room. The light switches were the most complicated part of our room. There is a luggage room with big closets that can be locked. With the street entrance code, you have access there. Our stay had a good value for the paid 192 euros.

There are several glass houses in Rovaniemi, which are relatively new and have relatively reasonable facilities. The glass part faces the setting sun and the scenery is beautiful. There is a small kitchen, a Finnish sauna and a dining table and chairs for two people. Two small beds about 70 cm wide can be gently pulled out under the 1.5-meter bed. There are also quilts and enough pillows. But you can't spell it by yourself. You must add money to live with one more child, so the number of people who book a room must be the same as the number of people who check in. The air-conditioning is very cold, but it is in the kitchen and dining table of the wooden house, and the temperature in the glass bedroom cannot be fully adjusted during the day. The glass house will be sultry at noon in the morning of July (depending on the temperature, 27 degrees during the day and 19 degrees at night). In summer, you need to go out. After 4:30 in the afternoon, it will be very comfortable until 7 or 8 in the next morning. This is a common shortcoming of glass houses, and the price in summer will be more attractive. We booked it for more than 700 a day. The scenery outside is worth a daze. Many RVs set up camp in the back, indicating that it is also a well-known and easy-to-travel location in the local area. You can swim, but the hot water is very icy, with a reddish color. Many Finns practice diving here. Three or four kilometers away from the chain of K supermarkets. Hotels in the outskirts of Lapland basically have convenient and free parking. The front desk closes at 10 o'clock in the summer. The Lapland suburbs seem to be like this.

Wow what can I say!!!! Amazing. We came for 10 days over new years with my husband and three children aged 8,11,13. From start to finish we had a great holiday. Accommodation - We had a cabin double bedroom downstairs (very small) and a mezzanine upstairs with three beds for the children. Cabin had a lounge area with tv and kitchen nook and table and chairs. Bathroom with inbuilt sauna. Only downside of the cabin was there wasn’t a huge amount of storage. Nowhere to store clothes in the bedroom at all. We lived out of suitcases. Resort itself not huge. Had a luxury feel. We didn’t want a commercialised holiday and this was perfect. Staff couldn’t have been more friendly. Dining room has a panoramic view over the frozen lake which was beautiful. Food - buffet every night. we mostly ate from the buffet every night as there was so much choice and the quality was really good. Expect some reindeer dishes but also standard pasta etc. A couple of times we used the a La crate menu just to try a few dishes. There is also a children’s menu at no extra cost doing pasta, burgers etc which you can order from. Breakfast was so much choice my children especially loved the waffles! Activities - we had pre booked activities but found it easy to swap and change them weather dependent and if we were doing too much on one day. Take advantage of the hotel clothing provided. They provide all outer gear including boots. Every size available and good quality. The clothing area is open twice a day. Huskies were awesome. Got to ride a fair distance taking it in turns to mush. We even got to see the new puppies. Snowmobile trecking. Unfortunately children have to be over 16 to sit on the snowmobiles. My children were pulled in a sledge by the guide while my husband and I drove our own snowmobiles. Be warned they were cold. Wrap them up extra warm for this activity. Snowshoeing this was a lovely activity with a great guide who was super knowledgeable. Aurora camp. Lovely chance to get into the wilderness at dark. Reindeer farm. Got to feed and pet the reindeer and learn lots about the Sami culture . Always free sledges around the resort and plenty of places for children to sledge all day New year was great. The staff made a special effort. We dressed up went into the dining room. Special food. A singer. And at midnight we went into the frozen lake. Where we all were given champagne and watched amazing fireworks over the ice. Super special. The resort itself is within walking distance about half an hours walk from town. Not a huge amount in the town. A super market, church bar (with great hot chocolate) and a souvenir shop. All in all this was a fantastic holiday somewhere special to go for new year and we also got to see the aurora!

The hotel’s location and the atmosphere of Lapland forests is unique and magic, it is unbelievably romantic and peaceful. Meals are super tasty and always there is a lot to choose from. We stayed in the Riverside log cabin, it was very cosy. The guides for the adventure trips were perfect. The only negative issue were some of the waiters, apparently not from Finland. If you don’t tip them a sum of money they consider appropriate, they will completely ignore you and let you feel like a piece of rubbish. They repeatedly took away wine glasses from our table without even asking what we want to order or bringing the wine list and they even stopped greeting us. I have only seen this behaviour in third world countries and wouldn’t expect it in this amazing hotel. It is a shame!

Title: ”Defiant stay at Hotel Santa Claus, Rovaniemi” --- During our recent stay at Hotel Santa Claus, Rovaniemi, we experience both positive and negative points. This four-star hotel, located in the heart of the city, promised a charming experience but revealed some failures. Positive aspects: 1. **Central location **: Located in the centre of Rovaniemi, the hotel offers easy access to various local attractions. Negative aspects: 1. **Repeat and disorganized breakfast**: The breakfast offer was not changed, making it monotonous throughout the stay. In addition, the lack of organization and cleaning at the tables was noticeable. Although we were asked to choose a breakfast time, there was no effective control, resulting in confusion and disorder in the buffet. 2. **Lack of cleaning and comfort in the room**: lack of cream in the bathroom and lack of cleaning of the 3. **Insufficient accommodation for clothes**: The biggest difficulty was the absence of an adequate clothes in the room, especially challenging for a family of four people with winter clothes The hotel was located in the hotel, and the breakfast was not organised in the room. in the cleaning and accommodation of the rooms compromise the experience of stay. I would recommend to the hotel managers to review these aspects to ensure that future guests have a more pleasant and comfortable experience.

The Santa Holidays Village hotel is great for families. Be careful with the reservations you make on Trip, we reserved a chalet for 2 adults and 2 children, arriving for check-in we were told that Trip only reserved for two adults and therefore the children must be paid extra. It is not serious for TRIP not to communicate the true price upon reservation. This site lacks transparency (it just notes a remark saying that additional fees may be charged by the hotel for children without telling you how much and especially without telling you that they have only booked for two people). So the worst thing is to have a room that is not even suitable for a family. At Santa Claus we had to pay 30€/night per child (fortunately we had booked a chalet so it was big enough for 4). We had the same experience in another hotel over the same period (apukka resort) which charged us €100 per night per child in an igloo, fortunately the igloo allocated to us could accommodate 2 children otherwise we would have been without the possibility of accommodating 4 of us.

The room offered sufficient space, the bathroom was clean and looked new. We enjoyed the breakfast buffet, which offered a large variety of food and drinks. The sauna is also very recommandable. The location is central. There is a shopping mall just across the street, local and long distance bus stops are nearby. Personnel was very friendly and supportive.

We stayed 3 nights spread out over our week in Rov. Each time check in was a breeze, each room was clean, warm, comfortable and the wet room had lashing of hot water. Perfect after a busy day of activities. The breakfast was exceptional for the price. Try the buttery porridge it’s amazing and I’m 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. Boiled eggs,meats, cheese, yoghurt and the best bread for toasting. There is even a kitchen for guests to make their own meals and a funky lounge area. And not forgetting the large sauna. All in this is the perfect base for a holiday,we even used the underground car park. Highly recommend this excellent place and it’s friendly staff

I used it as a couple in December 2022. It is located about 5 minutes on foot from the k supermarket in the city center, and is in the opposite direction from the area where restaurants are gathered. Although it was the winter season, the sidewalks were cleanly cleared of snow, and after getting off the bus in front of the supermarket, you could walk to the hotel while rolling your carry-on bag. Not far enough to take a taxi. There are many houses around and it is quiet. I didn't use it, but there seems to be a sauna. Breakfast was delicious. It was a general menu such as bread, ham, cheese, salad, yogurt. The room was clean, but there was no safe. There is no partition between the shower and the toilet in the bathroom, so the toilet gets soaked when you take a shower. Overall, it is a recommended hotel.

This hotel is a small centrally located apartment hotel. The building is from 1933 and did survive the war. There are 14 apartments. Everyone has a different decor and the name of the room reflects that. We prefer usually a hotel with full services but this hotel looked so interesting in the photos that we wanted to see it. The check-in time is at 16:00 but at 14:09 I got an SMS that our ICE room is ready. Earlier I already received the codes for the street entrance and our room door. The ICE room is very stylishly lit. There is a big design bathtub and a separate rain shower. You could find high-quality Rituals toiletries, bathrobes, shaving kits, toothbrushes, etc. Every room has a kitchenette with everything one could expect to need. From the fridge, you found the food for your breakfast. It is included in the room price. There was so much food that we ate already part of it in the evening. We didn't see anybody from the staff but you can get connected with them if you want. There was a button for that in the small lobby. Also, there was a comprehensive manual for the room equipment in the room. The light switches were the most complicated part of our room. There is a luggage room with big closets that can be locked. With the street entrance code, you have access there. Our stay had a good value for the paid 192 euros.

There are several glass houses in Rovaniemi, which are relatively new and have relatively reasonable facilities. The glass part faces the setting sun and the scenery is beautiful. There is a small kitchen, a Finnish sauna and a dining table and chairs for two people. Two small beds about 70 cm wide can be gently pulled out under the 1.5-meter bed. There are also quilts and enough pillows. But you can't spell it by yourself. You must add money to live with one more child, so the number of people who book a room must be the same as the number of people who check in. The air-conditioning is very cold, but it is in the kitchen and dining table of the wooden house, and the temperature in the glass bedroom cannot be fully adjusted during the day. The glass house will be sultry at noon in the morning of July (depending on the temperature, 27 degrees during the day and 19 degrees at night). In summer, you need to go out. After 4:30 in the afternoon, it will be very comfortable until 7 or 8 in the next morning. This is a common shortcoming of glass houses, and the price in summer will be more attractive. We booked it for more than 700 a day. The scenery outside is worth a daze. Many RVs set up camp in the back, indicating that it is also a well-known and easy-to-travel location in the local area. You can swim, but the hot water is very icy, with a reddish color. Many Finns practice diving here. Three or four kilometers away from the chain of K supermarkets. Hotels in the outskirts of Lapland basically have convenient and free parking. The front desk closes at 10 o'clock in the summer. The Lapland suburbs seem to be like this.

Title: ”Defiant stay at Hotel Santa Claus, Rovaniemi” --- During our recent stay at Hotel Santa Claus, Rovaniemi, we experience both positive and negative points. This four-star hotel, located in the heart of the city, promised a charming experience but revealed some failures. Positive aspects: 1. **Central location **: Located in the centre of Rovaniemi, the hotel offers easy access to various local attractions. Negative aspects: 1. **Repeat and disorganized breakfast**: The breakfast offer was not changed, making it monotonous throughout the stay. In addition, the lack of organization and cleaning at the tables was noticeable. Although we were asked to choose a breakfast time, there was no effective control, resulting in confusion and disorder in the buffet. 2. **Lack of cleaning and comfort in the room**: lack of cream in the bathroom and lack of cleaning of the 3. **Insufficient accommodation for clothes**: The biggest difficulty was the absence of an adequate clothes in the room, especially challenging for a family of four people with winter clothes The hotel was located in the hotel, and the breakfast was not organised in the room. in the cleaning and accommodation of the rooms compromise the experience of stay. I would recommend to the hotel managers to review these aspects to ensure that future guests have a more pleasant and comfortable experience.

We booked on booking.com, but when we arrived to check in we were told our room had been double booked and we were being downgraded. We had originally booked the room with private sauna, so were very disappointed that we did not have this facility, particularly as the communal sauna is only open for around 3 hours per day and we had an activity booked the same time so could not use it at all. The location is stunning and we had fun walking the various trails from the hotel. We had two activities booked which both collected from the hotel, but otherwise we had to get taxis to and from the town centre as there is no public transport to the hotel. Taxis cost around €20 each way, and reception can book them for you. Room was nice, but the light switches were quite difficult to use. We were also a bit cold and could not see a way to up the temperature. The bath was lovely, and came with bubble bath, robes and slippers which we made use of. Our view was of a car park, so that was not great. Breakfast was amazing, lovely views and they even had honey on the comb. You have to book the restaurant in advance, or make alternative plans (but keep in mind there are not really any other options around the hotel). Staff were friendly.

The hotel is not far from the Santa Claus Village and is easily accessible by walking (Just 10 min). First time staying in an Igloo and it is definitely worth the money. Room is small but clean and well-decorated. Breakfast has wide variety of selections. Staff is very friendly and she gave us an Igloo beside the forest which is isolated and quiet. Love waking up every morning lying on the bed enjoying the views of White Christmas Trees surrounding our room. The glass is installed with heater which can melt the frost anytime when needed. The only disappointed is that we didn't get to see Northern Lights for our 2 nights stay. Will definitely stay here again if back in Rovaniemi.

The staff at The Arctic City Hotel went out of their way to help us during a very difficult time. Prior to our arrival, our plans were disrupted by the sudden and unexpected death of a family member. We were devastated by the news and were unsure of how to proceed with our travel plans. The staff went above and beyond to help us navigate through changes to our itinerary. We were particularly touched by the staff’s emails offering kind words and condolences. It meant a lot to us. We cannot thank the good people at The Arctic City Hotel enough for your kindness and understanding during this difficult time. Their hospitality truly made a difference in our lives, and we will always remember their exceptional service with gratitude.

Staffs are kind and good at English so I didn't have any difficulty of communication. I recommend to buy a spa included ticket and enjoy the Finnish sauna. For the foods, you have to pay for the dinner buffet but the quality is really good. It was worth every penny. There was nothing inconvenient at all. If I had to pick one, there were no amenities in the bathroom only except soap.

Wow what can I say!!!! Amazing. We came for 10 days over new years with my husband and three children aged 8,11,13. From start to finish we had a great holiday. Accommodation - We had a cabin double bedroom downstairs (very small) and a mezzanine upstairs with three beds for the children. Cabin had a lounge area with tv and kitchen nook and table and chairs. Bathroom with inbuilt sauna. Only downside of the cabin was there wasn’t a huge amount of storage. Nowhere to store clothes in the bedroom at all. We lived out of suitcases. Resort itself not huge. Had a luxury feel. We didn’t want a commercialised holiday and this was perfect. Staff couldn’t have been more friendly. Dining room has a panoramic view over the frozen lake which was beautiful. Food - buffet every night. we mostly ate from the buffet every night as there was so much choice and the quality was really good. Expect some reindeer dishes but also standard pasta etc. A couple of times we used the a La crate menu just to try a few dishes. There is also a children’s menu at no extra cost doing pasta, burgers etc which you can order from. Breakfast was so much choice my children especially loved the waffles! Activities - we had pre booked activities but found it easy to swap and change them weather dependent and if we were doing too much on one day. Take advantage of the hotel clothing provided. They provide all outer gear including boots. Every size available and good quality. The clothing area is open twice a day. Huskies were awesome. Got to ride a fair distance taking it in turns to mush. We even got to see the new puppies. Snowmobile trecking. Unfortunately children have to be over 16 to sit on the snowmobiles. My children were pulled in a sledge by the guide while my husband and I drove our own snowmobiles. Be warned they were cold. Wrap them up extra warm for this activity. Snowshoeing this was a lovely activity with a great guide who was super knowledgeable. Aurora camp. Lovely chance to get into the wilderness at dark. Reindeer farm. Got to feed and pet the reindeer and learn lots about the Sami culture . Always free sledges around the resort and plenty of places for children to sledge all day New year was great. The staff made a special effort. We dressed up went into the dining room. Special food. A singer. And at midnight we went into the frozen lake. Where we all were given champagne and watched amazing fireworks over the ice. Super special. The resort itself is within walking distance about half an hours walk from town. Not a huge amount in the town. A super market, church bar (with great hot chocolate) and a souvenir shop. All in all this was a fantastic holiday somewhere special to go for new year and we also got to see the aurora!

The hotel’s location and the atmosphere of Lapland forests is unique and magic, it is unbelievably romantic and peaceful. Meals are super tasty and always there is a lot to choose from. We stayed in the Riverside log cabin, it was very cosy. The guides for the adventure trips were perfect. The only negative issue were some of the waiters, apparently not from Finland. If you don’t tip them a sum of money they consider appropriate, they will completely ignore you and let you feel like a piece of rubbish. They repeatedly took away wine glasses from our table without even asking what we want to order or bringing the wine list and they even stopped greeting us. I have only seen this behaviour in third world countries and wouldn’t expect it in this amazing hotel. It is a shame!

Very friendly and helpfull service, great location in the middle of Ivalo. And very comfy overall. We were allowed to check in over 2 h early after a very stressfull flight and check out a hour late without additional charge. The room was comfy and big with a great view. Breakfast could be better but the dinner was always great.

In terms of cost performance, this hotel is considered to be very high among glass house hotels. It was a little hard to find. After the bus got off the bus, it was too difficult to drag the luggage in the snow. Later, I contacted the hotel reception to send a car at my own expense. You can book sleigh rides, snowmobiles, aurora chasing and other projects at the hotel. Overall is good!

We didn't realise that when we booked 3 nights from 5 April, that we would be getting there a week or so before the spring close for a few months. But this probably made what was a fantastic break. Now I realise that for families, the December/January is a must for the whole Santa/Christmas/New Year experience. Combined with very cold temperatures, and snow covering everything. But when I heard that the resort caters for up to 800 guests, I can only imagine how mad busy it is, with people everywhere. For my family of four (daughters in their 20's) we were amongst only 40 other guests staying at the time. It was brilliant. There was still loads of snow on the ground but just the trees had shed theirs and were green. But there was no one in the other keto igloos around us and when we walked out most times there was no-one in sight and you could look far in the distance and just see snow, trees....and no humans. a true wilderness experience. We caught a slight glimpse of the Northern Lights on our first night but not really in full glory, but I think that's a chance you take at any time of the year. We did the snowmobile - Quite fun but the risk of paying up to 1200 euros for any damage caused (as told sternly by the guide) made us keep to the speed limits! The Reindeer Aurora Hunt in the evening was OK but if you don't get to see the lights can be a bit boring and hard work on the bum sitting in the sleigh. I can imagine that it could be even harder work in colder temperatures. The Husky ride was the best by far - Great stuff. I think two hours of each activity is enough. Breakfast options were a little limited, with yukky reindeer sausages. Would have been great to have a bacon option. The evening meals were lovely - Again, I believe that it's buffet style in peak season and I have read a lot of criticism. During this quieter time we were given menu options and enjoyed it every night. Definitely pack snacks with you if you can as they are very expensive at the resort. We spent a fair amount on cocktails for the girls and beer for me - Expensive but had good choices. No need to buy bottled water as the water coming from the tap was almost ”mountain spring” - And I should know as drinking water is my profession! I took a tip from another reviewer and had a small container that I asked reception to fill with milk which I took back to make our cuppa's- They don't sell milk, just provide those small sachets. We got the private taxi there and back - Good that it takes, and picks up from your accommodation. I could image it can be quite a trek getting luggage to and from some of the accommodation as they can be far away from reception. Staff were friendly but again, they were not under pressure and were all going home for a few months a week or so after our stay. So, in summary a great stay and if you don't need the Santa experience, but want a great service experience, then March / April would be better.

Cozy mid-range hotel that as other reviews mentioned is yes, a bit dated, but provides everything you need. Rooms are basic, but decent, though be warned that toiletries are minimal so it's advised to bring your own. The sauna was amazing after a long day on the slopes. Breakfast was extremely fulfilling and the dinner was a great value as well although there are restaurants within walking distance. Overall a great stay for four days while hitting the slopes.

You won’t be disappointed at the Aurora village restaurant, the lunch buffet is value for money and the set menu for dinner is worth travelling all the way there for. No bookings are needed for lunch but must book for dinner especially during the Christmas holidays. I recommend you take the second seating as an excuse to have a Glogi or a bubbly with winter berries by their fire place. Wonderful place to relax and absorb the warm cosy atmosphere. You can request food requirements such as no eggs or no nuts in advance. Menu for the week is online. Hyvää ruokahalua!

The most cost-effective accommodation in Finland. It took some time to find the front desk, and I was very satisfied with everything else! There is a large space for breakfast, and the bathroom provides a sauna room with bath towels and towels. I am really surprised! It snowed when we went, and we participated in the husky sledding activity. There was a 10[%] discount and the hotel was a partner. It was more affordable than ordering online in advance, so satisfied! The transportation is convenient. The bus is in the Holiday club, dozens of meters away from the front desk, and the supermarket is about 600 meters away. There is also a public sauna, but it is too cold to go out. It is more convenient to enjoy in the room! Will choose here next time I go...

Staffs are kind and good at English so I didn't have any difficulty of communication. I recommend to buy a spa included ticket and enjoy the Finnish sauna. For the foods, you have to pay for the dinner buffet but the quality is really good. It was worth every penny. There was nothing inconvenient at all. If I had to pick one, there were no amenities in the bathroom only except soap.

Wow what can I say!!!! Amazing. We came for 10 days over new years with my husband and three children aged 8,11,13. From start to finish we had a great holiday. Accommodation - We had a cabin double bedroom downstairs (very small) and a mezzanine upstairs with three beds for the children. Cabin had a lounge area with tv and kitchen nook and table and chairs. Bathroom with inbuilt sauna. Only downside of the cabin was there wasn’t a huge amount of storage. Nowhere to store clothes in the bedroom at all. We lived out of suitcases. Resort itself not huge. Had a luxury feel. We didn’t want a commercialised holiday and this was perfect. Staff couldn’t have been more friendly. Dining room has a panoramic view over the frozen lake which was beautiful. Food - buffet every night. we mostly ate from the buffet every night as there was so much choice and the quality was really good. Expect some reindeer dishes but also standard pasta etc. A couple of times we used the a La crate menu just to try a few dishes. There is also a children’s menu at no extra cost doing pasta, burgers etc which you can order from. Breakfast was so much choice my children especially loved the waffles! Activities - we had pre booked activities but found it easy to swap and change them weather dependent and if we were doing too much on one day. Take advantage of the hotel clothing provided. They provide all outer gear including boots. Every size available and good quality. The clothing area is open twice a day. Huskies were awesome. Got to ride a fair distance taking it in turns to mush. We even got to see the new puppies. Snowmobile trecking. Unfortunately children have to be over 16 to sit on the snowmobiles. My children were pulled in a sledge by the guide while my husband and I drove our own snowmobiles. Be warned they were cold. Wrap them up extra warm for this activity. Snowshoeing this was a lovely activity with a great guide who was super knowledgeable. Aurora camp. Lovely chance to get into the wilderness at dark. Reindeer farm. Got to feed and pet the reindeer and learn lots about the Sami culture . Always free sledges around the resort and plenty of places for children to sledge all day New year was great. The staff made a special effort. We dressed up went into the dining room. Special food. A singer. And at midnight we went into the frozen lake. Where we all were given champagne and watched amazing fireworks over the ice. Super special. The resort itself is within walking distance about half an hours walk from town. Not a huge amount in the town. A super market, church bar (with great hot chocolate) and a souvenir shop. All in all this was a fantastic holiday somewhere special to go for new year and we also got to see the aurora!

In terms of cost performance, this hotel is considered to be very high among glass house hotels. It was a little hard to find. After the bus got off the bus, it was too difficult to drag the luggage in the snow. Later, I contacted the hotel reception to send a car at my own expense. You can book sleigh rides, snowmobiles, aurora chasing and other projects at the hotel. Overall is good!

Very friendly and helpfull service, great location in the middle of Ivalo. And very comfy overall. We were allowed to check in over 2 h early after a very stressfull flight and check out a hour late without additional charge. The room was comfy and big with a great view. Breakfast could be better but the dinner was always great.

Right next to the bus stop, there is no need to find a place after arriving, the lady boss will go out to greet him personally, and the store is very enthusiastic! You can see the aurora basically when you leave the room (if you are lucky), there is also a bonfire waiting for the aurora. The bonfire is on the river bank, there is no light pollution. There are also projects such as skiing, snowmobiling, husky sledding, but it’s a little more expensive than the Sarika’s. The breakfast is 10 euros for one person, a typical European breakfast, the portion is sufficient and the taste is not bad. The apartment where the four of us live is also a small wooden house. The sanitary conditions are very good, and the room is quiet and suitable for posing. All in all, I highly recommend staying here for two or three days. The chalet here is not worse than the glass house in Sarika!

Cozy mid-range hotel that as other reviews mentioned is yes, a bit dated, but provides everything you need. Rooms are basic, but decent, though be warned that toiletries are minimal so it's advised to bring your own. The sauna was amazing after a long day on the slopes. Breakfast was extremely fulfilling and the dinner was a great value as well although there are restaurants within walking distance. Overall a great stay for four days while hitting the slopes.

You won’t be disappointed at the Aurora village restaurant, the lunch buffet is value for money and the set menu for dinner is worth travelling all the way there for. No bookings are needed for lunch but must book for dinner especially during the Christmas holidays. I recommend you take the second seating as an excuse to have a Glogi or a bubbly with winter berries by their fire place. Wonderful place to relax and absorb the warm cosy atmosphere. You can request food requirements such as no eggs or no nuts in advance. Menu for the week is online. Hyvää ruokahalua!

The most cost-effective accommodation in Finland. It took some time to find the front desk, and I was very satisfied with everything else! There is a large space for breakfast, and the bathroom provides a sauna room with bath towels and towels. I am really surprised! It snowed when we went, and we participated in the husky sledding activity. There was a 10[%] discount and the hotel was a partner. It was more affordable than ordering online in advance, so satisfied! The transportation is convenient. The bus is in the Holiday club, dozens of meters away from the front desk, and the supermarket is about 600 meters away. There is also a public sauna, but it is too cold to go out. It is more convenient to enjoy in the room! Will choose here next time I go...

We stayed here on our way to North Cape and it was a comfortable overnight stay. We particularly appreciated the heated indoor pool and saunas. The buffet dinner and breakfast were both of a good standard and thought that the hotel represents good value for money..

This is the second hotel for the Wilderness chain of hotels in Inari, taken over a couple of years ago. It's smaller than the other hotel (Wilderness Inari) but it has had a lot of investment particularly in the restaurant and the bar. The restaurant and the food wouldn't be out of place in a city centre and the offerings are of a high standard. Not everything will be to your taste but all the dishes are beautifully created and the service is excellent. The wine choice is limited but we settled on the local Finnish blueberry wine which was robust enough to compliment the reindeer steak in a red wine sauce. Our package had full board and the food is plentiful and delicious. You could describe the hotel as a restaurant with some rooms. The backdrop to the bar and the restaurant is a winter scene overlooking the wide expanse of the river which flows into Lake Inari. It is a beautiful setting. As regards the accommodation the new owners appear to have opted for a makeover rather than refurbishment as there is a limit the changes they might make with the layout they have inherited with it's jumble of rooms and connecting sections. Accomodation is better in the neighbouring Wilderness Hotel but you wouldn't have access to their excellent restaurant. The Wilderness Juutua also scores with its proximity to the centre of Inari and it's (frozen) lake which meant a number of guests were able to walk out on the lake in the evening to see the aurora. If accommodation is one of your criteria go to the other hotel but you'd miss out on the location and the restaurant. The activities available are the same as the other hotels so not worth commenting other than they are 'must do' including the snowmobiles and snowshoeing. Finally the staff are really helpful and cope with an almost full hotel with charm and friendliness over an intense winter season. They really are the stars along with the food.