Top Hotels in Saariselka
Top 10 hotels in Saariselka, Finland
Discover the best hotels in Saariselka, Lapland including Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, Santa's Hotel Tunturi, Fell Centre Kiilopaa, Lapland Hotel Riekonlinna, Saariselka Inn, TOP STAR Saariselka, Lodge Kuukkeli Teerenpesa, Sielikko Aurora Log Apartments, Villas Karhunpesa, Apartments Kuukkeli Hirvas.
Restaurants in Saariselka
1. Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1998 reviews
Incredible
Reviewed By sbykerFantastic resort, beautiful igloos, delicious meals. Loved the husky safari and reindeer sled rides. We say incredible aroma borealis shows. The hospitality was amazing and the location was perfect. Even the sauna after a cold day was awesome. I highly recommend this place.
2. Santa's Hotel Tunturi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 556 reviews
Santa's Hotel Tunturi, also known as Saariselka Tunturi Hotel, provides modern-style quality accommodation in Saariselka, Lapland. Hotel Tunturi has an international atmosphere and the restaurants offer Lappish delicacies. Hotel Tunturi has also modern conference facilities. About 100 meters from the main building with reception and three restaurants are six buildings of rooms and apartment suites. Hotel Tunturi has economy hotel rooms, superior hotel rooms, suites and apartment suites with one, two, three or five bedrooms.
Hotel nice, but Santas Lapland awful
Reviewed By matilbelWent here with Santa’s Lapland. Nice hotel, particularly loved our room and ordering pizza at the bar! However Santa’s Lapland we’re terrible - avoid with a barge pole. No info, crammed in, long queues in the cold for everything and staff avoiding knowledge of this (as it clearly happens every week). I don’t blame the reps, but management need to step up.
3. Fell Centre Kiilopaa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 154 reviews
Fell Centre Kiilopää, Nature Sports Centre in Finnish Lapland in Saariselkä holiday area. An ideal destination to combine the arctic nature and outdoor activities; Cross country skiing, snowshoening, ice swimming in winter. Hiking, trekking, geocaching and disc golfing in summer. Smoke sauna. Accomodation: log cabins, hotel, hostel, and apartments. Cafeteria and restaurant Kammi serve local arctic flavours. Breakfast and dinner buffet.
Excellent Nature spot for peace
Reviewed By TonyStepIt is a very nice place to stay If you like quitness, peace and Outdoor sports in the middle of the Nature of Finnish Lapland. Kiilopää fjell and naturepark right next to your doorstep. Do prepare that the nearest shops are at Saariselkä(10km away) and only a small minimart at the hotel lobby. We loved this place. Much needed nature escape after The busy Life at The City.
4. Lapland Hotel Riekonlinna
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 568 reviews
Looking for a place to stay in Saariselka? Then look no further than Lapland Hotels Riekonlinna, a family-friendly hotel that brings the best of Saariselka to your doorstep. Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV, and guests can go online with paid wifi offered by the hotel. The property also boasts a fitness center and free breakfast, to help make your stay more enjoyable. If you are driving to Hotel Riekonlinna, free parking is available. Saariselka Reindeer Farm (0.0 mi), located nearby, makes Lapland Hotels Riekonlinna a great place to stay for those interested in visiting this popular Saariselka landmark. While you’re here, be sure to check out some of the cafes, including Cafe Porotupa, Cafe / Restaurant Kuukkeli, and Sport Bistro Pilkku, all of which are a short distance from Hotel Riekonlinna. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Lapland Hotels Riekonlinna as you experience everything Saariselka has to offer.
Amazing
Reviewed By KentMorkiesWe stayed in the apartment at the back of the hotel and so glad we did, they were fantastic, it had two lovely big bedrooms, a kitchen area and a gorgeous bathroom with a sauna and hot cabinet for our outer clothes to dry , we were able to use all the amenities in the hotel… ( make sure you find this out on the first day) there is entertainment on every night but in all honesty we were so busy doing our own thing we didn’t go to the entertainment The breakfast I the morning was plentiful and cooked well, we all came away with full tummies, the kids ranging from 4 upto 17 enjoyed all the food on offer The hotel is central to the town centre, which is not filled with lots of tourist shops, where the kids wanted everything in sight All in all we will be coming back in the very near future to Lapland and this is the hotel apartments we will be staying at
5. Saariselka Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 181 reviews
Santa's Lapland at Saariselka Inn
Reviewed By TigeralfiewooSo a long post, but hopefully helpful. We flew from Newcastle to Ivalo on sat 18th dec- Santa's Lapland 3 nights (Santa's Magic) staying at the Saariselka Inn. 2 adults and an 8 year old. I won't say too much about the airports as it's an ever changing picture but for us there were no issues at either end for departure. We flew with Titan Airways. We had xmas songs and singing on the flight, a Christmas quiz. The pilot frequently updated us on Santa's test runs which we unfortunately couldn't see as he was often in front of the plane. Upon landing, the Santa's Lapland team and elves were on hand for both help and entertainment. It was snowing! On arrival in resort, the elves were at the Saariselka sign welcoming the coach in. Suit collection at Lapland Safari was quick and easy (whole coach done within 20 mins). Drop off at the inn and the reps had already checked us in and we were taken straight to our rooms. We had room type A which is essentially a small double with a single bed put in. It's tight. But cosy. Pack light clothes wise. Other than underwear and baselayers no other clothing touches your skin. You don't need multiples of everything for each day. Save the space for wine and remember there's not much space in the room for multiple cases. The room has a drying cupboard next to the front door and a shower. Tea and coffee facilities mean just that. Means to make one as in kettle and paper cups. Bring tea/coffee. We also brought our camping mugs from home (doubling up as wine mugs for the box we brought with us). Room has a fridge, TV (one English channel) and a small hairdryer. As everyone says it is basic but it is very clean and very warm. And so nice to not have to traipse through a hotel or up and down stairs everytime you need to pop in. 30 mins after arrival we met in the Panimo pub for an illegal briefing with Jingle Jenny and Ho Ho Han. We were raring to go but it was worth the 30 mins for some top tips. We were told Tunturi would be take away only. Again I won't say much about this as plenty of posts currently about it and it's a changing situation. We used the pub a couple of times a day. Cost around 18 euros for 2 pints and an apple juice. Coffee was 2 euros (we had a duty free rum in a insulated bottle to add to coffee for a hot toddy). No food other than doughnuts and crisps. The hot chocs there are immense. Board games for the kids to play. Open fire. Friendly staff. Kids allowed in until 10pm. We hit the tobagganing run after that on afternoon 1. Loads of sledges at the bottom-don't buy one, it will only be pinched if left unattended. We didn't make it to the mountain top this week but some great slopes are available higher up off the main one to try without going too high. The church just near it is beautiful and also worth a look. A flashing hat or bright hat is helpful if you're not all coming down together to help find your child. If you're tobagganing remember it's active. Don't wear so much you can't move or bend. A walk back up, takeaway Tunturi tea (bought a pint in Panimo and ate it in there) and a leisurely loop walk around town afterwards more or less completed our night out. Just walking, snowballing and seeing who can find the deepest section of snow is fun. We returned to the room, filled our tin cups with a wine and finished the night sledging down the steep snow piles outside the room. A little hint to limit snowsuit rage in a tiny room. Take the boots and suits off outside the room, hang in the drying cupboard before getting in, cramped, hot and grumpy. Day 2 was our free day. We headed to breakfast at Annie's (didn't get to try their evening meals as not open sun/mon). Breakfast is a random potatoe, cut hot dogs and meatballs combo. Also usual salad, cold meats, cheese, cereal, porridge, toast, biscuits. Tea is loose leaf or herbal bags. If you prefer your English breaky tea faff less then bring a tea bag with you. We hadn't planned on booking excursions but we were getting 30 euro pp per day compensation for the tunturi food situation. As we'd already 'spent' it we decided to reallocate it to a trip. We booked the 10km (2-3 hour) husky excursion with Husky and Co. The trip left at 12. 30 so we hit the tobogganing slopes until it was time to leave. The excursion was expensive but my God it was brilliant. As soon as the huskys first pull the sledge you're hooked. There's nothing quite like it. You get about an hour actually on the sledge. Half way point gives drivers the opportunity to switch over. We both (adults) had a go. We saw wild reindeer. It's exhilarating and beautiful. The dogs are amazing. And a little cold. Wrap up warm. Especially around your face. On return you have a hot drink, a small sweet treat, wr had some time with the 3month old puppies where you can ask questions about how it all works, before returning to Saariselka. That night we did the aurora walk (behind Tunturi Hotel). We saw the Northern lights which was one of many trip highlights. Download the Aurora app and look out for clear skies. There are small firepits near the Aurora hut so take marshmellows and matches. You can get wood from the door next to the toilets. You can also light a fire in the hut. Worth taking drinks and snacks if you're planning on staying up there a while. And increase the iso on the pro setting on your phone camera if you're struggling to pick them up. Truly, truly an amazing experience. So much so that we went the next night too. Day 3 - Search for Santa day. We had a 9.10am pick up. We were there for 10. I was worried it would be a day of queuing and waiting around but it really wasn't. It was so well planned and organised. Make use of all the short activities on offer. There is no need to do the big 5 as soon as possible, there is no need to rush. Lunch was spag bol (very tasty), plenty of opportunity for biscuits, pancakes and Berry juice. It was a great day. We used to open fires to toast our own marshmellows. The letter to santa switch is topped the day off for me. My child on the other hand wasn't that fussed. Oh and I'd give the ice bar a miss. Poor cold coffee and hot choc. Get the pic and leave is my advice. The husky ride was fab. Obviously not in the same depth we had on the paid excursion the day before but still really good and particularly for younger kids, more than enough. The kids skiddow was a hit and had a couple of goes on that. The ice hockey was fun. The ice fishing is less likely to reep reward but my son is a bit of a geek and was really interested in the whole process. Search for santa magical sleigh ride was brilliant. Don't tell them that's what it is, just say it's a snow mobile ride. For more surprise. The reps all day are on hand for help, advice and warm up activities. We couldn't face another Tunturi takeaway so used the burger bar opp the pub which is delicious. Lots of recommendations for the restaurant in the supermarket too, the pizzas looked amazing. We did some gift shopping and successfully hit the Aurora trail again. At the back of the supermarket is a badly laid out but large gift section which is a few euros cheaper than the shops. Last morning we got up very early to hit the tobaggan for the last time before returning for breaky and our 10.20am departure. We were the very first ones down there at 8.15am. We had it all to ourselves for the first couple of runs. Ps. Ivalo Airport is tiny. Be prepared to sit on the coach whilst the queue goes down enough to let the next coach in. Be prepared to queue for upto an hour inside. Be prepared to pay 30 euros for 2 sandwich, a doughnut and 2 waters. To be honest I've had this experience at UK airports except your atood queuing throughout, so whilst it is less than ideal, it's airports. Take snacks, drinks and charged devices for the kids. Hints summary: Hand warmers (don't need loads), snoods, flashing hat or head torch, marshmellows, wine/duty free/tin cups, hip flask, own tea and coffee, don't over pack, relax don't rush, battery booster, learn your iso settings and the Aurora app. All in all, what a trip! Once in a lifetime. We loved every minute, of which Santa was just one part, and we are just sad we were only there 3 nights.
6. TOP STAR Saariselka
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
Just excellent :)
Reviewed By jppuroExcellent location & view over Saariselkä and Urho Kekkonen national park. We visited Rumakuru and Pääsiäiskuru. No mosquitos, and just a little snow. The staff of Top Star were both easy going and sharp, very nice combination knowing the overall spirit of living in Lapland. Our cabin, number 3, was quiet, very clean and clever.
7. Lodge Kuukkeli Teerenpesa
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 32 reviews
Lodge Kuukkeli Teerenpesä is built with an old pine material of Lapland located in a pleasant natural atmosphere in Saariselkä. There are 10 different rooms with own bathrooms. There are two Double rooms, two Small-Twin rooms, and six Twin rooms with own WC and bathroom. Each room have private Sauna turns every day, and also shared times for all the rooms. Lodge is located in the very centre of Saariselkä close to all local services and possible to book other activities. The bus stop near Teerenpesä serves all the buses and also the ski bus, as well as the airport transfers bus.
Christmas holiday
Reviewed By Exploration505590We had a Christmas dinner at restaurang Teerenpesä and for all of us food and service was fast and good. I took wild mushroom soup as starter and reindeer filet with oven vegetables and both of them were really good! Food for children, hamburgers were good and salads , fish and beef for rest of adults were tasteful? House wine which was recommended was also good. I can recomend this restaurang.
8. Sielikko Aurora Log Apartments
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2 reviews
Big cabin with a view
Reviewed By Malena181We stayed five nights in Sielikkö Aurora Log cabin, and it was a nice place to stay. The living room is big and cozy with a fireplace and comfortable couches. The two main bedrooms are smallish, and there are some more beds upstairs. The cabin is well equipped with washing machine and many kitchen utensils. There is a nice sauna to enjoy after outdoor activities, and a terrace, too. Generally everything was fine, just some lamps and little things didn't function. The cabin is located uphill from the centre of Saariselkä, which makes it quiet and gives a nice view but it's not so practical to walk there although the distance is not so long.
9. Villas Karhunpesa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Отличные выходные
Reviewed By _O742WEМесто, где мы отдыхами, превзошло все наши ожидания! Нас разместили в современном коттедже, где есть все необходимое для комфортного отдыха. Уютная атмосфера дома придавала отдыху свою северную изюминку. В доме четыре спальни, в двух спальнях есть выход на террасу, четыре санузла, в двух из которых душ, раковина и унитаз, в двух других только унитаз и раковина. Есть сауна с зоной для отдыха. Современная кухня с островом оснащена всем необходимым для приготовления ваших любимых блюд! Накрыв огромный стол, складывается впечатление, что ты находишься в ресторане))) очень понравилась каминная зона с шикарной люстрой из рогов! Ещё один огромный плюс то, что в доме есть хозяйственная комната, где стоит стиральная машинка и сушильный шкаф! Очень удобно между прогулками просушивать одежду и обувь! Пейзажи за окнами тоже впечатляли своей красотой! Северная погода нас порадовала! Нам удалось даже северное сияние посмотреть! Отдельное спасибо хочется сказать хозяевам. Благодаря им наш отдых был насыщенным и незабываемым. Наталья и Сергей, здоровья вам крепкого, удачи и процветания! СПАСИБО ЗА ОТДЫХ!!!
10. Apartments Kuukkeli Hirvas
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Bellissimo chalet!
Reviewed By RobertaAdventuresIo e la mia famiglia non potevamo scegliere chalet migliore per la nostra vacanza in Finlandia! Hirvas suite è un fantastico appartamento, pulito e vicino alle principali attrazioni di Saariselka. Presenta un bellissimo salotto con caminetto, due camere con letti comodi e ben puliti, una cucina attrezzata, il bagno e un'ottima sauna privata, perfetta per rilassarsi dopo una giornata trascorsa al freddo. La colazione e la cena sono a buffet e vengono servite nel bar del piccolo centro commerciale del paese, a 5 minuti a piedi dallo chalet. Assolutamente consigliato!
