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Giellajohka

3.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with a sauna and a restaurant

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Deluxe Cabin (Taiga) | 3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Cabin (Taiga) | View from room
Deluxe Cabin (Routa) | Private kitchen
Studio | 3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
BBQ/picnic area
Giellajohka hotel sits by a peaceful riverside where adventure meets comfort. Guests explore through snowshoeing in winter or hiking and biking in warmer months. After outdoor activities, they enjoy satisfying meals at the restaurant and recover in the soothing sauna.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included

Room options

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Basic Double Room | 3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
3 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Cottage | 3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Cabin (Taiga) | 3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Cabin (Taiga)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 50 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Studio | 3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Day bed
3 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
Located on the ground floor
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Cabin (Routa)

Deluxe Cabin (Routa) | 3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Cabin (Routa)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 50 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom | 3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
3 bedrooms
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Triple Room (Shared Kitchen) | 3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room (Shared Kitchen)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
3 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Basic Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
3 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Cabin (Halla)

Deluxe Cabin (Halla) | 3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Cabin (Halla)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Basic Quadruple Room (Shared Kitchen) | 3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Quadruple Room (Shared Kitchen)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
3 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
2920 Karigasniementie, Inari, 99910

What's nearby

  • Kevo Trail - 29 min drive - 20.8 miles
  • Sulaojan Nature Trail - 29 min drive - 20.8 miles

Getting around

  • Ivalo (IVL) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Osaka Japanese Steakhouse of Auburndale - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Giellajohka

Hotel by the river
Consider a stay at Giellajohka and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a bar. Adventurous travelers may like the hiking/biking and snowshoeing at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Giellajohka, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), snow sports gear, and barbecue grills
  • A TV in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Giellajohka include amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • Communal kitchens, heating, and housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Giellajohka

Things to do

  • Cross-country skiing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Sauna
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Snow sports gear
  • Snowshoeing
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a river
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 15 per person
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

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

Property is also known as

Giellajohka Hotel
Giellajohka Inari
Giellajohka Hotel Inari

Frequently asked questions

Is Giellajohka pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Giellajohka?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Giellajohka?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Giellajohka?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Giellajohka located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this hotel is 16.9 mi (27.2 km) from Kevo Trail and 16.9 mi (27.2 km) from Sulaojan Nature Trail.

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Giellajohka Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna-Kaisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hieno paikka. Mukava henkilökunta. Ravintolassa erinomainen ruoka. Ulkoilu ja kalastus paikat aivan vieressä.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priyank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and very kind hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

The best place I stayed in Finland.

Amazing location, great food, no light pollution, great views, nice people. Everything about this place was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebastien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hébergement très bien situé, équipements et services à disposition complets. Personnel très agréable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perttu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mahtava sijainti, hyvä ruoka, leppoisa meininki ja uudenkarheat mökit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vittorio

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

Una garanzia

Uno dei posti più belli della Lapponia
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vittorio

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

Sempre tutto perfetto!

Atmosfera magica
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay in Giellajohka.The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The area was beautiful and peaceful and there was almost no light pollution.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
River view stay very relax and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Oikein mukava majoitus vasta remontoidussa huoneessa, jossa oma kylpyhuone. Rauhallinen alue ja ravintolassa hyvä ruoka.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tuuli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Oli mukava paikka, moderni mökki ja mahtava palvelu.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taeil

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

Perfect place!

친절한 호스트, 직원과 방문객, 깨끗하고 편안한 숙소, 무엇보다도 순수한 자연 경관을 그대로 지닌 최고의 장소입니다. 다시 핀란드를 방문하게 된다면 반드시 다시 오고 싶네요. 초등학생 아이가 너무나 좋아했습니다. 얼음 낚시, 얼음물 입수, 스키 등 여러 즐길거리가 있습니다. 여행을 종종 다니는데 이렇게 후기까지 자세히 남기기는 처음일 정도로 마음에 들었던 숙소입니다.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aino

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

Lämminhenkinen ja kotoisa

Ihana paikka ja henkilökunta ja mitä herkullisimmat ruoat. Todella kotoisa ja lämmin tunnelma.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We felt at home right from the start. The surroundings, the peace and quiet, the food, the possibility to hire skis and snowshoes, the friendliness of all the staff and of course the northern lights and reindeer right on the doorstep. Simply a dream. We would love to come back and have already recommended it to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Majoituin giellajohkassa kaksi yötä vaelluksen yhteydessä. Todella kiva paikka yöpyä, jossa huippu asiakaspalvelu ja ravintola 😊 Voin suositella kaikille 👍
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aku

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

Siistiä ja ystävällistä

Ystävällinen palvelu, siisti huone, erinomainen aamiainen. Suosittelen myös hyödyntämään ravintolapalveluita, oli hyvä ruoka. Ei moitittavaa, perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mukava ja asiallinen paikka sekä ystävällinen henkilökunta.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jules

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

Like a fairytale

It was awesome, for our Christmas Eve Eve. It felt like a Christmas movie. And the food was great !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clémence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not our first time there and it is never a disappointment! Our favorite place ever, everything is perfect: from the cabine, to the activities, the service, the food.. We will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sirpa

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

Ykkösvalinta

Erittäin positiivinen yllätys. Hyvä ja siisti huone ja yhteiset tilat. Henkilökunta Erittäin ystävällistä ja auttavaista. Aioin ehdottomasti tulla uudelleen ja suosittelen tuttavilleni. Ruoka myös todella maukasta.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Esa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ajaa asiansa jos on vailla yösijaa, henkilökuntaa näyttää olevan rajoitetusti. Joten ideana lienee asiakkaiden omatoimisuus, mikä ei tietenkään ole pelkästään huono asia. Sehän tuo tietynlaista rentoutta meininkiin.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Barrie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Interesting place but not my type
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
レンタカーでないとなかなか行けないような場所にあるホテルでしたが、思い出に残るとても良いところでした。本当におすすめです！！ 1.お部屋について コテージタイプで寝室には大きな窓がありオーロラを寝ながら観察ができます。 お部屋の前には湖があり、真っ白な雪が積もった景色は格別でした。 キッチンも付いており、ケトルや電子レンジもありました。また、そのほかにもお皿やキッチンペーパーもあったのでお部屋で自分たちの好きなものを食べることができたので良かったです。ホテルの周りには何もないので、もしお部屋で食べる場合は事前にスーパーで買っておくのが良いと思います。 バスルームはトイレとシャワーが一緒になっています。シャワー後は水びたしになりますので、宿泊される方はビーチサンダルが必須です。 2.朝食について 15ユーロで食べることができました。 利用する場合は当日に支払いをすればOKです。 温かいメニューがあったので、嬉しかったです。 3.アクティビティについて ホテルの敷地内にトナカイファームがあり、チェックインの時にトナカイの餌やり体験を申し込みました。30ユーロだったのでリーズナブルでしたし、とても可愛らしいトナカイたちに癒されました。もし申し込みをされる場合は午前中の時間がおすすめです。夕方は夜のように暗く、お顔があまり見えないからです。 4.サウナについて 予約制でフロントで申し込みが可能です。 サウナの外には水のプールがあり、温まった身体をそこでリフレッシュすることができます。 5.オーロラについて ホテルの方がwhat's upのグループを作成しており、日々のオーロラ出現の可能性をこちらでお知らせしてくれます。残念ながら私たちが宿泊した2泊とも見ることができませんでしたが、それ以降も登録したままでいると、他の日はとても綺麗なオーロラがバッチリ見えてました！次に訪れる際はもうすこしゆっくり滞在したいです。人気のようなので、長く滞在を予定している方は早めの予約をお勧めします。ほんとにホテル以外は何もないところなので真っ暗な中でみれる環境は最高だと思います。
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

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