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Apukka Resort

3.5 star property
Finnish wilderness retreat at Apukka Resort offers nature immersion with cozy comforts, local dining experiences, and evening gatherings under the stars

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Located near SantaPark, Apukka Resort offers a peaceful escape in nature. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet, relax by the firepit, or browse on-site shopping. The resort features in-room WiFi, two restaurants with regional flavors, and multilingual staff ready to assist.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Room options

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Aurora Cabin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Komsio Glass Igloo Suite | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Komsio Glass Igloo Suite

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Futon and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Villa Apukka | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Villa Apukka

  • 230 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 14
  • 3 Double Beds and 8 Twin Sofa Beds

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Aurora Cabin Queen | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Aurora Cabin Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Kammi Glass Igloo Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Apukka Lakeview Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 2 Large Twin Sofa Beds

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Aurora Cabin King | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Aurora Cabin King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Aurora Cabin Family | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Aurora Cabin Family

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Apukka Lakeview Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Kammi Glass Igloo Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Aurora Cabin King

  • Sleeps 2

Aurora Cabin Family

  • Sleeps 2

Komsio Glass Igloo Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Aurora Cabin

  • Sleeps 2

Aurora Cabin Queen

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Rovaniemi is home to Apukka Resort. Lappia House and Lordi's Square are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include SantaPark and Joulukka. Pilke Science Centre and Arktikum are two other places to visit that come recommended. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Rovaniemi travel guide
Map
Tutkijantie 28, Rovaniemi, Lapland, 96900

What's nearby

  • Rovaniemi showing a square or plaza
    Santa Claus Village
    6 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Arktikum featuring a pond, tranquil scenes and landscape views
    Arktikum
    10 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Lordi Square showing a square or plaza, signage and shopping
    Lordi's Square
    10 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • SantaPark
    7 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Syvasenvaara Fell
    8 min drive - 8.3 miles

Getting around

  • Rovaniemi Station
    16 min drive
  • Rovaniemi (RVN)
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Three Elves Restaurant
    6 min drive
  • Christmas House Restaurant & Coffee Bar
    6 min drive
  • Aitta
    1 min walk
  • Loft Cafe
    6 min drive
  • Santa's Salmon Place
    6 min drive

About this property

Apukka Resort

Hotel remodeled in 2022 and located near SantaPark
Consider a stay at Apukka Resort and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and shopping on site. Adventurous travelers may like the snowmobiling and cycling at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and local cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a firepit and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a gift shop
  • A banquet hall, luggage storage, and a dock
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 84 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, bidets, and hair dryers
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Aitta
  • Kota
  • Riihi

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Snowmobiling

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - August 2022

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:30 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 at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property offers airport transfer service for a surcharge, EUR 65 for 1-6 people and EUR 185 for 7-20 people.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from April 7 2026 to July 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 20.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 30 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 50)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 30 (one-way), (from 4 to 14 years old)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 20.0 per stay

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property's restaurant will be closed over the summer season and therefore the breakfast food selection will be reduced during this period.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Apukka Resort Rovaniemi
Apukka Rovaniemi
Apukka
Apukka Resort Hotel
Apukka Resort Rovaniemi
Apukka Resort Hotel Rovaniemi

Frequently asked questions

Is Apukka Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Apukka Resort?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Apukka Resort?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Apukka Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 30 per vehicle applies.

Where is Apukka Resort located?

Situated in Rovaniemi, this beach hotel is within 12 mi (20 km) of SantaPark, Pilke Science Centre, and Lappia House. Arktikum and Revontuli Shopping Center are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Apukka Resort Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 229 out of 343 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 343 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 343 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 343 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 343 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SUQI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it. The staffs are very friendly. The room is clean and cozy. We spent amazing time in the winter wonderland.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Saurabh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean Room, Beautiful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing, beautiful cabins with views. I would say the only downside is that it is in the middle of nowhere and not many supermarkets around
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siew Hing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs are helpful. Breakfast is good too although it is a repeated menu. Will be good if can change alternate days. Rooms are clean too.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dallian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay, its a dream and the staff was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

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

Cool Cabins

Cabins had a nice layout with good features. We were able to see Northern lights from our bed. Two nights they were a bit to our side, so 180 view limited our view a bit. Walked to lakeside and sat around the covered fire. Dinner was excellent as was breakfast buffet. Shuttle was relatively convenient except for late afternoon and early morning to train station which required 50 euro taxi. Also, pathways to room would have been safer with path lighting (fell one night).
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Freddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Apukka resort was a wonderful place to stay. Me and my wife stayed for two nights, and all the place was amazing specially the cabins, also a really good place to see northern lights. The stuff was really kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Sian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Presented really well and was clean staff were friendly however EVERYTHING costs a fortune and is NOT included. $600AUD FOR 2 people to do any activity that goes for approx 2 hours. Breakfast is not served until 8am so if leaving early your told bad luck. Village is far away from reception and breakfast was mediocre
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Amenities
Amazing place. Great food. Beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is very pretty with the lake view.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to see the Northern Lights! We got lucky to have seen the show 2 nights in a row! And it was freezing so we didn’t have to leave our cabin to enjoy them
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alessia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and very helpful with our needs. The resort is lovely and a perfect get away. Very magical.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridgit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was very pretty and clean, and the cabins were incredible. The included breakfast was international and included lots of different options. Make sure you have a car though. Otherwise, you'll have to take a taxi everywhere. You can not walk to attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is an absolute winter wonderland. The accommodations made everything so convenient. The food was good, there was a nice selection of food and beverages. The cabin was amazing. I highly recommend and we will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tuan Anh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time surrounded by breathtaking nature. The scenery is simply stunning – perfect landscapes just waiting to be explored. The experiences we had were truly unforgettable, with the absolute highlight being the incredible Northern Lights, which we were lucky enough to witness in all their beauty – a once-in-a-lifetime moment! The staff was exceptionally friendly, always helpful, and made us feel completely welcome. Overall, a fantastic experience that we would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devansh

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

Highly recommended

Great place to stay! Fun Large expanse! Good rooms especially the Kammi Suites!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Form the moment you arrive you are made to feel most welcome by the staff every member of staff was so nice and welcoming. The place its self is simply stunning a once in a lifetime experience. We stayed in a room with a glass roof so you lay in bed and see the Northern Lights. The room was spotless the food was divine, heaven on earth.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edel

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

Amazing , I don't want to leave

Amazng.....Accommodation Queen Igloos so comfy and cosy. Food delish, staff so friendly. Northern Lights snowmobile ride was such fun but cold, wear as many layers as you can, guides were great. Saw the northern lights from bed. Had only booked one nights as reviews were saying best to for staying in the Igloo but I'd stay longer, Igloos are spacious and u can control the heating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property and the cabins are just amazing! Everything was perfect! The front desk welcomed me kindly and professionally, also they provided recommendations on places to visit and restaurants. This was my birthday and they even gave me a birthday card! Very special!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing natural beauty
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Horace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic resort located right on the shores of a large lake, offering plenty of activities—including both traditional and portable saunas—and a well-equipped adventure center. The cabins are beautiful, modern, and extremely comfortable, featuring large windows perfect for viewing the aurora borealis. The resort also provides a convenient (paid) shuttle service to Santa’s Village. The staff are exceptionally helpful and welcoming. The only downside is the hot water system: you get about 20 minutes of hot water at a time, and it can take up to two hours for the tank to fully refill.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay in Apukka. The aurora cabin was beautiful and cosy, and we were so lucky to see the northern lights so vividly from bed! The staff were friendly and there is a great range of activities on site. The grounds are stunning to walk around, and it is very peaceful. The breakfast is fabulous with a wide variety of foods - a huge bonus was a lot was lactose free. The shuttle bus to and from the resort (stopping at Rovaniemi city and Santa Claus Village) was very useful. All in all a great stay worth every penny.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

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

Exceptional stay in Lapland

We absolutely adored our stay at Apukka. We were initially put off by the distance away from Rovaniemi, but the property has so many activities and is near a beautiful lake. Our igloo was gorgeous. The food at the on-site restaurants was amazing. The staff here are the highlight - they are so helpful and kind! Just make the booking!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allisyn

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

Amazing stay!!

Amazing stay at Apukka!! Highly recommend booking a cabin, the glass windows are incredible for star & Aurora gazing. The buffet food and dinners were delicious— only thing we wished we knew ahead of time was that only one of the restaurants is open for dinner during autumn season, meaning very limited meal options. That said, food was still amazing! I really liked the activities they offer, we did fat e-bike rentals, sauna, and took the shuttle to go hiking. All super great experiences! Oh and can’t forget the staff, they were all so warm and kind.
Main Apukka lobby
Our cabin
View from the dock
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful surprise! We 3 adults stayed in a Family Unit that was cozy yet spacious. Our view was breathtaking for the entire two night stay! Loved all the effort put into this resort to accommodate and enhance your experience. The unit design was efficient and the “reindeer” made us smile. We ate at the restaurant twice and it was wonderful. The breakfast too. What a wonderful surprise!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024