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Santa's Hotel Tunturi

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A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a pool area. - Santa's Hotel Tunturi (Saariselka)
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a dining table with chairs, and large windows with curtains. - Santa's Hotel Tunturi (Saariselka)
A wooden sauna room with a bench, a table, and a bathtub. - Santa's Hotel Tunturi (Saariselka)
A snowy landscape with a building and trees covered in snow. - Santa's Hotel Tunturi (Saariselka)
A ski resort with multiple buildings, including a large lodge with balconies, a parking area, and snow-covered roofs. - Santa's Hotel Tunturi (Saariselka)
Consider a stay at Santa's Hotel Tunturi and take advantage of an arcade/game room, 3 bars, and a 24-hour gym. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and Scandinavian cuisine. In addition to a sauna, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym

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A room with two beds, wooden headboards, a window with curtains, a framed picture on the wall, and a lamp on each side of the beds.

1 Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Gielas Superior

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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A double bed with a unique headboard, a desk with a chair, and a view of the city through a window.

Kontio Deluxe

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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A room with two beds, wooden headboards, a window with curtains, a framed picture on the wall, and a lamp on each side of the beds.

2 Bedroom Apartment

  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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A bed with patterned pillows and a fluffy blanket.

Kontio Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a dining table, and a TV.

Premium Suite

  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Large Twin Sofa Beds

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Two single beds with red pillows, a framed bird illustration on the wall, and a window with striped curtains.

Studios with Sauna

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a large bed with red and white bedding, a red rug, and a window with curtains.

Junior Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, a framed picture on the wall, and a radiator.

3 Bedroom Apartment

  • 68 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 6 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a double bed, a small bedside table, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a wooden dresser.

5 Bedroom Apartment

  • 172 sq m
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 13
  • 10 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and chairs. There is a dining area with a table and chairs. The room has large windows with curtains and a view of the outdoors.

Gielas Suite

  • Hill view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A room with a wooden desk, two chairs, a bed with plaid bedding, a television mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Economy

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Saariselka is home to Santa's Hotel Tunturi. Saariselkä Ski Resort and Saariselkä Sport Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Urho Kekkonen National Park and Ruijanpolku. Kaunispään Tower and Saariselkä Reindeer Farm are also worth visiting. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like horse riding and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Saariselka travel guide
Map
Lutontie 16, Saariselka, 99830

What's nearby

  • A red wooden building labeled 'Santa's Office' at Arctic Resort Kakslauttanen.
    Saariselkä Ski Resort
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A red wooden building labeled 'Santa's Office' at Arctic Resort Kakslauttanen.
    Saariselkä Sport Resort
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A wooden boardwalk winding through a dense forest with a distant view of a mountain range.
    Urho Kekkonen National Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pyhan Paavalin Chapel
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Saariselkä Ski & Sport Resort Ltd
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Ivalo (IVL)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurant
    18 min walk
  • Kaunispään Huippu
    5 min drive
  • Bistro & Café Kuukkeli
    11 min walk
  • Santa's Hotel Lutto
    1 min walk
  • Muossi Grilli
    6 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 22 for adults and EUR 11 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant Kaltio
  • Restaurant Pirtti

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Sauna
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekdays only)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 7 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 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 at least 24 hours before arrival 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 22 for adults and EUR 11 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
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
Guests traveling with an animal must contact the property prior to arrival in order to verify availability of a pet friendly room.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Is Santa's Hotel Tunturi pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Santa's Hotel Tunturi?

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 Santa's Hotel Tunturi?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Santa's Hotel Tunturi located?

Situated in Saariselka, this hotel is steps from Saariselkä Ski Resort, Saariselkä Sport Resort, and Pyhan Paavalin Chapel. Urho Kekkonen National Park and Aurora Spa & Pools are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Santa's Hotel Tunturi Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 577 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 577 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 577 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 577 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 577 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing breakfast included in the room cost 7-10am, got a free upgrade to a suite with a personal sauna in our room, perfectly located in the middle of the village. Maybe 5-7 minute walk to the top of the village and 20th to the downhill ski resort. 3 min walk to the trails. Everything was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice room good service

Nice superior room with sauna. Friendly service in reception and restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was every morning the exact same options. Scrambled eggs were terrible, meatballs questionsble, very few cheeses and hams and the ones they had were the supermarket packages cheeses and meats… probably the breads were the only appealing part in the breakfast buffet and coffee was also good but overall a bit disappointing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Room with a view <3

Everything worked and staff was super nice. Unfortunately the kitchen was closed due to low season..
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Santa`s hotel Tunturi

Great place to stay except the breakfast arrangement. I droppet the breakfast the second day, didn`t want to stay in a queue for 25 minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Spacious for solo traveler, but not very clean

Stayed in Studio with Sauna. The room was spacious enough for solo traveler, and a small kitchen was available which was good. Sauna worked well. But the building was quite old, and the bedroom was a bit cold when sleeping. Looked not very clean, and there was some uncomfortable smell at shower room.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My impressions after staying during October when the snow hadn't yet accumulated. The building where my room was located had few guests. The room was old and simple but comfortable to use. If I come to Saariselkä again in the future, I would like to stay here again. (Good) - The hotel staff were friendly. They listened patiently to my broken English and gave clear answers. - I used the sauna daily. It was a standard electric stove sauna, but since no one else used it at the same time, I had it all to myself and enjoyed it comfortably. - The breakfast menu had plenty of variety and was delicious. - I had dinner once at the hotel restaurant, and it was delicious. - The K-Market in the village wasn't too far away, so shopping for groceries and such was no trouble. - Right next to the hotel was a trail into Urho Kekkonen National Park. I enjoyed the silence while walking the trail. (Bad) - I think the facilities are old. The door to my room didn't fit well and required a bit of a knack to open and close. I mentioned at checkout that the front desk staff should probably get it repaired.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast is good, room is clean and spacious, close to national park and place to skii
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed low season. Rooms were clean and well maintained. Lack of lift problematic with suitcases.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotels.com advertises a games room but there’s no such thing here. Room was nice enough - breakfast was in a very dated room and not great I couldn’t even eat the scrambled eggs as were horrible. Staff gave us incorrect info about airport bus.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Uncomfortable stay

Although it was too hot at night, there were no fans to borrow and not possible to open the window so difficult to sleep at night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible! We arrived there at 11pm and freezing cold temperatures, they gave us the wrong apartment number and we were waiting for 40 minutes for someone to appear and just said to us: ah, your apartment number is the one on the side. I called them multiple times and nothing before! It was extremely disrespectful. The room did not have proper heating and no extra blankets… terrible
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Check in closes at 10.00.p.m. at a major tourist area. The plane with tourists from the capital, Helsinki, does not arrive at the closest airfield until 10.30.p.m. They need to consider this. The afterhours lockbox is situated outside. It was minus 25 Celsius and dark when we arrived. The lockboxes inside need two fingers for the metal buttons on either side. I still have peeling finger skin two weeks later from having to touch them. The lockbox should be situated in an inside lobby - very poor. There are multiple buildings in this complex and not well lit, so you have to find your in the dark and the cold and pulling your suitcase through snow.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hyvä hinta laatusuhde Ja rauhallinen paikka
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fikk ikke badstuovn til å virke. Ikke noe stort problem akkurat dette oppholdet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Saunallinen kaksio vastasi odotuksia. Hyvä aamiainen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aamiainen oli maukas ja runsas. Kluteeniton leipävalikoima oli heikko. Yhdenlaista kuivakkaa leipää, jota sai vain pyydettäessä. Plussana leivänpaahdin, joka korjasi asiaa.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kyllä
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Si vous prenez une chambre basique ne vous attendez pas à être dans le bâtiment où l'on peut voir la belle entrée et les beaux espaces. Vous serez dans un bâtiment indépendant à 500m qui fait beaucoup moins rêver. La chambre était très petite avec 3 lits au milieu de la pièce et il n'y a aucun rangement pour les affaires donc il faut garder ses valises dans le seul espace restant, il n'était donc pas possible de circuler. La literie n'est pas de qualité avec des matelas très mous. L'état général est correct mais ancien. En revanche c'était plutôt calme et relativement bien isolé. Le sol chaud de la salle de bain était très appréciable. Le petit déjeuner se trouve dans un autre bâtiment, il y a du choix et l'accueil est agréable.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
客室は広く綺麗で良かったです。 ただ本館より離れた場所にあり雪の方辿り着くことが大変でした。 3階のお部屋でしたが、エレベーターがなく階段だったのも体力をかなり消耗しました。 冷蔵庫やレンジもあり、ティーバーもたくさんあり良かったです。
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness
Huoneen kunto ja siisteys ei ollut kohillaan. Esim ei saippuaa vessassa.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
建物は古いかもしれませんが室内は綺麗でトイレやお風呂などの水回りも問題なく使えました！シャワーこ水圧がちょっと弱いですがそんなに気になりません。 時期が11月末で外はマイナス20℃近い日もありましたが室内は暖かく過ごしやすかったです！サウナも付いていますが、サウナ後は部屋の中で半袖を着ていたくらいです。 受付の棟から少し離れており3分くらい歩きますが若い人は全然問題無いと思います。朝食が無料で付いているのですが無料とは思えないクオリティで、とっても美味しかったです！ ホテル横のツアーデスクのオーロラツアーにも参加し、ばっちり見れました！ サーリセルカは街自体もとても静かで30分くらいで回れるくらいの規模で、徒歩圏内にスーパーもあり、また訪れたい場所です！
泊まった棟の前の景色
朝食
本館入り口前
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
チェックインする際、先客の対応に時間がかかり、かなり待たされた。受付が一人しかおらず、なかなか対応してもらえなかったのが残念。 暗い時間の到着で、宿泊ロッジが見つけられず、困りました。それ以外は、おおむね、満足。
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025