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Star Arctic Hotel

Slopeside fun with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Aurora Cabin | Living room | 50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV
View Suite with Sauna | View from room
Breakfast and dinner served, Scandinavian cuisine
Star Arctic Hotel offers a true mountain escape with ski-in/ski-out access. Guests enjoy Scandinavian dishes at Restaurant Kaunis, relax by the fireplace, or rejuvenate in the sauna—experiences that consistently earn praise from previous visitors.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 9 - Sep 10
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Tomorrow

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View Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

View Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Day bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Aurora Suite with Sauna | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Aurora Suite with Sauna

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
  • 35 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Trundle Beds

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View Suite with Sauna | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

View Suite with Sauna

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Sauna
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 36 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Aurora Cabin | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Aurora Cabin

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Trundle Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Ylämajantie 1, Saariselka, Lapland, 99830

What's nearby

  • Saariselkä Sport Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Saariselkä Ski Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Kaunispään Tower - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pyhan Paavalin Chapel - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Ruijanpolku - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Ivalo (IVL) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaunispään Huippu - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gastropub Giitu - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Muossi Grilli - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ravintola Petronella - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kaltio Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Star Arctic Hotel

Eco-certified hotel in the mountains
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at Star Arctic Hotel. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this hotel offering ski-in/ski-out access and ski storage. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. The on-site Scandinavian cuisine restaurant, Restaurant Kaunis, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a vending machine, and a nature reserve
  • A front-desk safe, wedding services, and a banquet hall
Room features
All 57 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with heated floors and free toiletries
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and electric kettles

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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant Kaunis

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Ski storage
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
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); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per night
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

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 75 per room (one-way)
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per night
  • 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; cash is not accepted
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Star Arctic Hotel Saariselka
Star Arctic Saariselka
Star Arctic
Star Arctic Hotel Finland/Saariselka
Star Arctic Hotel Hotel
Star Arctic Hotel Saariselka
Star Arctic Hotel Hotel Saariselka

Frequently asked questions

Is Star Arctic Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Star Arctic Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Star Arctic Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Star Arctic Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Star Arctic Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM–10:00 PM on request. A fee of EUR 75 per room applies.

Where is Star Arctic Hotel located?

Located in the mountains, this Saariselka hotel offers ski-in/ski-out access and is within a 5-minute walk of Saariselkä Sport Resort, Saariselkä Ski Resort, and Kaunispään Tower. Pyhan Paavalin Chapel and Urho Kekkonen National Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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