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Hotel Aateli Hillside

4.0 star property
Slopeside fun with full-service spa and indoor pool

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Breakfast and dinner served, Fusion cuisine
Interior entrance
Hotel Aateli Hillside on Vuokatti Hill offers ski-in/ski-out access to Vuokatinrinteet Ski-slopes. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet, then unwind with hot stone massages or facials at the spa. The property features an indoor pool, coffee shop, and laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Single Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, Sauna | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, Sauna

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Sauna
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Ilkanmäentie 2, Sotkamo, 88600

What's nearby

  • Vuokatti Ski Tunnel - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Vuokatinrinteet Ski-slopes - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • SuperPark Vuokatti - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Katinkulta Golf - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Vuokatti Hill - 7 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Kajaani Station - 30 min drive
  • Kajaani (KAJ) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O'Learys - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Vuokatin Pirtti - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ruokaravintola O'las - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Heikkilän tila - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pikku Heikkilä - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Hotel Aateli Hillside

Upscale hotel near Vuokatinrinteet Ski-slopes
Located close to Vuokatti Hill and SuperPark Vuokatti, Hotel Aateli Hillside provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Hit the slopes at this hotel offering ski-in/ski-out access, cross-country skiing, and a ski shuttle. Treat yourself to aromatherapy, a Swedish massage, or a body treatment at the onsite spa. The on-site Fusion cuisine restaurant, Ravintola Ainoa, offers breakfast, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a garden and laundry facilities.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • 48-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and LED light bulbs

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Ravintola Ainoa

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Ski passes
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2017
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 48-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM - noon
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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 Tuesday to Saturday (8:00 AM – 10:00 PM), Monday to Monday (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM), and Sunday to Sunday (8:00 AM – noon)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Reception/check-in hours are 8 AM to 12 PM on Sunday

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday:
  • Indoor pool
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Sunday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 20.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 80 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 20.0 per stay
  • Spa fee: EUR 49 per day

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
This property uses geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is also known as

Hotel Aateli Sotkamo
Aateli Sotkamo
Hotel Aateli
Hotel Aateli Hillside Hotel
Hotel Aateli Hillside Sotkamo
Hotel Aateli Hillside Hotel Sotkamo

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Aateli Hillside have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Hotel Aateli Hillside pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel Aateli Hillside?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Aateli Hillside?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM–10:00 PM, and from 8:00 AM–noon. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Hotel Aateli Hillside?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Hotel Aateli Hillside provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 80 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Aateli Hillside located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out hotel in Sotkamo is within 1 mi (2 km) of Vuokatinrinteet Ski-slopes and Vuokatti Hill and close to winter sports such as skiing lessons and snow tubing. SuperPark Vuokatti and Katinkulta Golf are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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