Santa's Hotel Tunturi in Saariselka
✅ Friendly and helpful reception staff providing clear answers ✅ Rooms generally clean and some include private saunas ✅ Five restaurants and four bars offer diverse dining and entertainment options ✅ Breakfast buffet has a large variety and is often praised for quality ✅ Convenient location close to ski lifts and national park trails ❌ Several reviews mention the hotel’s dated and worn-out facilities ❌ Lack of elevators in some buildings makes carrying luggage difficult ❌ Customer service issues reported regarding communication and refund policies ❌ Breakfast served only in the main building, inconvenient for guests in outlying buildings ❌ Some guests report uncomfortable beds and noisy rooms
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Description
Santa's Hotel Tunturi is a three-star hotel established in 1993 and renovated in 2006, located within the Saariselka resort area. The hotel comprises a five-story main building and several cottages, providing a total of 260 rooms with a wide variety of types, from Economy to Luxury Suites and Apartments. Guests can enjoy amenities such as five restaurants (two featuring live music and dancing), multiple bars, a sauna, and conference facilities including five meeting rooms. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi in the lobby area and free parking. Skiers will find the ski lifts conveniently 1.3 km away. The hotel’s cuisine covers global and local specialties, and it is especially suitable for winter activities with ski storage and easy access to outdoor adventures. Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by noon.
Location
Santa's Hotel Tunturi sits at Lutontie 16 in Saariselka, Finland, approximately 25 km from Ivalo Airport and 260 km from Rovaniemi. It is located about 1.3 km from the nearest ski lifts, allowing guests quick access to the slopes. The hotel is near Urho Kekkonen National Park trails, ideal for hiking and snowshoeing. Within 50 meters, guests will find two restaurants, Ravintola Pirtti (rated 6/10) and Ravintola Lutto (rated 8/10). The hotel is 138 km from Kittila Airport (KTT), expanding travel options. This location is well-suited for those seeking a northern Lapland experience, including possible views of the northern lights.
Tips
- If you have heavy luggage, request a room in the main building to avoid carrying bags up stairs, as some buildings lack elevators.
- Book early for a room with a private sauna to enhance your stay.
- Plan your breakfast time carefully since it is served only in the main building, which can be a distance from some rooms.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
- Breakfast: Buffet [Mon - Sun] 07:00-10:00 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Pets: Pets are allowed on request Fee: €25.00 (approx. US$29.73) per room per stay
- Service animals: Service animals are allowed on request
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: MasterCard, Visa, AmericanExpress, DinersClub
- Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 12:00.
Services and facilities
- Air conditioning
- Currency exchange
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Newspapers
- Gift shop
- Fire Extinguisher
- Reception desk
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Family room
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Shower/Bathtub
- Shower
- Accessibility features
- Luggage storage
- Safe-deposit box
- Luggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Telephone
- Bar
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Breakfast
- Buffet breakfast
- Restaurant
- Packed Lunches
- Kettle
- Free Wi-Fi
- Car rental
- Airport transportation
- Transfer services
- English
- Tour assistance
- Library
- Billiards
- Karaoke
- Hiking
- Sun Deck
- Parking
- Free Parking on Premises
- Fax and copy machine
- Meeting and presentation facilities
- Conference Hall
- Table Tennis
- Fitness facilities
- Gym
- Solarium
- Massage
- Sauna
- Spa
- First Aid Kit
- Playroom
- Children's playground
- Ski storage
- Skiing
Street view
Video: Santa's Hotel Tunturi - Genuine Lapland Holiday | Finland Online
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Reviews
The room is bit oldschool, but is tidy and clean..
I can just say the pillow and mattress was not so comfortable.
Breakfast is in the main building, what can be for some people not convenient, if you will get room in the other one. It is quite big area.
I did not find any information about sauna, it was written there it is time for men (5pm - 8pm), is there no time for women? At the end I did not have time to use it, but would be nice, to have some explanation.
The location is very good, you can just grab your bike, skis, snowshoes and go for your adventure. Would love to stay more, two nights were not enough.
Add:I think they have huge x-mas tree whole year in the main building 😀.
- The room is quite far from the restaurant where breakfast is served.
- You need to carry your luggage up to the second-floor room yourself , as there is no elevator, which is inconvenient if you have large/ heavy luggage.
- There is a bedside lamp above the bed. It is quite large and cannot be moved. You will definitely bump your head when you get up.. Also, there is no brightness adjustment.
On the other hand, there is no lamp on the desk.
I hope the hotel can improve this.
(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.
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Frequently asked questions about Santa's Hotel Tunturi
How far is Santa's Hotel Tunturi from the nearest ski lifts?
The ski lifts are located 1.3 kilometers from the hotel.
Does the hotel have an on-site sauna?
Yes, the hotel offers sauna facilities as well as some rooms with private saunas.
Are pets allowed at Santa's Hotel Tunturi?
Pets are allowed on request with a fee of €25 per room per stay.
What dining options are available at the hotel?
The hotel features five restaurants, including two with live music and dancing, plus four bars.
Is there Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel?
Wi-Fi is available for free in the lobby area.
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