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Sweet dreams steps away from wilderness! The nature paths, ski tracks and hiking routes start from the backyard of Santa’s Hotel Tunturi. With excellent flight connection to Ivalo Airport and the high-quality accommodation and restaurant services of Santa’s Hotel Tunturi, you do not have to compromise on the level of service to enjoy a genuine arctic wilderness holiday.
The hotel is located in the center of Saariselkä holiday resort, with all the services only a walking distance away. Santa’s Hotel Tunturi is the largest hotel in Saariselkä with 260 rooms and apartment suites. The rooms, apartments and hotel’s three restaurants are located in six units. Our restaurant building has a long, colorful history and its facade has features from functionalism. It has been designed by a awarded Finnish architect Kurt Moberg.
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Hotel Rooms and Apartments
Santa’s Hotel Tunturi has accommodation for everyone! Suites and deluxe rooms for a luxurious trip, superior and standard rooms for a perfect hotel stay to apartments well-suited for families and group of friends. Breakfast is always included in all room types!
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Top Restaurants in Saariselkä – Something for Every Palate
Our Restaurant Kaltio is one of the finest restaurants in Saariselkä, offering fine Lappish cuisine. Restaurant Pirtti is your living room away from home: come as you are and enjoy pub food, drinks and the laid-back atmosphere. In Restaurant Siula, step back in time to the Good Old Days with the retro-style dinner. Our Chef is serving meats at the carving station, and choose your favorite flavors from three different main courses, selection of salads and two desserts.
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High-end Meetings, Incentives and Events, Steps Away from the National Park
Just a step away from the Santa’s Hotel Tunturi doorsteps begins the National Park and year-round nature adventures. At Santa’s Hotel Tunturi, the six meetings rooms and the auditorium are designed for 15-250 pax and the our talented chef cater to the wishes and needs of the most demanding clients. Our superior, deluxe rooms and suites can accommodate even larger groups who require premium accommodation in Saariselkä.
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Hotel Tunturi Saariselkä
Sweet dreams steps away from wilderness! The nature paths, ski tracks and hiking routes start from the backyard of Santa’s Hotel Tunturi. With excellent flight connection to Ivalo Airport and the high-quality accommodation and restaurant services of Santa’s Hotel Tunturi, you do not have to compromise on the level of service to enjoy a genuine arctic wilderness holiday.
The hotel is located in the center of Saariselkä holiday resort, with all the services only a walking distance away. Santa’s Hotel Tunturi is the largest hotel in Saariselkä with 260 rooms and apartment suites. The rooms, apartments and hotel’s three restaurants are located in six units. Our main building, where the reception is located, has a long, colorful history and its facade has features from functionalism. It has been designed by a awarded Finnish architect Kurt Moberg.
Hotel info
Location
- Addres:
Lutontie 3
99830 Saariselkä - Official bus stop in front of hotel reception
- Urho Kekkonen National Park in the backyard
- Walking distance from resort services and shops
By Air
- Nearest Airport: Ivalo IVL 20 min (27 km)
- Airport Bus from airport to hotel
- Other Airports:
Kittilä KTT
2 h 15 min (190 km)
Rovaniemi
RVN 3 h (254 km)
By Land
- By Route 4 (E75)
- Address: Lutontie 3
99830 Saariselkä - Complimentary parking places with heating posts
- By train: Rovaniemi 3 h (260 km)
- By bus: Saariselkä, bus stop in front of hotel
- Ski Bus operates around Saariselkä resort
Rooms
- 260 hotel rooms and apartments
- Standard and superior rooms, deluxe rooms and suites, 1-5 bedroom apartments
- Rooms with private sauna and balcony
- Pet rooms
- Apartments for up to 13 people
Food & Beverage
- 260 hotel rooms and apartments
- Standard and superior rooms, deluxe rooms and suites, 1-5 bedroom apartments
- Rooms with private sauna and balcony
- Pet rooms
- Apartments for up to 13 people
Meetings & Events
- Spaces for up to 500 people
- Auditorium for 200 people
- Multifunctional meeting rooms and spaces
- Private Sauna
- Private Restaurant
- Lappish Hut for up to 50 people
Attractions
- Urho Kekkonen National Park
- Saariselkä Ski Resort
- Guided safaris and nature excursions around the year
- Siida Samí Museum
- Tankavaara Gold Panning Museum
- Day trip to Arctic Ocean
General
- Check-in at 3 pm
Check-out at 12 noon - Complimentary parking
- Ski Maintenance room
- Sauna
- Gym
- Luggage storage
Santa’s Hotel Tunturi
GPS 68°25’9.96″N, 27°25’36.38″E
Reception is open daily from 7am to 10pm (from 1st October 8am to 9pm)
Saariselän Tunturihotellit Ltd.
Lutontie 16
99830 SAARISELKÄ
Tel. +358 400 102 191
Sales Team +358 400 102 190
saariselka@santashotels.fi
FAQ – Frequently asked questions
How to Get There?
Hotelli sijaitsee Saariselän keskustassa, jossa kaikki palvelut ovat kävelyetäisyyden päässä. Osoite on Lutontie 3.
How to Get There by Car?
If you are planning to drive from Helsinki to Lapland, it takes about a day. Saariselkä is located three hours North from Rovaniemi and the Arctic Circle. Drive on route E75 (Highway 4).
Saariselkä is located approx 6 h 30 minutes drive from Nordkapp, which makes it an excellent place to stop overnight on your road trip up to the top of Europe.
How to Get There by Train?
Finnish Railway (VR) offers and comfortable and convenient way to travel across the country. Book a cabin in the night train from South Finland to Rovaniemi and wake up in Rovaniemi. Cabins with private bathrooms available. You can also load your own car on the train and continue your road trip after the travel.
There are daily busses from takes you from Rovaniemi Railway Station to Saariselkä. The bus stop is in front of our hotel. Bus timetables between Rovaniemi and Saariselkä are available at Matkahuolto.fi
How to Get There by Airplane?
The fastest way to Saariselkä is by flying to Ivalo Airport. The shuttle bus takes approx 30 minutes from the airport to our hotel. See Ivalo Airport Shuttle Bus timetables for details.
Private taxis and airport transfers are also available. Please contact our hotel staff for assistance.
You can also fly to Kittilä (KTT) 2 h 40 min drive (220 km) or to Rovaniemi (RVN), 2 h 50 min drive (254 km) away. Car rental agencies in Kittilä and in Rovaniemi. Alternatively ask contact our staff for private transfers.
Do you have parking for hotel guests?
Hotel provides complimentary parking places for hotel guests. Farking places with heating poles, parking fee is 5 EUR/day.
What is included in the room prices?
All room and apartment prices include breakfast, use of gym and parking. House keeping cleans the hotel rooms every other day, except Sundays.
What are the Check-in and Check-out times?
For Santa’s Hotel Tunturi, check-in time is at 3 pm and Check-out time at 12:00 noon.
Please contact our hotel staff for early check-in and late check-out.
Can you add extra beds to the rooms?
Yes, rooms in Santa’s Hotel Tunturi have the possibility for one or two extra beds, depending on the room type. Extra beds are made on to the convertible sofas. Extra beds for adults and children (4-12 yrs) for an additional fee. If you do require a crib for a 0-4 year old child, please inform hotel staff in advance in order for us to reserve one for you. The fee of the crib is 25 EUR/stay.
Do you have pet rooms or allergy rooms?
Pets are welcome to the standard rooms and apartments in Santa’s Hotel Tunturi. Pet fee is 30 EUR/pet/stay. Kindly note that there are a limited amount of petr rooms available.
We do not have designated allergy rooms. However, we do not have carpets in any of the rooms. If you do have an allergy, please inform our hotel staff in advance, so we can take it to consideration when assigning your room.
Do you have luggage storage?
Yes, in our hotel reception we have complimentary luggage storage for our hotel guests.
Can you cater to special diets?
Yes we can, if you let us know in advance. We will do our best to satisfy your requirements.
All our meals are lactose-free or low-lactose. Gluten-free products and meals are also available at request.
Why should I book Santa's Hotel Tunturi?
If you are looking for accommodation in Lapland with instant access to the National Park but yet with the convenience of a holiday resort and all its services; suitable for a low budget traveler or to you who appreciates high-quality accommodation, services and meals: Santa’s Hotel Tunturi is the best hotel in Lapland for you! Our hotel has something for everyone.