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Santa's Hotel Tunturi

3.0 star property
Hotel in Saariselka with 2 restaurants and bars/lounges

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Interior
Standard Twin Room
Gielas Suite | View from room
Premium Suite | Living area
Premium Suite | Living area

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
The current price is AU$288
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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Lutontie 16, Saariselka, 99830
  • Place, Saariselkä Ski Resort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Saariselkä Sport Resort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pyhan Paavalin Chapel
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ivalo (IVL)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Sauna
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
TV
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Gielas Superior

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Sauna
Heating
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Kontio Deluxe

Kontio Deluxe

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Sauna
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dining table
TV
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Kontio Suite

Kontio Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Dining table
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Premium Suite

Premium Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Dining table
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Large Twin Sofa Beds

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Studios with Sauna

Studios with Sauna

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Heating
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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3 Bedroom Apartment

3 Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dining table
TV
3 bedrooms
  • 68 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 6 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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5 Bedroom Apartment

5 Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
TV
  • 172 sq m
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 13
  • 10 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Gielas Suite | Living area

Gielas Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy

Economy

7.0 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Saariselka

At Santa's Hotel Tunturi you'll be within steps of Saariselkä Ski Resort and Saariselkä Sport Resort. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Restaurant Kaltio, serves Scandinavian cuisine and is open for dinner. Enjoy the 24-hour gym and sauna. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, spa services and ski storage. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3-property class Saariselka hotel include Pyhan Paavalin Chapel and Urho Kekkonen National Park.

What's nearby

  • Saariselkä Ski Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Saariselkä Sport Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pyhan Paavalin Chapel - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Urho Kekkonen National Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Saariselkä Ski & Sport Resort Ltd - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Ivalo (IVL) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Suomen Latu Kiilopää - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Gastropub Giitu - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kaunispään Huippu - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Scan Burger - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ravintola Petronella - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Santa's Hotel Tunturi

Hotel in Saariselka with 2 restaurants and bars/lounges
Santa's Hotel Tunturi offers its guests a sauna and a 24-hour fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, an arcade/games room, and ski storage are also featured at Santa's Hotel Tunturi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Saariselka hotel.

  • 260 guestrooms or units
  • 7 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Locker space
Santa's Hotel Tunturi offers 260 accommodations with a hairdryer. This Saariselka hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on weekdays only.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift

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: 10:00 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 - 10:00 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: EUR 30 per pet, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 1 year old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 1 year old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Hotel Tunturi
Santa's Hotel Tunturi
Santa's Hotel Tunturi Saariselka
Santa's Tunturi
Santa's Tunturi Hotel
Santa's Tunturi Saariselka
Tunturi Hotel
Santa's Hotel Tunturi Finland/Saariselka
Santa's Hotel Tunturi Hotel
Santa's Hotel Tunturi Saariselka
Santa's Hotel Tunturi Hotel Saariselka

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Santa's Hotel Tunturi?

Santa's Hotel Tunturi offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Santa's Hotel Tunturi?

As of 18 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santa's Hotel Tunturi on 3 Jan 2026 start from AU$288.15, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Santa's Hotel Tunturi?

Yep, Santa's Hotel Tunturi has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Santa's Hotel Tunturi?

The closest beach to Santa's Hotel Tunturi is Ivalo River Beach (26.8 km).

Is there a spa on site at Santa's Hotel Tunturi?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

What luxury perks are available at Santa's Hotel Tunturi?

Santa's Hotel Tunturi features a sauna, 2 restaurants and 3 bars.

Does Santa's Hotel Tunturi serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet brekkie is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Santa's Hotel Tunturi?

No, Santa's Hotel Tunturi does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Santa's Hotel Tunturi?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Santa's Hotel Tunturi's onsite restaurant that serves Scandinavian cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Santa's Hotel Tunturi?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Santa's Hotel Tunturi?

Furry friends are welcome at Santa's Hotel Tunturi, with food and water bowls on offer.

Santa's Hotel Tunturi Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 536 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 536 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 536 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 536 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 536 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

4/10 Poor

Ian

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

KEON YEONG

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Eriko

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Studio has good personal sauna. Spacy but some dishes were left in the dish washer.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Göksu, Tallinn

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hi, Rooms are being cleaned every other day. At this point in time where there is Corona virus risk everywhere, this is not acceptable.Cleanliness should be key Also hotel was full of Japanese people where the corona case is also outbroken in that country. I believe they do not care about the virus anymore. Apart from these, there were hardly any utensils to hold even bread. Again very bad judgement when everyone is extremely sensitive.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was ready when we arrived, good service but the reception and the restaurant were in a different building.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Saariselka

The hotel is in a great location in Saariselka. Easy walking distance to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Localização muito boa. Os colchões podiam ser trocados
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Upgrade to Gielas with sauna excellent. Staff very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice to stay, good location, got bus from Ivalo airport to the hotel, but have to notice about the bus time schedule, if u miss the bus then taxi will be around 60euro to the hotel. Breakfast was very nice!!! Walking distance to the nearest supermarket and souvenir shop
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The standard room we stayed in was very comfortable and provided all we needed, We had to use the public sauna. It was very frustrating that it was separate times for men and women, it was a long walk outside to go to the other sauna. It would have been good to have it mixed for at least a couple of hours per day.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Wei Jie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

1N in Santa Tunturi

We stayed at AHMA, the premise for standard rooms. It was old and tired looking. The room was small, but comfortable. And there is a common electric sauna for hotel guests with segregated timings for males and females. Breakfast was average - the usual spread you get in most lodgings in Lapland
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

yuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Craig, Australia

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

Quiet summer stop

Great breakfast. Big room. As it was late summer there wasn't many people around
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Kwan Wai Man

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Stephen

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

Weeks stay aurora hunting

Spent a week at the hotel hoping to see some aurora, bit of low level activity but lots more low cloud (sees to be a common issue). Nice room and comfortable bed (2 singles), TV which had BBC News 24 on Ch 9, kettle and a good supply of tea, coffee and chocolate. Good WiFi in the room. Great shower and I do like a good shower :-) Despite the fact that it was -25c and colder during my stay the room was always comfortable. Don't make the same mistake as me I carted all my baggage into reception, checked in and then had to cart it all back out as I was staying in a separate building 150M away :-) The breakfast restaurant area is large with good breakfast and is in the same building as reception. The surrounding area has plenty of good walks through the forests and cross country loops
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent customer service and great stay

Excellent customer service from Niina who helped my mum get her hat back after she left it on the coach. Hotel is conveniently located in Saariselkä with buses from Kakslauttanen stopping directly outside the hotel. Rooms were clean and ours had the in-room sauna which was easy to use and just wonderful. Room also had in room clothes drier. Breakfast had a good spread and very polite. Would recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wai Shun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Apartment room view not good & decoration outdated
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017