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Santa's Hotel Tunturi

Property class: 3

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A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a pool area.
A ski resort with multiple buildings, including a large lodge with balconies, a parking area, and snow-covered roofs.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a dining table with chairs, and large windows with curtains.
A snowy landscape with a building and trees covered in snow.
A wooden sauna room with a bench, a table, and a bathtub.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
The current price is AU$156
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov

Explore the area

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Lutontie 16, Saariselka, 99830
  • Place, Pyhan Paavalin Chapel
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Urho Kekkonen National Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Saariselkä Ski & Sport Resort
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

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A room with two beds, wooden headboards, a window with curtains, a framed picture on the wall, and a lamp on each side of the beds.

1 Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Gielas Superior

A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Gielas Superior

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Kontio Deluxe

A double bed with a unique headboard, a desk with a chair, and a view of the city through a window.

Kontio Deluxe

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Apartment

A room with two beds, wooden headboards, a window with curtains, a framed picture on the wall, and a lamp on each side of the beds.

2 Bedroom Apartment

  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Kontio Suite

A bed with patterned pillows and a fluffy blanket.

Kontio Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Premium Suite

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a dining table, and a TV.

Premium Suite

  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Large Single Sofa Beds

View all photos for Studios with Sauna

Two single beds with red pillows, a framed bird illustration on the wall, and a window with striped curtains.

Studios with Sauna

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite

A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a large bed with red and white bedding, a red rug, and a window with curtains.

Junior Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for 3 Bedroom Apartment

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, a framed picture on the wall, and a radiator.

3 Bedroom Apartment

  • 68 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 6 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a double bed, a small bedside table, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a wooden dresser.

5 Bedroom Apartment

  • 172 sq m
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 13
  • 10 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Gielas Suite

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and chairs. There is a dining area with a table and chairs. The room has large windows with curtains and a view of the outdoors.

Gielas Suite

  • Hill view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Economy

A room with a wooden desk, two chairs, a bed with plaid bedding, a television mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Economy

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Saariselka

Santa's Hotel Tunturi places you steps from Pyhan Paavalin Chapel and within a short 5-minute stroll of Urho Kekkonen National Park. 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 15-minute walk of this 3-property class Saariselka hotel include Aurora Spa & Pools and Saariselkä Ski & Sport Resort.

What's nearby

  • Pyhan Paavalin Chapel - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Urho Kekkonen National Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Saariselkä Ski & Sport Resort - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Pulmunen - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kaunispään Tower - 6 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Ivalo (IVL) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Muossi Grilli - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Suomen Latu Kiilopää - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bistro & Café Kuukkeli - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Santa's Hotel Lutto - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Santa's Hotel Tunturi

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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: 9:00 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 - 9:00 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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 fire extinguisher, 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 fire extinguisher, 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 7 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santa's Hotel Tunturi on 8 Nov 2026 start from AU$156, 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.

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. 136 out of 581 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 581 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 581 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 581 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 581 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast is good, room is clean and spacious, close to national park and place to skii
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing breakfast included in the room cost 7-10am, got a free upgrade to a suite with a personal sauna in our room, perfectly located in the middle of the village. Maybe 5-7 minute walk to the top of the village and 20th to the downhill ski resort. 3 min walk to the trails. Everything was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice room good service

Nice superior room with sauna. Friendly service in reception and restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Room with a view <3

Everything worked and staff was super nice. Unfortunately the kitchen was closed due to low season..
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was every morning the exact same options. Scrambled eggs were terrible, meatballs questionsble, very few cheeses and hams and the ones they had were the supermarket packages cheeses and meats… probably the breads were the only appealing part in the breakfast buffet and coffee was also good but overall a bit disappointing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotels.com advertises a games room but there’s no such thing here. Room was nice enough - breakfast was in a very dated room and not great I couldn’t even eat the scrambled eggs as were horrible. Staff gave us incorrect info about airport bus.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Santa`s hotel Tunturi

Great place to stay except the breakfast arrangement. I droppet the breakfast the second day, didn`t want to stay in a queue for 25 minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Uncomfortable stay

Although it was too hot at night, there were no fans to borrow and not possible to open the window so difficult to sleep at night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible! We arrived there at 11pm and freezing cold temperatures, they gave us the wrong apartment number and we were waiting for 40 minutes for someone to appear and just said to us: ah, your apartment number is the one on the side. I called them multiple times and nothing before! It was extremely disrespectful. The room did not have proper heating and no extra blankets… terrible
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My impressions after staying during October when the snow hadn't yet accumulated. The building where my room was located had few guests. The room was old and simple but comfortable to use. If I come to Saariselkä again in the future, I would like to stay here again. (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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Asiakaspalvelu vastaanotossa oli loistavaa! Aamiainen oli perushyvä hotelliaamiainen, jossa näkyi majoittujien vähäinen määrä.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Telkkarista puuttui ääni ja aamupalalla pekoni, muuten oikein hyvä majoitus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolument à éviter!!! suite à une erreur de frappe d'une journée, refus obstiné moins de 2 h plus tard d'annuler ma résa.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Siisti ja tilava huone, hyvä aamiainen.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hyvä hinta laatusuhde Ja rauhallinen paikka
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fikk ikke badstuovn til å virke. Ikke noe stort problem akkurat dette oppholdet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Saunallinen kaksio vastasi odotuksia. Hyvä aamiainen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aamiainen oli maukas ja runsas. Kluteeniton leipävalikoima oli heikko. Yhdenlaista kuivakkaa leipää, jota sai vain pyydettäessä. Plussana leivänpaahdin, joka korjasi asiaa.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kyllä
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Si vous prenez une chambre basique ne vous attendez pas à être dans le bâtiment où l'on peut voir la belle entrée et les beaux espaces. Vous serez dans un bâtiment indépendant à 500m qui fait beaucoup moins rêver. La chambre était très petite avec 3 lits au milieu de la pièce et il n'y a aucun rangement pour les affaires donc il faut garder ses valises dans le seul espace restant, il n'était donc pas possible de circuler. La literie n'est pas de qualité avec des matelas très mous. L'état général est correct mais ancien. En revanche c'était plutôt calme et relativement bien isolé. Le sol chaud de la salle de bain était très appréciable. Le petit déjeuner se trouve dans un autre bâtiment, il y a du choix et l'accueil est agréable.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026