About Santa's Hotel Tunturi
The 260-room Santa's Hotel Tunturi, located close to Urho Kekkonen National Park and Ivalo Airport, offers the authentic experience of Lapland.
Each room has climate control, access to a shared ski maintenance room and drying cupboard, satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, telephone, hair dryer, electric kettle, refrigerator, private bathroom with shower, as well as a coffee, tea, and cocoa set. Some rooms have a private sauna and balcony.
Santa's Hotel Tunturi features a sauna with fireplace, 24-hour fitness centre, TV lounge, ski shuttle, safe deposit box, free Wi-Fi in the main building, game room with billiards, darts, and board games, free public parking and free newspapers in lobby.
Breakfast is complimentary and three restaurants serve Scandinavian and American cuisine. A children’s menu is available and drinks are served at the bar.
The Pyhan Paavalin Chapel, Angry Birds Activity Park Saariselka, and Action Park are nearby.
Positive Reviews
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Large fully-equipped apartments
Many guests love the the apartments have a private balcony and appreciate that rooms are spacious, kitchen is well-equipped, water heater, and microwave. Others add there is a private sauna and drying room for clothes and skiing gear.
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Fine dining experience
Several guests comment that the Kaltio restaurant has been awarded with the Rôtisseurs plaque as recognition for excellent cuisine, good service and wonderful ambiance. Others add that the local cuisine is fresh, and love the variety in the menu, which includes steamed zander served with spinach, timbale of smoked perch with a chervil sauce, and pumpkin flower stuffed with minced salmon.
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Winter sport paradise
Many guests appreciate that the property arranges snowmobile safaris, snowshoeing and reindeer sleigh rides, and love that the skiing slopes, snow trails and toboggan hills are nearby. Others add that there are many professional cross-country skiers staying at the property.
Negative Reviews
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Rooms not cleaned regularly
A handful of guests comment that the rooms are not cleaned daily, but note that housekeeping is quick to respond if the "please clean my room" sign is hung. Others add that the staff is efficient, and comment that housekeeping clean rooms every other day.
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Noise in rooms
Some guests note that the refrigerator is noisy, and the thin room walls allow noise from the hallway to be audible inside. Others add that management is quick to respond to repair requests, and suggest packing ear plugs for a good night's rest.
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Limited access for disabled
A handful of guests comment that the rooms on the top floors do not have elevator access, and note that it is a challenge for guests with mobility handicaps. Others add there is limited access for the disabled, but appreciate that staff is helpful with carrying luggage and assisting guests.