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Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel

3.5 star property
Riverwalk hotel with sauna and 24-hour front desk

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Lobby
BBQ/picnic area
Igloo Hotel double room | Bar (on property)
Igloo Hotel Suite
Hallway

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Sorrisniva 20, Alta, 9518
  • Alta Rock Carvings
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Alta Museum
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Northern Lights Cathedral
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Alta (ALF)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Igloo Hotel double room | Bar (on property)

Igloo Hotel double room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Igloo Hotel Suite

Igloo Hotel Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Alta

At Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel, you'll be 16.5 km (10.3 mi) from Alta Church and 16.5 km (10.3 mi) from Alta Rock Carvings. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The fine-dining restaurant, Sorrisniva Restaurant, serves local cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Enjoy the Hot tub and sauna as well as access to hiking/biking trails. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Alta hotel include Alta Museum and Northern Lights Cathedral.

What's nearby

  • Alta Rock Carvings - 17 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Alta Church - 18 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Alta Museum - 18 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Northern Lights Cathedral - 19 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Alta Tourist Information - 20 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

  • Alta (ALF) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gargia Fjellstue - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Boazo Sami Siida - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Laksestua - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lanttos Mobil Gatekjøkken - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kiti_s PalaCe - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel

Riverwalk hotel with sauna and 24-hour front desk
Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel offers its guests Access to hot tub and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Gift shops/newsstands, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area are also featured at Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Alta hotel.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel offers 30 accommodations. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Dutch, English, Norwegian, Swedish

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4.2 out of 5, Very good, 1,001 reviews
The price is NZ$224
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Sorrisniva Restaurant

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Sledding
  • Snowmobiling
  • Snowshoeing
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 01 May and 30 November.
The property is closed: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 2 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 2 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: NOK 250 per person (one-way)

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, a security system and a first aid kit
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 2 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel Alta
Sorrisniva Igloo Alta
Sorrisniva Igloo
Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel Alta
Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel Hotel
Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel Hotel Alta

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel?

Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel?

Yep, Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Patrick

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

Stay in the ice hotel

The snow/ice hotel looks like it was constructed in a hurry and not many ice carvings, compared to others in Scandinavia. There were many spots on the ceilings that looked like water had entered and different colors. Small details but not worthy of the price charged. The main hotel facilities are fantastic and the staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was fabulous! We really were warm and cozy in our igloo ice room! Such a unique and memorable experience!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erinn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The customer service was above and beyond what we expected. The amenities in the resort were fantastic. Breakfast selection was phenomenal. The Ice Igloo was surprisingly comfortable to sleep in - a once in a lifetime experience and worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

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

Fantasy Experience

Awesome experience! Slept in the ice hotel for two nights and it was some of the best sleep I've had. If I had one criticism, it would be the lack of info on the website explaining how it all works (i.e. you don't get to leave any of your things in the room because they run tours during the day). Small thing though and well worth the expense and travel to do it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold, Chicago

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ice Hotel was a near experience. Sleeping bags kept you nice and cozy. Experience of a lifetime.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Sally

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most amazing place we’ve ever been to. Don’t worry about the cold. You are provided more than ample sleeping bag and we actually found ourselves more than warm enough. The sculptures are stunning as is the lighting and quietness. The excursions available are fantastic and if more than one night in ice hotel is enough for you, you can move into a regular indoor hotel room. There is ample warm common spaces to spend your day relaxing and sitting in front of a fire if you’d like.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Matt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, good experience. Nice facilities, friendly staff and beautiful igloo hotel. I thought it was weird that we had to pick up our sleeping bags and pillows and carry them to our room inside the igloo. That process could be more seamless but everything else was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

LIUDMYLA

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Unforgetable Experience👍

Finally my dream came through !!! One of unforgetable experience
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The IceHotel was gorgeous. The sculptures were amazing. Beds were comfi and warm, every guest gets 2 sleeping bags. Good food and super friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely had the most amazing time at sorrisniva last week, even with a couple hiccups. We reserved the hot tub, but our time was cut short due to someone else reserving it, but it really wasn’t a big deal to us and the hotel staff still discounted the price for the hot tub. We ate the most amazing dinner we had in our entire trip to Norway, the food was absolutely delicious! We then had a northern lights tour scheduled, the weather wasn’t that great the week we went and it was rainy and cloudy and unfortunately we didn’t see any northern lights that night but the guide was awesome. On our way back the road was so icy downhill that we slid off. My boyfriend and another man from the tour hopped out and pushed the van out of the deep snow. We were back on the road! But 5 minutes later we were sliding down the hill and went right back into the snow. We all hopped out and walked down the hill (I slipped a few times) and the owner from sorrisniva came and picked us up. However there wasn’t enough room for all of us so my boyfriend stayed behind to walk with the guide. Even though things didn’t go as planned, this made our adventure even more memorable. The staff was amazing and made sure we all got back safely. We also did the snowmobile tour in the morning before we left and this was my favorite part of our entire Norway experience. We drove up to the top of a mountain and it was untouched as far as I could see. We flipped our sled but it was still so amazing!!! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible experience, couldn't believe I was actually in an ice hotel. Very friendly staff and delicious food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The igloo hotel was an amazing experience! It was as cool as it looks (literally and figuratively). I was pleasantly surprised how well I slept in the igloo in spite of the fact that I have difficulty sleeping regularly. As long as you wear a lot of layers you'll be fine. I wore 2 pairs of wool socks, long underwear, pj pants, thermal shirt, hoodie, gloves, and a thin down jacket and was fine. The main downside of the hotel is just that the main "living room" area is very small. We got there late in the afternoon and went on the lights safari while we were there, and dog sledding early the next day, but if we had more time to spend at the hotel it would have been less than ideal. There's nothing really in the area so I'd highly recommend getting out and doing activities anyway though.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Ahmadreza

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laila

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stunning and uncomfortable

It may not come as a surprise that sleeping in an igloo is not overly comfortable. I loved the overall experience, and the ice art is incredible. That said, it was much more comfortable to sleep in the lodge and just visit the ice hotel to admire the art. The staff is super helpful, friendly and sweetly authentic. This is one place that still has soul, does not feel like a corporation.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024