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Star Arctic Hotel

4.0 star property
Ski-in/ski-out hotel with a restaurant
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Exterior
Courtyard
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Ylämajantie 1, Saariselka, Lapland, 99830
  • Saariselkä Sport Resort
    1 min walk
  • Saariselkä Ski Resort
    1 min walk
  • Kaunispään Tower
    3 min walk
  • Ivalo (IVL)
    22 min drive

Room options

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View Suite

View Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Day bed
  • 30.0 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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View Suite with Sauna | Living area

View Suite with Sauna

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Sauna
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 36.4 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Aurora Cabin

Aurora Cabin

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Trundle Beds

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About the area

Saariselka

At Star Arctic Hotel you'll be within steps of Saariselkä Sport Resort and Saariselkä Ski Resort. Highlights at this ski hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Restaurant Kaunis, serves Scandinavian cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Along with ski-in ski-out access, this hotel offers on-site ski storage. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a hot tub and a sauna. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a short walk of this 4-property class Saariselka hotel include Kaunispään Tower and within a 30-minute walk you'll find Pyhan Paavalin Chapel.

What's nearby

  • Saariselkä Sport Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Saariselkä Ski Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Kaunispään Tower - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pyhan Paavalin Chapel - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Ruijanpolku - 8 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Ivalo (IVL) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaunispään Huippu Oy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Scan Burger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Muossi Grilli - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Laavu - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Suomen Latu Kiilopää - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Star Arctic Hotel

Ski-in/ski-out hotel with a restaurant
Relax in the hot tub after a day on the slopes or enjoy the use of a sauna. When the sun goes down, sip après-ski drinks in the hotel's bar.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Saariselka hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 57 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2017
  • Deli
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Star Arctic Hotel offers 57 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, Finnish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant Kaunis

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

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 path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 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

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
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 10 per pet, per night
  • 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.
  • 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: EUR 75 per room (one-way)
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per night
  • 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; cash is not accepted
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, American Express, JCB International and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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

Star Arctic Hotel Saariselka
Star Arctic Saariselka
Star Arctic
Star Arctic Hotel Finland/Saariselka
Star Arctic Hotel Hotel
Star Arctic Hotel Saariselka
Star Arctic Hotel Hotel Saariselka

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Star Arctic Hotel?

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

Is parking available at Star Arctic Hotel?

Yep, Star Arctic Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Star Arctic Hotel?

The closest beach to Star Arctic Hotel is Ivalo River Beach (25.4 km).

What makes Star Arctic Hotel a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and romance packages, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Star Arctic Hotel.

Is Star Arctic Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a deli, as well as travel cots in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Star Arctic Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Star Arctic Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, breakfast is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Star Arctic Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Star Arctic Hotel?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Star Arctic Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Star Arctic Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 202 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 202 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 202 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 202 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 202 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Adrian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely cabins.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Wei Ren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

STUART

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Arctic adventure
An amazing Hotel in a great set in a great position with great trips organised.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great experience
My stay at Star Arctic Hotel was one of the best experiences I had. I stayed the glass ceiling cabin which was very cozy and very clean. The staff was very hospitable and attending, they go above and beyond to help you especially Hanna. I would definitely recommend this hotel to my family and friends.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Genevieve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really positive stay and we loved the room except for a few negatives: Tv is positioned way too high up to the ceiling. We could hear the neighbors in our room in the morning. Stairs up to the bed kind of almost damgerous Lobby is disappointing, only one couch to sit by the fire

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic sauna rooms
We had a great time at this hotel. Our room had a private sauna, which we used several times and really enjoyed. The room was large and comfortable. The hotel itself is located outside of town and a little confusing to get to the first time (especially as it gets dark very early). It's also a higher elevation than the area around it to try and increase Northern Lights viewing. We actually found that did not help us see the Lights, as there was often a lot of fog which blocked the lights. But it wasn't hard for us a drive a short distance for better viewing. The staff was varied. Several went out of their way to be helpful and give advice/suggestions. One or two seemed like we were bothering them when asking questions. Breakfast had a lot of options, but we found the food bland. All in all, we really enjoyed this hotel and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Excellent hotel overall. We had the Aurora Cabin. Rooms are extremely comfortable and well thought out. Heated floors, comfortable bed, heated windows for the night sky view. Bathroom well designed. Breakfast is included and there’s plenty to choose from : the usual toast and spreads, cereal, hot food (eggs/bacon/sausages etc), yogurt with plenty of toppings, cheeses and cold cuts, fruit and desserts. Plenty of hot drinks on the machine to choose from and the hot choc was great! Dinner at Kaunis was excellent and well worth trying. Staff extremely polite and friendly. 30 min walk to Saariselka town in the snow. I suggest renting a car. No complaints here and we are already planning our next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good except lack of snow made us cancel the dogsleding
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eyal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great say! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Morten

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ozlem Burcak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Mohamed

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant had good and authentic food options. Resort is at a good place to see the northern lights.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nalin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property! A perfect location if one wants to see the Northern Lights, especially with the glass roofed bedroom. Perfect breakfast! Perfect staff! The door of the room was a bit loose and with the very powerful (and apparently uncharacteristic) winds in the area, the door kept squeaking throughout the night. The noise of the wind was very loud in the room. It would be nice to finish the pavement outside the rooms or between adjoining rooms perhaps. But, overall amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yu Chun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Janne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotelli upealla paikalla ja henkilökunta erittäin ystävällistä. Aamiaiset ja ruoka hyvää. Kaikki toimi moitteettomasti. Ainoa miinus oli, että expedian varaus aurora mökistä oli kääntynyt hotellilla normaali huoneeksi ja ehdimme tyhjentää tavarat sisään ennenkuin kävin kysymässä asiasta. Saimme kuitenkin heti vaihdettua uuteen paikkaan.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

YEONKYUNG

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The aurora cabins were great, and the staff was very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant hotel, we went for the northern lights and skiing and found the hotel to be a perfect choice. It was approx 50metres to the perfect place to see the northern lights and the ski lift was a similar distance or you could take the toboggan slide which was a lot of fun. Breakfasts were brilliant and rooms really well stocked with a microwave / fridge and hob. Heated cupboards for drying clothes after the slopes! Evening meal was lovely although the menu didn’t change (only 5 items to pick from) so might be worth trying a trip into the town centre which is 2.6km away. Excellent for kids too! Great place would go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Hannah, Nottingham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the hotel, we stayed in an aurora cabin, it was nice, cute, and it was lovely over looking the snow from bed, the stars were amazing. I’m not sure if you’d get to see the northern lights from there, definitely not as well as in a trip as there’s a bit of light pollution from cars and you get a reflection from the neighbours cabin if their light is on. But the hotel was lovely and a great location, you’re at the top of the ski lift, so you can sledge into town or to the ski resort to hire skis and a lift pass. We had a great stay thankyou
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Visiting Lapland
We were visiting Saariselka for a Wedding and chose to stay at Star Arctic. The location of the hotel gives amazing views and is situated at the top of the ski slope, allowing you to ski, toboggan or take the ski lift down to the town. Walking down/up however takes around 35 mins. We felt the hotel could have provided a shuttle bus service into the town as the hotel only has one restaurant with quite a restricted menu. There is only one other restaurant close to the hotel (2 minutes walk) however this closes at 5pm with the Ski slope and not an option for dinner. The room was a good size, well presented and clean. There were 2 days however where towels were not changed and house keeping did not make up the room. The stairs that take you up to the bedroom are extremely steep and narrow, which may make it inaccessible for older people or dangerous for children. The buffet breakfast provided was nice but again quite limited in terms of choice. The staff were knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. The excursion we did was the Aurora Snowmobile Hunting, which was really great and would definitely recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chebi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The window heater doesn’t help much. Still have a large piece of snow for switching on half day
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020