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Star Arctic Hotel & Activities

Ski hotel with ski-in/ski-out access and free breakfast

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Star Arctic Hotel offers a true mountain escape with ski-in/ski-out access. Guests enjoy Scandinavian dishes at Restaurant Kaunis, relax by the fireplace, or rejuvenate in the sauna—experiences that consistently earn praise from previous visitors.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$393
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov

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Room options

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Aurora Cabin

Aurora Cabin

Highlights

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

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View Suite | Living room

View Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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View Suite with Sauna

View Suite with Sauna

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Aurora Suite with Sauna | Living area

Aurora Suite with Sauna

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Trundle Beds
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About the area

Map
Ylämajantie 1, Saariselka, Lapland, 99830

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 - 2.2 km
  • Ruijanpolku - 8 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Ivalo (IVL) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Suomen Latu Kiilopää - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Kaunispään Huippu - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gastropub Giitu - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sport Bistro Pilkku - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Muossi Grilli - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Star Arctic Hotel & Activities

Hotel in the mountains
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe at Star Arctic Hotel & Activities. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this hotel, which offers ski-in/ski-out access and ski storage. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. The on-site Scandinavian cuisine restaurant, Restaurant Kaunis, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a fireplace in reception and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free property and a banquet hall
  • Wedding services, a gift shop and tour/ticket information
Room features
All 57 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with heated floors and free toiletries
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and electric kettles

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.

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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

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant Kaunis

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Ski storage
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

  • No lift

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
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

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 are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 75 per room (one-way)
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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

Is Star Arctic Hotel & Activities pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Star Arctic Hotel & Activities?

As of 5 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Star Arctic Hotel & Activities on 6 Nov 2025 start from NZ$392.92, 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.

How much is parking at Star Arctic Hotel & Activities?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Star Arctic Hotel & Activities?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Star Arctic Hotel & Activities?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Star Arctic Hotel & Activities provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM-10:00 PM on request. A fee of EUR 75 per room applies.

Where is Star Arctic Hotel & Activities located?

Located in the mountains, this Saariselka hotel offers ski-in/ski-out access and is within a 5-minute walk of Saariselkä Sport Resort, Saariselkä Ski Resort and Kaunispään Tower. Saariselkä Ski & Sport Resort Ltd and Pyhan Paavalin Chapel are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Star Arctic Hotel & Activities Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 225 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 225 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 225 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 225 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 225 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gabriele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best resort in Lapland
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo d

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Grandson
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Genevieve

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

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

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

Karthik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location at a great viewing point for the Northern Lights. Good access to Saariselka ski resort & toboggan run. Food is sub-par, so we ended up going to the village.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastisch
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ganesh

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

Great stay

The hotel is in a fantastic location and the glass rooms are done really well. We were unlucky to not see the northern lights but we still had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotelli todella kauniilla paikalla. Palvelu oli ystävällistä, huone siisti ja sänky mukava. Olisin silti toivonut näin korkealle hinnalle enemmän vastinetta. Esimerkiksi enemmän tilaa tavaroille, kuivaustilaa märille vaatteille ja laadukkampia kylpyhuoneen tarvikkeita. En myöskään kokenut henkilökunnan kohtelevan meitä mitenkään erikoisesti verrattuna siihen, miten muissa hotelleissa. Aamiainen oli loistava!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

HYUN NA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
오로라를 보고싶다면 최적의 선택! 산 정상이라 석양 뷰가 아름답고, 바람이 심해서 구름을 날려버려서 한밤에 오로라 감상 가능합니다. 2일간 오로라캐빈에서 숙박하는 동안 모두 한밤의 오로라 쇼를 감상할수 있었어요! 연계된 액티비티도 가성비가 좋아요!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a premium hotel, located atop a hill with amazing views, offering accommodations and a myriad of activities for both couples and families. We had a room with sauna which was well worth it after a cold day full of activities. We area arranged 6 activities via the hotel. Our favorites were day and evening snowmobiling, huskies and snowshoing. There also is a ski slop and tobogganing up hill from the hotel. Take advantage of those. Last but not last, the staff were very attentive, friendly, and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Masayoshi

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

最高のオーロラと景色を体験できるホテル

北欧のオーロラ観光を目的に宿泊しました。スキー場が近く見晴らしの良い丘の上にあるコテージ型のホテルで、あたり一帯の雪原を臨める最高の眺望でした！ご飯も美味しく、寒さも感じないしっかりと温度調整された部屋で、室内のライティングも最高でした。一点だけリクエストをあげるとすれば、水回りのシャワーとトイレの部屋が共用で、シャワーで床が濡れてトイレにも影響してしまうことかなと思います。ただ、トイレとシャワーのある部屋（バスルーム）は、床暖房が効いており嫌な感じはなかったです。 オーロラ観測については、徒歩30秒でスキー場の丘上まで行くことができ、オーロラ観測には困ることはないと思います。私たちの場合、たまたま太陽フレアが活発なタイミングと重なり、夜空全体に光のカーテンが降りてくるような幻想的な体験をすることが出来ました！ 言語面では、英語の聞き取りは必須で、こちらが話す分には、単語レベルでもスタッフがしっかり意図を読みとって対応してくれる感じでした。 とにかく、静かで最高の景色とオーロラ体験を目的とされる方にはオススメできるホテルだと思います。
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here twice already and will be back again! Service, restaurant, location and activities are at the top!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol Janet

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

Hermoso

Es un hotel hermoso, las vistas increíbles, me hospedé en la cabaña con techo de vidrio para ver las auroras, el hotel hermoso, la atención muy bien, comida deliciosa, amé el hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shengnan

Liked: Amenities
The hotel is very well designed (We saw perfect northern light on the 2nd night). Really appreciated the thoughtfulness of the facilities, friendly and efficient staff, excellently organised activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Himanshu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dinner options could have been a little better. All else was great at the property....5 stars!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived during an extreme weather warning. The snowplough was able to support us to get into the car park. When we arrived, we've had a long journey and the receptionist was absolutely wonderful and offered to carry our bags to our cabin. We ate in the restaurant and it was the best meal I've ever eaten in my life. The service was next to Nunn, the waitress and waiter was so attentive And it really made us feel the ease given that we've had a very tricky drive from Levi. The location was absolutely beautiful and was magical. The cabin was kept perfectly warm for when we arrived, and the quality of everything in the cabin was beautiful. We had slippers, fluffy towels, toothbrushes kits . The views were stunning. Sadly, we never got to see the Northern Lights but still sleeping under snowy sky and waking up to Winter Wonderland was magical. The whole experience felt like luxury and after what I can only describe as a terrifying drive it was lovely to be met with such wonderful service and such comfort. The breakfast was absolutely outstanding and the quality of food was out of this world. There was none alcoholic sparkling wine on the breakfast bar to be able to have for breakfast the most amazing smoked salmon and there was such a variety, I couldn't fault the hotel in any area. My partner, however, would tell you that the breakfast needed baked beans. However, this in Norway impacted how lovely our day was Lori, ferried driver in the snow from the uk
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Adrian

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

10/10 Excellent

Paula

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

Täyttä kultaa

Aivan täydellinen paikka. Ruokakin tosi hyvää. Ystävällinen henkilökunta.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Rentouttavaa majoittumista hienoissa maisemissa

Sijainti rinteessä loistava, majoitus viihtyisä ja aamupala erittäin hyvä.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

PEER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Flott hotell med fin beliggenhet. Hadde rom med badstu. Det hva svært fordelaktig på en kald dag. Maten i restauranten var fantastisk.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hsiangchi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
位置特別好, 我們待2晚出門即可看到北極光, 屋內很寛敝, 陽台可看到很漂亮风景及晚霞, 設備齊全有小廚房可以煮東西, 有機會還是會再訂此hotel ,早餐很丰盛, 晚餐很可口美味, 酒店還給20% discount 旁邊就是滑雪場, 觀賞美景的好地方
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Hieno paikka lomailuun

Hienot maisemat ja siisti paikka. Aamupala oli hyvä.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sirpa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Huoneet ovat siistejä ja mukavia. Aamiainen loistava!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023