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Giellajohka

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A wooden cabin with a glass facade, surrounded by snow, under a night sky with visible stars and green aurora.
A modern interior with a dining area, a sofa, and a fireplace.
A modern interior with a fireplace, dining area, and a view of a snowy landscape.
A room with a bed and a window overlooking a snowy landscape.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a sofa with colorful cushions, a white table with a candle, and a bed with a floral wallpaper.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Explore the area

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2920 Karigasniementie, Inari, 99910
  • Place, Kevo Trail
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Sajos Sámi Cultural Centre
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Place, Inari Church
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Cabin (Taiga)

A wooden cabin with a glass facade, surrounded by snow, under a night sky with visible stars and green aurora.

Deluxe Cabin (Taiga)

  • River view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Cabin (Routa)

A wooden cabin with glass doors and windows, surrounded by snow, under a night sky with visible stars and green aurora.

Deluxe Cabin (Routa)

  • River view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Cabin (Halla)

A bedroom with a bed, a window, and a wooden wall.

Deluxe Cabin (Halla)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Basic Cottage

A small, red cabin with a snow-covered roof, a large window, and a door.

Basic Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Basic Quadruple Room (Shared Kitchen)

A cabin with wooden walls and floors, a bunk bed, a red chair, and a striped rug.

Basic Quadruple Room (Shared Kitchen)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Basic Triple Room

  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Basic Triple Room (Shared Kitchen)

A cozy room with wooden walls, a bunk bed, a small table, and a colorful striped rug.

Basic Triple Room (Shared Kitchen)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

A small, cozy room with wooden walls and a single bed. There is a bench and a small table with a lamp.

Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 54 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Studio

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a sofa with colorful cushions, a white table with a candle, and a bed with a floral wallpaper.

Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a red chair, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Basic Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Inari

Giellajohka places you 16.9 mi (27.2 km) from Kevo Trail and 16.9 mi (27.2 km) from Sulaojan Nature Trail. This 9-room, 3-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Kevo Trail - 24 min drive - 20.8 miles
  • Sulaojan Nature Trail - 24 min drive - 20.8 miles
  • Sámi Museum Siida - 53 min drive - 49.4 miles
  • Sajos Sámi Cultural Centre - 53 min drive - 49.5 miles
  • Inari Church - 55 min drive - 50.1 miles

Getting around

  • Ivalo (IVL) - 92 min drive

About this property

Giellajohka

At Giellajohka, guests have access to a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and a terrace. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a TV in a common area, a garden, and barbecue grills.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Hair dryers are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Giellajohka

Things to do

  • Cross-country skiing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Sauna
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Snow sports gear
  • Snowshoeing
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a river
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 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 ahead of time 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

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 15 per person
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-9:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Giellajohka Hotel
Giellajohka Inari
Giellajohka Hotel Inari

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available on site at Giellajohka?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. RV/bus/truck parking is also available for guests.

Does Giellajohka have a casino?

No, Giellajohka doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Giellajohka?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Giellajohka?

This riverfront hotel offers many amenities for couples such as a restaurant and a bar/lounge with some guestrooms featuring a fireplace.

Does Giellajohka have a hot tub?

No, but this hotel does have a sauna.

Does Giellajohka have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Giellajohka serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Giellajohka.

Does Giellajohka allow pets to stay free of charge?

Yes, pets stay free at Giellajohka and the property also provides food and water bowls for pets.

Does Giellajohka have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Giellajohka?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a patio where guests can enjoy river and garden views.

Giellajohka Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 139 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Extremely friendly staff. Perfect location for aurora and all winter activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Excellent property and very kind hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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I had a great stay at Giellajohka. The cabin did not disappoint. It was comfortable and well equipped, and had a beautiful view of the river. The location was perfect because it allowed for day trips to other areas of Lapland. The only downside was that there were 2 camping caravans that parked about 1 meter from the cabin for 1 night and they disrupted the peacefulness of the stay. Luckily, they were only there for 1 day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Best for northern light viewing in the area, with extremely friendly and helpful owner/staff make this place easily get the best rating for the place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful place with amazing staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We had an amazing stay, everything was perfect (from the accomodation to the food). We loved every minute there and will definitively come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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River view stay very relax and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The best place I stayed in Finland.

Amazing location, great food, no light pollution, great views, nice people. Everything about this place was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic stay

It was a great stay. Staff was friendly, helpfull and the accomodation was very comfortable. It is nice and relatively small so no mass tourisme which makes the experience much more personal. We stayed for a week.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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best place to see aurora boreale
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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I really enjoyed my stay in Giellajohka.The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The area was beautiful and peaceful and there was almost no light pollution.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Excellent!

It was so amazing 😍 Cosy hut, very friendly people and a lot of fun ☺ Thank you 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay if you want to see Aurora! It’s so far from any city so you get the full dark sky here, even the weakest aurora would be so vivid in this place. They have a WhatsApp group so everyone on site can share information if they see aurora. The place has a restaurant and the foods are amazing with a reasonable price! Plenty of activities you can do on site as well. Recommend to stay minimum 3/4 nights. My first 2 nights were cloudy but 3rd night was one of the best auroras in my trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Not our first time there and it is never a disappointment! Our favorite place ever, everything is perfect: from the cabine, to the activities, the service, the food.. We will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We did not use the ski slopes or their spa services since our flight came in at 6pm. We were able to check in about 30 minutes before 9pm so we were able to just go straight into our lodging and start relaxing and enjoying the views. In the morning, we were able to see that there was an reindeer farm next to us and were able to take photos of them. Their buffet breakfast was delicious. Although they did not have an overwhelming selection, but what they put out was absolutely divine and delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Like a fairytale

It was awesome, for our Christmas Eve Eve. It felt like a Christmas movie. And the food was great !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We felt at home right from the start. The surroundings, the peace and quiet, the food, the possibility to hire skis and snowshoes, the friendliness of all the staff and of course the northern lights and reindeer right on the doorstep. Simply a dream. We would love to come back and have already recommended it to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Interesting place but not my type
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Perfect accommodation

Absolutely fabulous, no joke! The cabin Halla was exactly what we were looking for. You can see the northern lights from your bed. The three cabins are sufficiently far from one another so that you are not disturbed by the neighbors. The cabin itself has everything one needs. Staff was welcoming
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Perfect place to watch aurora and Very nice staff

The house we stayed is very nice and the warm feeling makes you like to stay at home. The staff is very nice and very helpful. You can join the whatsapp group where the staff will update and inform you when aurora comes. It is really a nice service! On the other hand, a camp fire will be set up outside by the staff such that we can stay longer time outside to take photo of aurora. It is really a perfect place to stay to watch aurora and we will come back to enjoy again in future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We stayed at Giellajohka for 6 days and wished we had longer. It was magic. The river cabins are cozy, warm and have a substantial kitchen. We enjoyed the in cabin sauna and the beautiful floor to ceiling window meant we enjoyed the aurora from our bed while having a cup of tea early in the morning. The property is run by Anita and her son Jouni and they are actively involved passionate hosts. We loved them and all the staff. The activities were well run, relaxed, intimate and so much fun. No mass tourism to be found. There are beautiful walk, ski and snowshoe tracks from your doorstep and all the gear to borrow. The food was good. We loved reindeer soup and the breakfasts, especially the pancakes with jam. Yum! Don’t hesitate booking it would be impossible to regret a stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Will come back for sure

We were here from 23 to 27 January 2023 and enjoyed our stay very much! Routa was perfect! The location was away from light and the glass windows were so clean, we could stay inside and step outside to take pictures when aurora arrived. We saw aurora on Day 1, 3 and 4, i.e. a 75% chance. We used our private sauna every day, so relaxing. And we ordered afternoon tea every day, yummy and affordable. We tried the fireplace as well, it looked gorgeous in pictures. The beds and the fully-equipped kitchen, etc. All were just great! And lastly, we would like to thank for the airport transfer service. Our flight was reschedule to a late night flight in a sudden, thanks so much for picking us up. We shall visit here again in coming 2 to 3 years, in mid September to see the fall colors and aurora!
Routa
Day 3 aurora (5:30pm)
Day 3 aurora (11:30pm)
Day 4 aurora
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tasokas majoitus, rauhallinen paikka, viihtyisä ympäristö ja erittäin ystävällinen henkilökunta! Plussaa sähköauton latauspaikasta suoraan oman majoituksen edessä.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Olimme erittäin tyytyväisiä. Perusmökki oli mukavan kodikas ja kaikki tarpeellinen löytyi. Hieno näkymä joelle. Ravintolan ruoka oli herkullista. Koko paikassa mukava ja rento tunnelma.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was perfect BUT because the rooms are by a shared kitchen and lounge it means noisy people were chatting after midnight and others up early making food. So there was only 5 hours where it was quiet enough to sleep. Also the whole building stinks of garlic and whatever guests cook or 'smoke'. Shame as it is otherwise superb
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026