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Saariselkä Kelo Lodge

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A log cabin with a lit window, surrounded by snow-covered trees and a view of the Northern Lights.
A log cabin interior with a cozy seating area, wooden ceiling beams, and a large window with curtains.
A log cabin-style bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair.
A cozy log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, and a dining area with tables and chairs.
A cozy log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden shelves, and comfortable seating.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Vahtamantie 17, Saariselkä, 99830
  • Place, Urho Kekkonen National Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Pyhan Paavalin Chapel
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Saariselkä Ski & Sport Resort
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ivalo (IVL)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premium Room

A modern bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with white linens, a nightstand, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Premium Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A log cabin-style bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Romantic Suite

  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A log cabin bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a bathtub.

Signature Suite

  • 560 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Saariselka

Saariselkä Kelo Lodge places you within a 10-minute stroll of Urho Kekkonen National Park and Aurora Spa & Pools. This 15-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a restaurant, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Urho Kekkonen National Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Aurora Spa & Pools - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pyhan Paavalin Chapel - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Saariselkä Ski & Sport Resort - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Pulmunen - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Ivalo (IVL) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Kaunispään Huippu - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bistro & Café Kuukkeli - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Santa's Hotel Lutto - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Muossi Grilli - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Saariselkä Kelo Lodge

Guests of Saariselkä Kelo Lodge enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 110 per room one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff that can answer questions about the accommodations, services, and more.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Free toiletries are also standard.
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
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Safari

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not permitted to stay at this adults-only property (only guests 18 and older are allowed)

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 110 per room (one-way)

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; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee.

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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around Saariselkä Kelo Lodge?

This hotel in Saariselka is within a 10-minute walk of Urho Kekkonen National Park, Pyhan Paavalin Chapel, and Aurora Spa & Pools. You'll also find Saariselkä Ski & Sport Resort and Northern Lights Village Saariselkä less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Saariselkä Kelo Lodge?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does Saariselkä Kelo Lodge have a casino on the premises?

No, Saariselkä Kelo Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Saariselkä Kelo Lodge?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Saariselkä Kelo Lodge?

This adults-only hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and safari.

Does Saariselkä Kelo Lodge have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Saariselkä Kelo Lodge feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Saariselkä Kelo Lodge serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will Saariselkä Kelo Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Saariselkä Kelo Lodge.

Does Saariselkä Kelo Lodge have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Saariselkä Kelo Lodge?

The closest major airport to Saariselkä Kelo Lodge is Ivalo (IVL), which is 17.3 mi away (23 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Saariselkä Kelo Lodge?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Saariselkä Kelo Lodge.

Saariselkä Kelo Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent. The rooms were cozy and clean. The food was great. Best vacation ever!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026