Saariselkä Kelo Lodge

4.0 star property

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Front of property
Romantic Suite | Free WiFi
Lobby sitting area
Signature Suite | Living area
Restaurant

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, Saariselkä Sport Resort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Saariselkä Ski Resort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Urho Kekkonen National Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ivalo (IVL)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Romantic Suite

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

Signature Suite

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

About the neighborhood

Saariselka

Saariselkä Kelo Lodge places you next to Saariselkä Sport Resort and Saariselkä Ski Resort. This 15-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a restaurant, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Saariselkä Sport Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Saariselkä Ski Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Urho Kekkonen National Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pyhan Paavalin Chapel - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Saariselkä Ski & Sport Resort Ltd - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Ivalo (IVL) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaunispään Huippu - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Bistro & Café Kuukkeli - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Gastropub Giitu - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Suomen Latu Kiilopää - ‬15 min drive

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

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
This property uses a grey water recycling system
  • 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. 
  • This property uses a grey water recycling system.

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 is located in Saariselka, just steps from Saariselkä Sport Resort and Saariselkä Ski Resort, and within a short walk of Urho Kekkonen National Park. You'll also find Pyhan Paavalin Chapel and Kaunispään Tower within a short drive.

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

10/10 Excellent

Benita

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Heike

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026