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Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos

2.5 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a sauna and a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Luppokeino 1, Sodankyla, Lapland, 99555
  • Place, Pyha-Luosto Hiking Trail
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pyhä-Luosto National Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Lampivaara Amethyst Mine
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard with Sauna and Fireplace | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard with Sauna and Fireplace

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard with Sauna | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard with Sauna

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior with Sauna and Fireplace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior with Sauna | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior with Sauna

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Igloo | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Igloo

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite with Sauna | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite with Sauna

  • 40 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Sodankyla

Pyhä-Luosto National Park is within a 5-minute walk of Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos while other popular sites like Lampivaara Amethyst Mine are within a few miles (5 km). This 40-room hotel has conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Pyha-Luosto Hiking Trail - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pyhä-Luosto National Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Amethyst Mine - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Keski-Luosto - 11 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Lampivaara Amethyst Mine - 11 min drive - 3.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Bistro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Punakettu - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lampivaaran kahvio - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Torvisen Maja - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rumpu Baari - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos

Eco-certified hotel with a sauna and a 24-hour front desk
A sauna and free WiFi in public areas are featured at Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle for a fee. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls.
32-inch flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and bidets. Electric kettles are also included. 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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, 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 transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 22 for adults and EUR 11 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Sauna
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 30 per pet, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 1 year old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 22 for adults and EUR 11 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Long-term renters welcome.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Santa's Hotel Aurora Luosto
Santa's Hotel Aurora
Santa's Aurora Luosto
Santa's Hotel Aurora Sodankyla
Santa's Aurora Sodankyla
Santa's Hotel Aurora
Santa's Aurora & Igloos
Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos Hotel
Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos Sodankyla
Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos Hotel Sodankyla

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos?

Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do within easy reach of Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos?

This hotel is located in Sodankyla, just steps from Pyhä-Luosto National Park and Pyha-Luosto Hiking Trail, and within a short walk of Luosto Nature Trail. You'll also find Trail to Noitatunturi Fell and Ukko-Luosto Hiking Trail less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos have a casino?

No, Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including a bar plus some guestrooms feature fireplaces and private saunas.

Are there hot tubs at Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel feature private outdoor spa tubs.

Does Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos for a fee of EUR 30 per pet, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos?

Yes, some guestrooms at Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos offer a balcony.

Reviews

Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 164 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice staff, pleasant breakfast, and seeing the aurora borealis while lying in bed is an incredible experience. But it still can't quite justify the price. Quite a few short black hairs on the pillow (neither my wife, nor I have black hair) and if you don't get an igloo at the edge of the property, the light pollution is probably too bad to see much. A shame that a hotel that advertises seeing the northern lights doesn't at least dim the outdoor lights after 10pm (or put them on a movement sensor?).
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Estian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
A nice experience but definitely not worth the exorbitant price, particularly considering the basic nature of the property and amenities. What isn’t shown in the advertising photos is the proximity to other igloos and to the road. Due to this there is plenty of unnatural light which obviously impacts the stargazing/aurora experience. We wouldn’t return
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and great customer focus!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matheus

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are very nice people! I really enjoy my time here
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great food/service. Poor wifi/too bright 4 Aurora

The food was surprisingly excellent, particularly the breakfast buffet. Dinner was also great. We had the salmon soup, salmon on beet risotto and the deer sirloin. All delicious. Unfortunately, although there were Northern Lights the night we were there, they were very hard to see because there is so much extra lighting around the hotel. Like incredibly bright parking lot lighting everywhere. You need to leave the hotel and go onto the nearby cross country ski trails. Also, the wifi was so bad we almost missed all the aurora app alerts. So, it was frustrating to have to wake up at 3 am, try to find a wifi signal and check the alerts. We couldn't confirm anything through our windows because of all the lights.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atila

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is so nice. We were so happy. Igloos are good. Hotel rooms are OK. Not to big except suits. Luosto center is in walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belle Jahzeel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

kanan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kathy

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miguel A

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matilde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oscar Dario Rivera

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice a little quiet because is not higuera sea son but really good if you enjoy to walk.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms were kept too hot, even with the window open our whole stay. Lights were on in the carpark all night which reflected into our room. I requested a high floor, north facing room on booking, but was given a ground floor room on arrival. No rooms in this hotel face north which I wasn't made aware of until check-in, despite my emailing about it. On questioning the ground floor room, I was told I had to pay €30/night extra for a higher floor room, which was never mentioned in previous correspondence with the hotel. Despite the above, I do recommend this hotel and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

vasko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disappointed that we didn't see the lights but other than that , excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it

We were lucky enough to see the northern lights through our hotel windows. It made the stay magical.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Anita Rani

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 3 nights but room/towels/bedding were not refreshed - room was generally clean otherwise. Bed not comfortable but the room was warm and cosy. The hotel was well located as it was central and functional for excursions. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Main restaurant ok but found better dining externally.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

NATTAPORN, mechanicsburg

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

KPoz, Adelaide

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a winter wonderland. Not commercial just a comfortable stay with great staff and homely rooms that are stylish yet make you feel at home. Big window in room for possibility of seeing northern lights and in room sauna. Great breakfast but limited vegetarian options on dinner menu. I will stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

RokiahCha, Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the location away from bustling city and the hotel is very peaceful. The service are excellent with free flow of water at the lobby. There is NONE that I did not like about this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome hotel staff who are super friendly. Fireplace keeps you really warm! Hotel is convenient and just opposite lapland safari office.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018