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Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos

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

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

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Room options

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Suite with Sauna | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite with Sauna

  • 40 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Standard with Sauna | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard with Sauna

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior with Sauna | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior with Sauna

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard with Sauna and Fireplace | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard with Sauna and Fireplace

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Igloo | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Igloo

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior with Sauna and Fireplace

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 6243 sq ft
  • Sleeps 18
  • 18 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
  • Ukko-Luosto Hiking Trail - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pyhä-Luosto National Park - 1 min drive - 0.2 miles
  • Amethyst Mine - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Lampivaara Amethyst Mine - 11 min drive - 3.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Lampivaaran Kahvio - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Punakettu - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ravintola Vaisko - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Kopara - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Torvisen Maja - ‬5 min drive

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.

Languages

English, Finnish

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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

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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 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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos?

As of Jun 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos on Jun 13, 2025 start from $156.64, excluding 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.

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 Ukko-Luosto Hiking Trail. You'll also find Trail to Noitatunturi Fell and Luosto Nature Trail less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park 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.

Are there connecting rooms at Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos?

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.

Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 144 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible Christmassy hotel with such caring and friendly staff going above and beyond to help you - especially the weekend staff. Picked this hotel despite it being so far away from Rovaniemi because we were hoping to have more chance of seeing the northern lights. Unfortunately we didn’t get to see them and there’s a real issue with the transport service. Not regular enough shuttle service and it doesn’t drop off at Santa Claus Village or Santa Park so we had to go through a massive back and forth with the driver to try and sort this and because the times are so infrequent we ended up having to get a taxi more than once - SO expensive and while the weekend staff arranged them for us on a meter at roughly €150 the weekday staff prebooked them for €263... which was a horrendous rip off! Despite us trying to explain the difference in price the weekday staff weren’t willing to budge on this which wasn’t very good. There were flaws with the location and the transport issues , but this took nothing away from the beauty and the atmosphere of this beautiful hotel. Would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chan

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

Charming little hotel with a christmas-y feel

Stayed two nights in this charming hotel and everything was perfect, from hotel service to comfort of rooms. Nested near the Luosto National Park, it provides a good Aurora alarm service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Debra, Springfield, Ohio

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

Highly recommend!

The staff is amazing! So friendly, so helpful, so kind. The restaurant is first class! The food was not only delicious, but presented beautifully. I have only glowing recommendations for this hotel! Beautiful Luosto!!! Debra
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Bill, Nashville, Tennessee

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

Lovely staff and great location to hiking trails

The staff here really go above and beyond to make sure your stay is really wonderful. Dinner is also superb although priced accordingly. The rooms are exceptional with fire place and sauna. Really loved my stay!!! Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017