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Spa Hotel Rauhalahti

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 4 restaurants connected to the convention center in Kuopio

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Sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, Swedish massages
4 restaurants, breakfast served
1 bedroom, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dock

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Katiskaniementie 8, Kuopio, 70700
  • University of Eastern Finland
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Matkus Shopping Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Puijo Tower
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Kuopio (KUO)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Studio | 1 bedroom, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Superior Apartment | 1 bedroom, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Apartment

  • 721 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 5 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Kuopio

Katiskaniemi Nature Reserve is a short stroll from Spa Hotel Rauhalahti, and other popular attractions like Kuopio City Theater are within a few miles (5 km). This 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with 144 rooms and conveniences like a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and an indoor pool. It's connected to the convention center in central Kuopio and also close to Kuopion Korttelimuseo and Kuopio Cathedral.

What's nearby

  • University of Eastern Finland - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Matkus Shopping Center - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Kuopio City Theater - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Puijo Tower - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Museum of Kuopio - 9 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • Kuopio Station - 14 min drive
  • Kuopio (KUO) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Buffa - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kuopion Saana - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kotipizza Kolmisoppi - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Old Man Lode - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hesburger - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Spa Hotel Rauhalahti

Family-friendly hotel with 4 restaurants connected to the convention center in Kuopio
At Spa Hotel Rauhalahti, guests enjoy a full-service spa, a nightclub, and karaoke. There's free parking and a bus station shuttle. The front desk has multilingual staff standing by 24 hours a day to assist with securing valuables and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this spa hotel include an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool.
43-inch Smart TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers, bathrobes, and bidets. Phones are also included. Housekeeping is available on request.
2 hot tubs are on site along with an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a waterslide, a sauna, and a fitness center.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Rauhalahti Spa. Services include Swedish massages, facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

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, German, Swedish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Club R
  • Estradi
  • Old Man Lode
  • Sofia C
  • Spa bar

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fitness classes
  • Foosball table
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Karaoke
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear
  • Snowshoeing
  • Steam room
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment
  • Waterslide
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool toys
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,862 square feet of conference space
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible bus station shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Lifeguards
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • 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

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 22.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 22.0 per night
  • Firewood fee: EUR 40 per stay

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
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 4 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Rauhalahti Hotel
Spa Hotel Rauhalahti
Spa Hotel Rauhalahti Kuopio
Spa Rauhalahti
Spa Rauhalahti Kuopio
Spa Hotel Rauhalahti Hotel
Spa Hotel Rauhalahti Kuopio
Spa Hotel Rauhalahti Hotel Kuopio

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Spa Hotel Rauhalahti?

Spa Hotel Rauhalahti provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Spa Hotel Rauhalahti?

As of Aug 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spa Hotel Rauhalahti on Aug 19, 2025 start from $154.4, 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's there to do within easy reach of Spa Hotel Rauhalahti?

This hotel is located in Kuopio, a short 8-minute walk from Katiskaniemi Nature Reserve and also 13 minutes on foot from Särkiniemi Uimaranta. You'll also find Kuopio Market and Kuopio Cathedral within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Spa Hotel Rauhalahti?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking, electric car charging, and bicycle parking are also available.

Is a spa located at Spa Hotel Rauhalahti?

Rauhalahti Spa is the hotel's spa and services include Swedish massages, mani/pedis, body treatments, and facials.

Does Spa Hotel Rauhalahti include a casino at the property?

No, Spa Hotel Rauhalahti doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Spa Hotel Rauhalahti?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool as well as an outdoor pool and 2 hot tubs.

Is Spa Hotel Rauhalahti a good place to stay for couples?

This lakeside hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and 4 restaurants.

Are there hot tubs at Spa Hotel Rauhalahti?

Yes, this hotel has 2 spa tubs.

Does Spa Hotel Rauhalahti feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Spa Hotel Rauhalahti has 4 restaurants, and serves breakfast for a surcharge.

Does Spa Hotel Rauhalahti allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Spa Hotel Rauhalahti for a fee of EUR 15 per accommodation, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Spa Hotel Rauhalahti?

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

What is the closest airport to Spa Hotel Rauhalahti?

The closest major airport to Spa Hotel Rauhalahti is Kuopio (KUO), which is 14 mi away (20 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Spa Hotel Rauhalahti?

Yes, some guestrooms at Spa Hotel Rauhalahti offer a balcony.

Does Spa Hotel Rauhalahti offer wedding services?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Spa Hotel Rauhalahti.

Spa Hotel Rauhalahti Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 742 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 742 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 204 out of 742 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 742 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 742 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Meri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Marja

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
-
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location by the lake. It's close to our family and suited us to have the breakfast as well as the night's sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Juha

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

I’ll be back

Nice stay as always
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

#7 review

The hotel felt to be teared down, need for refreshment? Some, not much dust in corners. Breakfast average. All SPA lockers in one space.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Rebekka

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms don't have AC! So during the hot summer it's absolutely terrible to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Juha

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Spa hotel without spa

I was bit disappointed that spa was not included with room. Surroundings are really nice, tracks to the lake...
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Juha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice sauna and pool with water massage helped to relax after long working day. Enviroment is great if you manage to arrive in time for a walk in forrest and close the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jari

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

service

very nice service!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Edward

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

A good nights sleep not possible

Hotel is in an excellent location although I would not recommend this hotel as usually there is a silence code between 22.00 and 06.00. Here large groups were returning at 23.45 singing and running around on the 4th floor. Then again at 02.15 and again at 05.25. So if you want a good nights sleep especially from Thursday to Sunday go elsewhere.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Randall, Pleasant Grove, UT

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

Great location, nice room, outstanding spa ...

The room was fine except for the lack of air-conditioning. Open terrace door helped keep the room from getting stuffy. The outstanding feature of hotel is the spa. It features 4 different kinds of sauna, a small swimming pool and two hot-tubs. The view from the hot tub is spectacular, looking across the river. The sauna experience was truly Finnish. There is also a "suolahuone" (salt room) where you can sit and breath salt air. The spa is very modern and well kept. Well worth the extra 15 Euros. We would stay there again just for the spa experience.

8/10 Good

irfan, turku

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good place to relax

8/10 Good

Roger, Porvoo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice place for a short stay

OK nivelreumaan spa but need to re new things up to date

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cosy Spa Hotel

6/10 Okay

Kirsi, Vantaa

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outside pool was closed at the Spa

Spa was a disappointment, because it was so tiny and the best part, outside pool was closed. We reserved one night, but we left in the evening already because spa was partly closed and it started to rain and also the restaurant was a disappointment...

10/10 Excellent

Raymond, Ireland

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

Great Hotel located in Rural Setting

This hotel is a good hotel if you have a few days to spend in the area. It has a lot of things to do. However I was only there for one night so unfortunately I couldn't avail of a lot of the services they have to offer. Hotel feels like your in remote part of Finland but its within walking distances of shops. Its quiet area makes it ideal stop off hotel. The room was spacious and very clean. All amenities are provided including dressing gowns. Breakfast was self serve and consisted of hot and cold foods and tasted great. I will continue to stay at this hotel when I return because I found it a very welcoming and relaxing hotel even though I was only there for one night.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

nice but.....

hotel is nice but foods are extremely expensive at restaurant. Pool area was under renovation :( funny! You need to buy indoor slippers!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were really helpful with any information they were also really friendly -food in the restaurant was of a high standard, I highly recommend the duck - spa facilities execellent, Great pools - I would recommend to friends -

8/10 Good

Chris & Riitta, England

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rauhalahti Spa hotel ,Rauhalahti Kuopio Finland ,

Nice spa clean and well supervised, good size swimming pool. Staff helpful, and polite, however the breakfast buffet was monotonous,the evening meals lacked imagination. Surprising that hotel guests still had to pay an entrance fee to enter the dancing area(all be it a reduced fee) Good information available regarding local amenities places of interest etc.

10/10 Excellent

Chat, San Antonio Texas

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

Wonderful visit.

The hotel staff was friendly and very helpful. We especially enjoyed the smoke sauna, lumberjack demonstration, Finnish dinner and accordian entertainment. We took the boat from the hotel to Kuopio and the bus back to the hotel. The spa massages and sauna were lovely. The Ala Carte dinner in the cafe was nice, and the breakfast buffet was included. This is a great place for families, couples, and retirees.

2/10 Terrible

fying finn, uk

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

business meeting

Arrival reception computers did not work and we were unable to get in our room before our afternoon business meeting. Meeting rooms were reasonable and sandwiches ok. Hotel restaurant and lounge very dark and perhaps need something new. Room was very basic, furniture seen best days and balcony had not so new looking table and chairs. On arrival reception not overly welcoming and when leaving forgot to charge conference room. Breakfast was very good!

4/10 Poor

Laurence, York

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Noisy and out of date

The hotel is possibly OK for families but not couples of business. There was a disco at the hotel and I had the thumping of that coming through my room all night. Breakfast was difficult as there were so many people cramed into a small area to get their buffet food. Decor fine if you like retro.

8/10 Good

RayC, Ireland

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

Great hotel on outskirts of Kuopio

Stayed midweek and hotel was peaceful and relaxing. The hotel gets busy in summer months and has a lot of activities that can be useful if you are staying more than 1 night. Checking in was prompt and courteous, Breakfast was self service and very well stocked with all you need to get off to a good start to the day. Rooms are clean and comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Mia Scott

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