Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos

3.0 star property
Beachfront guesthouse for sun and fun

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Premium Igloo for two | Bed sheets
Exterior
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Living area
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Private kitchenette | Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, highchair
Premium Igloo for two | Lake view

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Pappilantie 1, Ranua, 97700
  • Ranua kyrka
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Vicarage and Parish Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Ranua Zoo
    ‪5 min drive‬

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Room options

Single Room

  • Lake view
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Lake view
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Quadruple Room

  • Lake view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds

Premium Igloo for two

  • Lake view
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Ranua

Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos places you 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Ranua Zoo. This 17-room, 3-star guesthouse has free breakfast along with conveniences like a private beach and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Ranua kyrka - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Vicarage and Parish Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ranua Zoo - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Japan House - 59 min drive - 32.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Keskus-Grilli - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wild Arctic restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bubo Bistro & Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Eläinpuiston Ravintola - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Varras Kebab & Grill - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos

Beachfront guesthouse for sun and fun
Guests of Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos enjoy features like a private beach, free WiFi in public areas, and a meeting room. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide front-desk service during limited hours. Other amenities at this beach guesthouse include free newspapers, a terrace, and barbecue grills.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include a private beach.

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

Languages

English, Finnish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Cross-country skiing
  • Sledding
  • Snow sports gear
  • Snowmobiling
  • Snowshoeing

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On a private beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 15 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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.

  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-9 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. 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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No alcohol is served at Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Guesthouse Ranua Guesthouse Ranua
Arctic & Igloos Ranua
Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos Ranua
Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos Guesthouse
Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos Guesthouse Ranua
Guesthouse Ranua Guesthouse
Guesthouse Ranua Ranua
Ranua Ranua

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos?

This guesthouse in Ranua is within a 10-minute walk of Vicarage and Parish Museum and Ranua kyrka. Ranua Zoo is also within a driving distance of 2.3 mi.

Is there parking available at Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos?

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

Does Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos feature a casino at the property?

No, Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

What do couples enjoy most about Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos?

This lakeside guesthouse offers many amenities for couples such as a private beach and a restaurant with some accommodations featuring fireplaces.

Does Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos have a hot tub?

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

Does Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Does Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos for a fee of EUR 15 per accommodation, per stay.

Does Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos have connecting rooms?

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

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos.

Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 151 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheena

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the igloos and cooked and ate meals both in the igloo and also dinner in the restaurant. 1. Staff were amazing and lovely 2. Food and wine options for dinner and the cosy restaurant was delightful and enjoyable 3. We also cooked and ate in our igloo and the kitchen provided all the kitchen items we needed and were happy for us to drop things off to be cleaned 4. I found the igloos to be surprisingly spacious with lots of spots to store things 5. Small compostable toilet was fine for evening use and we didn’t mind heading up to the main guesthouse for showers and to use bathrooms 6. The bathrooms are a little dated but clean and functional 7. People mentioned in past reviews about the big step to the deck of the igloo. However you don’t need to do the big step as you can walk around a different paths Overall we had a totally amazing experience and I could have stayed longer
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Unknown

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dinesh

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Audrey

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very value for money and I like that the igloo is in the river/sea? So it’s quite pretty!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faye

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

Awesome experience

Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alessia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re looking for a family run business, with beautiful lake surroundings, look no further!! The staff is kind and very helpful. The owner went out of his way to get my room ready as I was 3h early for check in! You do need a car as the transportation is very limited (1 bus a day on the weekend 😅). Unfortunately the snow melted by the time I arrived, as it’s early in the season, but I did get to see a stunning Aurora dancing over me just on the front yard: once in a lifetime experience that I’ll never forget 💕. I’ll definitely come back….with a car 😂. Kiitos 💕💕💕
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Alyson

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
I was expecting the location to be further away from town, but it was right next to the road. There is not much around for food options and tours, you have to go through them. I wish the dog sledding was more than just around the lake. The snowmobiling was awesome. The showers need a big update.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jagdies

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Jagdies janki

Not value for money at all Service from hanah was excellent but amenities like bath room are non existent till you ask for it they are all communal which is big no no Same breakfast every day which is no
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Poor service and guesthouse amenities

The igloo was comfortable and smart. However, the wifi in our igloo was not working and the staff just said they can’t help it. They could have asked the service person for the igloo to fix it the next day. The traditional sauna was run down and not sealed, cold air kept coming in and there were no instructions to guide guests on how to use it. By the time we came, the fire was almost gone. We had to restart the fire ourselves and by the time the fire is up and warming the room, our time is up. The toilet in the guesthouse was also very basic and run down. One is small where your clothes might get wet. Lastly, it’s not very accessible and there’s only few buses to and fro Ranua per day. Be prepared to walk 15-20min to and fro the accommodation too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mehul, Fairview

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ieuan-Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic accommodation in the igloo. Can be slightly cramped at times but this is expected with the type of room. Fantastic staff/service with amenities on site.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Donald

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Charmaine

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
The property is quite old. No lavatory inside the room so if you need to wash your hands nor get water, you still have to go outside. Also the space is so small inside the room. Bus station is 10 minutes away and there are only 4 bus schedules so you have to plan your trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would highly recommend and cannot wait to come back. My husband booked an igloo for us for a long weekend in November for my 30th. The igloos were special, different and were located right on the frozen lake. They were private, quiet and had great views. The guesthouse had everything you needed from a restaurant, shower room, two saunas and firepit hut. The staff were so friendly, accommodating, welcoming and happy to help with anything. Breakfast was good. We didn’t make it to the restaurant but instead used the hut with a roaring fire where we cooked our own dinner which was lovely and unique. There at two saunas available which need booking an hour before use and were free any time we wanted. The choice of activities available were great, very unique and reasonably priced. The guide was amazing. All equipment was provided at no extra cost and we did each one just the two of us so it was like our own private activity. The guesthouse is around 1-1.5hour from Rovaniemi by public bus which was easy to get and stopped pretty much right outside. Thank you for such a wonderful and memorable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay if you have.a hire car top location nice igloo
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Myrna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love everything except that there's no shower and proper toilet
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Goh

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful and convenient location close to town. friendly, informative staff. super clean rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

Sleeping in an igloo under the Aurora Borealis

We stayed in an igloo and we were able to catch a glimpse of what was probably the Northern Lights. The igloo was super comfortable and in a remote location. We would come back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Alicia

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
It would be good if there was housekeeping of rooms as we had to constantly keep on asking for top up of toilet paper, self-cleared the rubbish bins and the eco toilet in the igloo had started to smell mid-way during our 6 days stay there. Other than that, the rest were satisfactory.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great stay

It was a very good and clean place. We enjoyed seeing the northern lights and did several outdoor activities. The staff is also good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022