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Star Arctic Hotel

4.0 star property
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Ylämajantie 1, Saariselka, Lapland, 99830
  • Saariselkä Sport Resort
    1 min walk
  • Saariselkä Ski Resort
    1 min walk
  • Kaunispään Tower
    3 min walk
  • Ivalo (IVL)
    22 min drive

Room options

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View Suite

View Suite

  • 30.0 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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View Suite with Sauna | Living area

View Suite with Sauna

  • 36.4 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Aurora Cabin

Aurora Cabin

  • 20 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Trundle Beds

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About the area

Saariselka

When you a stay at Star Arctic Hotel in Saariselka, you'll be in the mountains, just steps from Saariselkä Sport Resort and Saariselkä Ski Resort. .This eco-certified hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Kaunispään Tower and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Pyhan Paavalin Chapel.

What's nearby

  • Saariselkä Sport Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Saariselkä Ski Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Kaunispään Tower - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pyhan Paavalin Chapel - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Ruijanpolku - 8 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Ivalo (IVL) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaunispään Huippu Oy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Scan Burger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Muossi Grilli - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Laavu - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Suomen Latu Kiilopää - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Star Arctic Hotel

Ski-in/ski-out hotel with a restaurant
Star Arctic Hotel offers 57 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include ski-in/ski-out access, a spa tub, and a sauna.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 57 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy the convenience of ski-in/ski-out access at this hotel, which also features a spa tub and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and ski storage.
Satisfy your appetite with Scandinavian cuisine at Restaurant Kaunis, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include a safe deposit box at the front desk and a vending machine. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
Restaurant Kaunis - This restaurant specializes in Scandinavian cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free off-site parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant Kaunis

Things to do

  • Sauna
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Ski storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Nature reserve
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Heated floor (bathroom)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 75 per room (one-way)
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Star Arctic Hotel Saariselka
Star Arctic Saariselka
Star Arctic
Star Arctic Hotel Finland/Saariselka
Star Arctic Hotel Hotel
Star Arctic Hotel Saariselka
Star Arctic Hotel Hotel Saariselka

Star Arctic Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 202 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 202 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 202 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 202 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 202 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Adrian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely cabins.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Wei Ren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

STUART

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Arctic adventure
An amazing Hotel in a great set in a great position with great trips organised.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great experience
My stay at Star Arctic Hotel was one of the best experiences I had. I stayed the glass ceiling cabin which was very cozy and very clean. The staff was very hospitable and attending, they go above and beyond to help you especially Hanna. I would definitely recommend this hotel to my family and friends.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Genevieve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really positive stay and we loved the room except for a few negatives: Tv is positioned way too high up to the ceiling. We could hear the neighbors in our room in the morning. Stairs up to the bed kind of almost damgerous Lobby is disappointing, only one couch to sit by the fire

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic sauna rooms
We had a great time at this hotel. Our room had a private sauna, which we used several times and really enjoyed. The room was large and comfortable. The hotel itself is located outside of town and a little confusing to get to the first time (especially as it gets dark very early). It's also a higher elevation than the area around it to try and increase Northern Lights viewing. We actually found that did not help us see the Lights, as there was often a lot of fog which blocked the lights. But it wasn't hard for us a drive a short distance for better viewing. The staff was varied. Several went out of their way to be helpful and give advice/suggestions. One or two seemed like we were bothering them when asking questions. Breakfast had a lot of options, but we found the food bland. All in all, we really enjoyed this hotel and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Excellent hotel overall. We had the Aurora Cabin. Rooms are extremely comfortable and well thought out. Heated floors, comfortable bed, heated windows for the night sky view. Bathroom well designed. Breakfast is included and there’s plenty to choose from : the usual toast and spreads, cereal, hot food (eggs/bacon/sausages etc), yogurt with plenty of toppings, cheeses and cold cuts, fruit and desserts. Plenty of hot drinks on the machine to choose from and the hot choc was great! Dinner at Kaunis was excellent and well worth trying. Staff extremely polite and friendly. 30 min walk to Saariselka town in the snow. I suggest renting a car. No complaints here and we are already planning our next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good except lack of snow made us cancel the dogsleding
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eyal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great say! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Morten

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ozlem Burcak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Mohamed

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant had good and authentic food options. Resort is at a good place to see the northern lights.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nalin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property! A perfect location if one wants to see the Northern Lights, especially with the glass roofed bedroom. Perfect breakfast! Perfect staff! The door of the room was a bit loose and with the very powerful (and apparently uncharacteristic) winds in the area, the door kept squeaking throughout the night. The noise of the wind was very loud in the room. It would be nice to finish the pavement outside the rooms or between adjoining rooms perhaps. But, overall amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yu Chun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Janne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotelli upealla paikalla ja henkilökunta erittäin ystävällistä. Aamiaiset ja ruoka hyvää. Kaikki toimi moitteettomasti. Ainoa miinus oli, että expedian varaus aurora mökistä oli kääntynyt hotellilla normaali huoneeksi ja ehdimme tyhjentää tavarat sisään ennenkuin kävin kysymässä asiasta. Saimme kuitenkin heti vaihdettua uuteen paikkaan.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

YEONKYUNG

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The aurora cabins were great, and the staff was very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant hotel, we went for the northern lights and skiing and found the hotel to be a perfect choice. It was approx 50metres to the perfect place to see the northern lights and the ski lift was a similar distance or you could take the toboggan slide which was a lot of fun. Breakfasts were brilliant and rooms really well stocked with a microwave / fridge and hob. Heated cupboards for drying clothes after the slopes! Evening meal was lovely although the menu didn’t change (only 5 items to pick from) so might be worth trying a trip into the town centre which is 2.6km away. Excellent for kids too! Great place would go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Hannah, Nottingham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the hotel, we stayed in an aurora cabin, it was nice, cute, and it was lovely over looking the snow from bed, the stars were amazing. I’m not sure if you’d get to see the northern lights from there, definitely not as well as in a trip as there’s a bit of light pollution from cars and you get a reflection from the neighbours cabin if their light is on. But the hotel was lovely and a great location, you’re at the top of the ski lift, so you can sledge into town or to the ski resort to hire skis and a lift pass. We had a great stay thankyou
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Visiting Lapland
We were visiting Saariselka for a Wedding and chose to stay at Star Arctic. The location of the hotel gives amazing views and is situated at the top of the ski slope, allowing you to ski, toboggan or take the ski lift down to the town. Walking down/up however takes around 35 mins. We felt the hotel could have provided a shuttle bus service into the town as the hotel only has one restaurant with quite a restricted menu. There is only one other restaurant close to the hotel (2 minutes walk) however this closes at 5pm with the Ski slope and not an option for dinner. The room was a good size, well presented and clean. There were 2 days however where towels were not changed and house keeping did not make up the room. The stairs that take you up to the bedroom are extremely steep and narrow, which may make it inaccessible for older people or dangerous for children. The buffet breakfast provided was nice but again quite limited in terms of choice. The staff were knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. The excursion we did was the Aurora Snowmobile Hunting, which was really great and would definitely recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chebi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The window heater doesn’t help much. Still have a large piece of snow for switching on half day
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020