About this property
This Finnish Lapland hotel is located on both the Ivalo River and the E75 motorway. It offers free WiFi access, an indoor swimming pool and free evening sauna access. A traditional Finnish restaurant and bar are on site. Classic décor, satellite TV and a small fridge are standard to Hotel Ivalo’s guest rooms. Each has a seating area and private bathroom with shower. Iron facilities can be rented from the reception. Lappish specialities and river views can be enjoyed from Ivalo’s restaurant. Guests can also relax by the cosy fireplace lounge. Leisure options include 3 saunas and a playroom for children. Skis, ice skates and other winter sports facilities can be rented on site. Ivalo Hotel staff can help arrange snowmobile safaris and husky sledding trips in winter, along with horseback riding trips in summer. Saariselkä Ski Centre is 30 km away, while the Ivalo Airport is just 9 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Sustainability
- Green Key (FEE)
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Tobias
Germany
“a great vintage hotel right at the riverside. The bar is open in the evenings also quite late. Rooms are cosy in Finnish style. The breakfast is a real nice start of the day. Very friendly staff at the breakfast and the reception. The staff is...” - Ingo
France
“Decent hotel in a nice setting. When arriving with the evening flight from Helsinki, this is a really good and close option for the night.” - Violet
Singapore
“Clean and beautiful environment. Saw the most beautiful Aurora display on the frozen lake” - Graham
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was varied and tasty, staff were excellent, Location for excursion pick ups was excellent. Room was nice with lots of hot water for showers.” - Devang
India
“Cleanliness: "The rooms were immaculate and very comfortable" Service: "The staff at this hotel were incredibly welcoming and helpful throughout our stay,check in/out was prompt" Food: "We enjoyed the delicious breakfast each morning"...” - Pia
United Kingdom
“The location by the river and closeness to the airport. The sauna and the pool, large restaurant area and a nice welcoming bar with a fireplace. And the shop with local products and the Northern Lights to see on arrival was magical.” - Piotr
Belgium
“A very nice hotel in an amazing place. Very friendly staff, good breafast.” - Gidget69
Hong Kong
“I recently stayed at Hotel Ivalo, and while there were several highlights to my visit, there were a few areas that could use some improvement. Pros: Stunning Views: The view from the hotel was absolutely breathtaking, offering a picturesque...” - Andy
United Kingdom
“Excellent food and bar and extremely good service there.” - Mehmet
Switzerland
“Breakfast is really good, I do advice jacuzzi experience. The staff and reception is very helpful.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Lapin Yö
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.


The fine print
Guests arriving after 18.00 are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.