Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos

2.5 star property
Hotel near Pyhä-Luosto National Park in Sodankyla

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Premium Igloo | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Luppokeino 1, Sodankyla, Lapland, 99555
  • Place, Luosto Nature Trail
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pyhä-Luosto National Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Chapel of The Northern Lights
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Igloo

  • Sleeps 2

Standard with Sauna

  • Sleeps 2

Superior with Sauna and Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2

Standard with Sauna and Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2

Standard with Sauna and Fireplace

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard with Sauna

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior with Sauna and Fireplace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior with Sauna

  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Igloo

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Suite with Sauna

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Sodankyla

In Sodankyla .A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Pyhä-Luosto National Park and 3 miles (5 km) of Lampivaara Amethyst Mine. Kopara Reindeer Park is within 9 miles (15 km) and Chapel of The Northern Lights is within 16 miles (25 km).

What's nearby

  • Luosto Nature Trail - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pyhä-Luosto National Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kopara Reindeer Park - 9 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Lampivaara Amethyst Mine - 11 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Chapel of The Northern Lights - 19 min drive - 16.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Bistro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Punakettu - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ski Knööli Rinneravintola - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Torvisen Maja - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rumpu Baari - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos

Hotel near Pyhä-Luosto National Park in Sodankyla
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A sauna and ski storage are also featured at Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos. Free self parking is available.

This Sodankyla hotel is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos offers 40 accommodations with hair dryers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and bidets. This Sodankyla hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

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 within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 30 per pet, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 1 year old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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 may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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 according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 1 year old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

Does Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos have an airport shuttle?

Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos offers an airport shuttle.

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

As of Apr 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos on Apr 6, 2026 start from $177, including 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.

How close is Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos to the beach?

This hotel is 13 mi (20-min drive) from Astelin uimaranta.

Does Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 22 for adults and EUR 11 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos have a pool?

Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos does not have a pool.

Does Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos to downtown Sodankyla?

Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos is 0.3 mi away from Luosto.

Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 209 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LindaBeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place to celebrate our 10th Anniversary! Night in the snow hotel and snow sauna was EPIC!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Fedra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and neat, the igloo is unique and fantastic,but there were no slippers, no split shampoo and body wash and most importantly there was not any safe box, and it produced trouble when we decided to go for snow activity we should take all passport , money , etc.Breakfacst was good and multi items. Staffs were very friendly. The chack in was too late , 4 pm for the hotel with such high prices and that time there was almost night.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Queenie

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Isabel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brieana

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful room and excellent staff. We cannot thank Inka enough for her help, we loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice staff, pleasant breakfast, and seeing the aurora borealis while lying in bed is an incredible experience. But it still can't quite justify the price. Quite a few short black hairs on the pillow (neither my wife, nor I have black hair) and if you don't get an igloo at the edge of the property, the light pollution is probably too bad to see much. A shame that a hotel that advertises seeing the northern lights doesn't at least dim the outdoor lights after 10pm (or put them on a movement sensor?).
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Estian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
A nice experience but definitely not worth the exorbitant price, particularly considering the basic nature of the property and amenities. What isn’t shown in the advertising photos is the proximity to other igloos and to the road. Due to this there is plenty of unnatural light which obviously impacts the stargazing/aurora experience. We wouldn’t return
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and great customer focus!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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