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Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos

3.0 star property
Beachfront guesthouse for sun and fun

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Premium Igloo for two | Bed sheets
Premium Igloo for two | Water view
Premium Igloo for two | Lake view
Lake
Skiing

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Single Room | Bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Highchair
  • 10 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | Bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Highchair
  • 18 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room | Bed sheets

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Highchair
  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Living area

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Premium Igloo for two | Lake view

Premium Igloo for two

Highlights

Refrigerator
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Highchair
  • 9 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Pappilantie 1, Ranua, 97700

What's nearby

  • Vicarage and Parish Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ranua kyrka - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ranua Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Japan House - 48 min drive - 42.5 km
  • Uimaranta - 85 min drive - 81.9 km

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

Guesthouse near Ranua Zoo
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a firepit at Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos. Active travelers can enjoy sledding, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling at this guesthouse. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • 1 meeting room, snow sports gear, and barbecue grills
  • Smoke-free premises and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
More amenities include:
  • Refrigerators, highchairs, and electric kettles

Languages

English, Finnish

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
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Cross-country skiing
  • Sledding
  • Snowmobiling
  • Snowshoeing

Family friendly

  • Highchair
  • Refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Snow sports gear

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Private beachfront location
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

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

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property

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

Is Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 15 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ranua guesthouse is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Ranua Zoo.

Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 143 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Deepak

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They put all the false information on the websites, the pictures on the websites are misleading once you see the property you will feel trapped and then they have no refund policy. So please please beware and do not book this property. No good surrounding. No healthy staff. Very bad experience. The property was that bad that I was not even able to stay for my booking. So please make sure when you book you see the property first and then only book this place.

10/10 Excellent

Seow Yong

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

mansoorali

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic family stay
We stayed for one night but I wish we had booked for longer. We had one of the basic rooms in the old house with shared bathroom. They are simple, basic and clean. The beds are comfortable and you overlook just really how basic it is because this little guest house shines in every other aspect. The location is amazing, the food was great, we tried 3 different dishes and they were all top class, home cooked and really tasty. The staff were all friendly and more than helpful. Equipment rental is offered at really good prices. I took the SUP board out and loved it. The area by the hotel was perfect for swimming with children. They have a lovely sauna and kota by the lake. All in all fantastic place and I will definitely return, hopefully to one of the igloo next time
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Miia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Travelling with a dog
Very friendly hosts. Pet friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve booked the regular single room and not Igloos but I’ll recommend anyone in doubt of booking this guesthouse, because the view and the environment is so incredibly beautiful, though it’s a pity that the night I stayed is hazy and cannot see arctic light, but the environment and atmosphere is amazing! So don’t hesitate if you’re still in doubt, it’s to book👍
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sami

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024