Experience world-class service at Vaattunki Wilderness Resort
Surrounded by nature and hiking trails, Vaattunki Wilderness Resort is located 24 km from Rovaniemi city centre. Set in the Arctic Circle hiking region, it is also possible to watch The Northern Lights from this property.
Guests can choose from chalets, huts and guest rooms. The two-bedroom chalet provides a private sauna, bathroom and small kitchenette. Panorama Huts provide fridge and private bathroom and in guest rooms bathrooms are either shared or private.
At Vaattunki Wilderness Resort you will find sauna and outdoor jacuzzi for private use which are bookable when the resort is open during the winter season. Meals can be pre-ordered from the property while shuttle service is also bookable.
Santa Claus Village - Main Post Office is located 16 km away and Arktikum Science Centre is 24 km from the property. Rovaniemi Airport is 18 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Biosphere Certification
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
6.0
Low score for Rovaniemi
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Abi
United Kingdom
“Lovely private cabin. Had all the facilities we needed. Really enjoyed the large window with lovely forrest view.”
Teresa
United Kingdom
“The resort is newly refurbished and is amazing - very luxurious and lots of windows to see the views - I had a riverside suite which gave perfect views .. very spacious too - had its own jacuzzi and sauna - added bonus .. robes/ slippers - coffee...”
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Yasmin
Ireland
“Spacious modern clean rooms, excellent food and close to everything we needed. Lovely nature location”
Amy-yin
Ireland
“One of the best resorts we stayed. Highly recommended”
Enya
United Kingdom
“Brilliant variety and quality of activities on site, warm, comfortable accommodation- we loved the fully stocked fire pits for cooking our own food and enjoying the outdoors!”
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Kian
Malaysia
“The resort is located in the magical winter forest. Arctic Circle Hiking area is just across a river behind the breakfast restaurant. After our delicious breakfast in the cozy restaurant we went straight for a hiking with beautiful winter landscape.”
Arun
United Kingdom
“Great location. One of the best locations to stay in Lapland.
Breakfast was excellent too.
Great cottage .. view was mind blowing.
We were walking in snow around the river and that was out of this world experience.”
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Roisin
Ireland
“This hotel is lovely set in a lovely and peace area away from the town with everything you need close by. The hotel will run a shuttle to the town and Santa Claus village to save on taxis.”
Edoardo
Switzerland
“In the middle of nowhere, about 20 eur by taxi from santa claus village. Calm, a lot of circuits to appreciate nature and nice cabins.”
Yeliz
United Kingdom
“The location is stunning. Set by a lake and nature walk. It’s like a fairytale.
The food was impressive with a variety of choices including fish, lamb and veggie options. Even breakfast was extensive which I don’t usually expect from Northern...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Niva Restaurant
Cuisine
Local • European
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Traditional
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Vaattunki Wilderness Resort takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
€ 35 per stay
4 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 100 per child, per night
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that the reception is closed during the summer season. After booking, you will receive check-in instructions from Vaattunki Wilderness Resort via email.
Please note that the property cannot be reached by public transportation.
There is an additional charge to use the sauna and jacuzzi for the Winter season until 31.03.2025:
EUR 45, per 45 minutes for only sauna or EUR 90, per 90 minutes for sauna and jacuzzi
Please inform Vaattunki Wilderness Resort in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
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