Comfortable Accommodations: Varala Sports & Nature Hotel in Tampere offers family rooms with private bathrooms, showers, and TVs. Each room includes a work desk, wardrobe, and interconnected options.
Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves lunch and dinner with vegetarian and gluten-free options. Guests can enjoy lake views and a traditional ambience.
Leisure Facilities: The hotel features a sun terrace, garden, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a lift, bicycle parking, and free WiFi throughout the property.
Convenient Location: Located 19 km from Tampere-Pirkkala Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Särkänniemi Adventure Park (3 km) and Tampere Hall (4.4 km). Rafting is available in the surrounding area.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.
“Nice location close to the lake, free parking and very good breakfast”
Andrew
United Kingdom
“Location, it was a short bus ride from the city. Had everything we needed”
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Karolína
Czech Republic
“A great hotel, amazing breakfasts. It might seem that the hotel is far from the city centre, but it's actually close when using the public transport.”
Mats
Germany
“The location by the lake is really pleasant and the sauna and other facilities by the lake (which we did not really use) look great. Compared to all other accommodation options offered in the area at the time we booked, this was superior value....”
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Russ
United Kingdom
“Location is fantastic, albeit via the circuitous local roads. Room was basic but clean and comfortable. Very peaceful here. There are local pubs, restaurants and mini-marts. The hotel is great value.”
Tuula
Finland
“Varala is a sports facility that has some rooms for hotel use so it is a very lively sporty place, there are also longer term courses there I think. Room and bathroom fine although basic. Sufficient breakfast and ok for Finns, people from other...”
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Saara
Finland
“Good location, by the water, to which our room had a view to (twin room). Friendly reception staff. Basic, good breakfast buffet (bread with fillings, porridges etc). Quiet rooms, heard hardly anything from neighbors. Restaurants and K-market...”
Marina
Armenia
“Amazing place! Wonderful nature, very nice view to the sea. There is a playground for kids. If you are with family, it is the right place.
The stuff is very nice! We arrived on weekend around 7pm, although it was the end of work day the...”
Ls
Finland
“Location is great, if you travel by car / don't mind the bus trip from the city - and want the view over the lake, in beautiful forest. Great location for long walks, jogging, etc.”
Stefan
Germany
“Location alongside the lake was great. No frills accomodation for a solid price.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
2 restaurants on site
Ravintola Säde
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly • Traditional
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Gluten-free
Kahvila Anna
No additional info available
Facilities of Varala Sports & Nature Hotel
Most popular facilities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
2 restaurants
Breakfast
House rules
Varala Sports & Nature Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 12:00
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
€ 20 per stay
Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that is not possible to check in outside check-in hours.
Please inform Varala Sports & Nature Hotel 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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
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