Santa's Hotel Rakka
Urpiaisenkuja 4
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15 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
15 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“The rooms with the huge floor-to-ceiling windows allow a great view of the arcti…”
“Warm and cosy rooms with underfloor heating Breakfast was varied and very tasty”
“Good selection for the buffet breakfast”
“Cozy restaurant with good breakfast”
“Great location in the centre of Kikpisjarvi above the lake”
“Perfect location to come back to after a weeks expedition in the mountains”
“Beautiful rooms and best breakfast ever, plus friendly staff”
“Just like the photos and staff super friendly and helpful”
“Good breakfast, good restaurant, enough parking space”
“Parking in front of the hotel rooms”
“The room was clean, big and with a nice view”
Overview
This self-catering option is located 500 metres from Lake Kilpisjärvi and offers lake views from the property. Featuring modern Finnish architecture, each apartment is complete with a terrace and a private sauna. The property is 7.8 km from Malla Strict Nature Reserve. At Santa’s Chalets Rakka, floor-to-ceiling windows as well as a full kitchen with a stainless-steel oven and a microwave come standard. The private bathroom comes with a shower. You can enjoy a mountain view from the room. Activities in the surrounding area include cycling and hiking. You can explore the Käsivarsi Wilderness Area which can be reached within 1 km by foot. These apartments are located next to the E8, and only 12 km from the Finland-Norway border.
Traveller reviews
Caine
family_with_children
April 14, 2026
“Beautiful hotel in a stunning location.”
Beautiful reception & dining area with full length glass windows to enjoy the stunning views. Food was excellent, particularly the menu for our evening meal in the restaurant. Sauna in our apartment.
Marta
extended_group
April 13, 2026
Everything was perfect the best place in Kilpisjarvi :)
Volker
family_with_children
April 7, 2026
“Very nice stay in this design-awarded hotel - but at quite high costs”
The rooms with the huge floor-to-ceiling windows allow a great view of the arctic environment outside and invite to spend hours just lying on the bed and looking outside. Also, the rooms themselves are nicely decorated and well equipped. Restaurant offers a great view and high quality and is definitely worth it.
Bea
extended_group
March 29, 2026
Great location in the centre of Kikpisjarvi above the lake. Good selection for the buffet breakfast. Amazing views of the Aurora from Lake Tsahkajarvi a short walk up a track behind the hotel.
Alan
family_with_children
March 2, 2026
Perfect location to come back to after a weeks expedition in the mountains
Mirella
solo_traveller
February 6, 2026
“An excellent stay.”
Beautiful rooms and best breakfast ever, plus friendly staff.
Ana
couple
February 4, 2026
“Second time here and would definitely return :)”
Second time staying here. Everything perfect! Would definitely stay again.
Ana
couple
February 4, 2026
“Lovely stay would recommend!”
Warm and cosy rooms with underfloor heating Breakfast was varied and very tasty. You have your usual eggs and bacon galore, then bakery items, yoghurt with topping option, cakes, fruits and a hot drink machine with coffee and hot chocolate. Altought it seemed busy around 09:00 there's a lot of seating. Good quality shampoo and conditioner provided There's a walk at the back of the rooms that we took to be able to see the northen lights with less light pollution.
Raewyn
couple
January 5, 2026
Just like the photos and staff super friendly and helpful
Marc
extended_group
December 28, 2025
Perfect spot if you like nature. Cozy restaurant with good breakfast. Very nice Christmas dinner
Doris
couple
December 22, 2025
“Just about perfect”
Great dinner and breakfast buffet. Friendly staff. Not crowded. Cozy room.
Henri
extended_group
December 7, 2025
Could be better : i. E : no bacon and second day without croissant.
Iris
extended_group
December 7, 2025
Good location. Staff was friendly.
Preeti
solo_traveller
December 3, 2025
“Once in a lifetime stay”
Good food and great staff. Best location.
Håkan
couple
September 8, 2025
“Standard not quite matching price”
Good breakfast, good restaurant, enough parking space.
Andreea
couple
July 25, 2025
The room was clean, big and with a nice view. Very good and varied breakfast. I highly recommend it!
Iain
family_with_children
July 24, 2025
“We really enjoyd to stay in the hotel which was so high standards.”
The room, view in room, cold beer in bar after the walk. Nice shower, good breakfast. And the dinner was excellent! Reindeers outside were lovely.
Alan
couple
May 22, 2025
“Wonderful light filled stay.”
The view from the window of the room 10/10. The views from the common areas,
Thomas
couple
April 17, 2025
“Snow, lights, skooters”
Nice new room, pleasantly designed, with a very large room-size window, with an unobstructed view into the neighbouring nordic wilderness (birch forest). Animal traces can be seen in the snow. Nordic lights can be seen when they occur, even from the bed. Large, spacious bathroom (without window, though) with a small personal sauna. Kettle (tea, coffee) and mini-bar in the room. Nice, light restaurant (also for breakfast) with mountain views in several directions. Good breakfast buffet with plenty of choice, warm and cold. Parking in front of the hotel rooms. Friendly, helpful staff. Great skiing options in the hills around Kilpisjärvi. With a car, the sea can be reached in about 45min. Well-stocked local shops, despite the remote location.
David
couple
March 27, 2025
“Kilpisjärvi has a special place in my heart, and this is a great place to experience it from.”
An absolutely beautiful place to stay with massive windows to overlook over the snowy wilderness. The rooms were modern and very comfortable. Restaurant facilities at the hotel were great and again featured massive windows to look out from.
Facilities
Activities
Sauna, Fishing, Canoeing, Hiking, Cycling
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Restaurant, Bar
General
Pets allowed, Family rooms, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Non-smoking rooms, Lift
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace
Parking
Free parking, Parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers, Carbon monoxide detector
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Face masks for guests available
Services
Pet bowls, Room service
Chalet for 1-4 persons
Guests will have a special experience as the apartment features a sauna. Featuring a private entrance, this apartment also consists of 2 bedrooms, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a shower and a bidet. In the well-equipped kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. Boasting a terrace with an inner courtyard view, this apartment also provides a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 4 beds.
Chalet for 1-6 persons
The sauna is a top feature of this apartment. Boasting a private entrance, this spacious apartment also comes with 3 bedrooms, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a shower and a bidet. Guests can make meals in the kitchen that features a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. Featuring a terrace with an inner courtyard view, this apartment also features a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 5 beds.
Deluxe Room With Sauna
This double room features a sauna. Featuring bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a minibar, an electric kettle, a sofa as well as mountain views. The unit has 1 bed.
Superior Extra Room
The twin/double room includes a private bathroom equipped with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned twin/double room provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a minibar, an electric kettle, heating as well as mountain views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Superior Room
The twin room includes a private bathroom equipped with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned twin room provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a minibar, an electric kettle, heating as well as mountain views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Junior Suite with Sauna
This suite features a sauna. The air-conditioned suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a bidet. The suite provides a minibar, an electric kettle, a sofa, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, as well as mountain views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Suite with Sauna and Jacuzzi
Guests will have a special experience as this suite offers a hot tub, a spa bath and a sauna. The air-conditioned suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a bidet. Boasting a balcony with mountain views, this suite also features a minibar and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 1 bed.
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