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About this property

Set in the centre of Saariselkä ski resort, these apartments are just 2 km from the ski slopes. Each apartment comes with free Wi-Fi, a kitchen and an outdoor seating area. Kuukkeli Apartments come in varying sizes from a studio with a terrace to spacious apartments with a private sauna and balcony. Some apartments come with a stone fireplace, while all have a private bathroom and living area with a TV. A communal sauna is open to all as well as further laundry facilities, and the resort has many opportunities for booking snow mobile or canoeing tours among other activities. Restaurant and Café Kuukkeli offers a variety of traditional meals using reindeer and salmon, as well as pizzas, casseroles and baked goods. Breakfast can be ordered at an additional cost. Kaunispää mountain is 5 km from the apartment, while Kakslauttanen Igloo Village and Kiilopää mountain are within a 15-minute drive. The town of Ivalo and its airport are 25 minutes away by car.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

  • Free parking available on-site

  • Ski-to-door


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Taina
    Finland Finland
    The location was excellent, the reception, skiing tracks, ski bus stop, restaurants, and the grocery store considered. The accommodation had the breakfast included, and the restaurant was very near. The breakfast was brilliant! The bed of the room...
  • Varda
    Israel Israel
    The apartment is well equipped, it is very close to the supermarket and you can walk to the entrance to the UROH KEKKONEN national park
  • Maria
    Italy Italy
    Apartment comfortable and super essential. The position is super strategical, placed in center of saariselka, close to the hills and the main route.
  • Matti
    Finland Finland
    Hyvä sijainti, rauhallinen asunto, sängyt hyvät, saunavuoro
  • Petri
    Finland Finland
    Perus-siisti. Kaikki toimi . Oma saunavuoro yhteissaunassa ja lisäksi miesten/naisten vuoro erikseen . Sänky hyvä ja jämäkkä . Hyvä aamupala !
  • Ravistelija
    Finland Finland
    Näppärä sijainti. Saunavuoro joka ilta. Joustava pohjaratkaisu. Hyvää vastinetta rahalla vs. muu Saariselän majoitus.
  • Marja-liisa
    Finland Finland
    Majoitus oli meille todella toimiva sillä halusimme itse tehdä ruokaa mutta kuitenkin saada aamiaisen valmiina. Huoneisto oli toimiva, petivaatteet ja tekstiilit uusia. Oma saunavuoro oli ihana ja saunassa hyvät löylyt. Myös henkilökunta oli...
  • Eva
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Úžasné ubytování, krásné interiéry, sušička oblečení, sauna. K pokoji jsou přiřazené asi 2 hodiny v sauně, nikdo jiný vás tam nebude rušit. Když jsme byli my, tak nidko jiný v budově nebyl, takže jsme ji měli komplet pro sebe. Je naproti tomuto...
  • Sinikka
    Finland Finland
    Meillä kävi tuuri, saimme suite-huoneiston. Sijainti oli loistava ja huoneisto viihtyisä, vuoteet huippuhyvät ja vuodevaatteet laadukkaat.
  • Anssi
    Finland Finland
    Hyvä sijainti. Mukavan kokoinen huone. Perussiisti kokonaisuus.

Managed by Majoitus Kuukkeli / Inari-Saariselkä Vuokrahuoneistot Oy

Company review score: 8.3Based on 2,275 reviews from 21 properties
21 managed properties

Company information

Saariselän Kuukkeli is a family-owned company that has been operating for 40 years. We have been accommodating travelers visiting Saariselkä for 20 years. Most of our properties are located in and around the center of Saariselkä, but we also have accommodation options elsewhere in Lapland, including Ivalo, Inari, Vuotso, and Sodankylä. We offer accommodation in every price category. What attracts customers to our properties is their uniqueness—each location is one of a kind, regardless of price. Our signature feature is our log cabins made of kelo wood. These kelo houses provide an authentic atmosphere, but without feeling outdated, as they are well-furnished and fully equipped. Kuukkeli is a brand with a vision to fulfill all the wishes and needs of our guests. In addition to accommodation, we also operate "Kuukkeli Shopping Center" in Saariselkä. This shopping center is the gem of Saariselkä. Within our shopping center, you will find our new elegant restaurant, Bistro & Cafe Kuukkeli, a gift shop called Kuukkeli Shop, an outdoor equipment and clothing store named Kesport, our accommodation reception, the rental service Kuukkeli Rental Shop, an activity sales office, luggage storage and transport service Taxi Kuukkeli. Additionally, we house Saariselkä's only grocery store, K-Market Saariselkä. With everything under one roof, you’ll find everything you need for your holiday! We offer a wide range of activities, including northern lights hunting, cycling tours, snowshoeing adventures, and an entirely new concept called the Sauna World. This unique experience, inspired by a beloved Finnish tradition, grants you access to a sauna house featuring two large electric saunas, each with separate dressing rooms and wash facilities, a spacious indoor heated swimming pool, and a cozy lounge area with a fireplace. On the back terrace, you’ll find the legendary smoke sauna, a heated hot tub, and a refreshing cold plunge pool.

Property information

The two Kuukkeli Apartments are located on the upper floor of the Kuukkeli Saariselkä Inn building, accessible via a spiral staircase. The apartments have a private entrance from the upstairs lobby. Kuukkeli Apartments Studio 1 features two adjacent beds, a private bathroom/WC, an open-plan kitchen, and a dining area. This apartment is suitable for two guests. Kuukkeli Apartments 2A has two bedrooms, each with a double bed, a private bathroom/WC, an open-plan kitchen, and a living area with sofa beds. In total, this apartment can accommodate up to six guests. Both apartments have a daily reserved sauna session in the building’s sauna area. The dressing room of the sauna area includes a fireplace. A washing machine is available for guests in the sauna area. Additionally, there is a heated ski maintenance room for shared use. In the summer, guests can also enjoy a private outdoor terrace with an electric grill. Pets are allowed in these apartments for an additional fee. If you don’t feel like cooking during your holiday, you can enjoy a delicious and affordable breakfast or other meals at Bistro & Cafe Kuukkeli, located at Saariseläntie 1, Kuukkeli Shopping Center. Breakfast is served from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The reception/office and key service for all Majoitus Kuukkeli accommodations in Saariselkä is located in Shopping Center Kuukkeli, in the Siula building, at Kiveliöntie 8, 99830 Saariselkä. Majoitus Kuukkeli's office is open Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM. If you arrive after 5 PM or on the weekend, detailed check-in instructions can be found in your booking confirmation. If your estimated arrival time is later than Shopping Center Kuukkeli’s opening hours (daily from 9 AM to 9 PM), please inform us in advance.

Neighbourhood information

Saariselkä is located 250 km north of the Arctic Circle and it is one of oldest tourist centers in Finland. In Saariselkä there is plenty to do, see and experience at all seasons, all year round. The snowy winter season is from November to early May. The sun sets in the darkness of November's Polar Night, but when the sun rises in spring, you can enjoy Nightless Night most of the summer. Kuukkeli Apartments are located in the center of Saariselkä, in a quiet location and close to the area's services. The Shopping Center Kuukkeli is located at Saariseläntie 1, 99830 Inari approx. 100 meters away and is open every day from 9 am to 9 pm. There you can get almost everything you need on your vacation, just under one roof. Bistro & Cafe Kuukkeli, Souvenir Shop, Clothing Store, Equipment Rental & Activity Office, Accommodation Reception and Transportation Service. UK-National Park's outdoor hiking trails start next to almost all Kuukkeli´s accommodation sites. In winter, Saariselkä's well-maintained network of ski tracks are almost in total 250 km. Saariselkä Ski & Sport Resort's 20 slalom ski slopes and 6 lifts offer variety for moving around on skis, and it's always worth trying Finland's longest sledding hill which is approx. 1800 m long. The fell scenery is breathtakingly charming in all seasons, and while moving in the ground, you can also listen to ... the silence of true Lapland's nature. It is very easy reach Saariselkä - the nearest, Ivalo Airport is only 20 minutes by car there is good flight connections via Helsinki to everywhere. Saariselkä offers something for everyone, so welcome - come to Tunturi!

Languages spoken

English,Finnish

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Cafe Kuukkeli
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Dairy-free

House rules

Kuukkeli Apartments takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 13:00
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.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 50 per stay
Cot upon request
€ 50 per stay
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 50 per stay

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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive after 21:00, check-in is only possible with confirmation from Apartments Kuukkeli.

One time bed-sheets, towels, and final cleaning are included. Guests can get extra sheets and towels for an additional charge of 10 EUR per set. Guests can order additional cleaning service if needed. The fee for additional cleaning is 65 EUR per time.

Each apartment without private sauna has their own private sauna turn every day.

Please inform Kuukkeli Apartments 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.