I have created a list with the best hotels with sauna in Rovaniemi, Finland. Especially places with wonderful finnish saunas. Hope you enjoy it. I think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Apartment hotel with sauna. Lapland Hotel Ounasvaara Chalets is by the Kemijoki River, next to Ounasvaara Ski Centre. It offers free WiFi, free parking and apartments with private saunas and fully equipped kitchens. Restaurant Ranta sauna offers grilled delicacies in a beautiful lakeside setting. Rantasauna's services also include a traditional Finnish wood heated sauna. Rovaniemi town centre is a 5-minute drive away. Ounasvaara Ski resort is part of the same resort with the hotel. Ski slopes, cross-country skiing tracks and frisbee golf routes start right next to the hotel. All apartments at Lapland Hotel Ounasvaara Chalets feature a private terrace and a living room with satellite TV. Shared BBQ facilities are available on site. Cycling, hiking and fishing are popular summertime activities in the surrounding area. Ounasvaara Golf Club is 500 metres away. Skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling are fun activities during winter. Guests can enjoy hot and cold drinks in the lobby bar. Restaurant Thulia serves breakfast, and during winter, traditional Lapland dishes in a fine dining setting. Throughout the rest of the year, Thulia and the Tepee Shelter & Barbecue are open on request. Santa Claus Village is a 10-minute drive away.Show full description
Historic property resort with sauna. Set on a private beach area of Lake Iso-Vietonen, these cottages are within 50 minutes’ drive of Rovaniemi and Pello. Each features a private sauna, free WiFi and lake-view terrace. Guests can also book the smoke sauna and hot tub for extra cost. A fully equipped kitchen is offered in each cottage at Napapiirin Järvilomat, as well as wooden furnishings and a seating area with a fireplace, flat-screen TV and DVD player. Extras include laundry machines. Free use of bicycles, snow shoes and kick sledges is possible. BBQ facilities and row boats are also available. The closest supermarket is in 40 km away. Guests can enjoy fishing and hiking in the scenic surroundings. A frisbee golf course is available during summer.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most peaceful, historic and romantic resorts in Rovaniemi! WOW!
Trendy resort with sauna. Apukka Resort is in Apukka, just 15 minutes drive from Rovaniemi. The property features multiple saunas, including an ice sauna, igloo sauna and movable saunas. Property offers multiple activities on site. Winter activities such as snowmobiling, husky safaris, Northern Lights safaris and reindeer sleigh rides can be arranged with property. During other seasons guests can enjoy tours to Finnish nature, riding with Finnhorses, fishing and cooking course in nature, which all can be arranged with Apukka Resort. Guests can also choose a cabin with a glass roof, giving the opportunity to spot Northern Lights from the bed. Other options include a villa, holiday homes and self-catering apartments. All accommodation options has a private bathroom. Free WiFi is available. Restaurant Aitta can be found on site. Aitta is specialized in Nordic cuisine with modern twist and uses locally produced ingredients. Rovaniemi Airport is 11 km from the property.Show full description
Charming boutique hotel with sauna. Located near SantaPark, Arctic TreeHouse Hotel offers accommodation in Rovaniemi. Offering suites, guests can enjoy views of the surrounding forest and even the Northern Lights if lucky. Ask the staff for more information on arranging husky safaris, reindeer farm tours, Finnish sauna and visits to SantaPark. Free private parking and free WiFi are available on site. Decorated with Nordic design, the rooms have a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee facilities and a minibar. The rooms come with a private bathroom equipped with a shower. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. There is a 24-hour front desk, concierge service and gift shop at the property. Guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. You can engage in various activities, such as skiing, cycling and hiking. Santa Claus Village - Main Post Office is 2 km from Arctic TreeHouse Hotel, while central Rovaniemi is 5.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Rovaniemi Airport, 3.4 km from the property.Show full description
Hotel with sauna. Located on the island of Vartiosaari, this hotel offers rooms with Finnish design and free WiFi. The island is accessed via a 72 metres long hanging bridge over the river Kemijoki. Relaxation facilities Hotel Vartiosaari include a modern indoor sauna as well as a bookable wood-fired sauna situated by the river. Central Rovaniemi and Santa Claus Village are both a 10-minute drive away. The rooms feature a kettle, capsule coffee machine and TV. The private bathroom comes with a shower and towels. The restaurant Kota is housed in a building inspired by Lappish huts. Kota restaurant serves daily breakfast and buffet dinners. For groups an à la carte menu inspired by the flavors of Lapland is available. Staff can help arrange activities. In the winter time, lucky guests may experience the Northern Lights. Popular points of interest near Hotel Vartiosaari include Ounasvaara Ski Resort and Lappi Arena. The nearest airport is Rovaniemi Airport, 10 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Motel with sauna. Located in Rovaniemi, Motelli Rovaniemi provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. With barbecue facilities, the property also features a garden. The property offers a shared lounge. The units at the motel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, while certain rooms at Motelli Rovaniemi also feature a terrace. All guest rooms will provide guests with a kitchen. The accommodation offers a sun terrace. Arktikum Science Centre is 9 km from Motelli Rovaniemi. The nearest airport is Rovaniemi Airport, 17 km from the property. Facilities at this hotel include sauna. Show full description
Hotel with sauna. Close to the Arctic Circle in central Rovaniemi, this hotel is a 10-minute drive from Santa Claus Village. It offers spacious, well-equipped rooms and 3 restaurants serving Lapland specialities. A free sauna is also available for relaxation. Each air-conditioned guest room at Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus features a TV a minibar, an electric kettle and ironing facilities. The private bathrooms include a modern shower and bath tub. Most rooms have 3.5-metre high ceilings. Restaurant Gaissa serves modern Finnish dishes and Lapland specialities for dinner, while Bar & Grill ZoomUp offers a lunch buffet and an à la carte dinner menu. Guests can enjoy drinks and light snacks at the Café & Bar Zoomit, open until late in the evening. During the summer months, Hotel Santa Claus guests can enjoy dining or having a drink on the hotel’s terrace. Hotel staff can help arrange nearby area excursions, such as snowmobile trips, reindeer safaris or husky dog tours. The popular Arktikum Science Museum is only a 10-minute walk from Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus.Show full description
Great interior design apartment hotel with sauna. Located in Rovaniemi in the Lapland region, with Lappi Arena and Lumberjack's Candle Bridge nearby, Santasport Apartment Hotel provides accommodation with free private parking, as well as access to a sauna. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a lift and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The aparthotel features an indoor pool with a water slide, as well as spa facilities and luggage storage space. The aparthotel provides guests with a terrace, city views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and bathrobes. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the aparthotel, all units come with bed linen and towels. Buffet and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, fruits and juice are available daily at the aparthotel. There is a coffee shop, bar and lounge. Yoga classes and fitness classes are organised at the fitness room on site. For guests with children, Santasport Apartment Hotel offers kids pool, an indoor play area and outdoor play equipment. Skiing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby, while a ski equipment rental service, ski-to-door access and ski storage space are also available on-site. Arktikum Science Centre is 2.8 km from the accommodation, while Santa Park is 7.8 km away. The nearest airport is Rovaniemi Airport, 9 km from Santasport Apartment Hotel.Show full description
Nice style boutique hotel with sauna. Located in Santa Claus Village within the Arctic Circle, Nova Skyland Hotel offers accommodation with free WiFi, seating area and flat-screen TV. The accommodation features a sauna. The units feature modern Scandinavian design and have a large window, which is ideal for watching the Northern Lights. The units also have tea and coffee facilities, a minibar, free toiletries and bathrobes and slippers. A buffet breakfast can be enjoyed at the hotel. The staff can help arrange aurora hunting tours, husky safaris, reindeer farm tours and snowmobile safaris. Santa Claus Village - Main Post Office is 200 metres from the accommodation, while Arktikum Science Centre is 7 km from the property. Rovaniemi Airport is 3 km away.Show full description
Highly elegant boutique hotel with sauna. Situated right next to the Ounasvaara Winter Sports Centre on Ounasvaara Fell, Lapland Hotel Sky Ounasvaara offers a restaurant and roof terrace with views over Rovaniemi city and the Kemijoki River valley. Parking is free. Most rooms have a private sauna. A TV, tea/coffee facilities and private bathroom are standard at Lapland Sky Ounasvaara. The Chaine des Rôtisseurs- and Nordic White Guide-awarded Restaurant Sky Ounasvaara offers an à la carte menu featuring Lappish delicacies and international dishes. The floor-to-ceiling windows provide panoramic views of the surrounding nature. A souvenir shop and a café-bar with cosy fireplace are found in the lobby. Guests can relax on the terrace and enjoy the Midnight Sun during summer or if lucky enough, the Northern Lights during winter. The hotel offers direct access to ski tracks and pretty walking trails. Guests can escape into nature and pick blueberries in the forest. Rovaniemi city centre is 3 km away. Rovaniemi Airport is a 15-minute drive away.Show full description
Hotel with sauna. Welcome to Hotel Golden Circle Suites, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland, located on the Arctic Circle. Hotel Golden Circle Suites is a tranquil oasis in the city centre, providing a serene escape for those seeking peace and quiet. At Hotel Golden Circle Suites, immerse yourself in the true local experience with the well-equipped suites, each featuring a private sauna for an authentic Lappish indulgence. If you crave convenience without compromising on authenticity, Hotel Golden Circle Suites is your perfect retreat. Each apartment at Hotel Golden Circle Suites comes with a well-kitchen equipped with an oven, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, stove and coffee and tea making facilities, allowing you to prepare meals at your leisure. Breakfast is served as a Finnish buffet breakfast in a dining room located 100m from the hotel, and while Hotel Golden Circle Suites does not provide breakfast on the premises, the well-equipped suites enable you to create your own culinary experiences! If you would like to discover the area, hiking is possible in the nearby nature areas, and a bicycle rental service can be arranged. Santa Claus Village and Santa's Main Post Office is 7 km from the accommodation, easily reachable by a bus stop located nearby Hotel Golden Circle Suites. The nearest airport is Rovaniemi Airport, 8 km from the property.Show full description
Historic hotel with sauna. Santa Claus Holiday Village is located at the heart of Santa Claus Village in the Arctic Circle, 8 km north of Rovaniemi. Santa Claus Holiday Village offers three different types of accommodation. All of the heated cottages and suites at the Holiday Village have private saunas and kitchenettes. The cottages also have a terrace. All rooms are equipped with private bathrooms and LCD TVs. Staff can help arrange northern lights hunting, reindeer,- and husky safaris. Guests can also enjoy the skiing and hiking trails nearby. Lappish and international food is served at Three Elves Restaurant and Christmas House Restaurant & Coffee. Free Internet access is available in public areas. A shop selling souvenirs and traditional Lapland goods and food is also found on site. Rovaniemi Airport is located 5 minutes from the village. Guests can also visit Santa Claus a 2-minute walk away.Show full description
Very cosy guest house with sauna. Boasting a sauna, GuestHouse Arctic Heart is located in Rovaniemi. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The guest house provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. The units provide views of the garden and come with a seating area, a washing machine, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, and a shared bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. A microwave, a toaster and kitchenware are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the guest house, all units come with bed linen and towels. For guests with children, the guest house offers a baby safety gate. Skiing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby, while a bicycle rental service and ski storage space are also available on-site. Popular points of interest near GuestHouse Arctic Heart include Arktikum Science Centre, Science Center Pilke and Rovaniemi Art Museum. The nearest airport is Rovaniemi Airport, 7 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I rate this as the most COSY sauna hotel in Rovaniemi.
Hotel with sauna.Newly opened, August 2023. Located in Rovaniemi, within 16 km of Arktikum Science Centre and 18 km of Santa Park, Nova Galaxy Village provides accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 19 km from Santa Claus Village, 20 km from Santa Claus Village - Main Post Office and 20 km from Santa Claus Village - Christmas House. The hotel features a sauna and a concierge service. At the hotel every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available daily, and includes buffet, continental and vegetarian options. Science Center Pilke is 15 km from Nova Galaxy Village, while Lordi Square is 16 km away. The nearest airport is Rovaniemi, 19 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Elegant boutique hotel with sauna. This boutique hotel is 8 km from Rovaniemi Airport and Santa Claus Village. It features bright, ultra-modern rooms with individually themed décor. Facilities at Arctic Light Hotel include a sauna, a terrace and a lounge bar. WiFi and parking are free. A flat-screen TV, minibar and tea/coffee facilities are standard at Arctic Light Hotel. Bathrobes and slippers add extra comfort, and some rooms have their own kitchenette. Each room has a private bathroom with a hairdryer and a bath or shower. The healthy, energising breakfast is created by Finnish-American TV chef Sara La Fountain. Staff at the 24-hour reception will gladly recommend local restaurants, attractions or activities. The hotel is 200 metres from Sampokeskus Shopping Centre and 800 metres from Arktikum Science Centre.Show full description
Cosy hotel with sauna. Boasting a private beach area, Hotel Metsähirvas is set 17 km from Rovaniemi and also provides barbecue facilities and a river view. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The hotel features a sauna and a shared lounge. At Hotel Metsähirvas, the rooms are fitted with a desk. Selected rooms here will provide you with a kitchenette with a microwave and a fridge. A continental breakfast is served every morning at the property. At Hotel Metsähirvas you will find a restaurant serving seasonal menus. Guests can also enjoy various activities on site, including husky rides, snowshoeing, fishing and hiking. Rovaniemi Airport is 25 km from the property.Show full description
Hip apartment hotel with sauna. Set in the centre of Rovaniemi, HAAWE Boutique Apart Hotel features accommodation with free WiFi access, self-check-in/out, a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a kitchen. Free parking is available on site. Some apartments have a private sauna. Each apartment has a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and coffee machine, central air conditioning, seating area, flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with toiletries, slippers and bathrobes. Breakfast is delivered to the room and will be waiting in the fridge. HAAWE is 10 minutes walk from the beach. Sampokeskus Shopping Center is 230 m away. Santa Claus Village and the Arctic Circle are 8 km from the hotel. The Artikum Museum & Science Center is 1 km away. Rovaniemi airport is 8 km from the hotel.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the coolest, most well designed and luxurious apartment hotels in Rovaniemi! WOW!
Hotel with sauna. Located in the picturesque northern nature, Santasport Resort is located close to Ounasvaara Ski Resort and only 2 km from Rovaniemi city centre. Santasport Resort offers modern rooms and free private parking. All rooms are equipped with cable TV, a refrigerator and a private bathroom with shower. Guests can enjoy free WiFi in the premises. A CMS fitness center, sports hall, bowling alley and Arctic Adventure Park Huima are also found on site, along with a spa and pool area. Guests can enjoy a daily morning swim for free. Santasport Resort has 3 different restaurants. Buusti Lounge & Deli offers salads, soups, burgers, snacks and hot and cold drinks. Restaurant Puhti serves delicious and healthy meals from a varied breakfast to a healthy dinner and supper. Restaurant Leiripaikka serves delicious lunches and dinners to groups and hotel guests. It also hosts company and private events. Cross-country skiing tracks are 50 metres from the property. Rovaniemi Airport is 10 km and Rovaniemi Train Station 3,5 km from Santasport Resort. Santa Claus Village is also only 15 minutes’ drive away. Facilities at this hotel include sauna. Show full description
Hotel with sauna. Just 2 minutes’ drive from Rovaniemi Train Station, this hotel offers free access to a traditional Finnish sauna, a gym and WiFi. Arktikum Science Museum is 600 metres away. Scandic Rovaniemi City’s rooms feature modern design, wooden floors and comfortable easy chairs. All have a TV and a bathroom with a shower. The hotel restaurant serves up Nordic dishes, and you are can also enjoy a drink at the hotel bar. Bicycles and Nordic walking sticks can be borrowed for free at reception. Santa Claus Office and Rovaniemi Airport are about 9 km away from Scandic Rovaniemi.Show full description
Hotel with sauna. Situated in central Rovaniemi, 150 metres from the Kemijoki River, this hotel offers 2 restaurants. Rooms feature a minibar and tea/coffee maker. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi and sauna access. Guest rooms at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi are fitted with a work desk. Each room has cable TV. French cuisine and Mexican dishes are served in Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi’s restaurants. Santa Claus Village is within a 10-minute drive of the hotel. The Jätkänkynttilä Bridge is only 200 metres away.Show full description
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