Santa’s Hotel Aurora Welcomes You to an All-inclusive Lapland Holiday
Pyhä-Luosto National Park is an amazing backdrop for the boutique style hotel and glass igloo accommodation of Santa’s Hotel Aurora. This is your perfect, all-inclusive wilderness retreat with high-quality services, meals and accommodation. With only 30 rooms, 10 glass igloos and a grand log villa, you are sure to get personalised service from our friendly staff.
Book a roomCottage Feel in a Full-Service Hotel
Pyhä-Luosto National Park is an amazing backdrop for the boutique style hotel and glass igloo accommodation of Santa’s Hotel Aurora. This is your perfect, all-inclusive wilderness retreat with high-quality services, meals and accommodation. With only 30 rooms, 10 glass igloos and a grand log villa, you are sure to get personalised service from our friendly staff.
With Aurora Alert Realtime – Northern Lights Alarm System you will receive info when the northern lights are visible.
Our roomsSanta’s Restaurant Aurora – High Class Dining with a Cozy Ambiance
On the lava stone grill in the open kitchen, local ingredients are transformed into international, high-class delicacies – and of quality wine list makes a perfect addition to the menus . Restaurant Aurora Aurora is a place with an excellent atmosphere in which to dine and enjoy pleasant and warm ambiance. We prepare a three course dinner every evening with daily changing dishes. A la carte menu is also available. Our cozy lobby bar is a pleasant spot to enjoy a drink by the fireplace.
Our restaurantPrivate Hotel and Log Villa for Meetings, Incentives and Special Events in Lapland
Santa’s Hotel Aurora is a perfect option when you are looking for a private venue: the hotel, glass igloos and log villa can be booked just for your group or event. Our talented chef will cater excellent meals for even the most demanding clientele. And our preferred partners, local safaris companies, can tailor memorable activities and excursions for your groups to enjoy the Lappish wilderness and the National Park!
contact usAccommodation in Luosto – Santa’s Hotel Aurora, Glass Igloos and Log Villa Borealis
Luosto is a Lappish wilderness resort with excellent accessability from Rovaniemi and Kittilä Airports. This is an ideal nature holiday destination, year-round. Visit the famous Amethyst mine and explore arctic wilderness on guided excursions and on the well-marked trails. Stay in our boutique hotel accommodation, glass igloos or traditionally built log villa, steps away from the National Park.
- Address:
Luppokeino 1
99555 Luosto - Pyhä-Luosto National Park routes from backyard
- Luosto Amethyst Mine
approx. 3 km - Pyhä Ski Resort
20 min (24 km) - Sodankylä
30 min (45 km) - Rovaniemi
1h 30 min (115 km)
- Nearest Airports: Rovaniemi RVN
1h 30 min (110 km) - Airport Shuttle Bus: Daily service between Rovaniemi Airport and Luosto:
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Distance from the Airport to Luosto is 111km and takes 1h 30min. You can find the timetable here: Matkahuolto. Choose FROM “Rovaniemi Airport” and TO “Luosto Aurora Hotel”
- Other Airports: Kittilä KTT
1h 40min (125 km)
Kuusamo KAO
2h 30min (213 km)
- By car: via Route 4 (E75) and Road 962
- By Train: Kemijärvi Station 1h (70km), Rovaniemi Station 1h 20min (117 km)
- Best train connections to Rovaniemi with daily Shuttle Bus Service and Car Rental
- By Bus: daily Shuttle Bus (SkiBus) from Pyhä and Rovaniemi
- 30 Standard and Superior Rooms
- 10 Glass Igloos
- Allergy Rooms
- Pet Rooms
- Log Villa Borealis
- Amenities: own sauna in every hotel room. Some rooms with fireplace.
- Breakfast
- A la carte Restaurant
- Lobby Bar
- Terrace
- Grocery store
500 meters
- Cross-country skiing
- Downhill skiing (Luosto and Pyhä)
- Snowshoe excursions
- Snowmobiling
- Fishing
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking and nature walks
- Canoeing and Stand Up Paddling
- Horseback Riding
- Pyhä-Luosto National Park
- Amethyst Mine
- Pyhä Holiday Resort (20 min)
- Meet the Locals Programme
- Guided Safaris and Activities
- Visit to Reindeer and Husky Farms
- Check-in at 4 pm
- Check-out at 11 am
- Free Wi-Fi
- In-House Souvenir Shop
- Complimentary parking
- Heating posts for cars
- Car port
Santa’s Hotel Aurora
GPS 67°09’30.0″N, 26°53’56.9″E
Luppokeino 1, FI-99555 Luosto
Reg. no: 1871193-5
Tel. +358 400 102 141
luosto@santashotels.fi
Open daily 8am-10pm
From 1 December our reception is open daily 8am-11.30pm
Restaurant Aurora:
Breakfast daily 8am-10am
We are open daily:
3pm-10pm (kitchen 9.30pm)
From 1 December:
Breakfast 7.30AM-10AM
A la Carte 12.30PM-10PM
Restaurant 12.30PM-11.30PM
FAQ – Frequently asked questions
Santa’s Hotel Aurora & Igloos are located in the center of Luosto holiday resort. The address is Luppokeino 1 99555, Luosto (Sodankylä)
Log Villa Borealis is located 400 meter walk from the hotel main building and approx. 1 hour drive away. The street address is Tangosoivintie 8, Luosto (Sodankylä)
How to Get There by Car
If you are planning to drive from Helsinki to Lapland, it takes about a day. Luosto is located 1 h 30 min North from Rovaniemi and the Arctic Circle. Drive on route E75 (Highway 4). Turn to Road 962 and drive 14 km to reach Luosto.
How to Get There by Train
Finnish Railway (VR) offers and comfortable and convenient way to travel across the country. Book a cabin in the night train from South Finland to Rovaniemi and wake up in Rovaniemi. Cabins with private bathrooms available. You can also load your own car on the train and continue your road trip after the travel.
Pyhä-Luosto SkiBus takes you from Rovaniemi Railway Station to Santa’s Hotel Aurora. The shuttle bus service runs daily.
How to Get There by Plane?
The fastest way to travel to Lapland is by airplane. The easiest way is to fly to Rovaniemi (RVN) or Kittilä (KTT).
Is there a Airport Shuttle Service to Luosto?
Yes, Pyhä-Luosto SkiBus service runs daily around the year between Rovaniemi and Luosto. During winter, the schedules are compatible with most Finnair flights. During summer and autumn there is approximately two bus connections per day. You can take the airport shuttle bus back to Rovaniemi airport for your departure flight.
Should the arriving flight be delayed, the bus will wait at Rovaniemi Airport for one hour.
From other airports, private transfers are available. Please contact our hotel staff for more information.
Hotel provides complimentary parking places and car port with heating plugs for hotel guests. However, kindly note that there are limited number of parking spaces.
For Santa’s Hotel Aurora and Glass Igloos, check-in time is at 4 pm and Check-out time at 11 am.
For Santa’s Log Villa Borealis check-in time is at 4 pm and check-out at 12:00 am.
Please contact our hotel staff for early check-in and late check-out.
All room rates include breakfast and a relaxed atmosphere. All hotel rooms have a bathroom with own sauna. All glass igloos have air conditioning and bathroom with wc and shower.
We can deliver separate extra beds to the Standard Rooms at request. In Superior Rooms, the extra beds are made on the convertible sofa. Glass Igloos fit one extra bed.
Yes, we have some rooms where pets are allowed. Pet fee is 30 EUR/pet/stay. Please inform of pets in advance, amount of pet rooms is limited.
We also have some allergy rooms. Please contact our staff for more information.
Luggage storage is available at Santa’s Hotel Aurora Reception.
Yes we can, if you let us know in advance. We will do our best to satisfy your requirements.
All our meals are lactose-free. Gluten-free products and meals are also available at request.
If you are looking for a place to stay steps away from the Lappish wilderness, but you do not want to compromise on the level of service or the quality of your accommodation; Santa’s Hotel Aurora is the perfect choice for you! In our hotel you get a cottage feel with hotel standard services. Our restaurant is one of the finest in the area and our premium glass igloos offer an unforgettable stay! But most importantly, our friendly and helpful staff are happy to serve you every day of the year!