Summer at Santa’s Hotels!

The Finnish summer is so magical! Nightless nights with midnight sun, the untouched nature at its glory and all the possibilities our beautiful Nordic country has to offer make the summertime in Finland so unique. We welcome you to experience this wonderful time of the year with Santa’s Hotels!

Read more about our destinations and summer offers here

We have collected information about our every destination in this article; where are they located, what makes them special, a little info about the area and of course our summer accommodation offers.

Rovaniemi: Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus

Welcome to Rovaniemi, the Official Hometown of Santa Claus. For every day of the year there are plenty of things to do to fill your days: outdoor activities, guided excursions, Lappish culture, art and entertainment. The two grand rivers of Lapland: Kemijoki and Ounasjoki connect at a stone-throws away from our hotel. Water jets, stand up paddling, fishing and canoeing are some of the great activities to try! The vast forests and wilderness areas are easily accessible with guided and fully-equipped excursions, in summer and autumn by for example fat bikes, quad bikes, hiking. 

Rovaniemi is also called “The Capital of (Finnish) Lapland”. Rovaniemi offers Northern city vibes and possibilities, such as shopping, food, museums and culture. The largest city in Northern Finland combines the best of both worlds; city possibilities with nature incredibly close.

Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus is located right in the city center. The hotel has been going through renovations, and our newly renovated rooms are the perfect place to rest after a day in the city. With a ceiling height of 3.5 meters, our superior and standard rooms are truly spacious! All our rooms feature a bathtub to give you a pinch of luxury to your stay. Our suites and deluxe rooms are located on the top floor with beautiful views over the city and the grand river of Kemijoki.

Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus’s summer offer

  • Stay for at least two nights, and you save 10% of the non-refundable or flexible price of the accommodation.
  • Stay for at least three nights, and you save 15% of the non-refundable or flexible price of the accommodation.

The offer is valid for new bookings between April 25 and August 31, 2024 (25.4.-31.8.2024).

Saariselkä: Santa’s Hotel Tunturi

Sweet dreams steps away from wilderness! The Urho Kekkonen National park opens from the backyard of the hotel, and nature paths and hiking routes start right next to Santa’s Hotel Tunturi. With excellent flight connection to Ivalo Airport and the high-quality accommodation and restaurant services of Santa’s Hotel Tunturi, you do not have to compromise on the level of service to enjoy a genuine arctic wilderness holiday.

The hotel is located in the center of Saariselkä holiday resort, with all the services only a walking distance away. Santa’s Hotel Tunturi is the largest hotel in Saariselkä with 260 rooms and apartment suites.

Saariselkä is a village surrounded by fells, located in the middle of the untouched. Saariselkä is an amazing destination all year round, and summertime you can explore the nature for example by bike or hike your way to the fells to admire the views. The area offers also guided activities all throughout the year; packcrafting, paddling, boat rides, biking, visiting huskies and reindeer… And the list goes on. Saariselkä is the perfect option for someone wanting to explore and enjoy the fell views and Northern Lapland nature.

Santa’s Hotel Tunturi summer offer

  • Stay for at least three nights in Santa’s Hotel Tunturi this summer, and you save 15% of the non-refundable price of the accommodation.

Luosto: Santa’s Hotel Aurora & Igloos

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.

Pyhä-Luosto National Park is an amazing backdrop for the boutique style hotel and glass igloo accommodation of Santa’s Hotel Aurora. With only 30 rooms, 10 glass igloos and a grand log villa, you are sure to get personalised service from our friendly staff.

Rugged and beautiful nature and wild but gentle summer of Luosto offers a lot to experience even during the snow-free period. At the other end of the mountain range rises fell Pyhätunturi, or rather Pyhä, known for its deep gorges. Nightless Night in the summer, from horseback riding trips to water activities in Pyhäjärvi and Pyhäjoki. Lampivaara Amethyst mine, located in Luosto, is one of the only jewel mines in the world that welcomes visitors to see and experience the mine.

Santa’s Hotel Aurora summer offers

  • Stay for at least two nights, and you save 10% of the non-refundable or flexible price of the accommodation.
  • Stay for at least three nights, and you save 15% of the non-refundable or flexible price of the accommodation.

The offer is valid for new bookings between June 16 and October 31, 2024.

  • Amethyst offer: book your accommodation and amethyst mine tickets together, and save 15% of your non-refundable or semi-flexible price of the accommodation. This offer is valid to new bookings between June 17 and August 31,2024.

Kilpisjärvi: Santa’s Hotel Rakka

Escape to the wilderness! Kilpisjärvi village is located on the corner of three countries; with spectacular fell landscapes surrounding the new design hotel, restaurant and fully-equipped apartments. The hotel’s high-quality and Nordic design create a spectacular contrast with the rugged fell landscapes opening up from the floor-to-ceiling windows. The modern-style apartments have a living room with high ceilings, and the kitchen is fully-equipped. Some of the apartments also have a fireplace in the living room. All apartments have their own sauna and 1-2 bedrooms.

Breakfast, half board and other meals are available at request as well as guided activities and safaris. Tromso Airport in Norway is less than two hours drive away, with daily bus connection to Kilpisjärvi. Enontekiö and Kittilä airports on Finland’s side are 2.5 and 3.5 hours away, respectively.

If you think you’ve seen it all before, you haven’t seen this. Feel the force and conditions of the north in your heart. Spend a day of adventure graced by wilderness rounded off with relaxation in your full-service accommodation. Experience the barren fell landscapes as far as your eye can see, and see the radical change of climate and sceneries when you cross the border to the mountains and fjords. Drink the crystal clear waters of the fell streams; climb to the top of the world, to Saana fell. From Kilpisjärvi there is just a short drive to Norway and Sweden, so you can visit those countries and tick them off of your bucket list too.

Santa’s Hotel Rakka summer offers

  • Book your stay between June 1 and August 31, 2024 before May 31, 2024 to save 10% of the non-refundable price of the accommodation.
  • When you stay for at least three nights this summer, you save 15% of the non-refundable price of the accommodation.

Kalajoki: Santa’s Resort & Spa Hotel Sani

Welcome to the beachfront hotel and apartments on the sand dunes of Kalajoki! Kalajoki is located on the beach of Bay of Bothnia, what makes it an Arctic Sea destination. Kalajoki is famous from its sand dunes and beach.

This Arctic Beach Resort Kalajoki is the perfect wellness holiday destination every day of the year. The full-service spa hotel with a sea view, instant access to the beach and nature trails, conference facilities, restaurant and bar enable tailored holidays and events for individuals and holiday groups, high-end guests as well as meetings and incentive groups.

The sea and sandy dune view is compeletly mesmerizing when you step in your room! On your private glazed terrace time flies when you take in the natural beauty of the seashore.

Come to relax and rejuvenate by the sea and its arctic islands, sand dunes, beaches and the unique natural beauty – on your own or on guided excursions and safaris. Kalajoki resort busts with activities, restaurants, cafés and shops. Oulu Region is like a mini-Finland with elements of the country all within 1-2 hour driving distance away.

Santa’s Resort & Spa Hotel Sani summer offer

  • Book your stay between June 1 and August 31, 2024 before May 31, 2024 to save 10% of the non-refundable price of the accommodation.

Rovaniemi: Santa’s Hotel Rudolf

Hotel Rudolf is the perfect option for budget travelers. Buffet breakfast and restaurant discounts are available at Hotel Santa Claus, only 600 meters away. On-call reception can be easily reached at the entrance and at each hallway at any time. Check-in and staff are at Hotel Santa Claus. There is a Chinese restaurant located in the street level of Hotel Rudolf.

The recently refurbished rooms are a convenient place to rest after an active day outdoors or a work day in the city. Rudolf offers every possibility that Rovaniemi has to offer, but with staying in the city for a more budget friendly price.

Rovaniemi: Santa’s Igloos Arctic Circle

Santa’s Hotels’ glass igloos are intended for year-round use. The glass-roofed, air-conditioned igloos offer a whole new and interesting opportunity for experiencing Lapland’s ever-changing nature while enjoying the comforts of a hotel room.

During the summertime you can book igloos for larger groups; minimum charge of 6 igloos, please contact our sales team. We have also had parties, such as weddings in summer.

Sales team:
+358 400 102 200
arctic.circle(at)santashotels.fi

Come to enjoy the unique Finnish summer with us!

If you have any questions about the booking or prefer to book with our sales elves, you can find all the contact informations from the button above.


Santa’s Hotels reserves the rights for changes and to limit the amount of discounted rooms in times of high demand.