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Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos

3.0 star property
Beachfront guesthouse with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe

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Visitors can embrace the Arctic wilderness with snowmobiling and sledding, then return for a warm breakfast buffet. The helpful staff can arrange trips to nearby Ranua Zoo. Unwind at the terrace firepit. Free WiFi and an onsite café complete the comfortable Arctic experience.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

About the area

Map
Pappilantie 1, Ranua, 97700

What's nearby

  • Ranua kyrka - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Vicarage and Parish Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ranua Zoo - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Japan House - 59 min drive - 52.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bubo Bistro & Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wild Arctic Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Keskus grilli - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ranuan Seudun Matkailu Oy / Cafe White Swan - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Eläinpuiston Ravintola - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos

Guest house near Ranua Zoo
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a firepit at Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos. Active travellers can enjoy sledging, snowshoeing and snowmobiling at this guest house. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • 1 meeting room, snow sports gear and barbecues
  • Smoke-free property and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
More amenities include:
  • 2 bathrooms with showers
  • Fridges, highchairs and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Cross-country skiing
  • Sledding
  • Snow sports gear
  • Snowmobiling
  • Snowshoeing

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On a private beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 detached shared bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Guesthouse Ranua Guesthouse Ranua
Arctic & Igloos Ranua
Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos Ranua
Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos Guesthouse
Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos Guesthouse Ranua
Guesthouse Ranua Guesthouse
Guesthouse Ranua Ranua
Ranua Ranua

Frequently asked questions

Is Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ranua guesthouse is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Ranua Zoo.

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Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 154 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome experience

Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

It was a very good and clean place. We enjoyed seeing the northern lights and did several outdoor activities. The staff is also good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Alyson

Liked: Staff & service
I was expecting the location to be further away from town, but it was right next to the road. There is not much around for food options and tours, you have to go through them. I wish the dog sledding was more than just around the lake. The snowmobiling was awesome. The showers need a big update.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve booked the regular single room and not Igloos but I’ll recommend anyone in doubt of booking this guesthouse, because the view and the environment is so incredibly beautiful, though it’s a pity that the night I stayed is hazy and cannot see arctic light, but the environment and atmosphere is amazing! So don’t hesitate if you’re still in doubt, it’s to book👍
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Alicia

Liked: Room comfort
It would be good if there was housekeeping of rooms as we had to constantly keep on asking for top up of toilet paper, self-cleared the rubbish bins and the eco toilet in the igloo had started to smell mid-way during our 6 days stay there. Other than that, the rest were satisfactory.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Charmaine

Liked: Staff & service
The property is quite old. No lavatory inside the room so if you need to wash your hands nor get water, you still have to go outside. Also the space is so small inside the room. Bus station is 10 minutes away and there are only 4 bus schedules so you have to plan your trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would highly recommend and cannot wait to come back. My husband booked an igloo for us for a long weekend in November for my 30th. The igloos were special, different and were located right on the frozen lake. They were private, quiet and had great views. The guesthouse had everything you needed from a restaurant, shower room, two saunas and firepit hut. The staff were so friendly, accommodating, welcoming and happy to help with anything. Breakfast was good. We didn’t make it to the restaurant but instead used the hut with a roaring fire where we cooked our own dinner which was lovely and unique. There at two saunas available which need booking an hour before use and were free any time we wanted. The choice of activities available were great, very unique and reasonably priced. The guide was amazing. All equipment was provided at no extra cost and we did each one just the two of us so it was like our own private activity. The guesthouse is around 1-1.5hour from Rovaniemi by public bus which was easy to get and stopped pretty much right outside. Thank you for such a wonderful and memorable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Tiina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ihan mukava majatalo. Kuuma ilma, niin ilmastointi olisi tehnyt reissusta vielä onnostuneemman. Majoitukseen kuului tunnin saunavuoro❤️.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Elli

3/5

Yövyimme igluissa kesäaikaan ja pääsimme ajelemaan järvelle iglumme kanssa. Matka sujui mukavasti ja saimme ajelulle hyvän ohjeistuksen. Oli mukavaa päästä lämmittämään rantasaunaa, johon talon isäntä lainasi ystävällisesti sytytystarvikkeitaan. Aamiainen oli niukka, mutta täyttävä. Munat oli keitetty hyvin ja majoituksesta pystyi ostamaan hiukan hintavia ruoka-annoksia. Majoitukseen tullessamme henkilökunta ei tiennyt, missä iglumme avain oli, mutta sijainti kuitenkin selvisi jonkin ajan jälkeen. Saimme vuokrata kalastusvälineitä, joka oli mukava lisä. Majoituksessa oli ilmeisesti kesätöissä nuoria, joista osa ei edes tervehtinyt.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the igloos and cooked and ate meals both in the igloo and also dinner in the restaurant. 1. Staff were amazing and lovely 2. Food and wine options for dinner and the cosy restaurant was delightful and enjoyable 3. We also cooked and ate in our igloo and the kitchen provided all the kitchen items we needed and were happy for us to drop things off to be cleaned 4. I found the igloos to be surprisingly spacious with lots of spots to store things 5. Small compostable toilet was fine for evening use and we didn’t mind heading up to the main guesthouse for showers and to use bathrooms 6. The bathrooms are a little dated but clean and functional 7. People mentioned in past reviews about the big step to the deck of the igloo. However you don’t need to do the big step as you can walk around a different paths Overall we had a totally amazing experience and I could have stayed longer
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Lena

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Besviken

Felaktiga uppgifter vid bokning. Rummen idåligt skick. Sängarna gick att sova i men inte mer. Ingen tillgång till vatten på rummen som stt handfat. Endast en sänglampa i vsrje rum. Kylskåp vid element som gjorde att det gick igång hela tiden. Trasiga gardinstänger. Trasig lampupphängning.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very value for money and I like that the igloo is in the river/sea? So it’s quite pretty!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super smukt

Vi boede i deres iglo, det var utroligt smukt! Super god service!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alessia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re looking for a family run business, with beautiful lake surroundings, look no further!! The staff is kind and very helpful. The owner went out of his way to get my room ready as I was 3h early for check in! You do need a car as the transportation is very limited (1 bus a day on the weekend 😅). Unfortunately the snow melted by the time I arrived, as it’s early in the season, but I did get to see a stunning Aurora dancing over me just on the front yard: once in a lifetime experience that I’ll never forget 💕. I’ll definitely come back….with a car 😂. Kiitos 💕💕💕
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Fernando

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Show de horror

Triste. Difícil de chegar. Sem informações. Sem internet, agia não funcionava. Comunicação quarto recepção não existe. Recepção amadora para um valor de estadia de hotel 4/5 estrelas. Vc vai num lugar desses para aurora boreal e eles não estão nem aí. Nota zero para o turismo
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ainut miinus siitä, että muiden majoittujien äänet kuuluivat yöaikaan käytävältä huoneeseen.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jagdies

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Jagdies janki

Not value for money at all Service from hanah was excellent but amenities like bath room are non existent till you ask for it they are all communal which is big no no Same breakfast every day which is no
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tolga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super !

Nous avons passé la dernière nuit de notre séjour à Rovaniemi dans cet hôtel igloo. Le concept est génial. Cependant un peu petit et les ecoWC n’est pas une bonne idée (trop trop petit …). Je recommande tout de même ! Parfait pour couple. Nous avons même eu de la chance car le ciel était dégagé nous avons pu observer des aurores boréales.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Isabelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst experience ever. We decided to stay two nights in the glass iglo. There is no shower in the iglo, no fridge (both was listed in the description). We only have one eco toilet (meaning no water toilet) and we need to go inside the mainbuilding (notice it is minus 30 degrees outside). There is only one toilet downstairs and yesterday there was no toilet paper for the whole evening and it smelled like urine. The stove was broken, the water tank was not filled, the blanket cover beneath the bed was dirty. Furthermore, the breakfast times are not really tourist friendly. Breakfast starts at 8am. The activities mostly start around 9 in Rovaniemi. You have to drive around 1 - 1 1/2 hours when its snowing... so good luck. Yes, they are friendly sometimes and provide earlier breakfast, but not everything is ready by them. Meaning you pay 395€ for a very very simple Breakfast. Now, the windows are full of ice, so we are not able to get a view of the northern lights. When we asked the staff. They came, punched against the ice and then said: sorry, we cannot do anything. Never again! I am so furious. This is not worth the money at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Poor service and guesthouse amenities

The igloo was comfortable and smart. However, the wifi in our igloo was not working and the staff just said they can’t help it. They could have asked the service person for the igloo to fix it the next day. The traditional sauna was run down and not sealed, cold air kept coming in and there were no instructions to guide guests on how to use it. By the time we came, the fire was almost gone. We had to restart the fire ourselves and by the time the fire is up and warming the room, our time is up. The toilet in the guesthouse was also very basic and run down. One is small where your clothes might get wet. Lastly, it’s not very accessible and there’s only few buses to and fro Ranua per day. Be prepared to walk 15-20min to and fro the accommodation too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ieuan-Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic accommodation in the igloo. Can be slightly cramped at times but this is expected with the type of room. Fantastic staff/service with amenities on site.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay if you have.a hire car top location nice igloo
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Myrna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love everything except that there's no shower and proper toilet
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Virpi

Liked: Staff & service
Huone oli pieni, mutta ihan ok. Kylpyhuone olisi päivityksen tarpeessa, oli kylmä, kostea ja hieman epäsiisti. Henkilökunta oli ystävällistä ja aamupala maittava.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023