Front row seats to the Northern Lights from the comfort of this luxury hotel. You can even sleep in a glass cabin under the stars. Exclusive to Santa’s Aurora.
- Superb spot to see the Northern Lights
- Suites and glass cabins with geothermal heating system
- Buffet breakfast & 3-course buffet-style evening meal
- Sauna and outdoor hot tub
Luxury rooms designed with a modern style
All the rooms have an en-suite shower and toilet, geothermal heating system, flatscreen TV, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities and free WiFi.
A luxury hotel designed around the lavish landscape
This modern, elegant hotel never lets you forget the magical world you're exploring. It's at the top of the fell, blending seamlessly into the landscape, with lots of large windows in case the Northern Lights put on a show. Either way, you can look forward to the endless sky, the other-worldly forest, and the twinkling lights of the town.
Without a doubt, it is an ideal choice for families as well. This hotel offers pure comfort and breath-taking views in its luxurious suites. The glass cabins are an option too, where you might wonder where the sky ends and your dreams begin.
When you arrive at the hotel, you'll be welcomed with a delicious afternoon tea which includes soup, sandwiches, cakes, biscuits, tea, and coffee. Then it's time to sit back, relax and enjoy your stay.
The hotel also has a sauna and hot tub which can be booked for private sessions, with large scenic windows to check out the landscape - there’s barely a spot where you don’t feel part of the magic outside.
The hotel restaurant, Restaurant Kaunis, is where you'll be having breakfast and a 3-course buffet dinner. There's both traditional Finnish dishes and modern cuisines available here, as well as floor to ceiling windows to look out at the snowy wilderness around you. The bar is just next to it and is a cosy place to relax with a drink.
The hotel has impressive sustainability credentials, using geothermal heating in the rooms and main building. It’s also powered by renewable energy.
It’s approximately 1.5km from the main village, the best way to get to the village is 40 minutes walk on the snowy path and taxi back uphill. Pickup for all activities is from the hotel.
What's included
Everything included in your Santa's Aurora package at Santa's Hotel Star Arctic.
Flights, transfers and half-board accommodation in your choice of four hotels.
A full day of activities including a husky and reindeer ride and a private meeting with Santa.
We'll provide you with a thermal suit, thermal outdoor boots, woollen socks and thermal mittens to keep warm in snowy Saariselkä.
If you are yet to book, and you find your Santa’s Lapland holiday cheaper elsewhere, we’ll price match it.
These schemes are backed by the government, so whatever happens, your money is protected.
Seeing Lapland in the snow is all part of the experience, so if we decide that there’s not enough snow, you can change your travel dates, within the same season, or get a full refund.
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Flights, transfers, half-board accommodation, a fun-filled activity trip and snowsuits are all included.
If you are yet to book, and you find your Santa’s Lapland holiday cheaper elsewhere, we’ll price match it.
Getting to Lapland has never been easier, with direct flights from around the UK to Ivalo.
Terms and conditions
*Santa's Aurora Savings: Save up to £800 per family, based on 2 adults and 2 children, when you book the Star Arctic Hotel as part of our Aurora package. Valid on selected dates in 2024 only. Offer is valid on all applicable routes from UK departure airports to Ivalo, Finland. This offer can be combined with all other offers. This offer can be booked online or via our call centre. This offer is available to new bookings only. Offer is subject to availability and may be amended or withdrawn at any time without notice.