Star Arctic Hotel & Activities

Perched on Kaunispää Mountain’s “Beauty Hill” in Saariselkä, 270 km north of the Arctic Circle, this eco-certified, 4-star hilltop hotel puts you steps from Saariselkä Ski Resort and the Sport Resort. The location offers sweeping Arctic views, easy access to the northernmost ski slopes in Europe and is about 25–28 km from Ivalo airport. Ski-in/ski-out access and a pet-friendly policy make it a practical base for winter adventures.

The hotel opened in 2017 and has 57 Nordic-modern rooms and Scenic View Suites with large glass windows, private balconies or patios, minibars and flat-screen TVs. Interiors blend simple Scandinavian design with Lapland touches, and a lobby fireplace adds cosy mountain flair. Rooms include private bathrooms with showers, complimentary toiletries and some categories offer slippers.

Enjoy true ski-in/ski-out convenience, on-site hot tub and sauna, ski storage and a fitness centre. There's a massage room, terrace with hilltop views and a tour desk offering winter excursions. Free self-parking is available and airport transfers can be arranged for a surcharge—perfect for waking to Arctic light and expansive landscape views.

Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected. The hotel also offers a 24-hour front desk, safe deposit box, concierge and tour/ticket assistance. An airport shuttle is available on request (surcharge) and vending machines and free on-site parking add convenience.

Restaurant Kaunis serves Scandinavian cuisine and operates a bar/lounge, while a coffee shop/café handles lighter bites. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00–11:00, and the hotel can package full restaurant services with transfers and excursions.