Santa's Hotel Tunturi
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Summary of reviewsSanta's Hotel Tunturi enjoys widespread acclaim for its serene and strategic location in the heart of Saariselkä, effortlessly blending convenience with a tranquil environment. The hotel's proximity to the Urho Kekkonen National Park and direct access to hiking and ski trails make it a favored destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Despite being centrally located, the hotel maintains a quiet, cozy ambiance, enhanced by beautiful forest views and the added convenience of free parking. The warm and welcoming staff further contribute to a pleasant stay.
The hotel's breakfast offerings have been consistently praised for their diverse, delicious and plentiful nature. Guests appreciate the hearty and abundant spread, which includes a variety of fresh ingredients and options like waffles. The overall dining experience is enhanced by the friendly and helpful staff, although some suggest adding more variety to the menu over extended stays.
Dinner at Santa's Hotel Tunturi also receives high marks with many guests highlighting the delicious cuisine and excellent service at the hotel's restaurants, particularly Pirtti and Kaltioravintola. While a few guests noted a need for a larger menu selection and occasional issues with portion sizes, the general sentiment is positive, making the dining experience a notable aspect of the stay.
Rooms at Santa's Hotel Tunturi are generally spacious and well-maintained with amenities like private saunas and balconies adding to the appeal. Cleanliness is a strong point, although some guests have noted that the furnishings and decor could benefit from modernization. Despite occasional shortcomings such as unclear temperature controls and dated furniture, many guests find the rooms to be comfortable and quiet, ensuring a restful night's sleep. Extra amenities such as bathrobes, slippers, fridges and kettles further enhance the guest experience.
The hotel maintains a good standard of cleanliness with many noting the clean and tidy state of their rooms. Minor issues have been mentioned, such as non-functional showers and the need for bathroom maintenance, but these are generally resolved quickly.
The staff at Santa's Hotel Tunturi are frequently described as friendly, polite and accommodating, contributing positively to the overall experience. Their warm interactions and excellent customer service are appreciated, despite occasional mentions of fatigue and reluctance.
Bedding receives mixed feedback with many guests praising the comfort and width of the beds. However, some variability in comfort levels is noted with a few guests finding mattresses and pillows less satisfactory. Overall, however, positive comments about bed comfort suggest a generally favorable experience for most visitors.
In summary, Santa's Hotel Tunturi stands out for its prime location, excellent dining options, comfortable and clean rooms and friendly staff, making it a highly recommended choice for travelers seeking a balance of accessibility, tranquility and quality amenities.
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The hotel's breakfast offerings have been consistently praised for their diverse, delicious and plentiful nature. Guests appreciate the hearty and abundant spread, which includes a variety of fresh ingredients and options like waffles. The overall dining experience is enhanced by the friendly and helpful staff, although some suggest adding more variety to the menu over extended stays.
Dinner at Santa's Hotel Tunturi also receives high marks with many guests highlighting the delicious cuisine and excellent service at the hotel's restaurants, particularly Pirtti and Kaltioravintola. While a few guests noted a need for a larger menu selection and occasional issues with portion sizes, the general sentiment is positive, making the dining experience a notable aspect of the stay.
Rooms at Santa's Hotel Tunturi are generally spacious and well-maintained with amenities like private saunas and balconies adding to the appeal. Cleanliness is a strong point, although some guests have noted that the furnishings and decor could benefit from modernization. Despite occasional shortcomings such as unclear temperature controls and dated furniture, many guests find the rooms to be comfortable and quiet, ensuring a restful night's sleep. Extra amenities such as bathrobes, slippers, fridges and kettles further enhance the guest experience.
The hotel maintains a good standard of cleanliness with many noting the clean and tidy state of their rooms. Minor issues have been mentioned, such as non-functional showers and the need for bathroom maintenance, but these are generally resolved quickly.
The staff at Santa's Hotel Tunturi are frequently described as friendly, polite and accommodating, contributing positively to the overall experience. Their warm interactions and excellent customer service are appreciated, despite occasional mentions of fatigue and reluctance.
Bedding receives mixed feedback with many guests praising the comfort and width of the beds. However, some variability in comfort levels is noted with a few guests finding mattresses and pillows less satisfactory. Overall, however, positive comments about bed comfort suggest a generally favorable experience for most visitors.
In summary, Santa's Hotel Tunturi stands out for its prime location, excellent dining options, comfortable and clean rooms and friendly staff, making it a highly recommended choice for travelers seeking a balance of accessibility, tranquility and quality amenities.
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This hotel is a great place to stay, and the price starts at $82. It has skiing, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests. You'll also find hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, pet-friendly rooms, and cooking classes which visitors with pets will love.
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Nestled in a serene setting, Santa's Hotel Tunturi boasts a prime location celebrated by many of its guests. Positioned in the heart of Saariselkä, this hotel proves to be a convenient option, allowing visitors to easily access shopping, dining and essential services. The hotel is almost literally at the doorstep of the wonderful Urho Kekkonen National Park and offers direct access to hiking and ski trails, making it a perfect choice for outdoor enthusiasts.
Guests particularly appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and beautiful forest views. Despite its central location, the hotel maintains a quiet and cozy ambiance, ensuring restful nights with comfortable beds. Free parking in the hotel yard adds to the convenience, while the friendly staff contribute to a welcoming experience.
Whether planning to explore the nearby dance venues or enjoy the natural surroundings, Santa's Hotel Tunturi provides an excellent base. The consistently positive remarks on its excellent and central location make it a favored choice for travelers looking to balance accessibility and tranquility.
Santa's Hotel Tunturi offers a commendable breakfast experience that has garnered a consistent array of positive reviews. Guests frequently praise the breakfast for its excellence with many highlighting its diverse, tasty and plentiful nature. The variety and richness of the options, including the opportunity to make waffles, contribute to its appeal. The breakfast is described as abundant with fresh ingredients and a balance of flavors that cater to a wide range of palates.
Most reviews commend the breakfast for being hearty and adequate, perfectly complementing the great location of the hotel. The helpful and friendly staff further enhance the overall dining experience. While some guests noted that the menu could become tiresome after repeated visits and may benefit from a bit more variety, these views are in the minority.
Overall, the breakfast at Santa's Hotel Tunturi stands out for its quality, variety and the positive ambiance provided by the restaurant setting. Guests can start their day well-fueled, whether they're indulging in an extensive morning spread or enjoying the efficient service.
Santa's Hotel Tunturi offers a culinary experience that has left many guests highly satisfied. The hotel's dinner options are often praised for their delicious and top-notch quality with several remarks highlighting the varied and exceptionally good cuisine. Guests found dinners at the hotel's restaurants, particularly at Pirtti and Kaltioravintola, to be outstanding and excellent. Moreover, the service at the restaurant has been noted as equally impressive.
However, the restaurant's menu might benefit from a slightly larger selection, as some guests felt it could offer more variety. While a few reviews mentioned specific issues such as small portions and lukewarm food, these seem to be isolated incidents. Overall, the quality of food and the dining experience at Santa's Hotel Tunturi is a noteworthy aspect of the stay, making it a recommendable choice for visitors seeking both comfort and good dining.
Santa's Hotel Tunturi offers a mix of amenities and experiences in its rooms, making it a choice worth considering for those visiting the area. Guests often comment on the spaciousness of the rooms, many of which come with private saunas and balconies, adding a touch of luxury to the stay. Cleanliness is generally well-maintained with several reviews highlighting the pristine condition of the rooms and the quality of the bath towels.
However, the hotel does show some signs of aging with a number of guests noting that the furnishings are outdated and the overall decor could use some modernizing. Despite this, the rooms are often appreciated for their good sound insulation and quiet ambiance, enabling a restful night's sleep.
A few guests have had mixed feelings about the condition of the rooms, describing them as worn out and not as upscale as expected. Still, many found them to be decent and tidy with excellent amenities like saunas and kitchenettes, which enhance the overall experience. Rooms with mountain views and additional features like bathrobes, slippers, fridges and kettles were also praised.
On the downside, some rooms tend to be too hot or too cool, depending on the time of year and the overall furniture style can feel quite dated. Despite these minor drawbacks, Santa's Hotel Tunturi delivers in terms of room space, essential cleanliness and some upscale perks, making it a viable option for travelers looking for comfort and practicality.
Santa's Hotel Tunturi receives mixed feedback about its beds. Guests frequently highlight the comfort and good width of the beds, often describing them as comfortable and excellent. Many appreciate the fresh bedding and find the mattresses pleasant to lie on. However, some reviews mention variability in comfort with reports of beds being too soft or too hard. In a few instances, guests found the mattresses and pillows to be unsatisfactory, indicating room for improvement. Despite this, positive comments about bed comfort are more common, suggesting a generally favorable experience for many visitors.
Santa's Hotel Tunturi maintains a generally strong reputation for cleanliness with many guests noting that their rooms and apartments were clean and tidy. The recurring mention of clean rooms and apartments suggests a well-maintained environment. While some reviews highlighted that the cleanliness was satisfactory and at a good level, there were also a few mentions of areas needing attention, such as unclean bathroom appearances and worn overall conditions.
A few guests experienced specific issues, such as a non-functional shower which was resolved by switching rooms. Other minor concerns included misplaced toiletries and accessibility issues with bathroom fixtures. Despite these small setbacks, the majority of the comments were positive, emphasizing the hotel's ability to provide a clean and pleasant stay.
Santa's Hotel Tunturi is distinguished by its commendable staff, who are frequently described as friendly, polite and accommodating. Visitors can expect helpful and attentive service in both the reception and restaurant areas. The enthusiasm and excellent customer service of the staff contribute positively to the overall experience. While most interactions are marked by warmth and helpfulness, there are occasional mentions of fatigue and reluctance with a few instances of less friendly encounters at the reception. Nonetheless, the general sentiment highlights a welcoming atmosphere with many guests appreciating the sunny presence and smiling faces of the team.
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Guests particularly appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and beautiful forest views. Despite its central location, the hotel maintains a quiet and cozy ambiance, ensuring restful nights with comfortable beds. Free parking in the hotel yard adds to the convenience, while the friendly staff contribute to a welcoming experience.
Whether planning to explore the nearby dance venues or enjoy the natural surroundings, Santa's Hotel Tunturi provides an excellent base. The consistently positive remarks on its excellent and central location make it a favored choice for travelers looking to balance accessibility and tranquility.
Breakfast
Most reviews commend the breakfast for being hearty and adequate, perfectly complementing the great location of the hotel. The helpful and friendly staff further enhance the overall dining experience. While some guests noted that the menu could become tiresome after repeated visits and may benefit from a bit more variety, these views are in the minority.
Overall, the breakfast at Santa's Hotel Tunturi stands out for its quality, variety and the positive ambiance provided by the restaurant setting. Guests can start their day well-fueled, whether they're indulging in an extensive morning spread or enjoying the efficient service.
Dinner
However, the restaurant's menu might benefit from a slightly larger selection, as some guests felt it could offer more variety. While a few reviews mentioned specific issues such as small portions and lukewarm food, these seem to be isolated incidents. Overall, the quality of food and the dining experience at Santa's Hotel Tunturi is a noteworthy aspect of the stay, making it a recommendable choice for visitors seeking both comfort and good dining.
Rooms
However, the hotel does show some signs of aging with a number of guests noting that the furnishings are outdated and the overall decor could use some modernizing. Despite this, the rooms are often appreciated for their good sound insulation and quiet ambiance, enabling a restful night's sleep.
A few guests have had mixed feelings about the condition of the rooms, describing them as worn out and not as upscale as expected. Still, many found them to be decent and tidy with excellent amenities like saunas and kitchenettes, which enhance the overall experience. Rooms with mountain views and additional features like bathrobes, slippers, fridges and kettles were also praised.
On the downside, some rooms tend to be too hot or too cool, depending on the time of year and the overall furniture style can feel quite dated. Despite these minor drawbacks, Santa's Hotel Tunturi delivers in terms of room space, essential cleanliness and some upscale perks, making it a viable option for travelers looking for comfort and practicality.
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Cleanliness
A few guests experienced specific issues, such as a non-functional shower which was resolved by switching rooms. Other minor concerns included misplaced toiletries and accessibility issues with bathroom fixtures. Despite these small setbacks, the majority of the comments were positive, emphasizing the hotel's ability to provide a clean and pleasant stay.
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No, Santa's Hotel Tunturi doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Santa's Hotel Tunturi.
Yes, Santa's Hotel Tunturi welcomes dogs.
No, parking facilities aren't available at Santa's Hotel Tunturi.
Yes, Santa's Hotel Tunturi has a gym.
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