Arctic Skylight Lodge

Outstanding. We would return in a heartbeat. The staff were welcoming and accommodating. The rooms were beautiful, private, and comfortably appointed, and the glass surround really makes you feel as though you're immersed in nature. We had dinner both nights we were there, and the food was excellent (the wine pairings were excellent as well.) The breakfast seemed very typical of what we saw almost everywhere in Finland (which was quite good.) If you go, definitely book the sauna (and take the dip in the lake.) An earlier reviewer mentioned no room cleaning--we actually appreciated this because it seems wasteful of time and resources. By request seems reasonable. We too carried our bags by sled to our room, though we were offered a car ride. Fresh towels were in the sauna for us, so we did not need to bring our room towels.

The staff here were incredible. They were the friendliest, most helpful, kind hotel staff I think I've ever met. The glass ceiling in our lodge allowed us to view a 3 hour northern lights event while lying in our cozy bed. AEWSOME!! Only advice I can give if you are a beer and snacks guy like me is to go into town before settling in because once you get there things are limited. Dinner we had there was excellent as well.

I don't think there are enough words to describe our experience at Arctic Skylight Lodge! The glass cabin was just perfect with an amazing view and all the facilities we needed. Bed was comfortable, shower was nice, room was cosy and warm. Breakfast was ample and staff was very friendly and helpful! Would highly recommend this place!

It’s a beautiful location in the midst of a snowy forest, and overall our stay was lovely. But sadly there were a few disappointing aspects, especially given the high price per night. The cabin itself is quite small, with very little space for winter clothes and luggage. There is no WiFi in the cabins (I was very happy to have no TV, but no wifi was a step further than I was expecting!), and hot water in the shower was only 15 minutes per hour. The breakfast was adequate, but quite basic. We booked the sauna and we were told that we needed to take the towels from our room, which we did, but then needed to carry our very damp towels back to our room after - perhaps for the cost of over €100 for 1.5 hours, towels could be provided? We were staying 2 nights, and the room wasn’t cleaned during that time, so we had to ask for dry towels. I did ask reception why the room wasn’t cleaned and I was told that I needed to request that - again, it’s a high price to pay to have to request your room to be cleaned. Also, dragging 2 x 23kg suitcases up a slight incline in a small sled is not so easy! And going down the slope must have been quite entertaining for anyone watching us - sleds bashing into our legs and suitcases flying… a little bit of help with this would have been appreciated. I guess it’s about what you expect when somewhere is described as luxurious and costs more than €500 per night - the bed was very comfortable and felt luxurious, and the views from the cabin were beautiful, but it didn’t feel like that was enough to justify the price.

Staff was excellent and helpful. We were in a fix trying to get to the hotel but Milla came to the rescue and we eventually got out of the fix and was able to enjoy our stay in the hotel. The restaurant within the hotel serves splendid 3 course dinner that is a must try. Does not pale in comparison to Michelin star restaurants. They are too underrated.

Brand new modern and clean accommodations Excellent breakfast Fresh bread, oatmeal, eggs, berries and more Sleep in the forest under the stars Unbelievable Such beauty Restaurant is excellent 3 course menu Each course superb The best part is you are away from crowds yet just a short car drive to town and many hiking trails

Really nice place. Cabin was fresh, beds comfy. Breakfast was good, served while looking out over the forest and cabins. View is serene. Friendly staff

Such a beautiful place. Fresh cabins very clean. Super nice and friendly staff. Would definitely go again. Beds were comfy. Breakfast is served in the nice restaurant area overlooking the cabins. Even if the cabins have glass walls it still feels private and you can pull the curtains around you for added privacy. But really there is no need

Beautiful stay at Arctic Skylight Lodge. I was traveling by myself from the Kolari railway station and took the Ski Bus to Akaslompolo center where I had a great lunch and then took a taxi to the Lodge (about 25 euros). I spent the day walking in the woods (there's a trail down to the lake / river) and sledding and obviously taking a ton of photos. The 3 course dinner at the Lodge was absolutely delicious. Slept like a baby, was woken up by Aurora Alert at 1am and saw them from my bed and woke up to a lovely sunny day and a great breakfast. I would have maybe liked some more Lappish / Finnish influences in the breakfast though, maybe some leipajuusto with cloudberry jam, rye bread etc. All in all an excellent stay! Will definitely return.