Travelers can watch the Northern Lights right from their doorstep at this peaceful retreat, where modern comforts like WiFi meet round-the-clock service
Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos is nestled in Pyhä-Luosto National Park. Guests can enjoy the sauna after outdoor activities, grab a drink at the bar, or savor local cuisine at the restaurant. Free self-parking is available, and the helpful staff is on hand 24/7.
Located in Sodankyla, Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos is in a rural area and in a national park. Chapel of The Northern Lights and Sodankyla Old Church are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Kopara Reindeer Park and Pyha-Luosto Visitor and Culture Centre Naava. Pyhä-Luosto National Park and Lampivaara Amethyst Mine are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowshoeing and snowmobiling. Visit our Sodankyla travel guide
Luppokeino 1, Sodankyla, Lapland, 99555
What's nearby
Pyhä-Luosto National Park
4 min walk - 0.4 km
Kopara Reindeer Park
9 min drive - 11.7 km
Luosto Nature Trail
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Lampivaara Amethyst Mine
11 min drive - 6.1 km
Chapel of The Northern Lights
19 min drive - 26.8 km
Restaurants
Bistro
5 min walk
Restaurant Punakettu
4 min walk
Ski Knööli Rinneravintola
4 min walk
Torvisen Maja
5 min drive
Rumpu Baari
5 min walk
About this property
Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos
Hotel near Pyhä-Luosto National Park
Located close to Lampivaara Amethyst Mine, Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos provides a bar, a sauna and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Free self-parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and smoke-free property
A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos feature comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
Bathrooms with showers and bidets
32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
Electric kettles, heating and housekeeping
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 22 for adults and EUR 11 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Things to do
Sauna
Ski storage
Family friendly
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping on request
Outdoors
In a national park
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
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Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 22 for adults and from EUR 11 for children
Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
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
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
Santa's Hotel Aurora Luosto
Santa's Hotel Aurora
Santa's Aurora Luosto
Santa's Hotel Aurora Sodankyla
Santa's Aurora Sodankyla
Santa's Hotel Aurora
Santa's Aurora & Igloos
Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos Hotel
Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos Sodankyla
Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos Hotel Sodankyla
Frequently asked questions
Is Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos?
As of 8 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos on 5 Apr, 2026 start from S$229, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Does Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Where is Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos located?
Situated in a national park, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Pyhä-Luosto National Park and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Lampivaara Amethyst Mine. Kopara Reindeer Park and Chapel of The Northern Lights are also within 16 mi (25 km).
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Reviews
Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Everything was great, the glass igloo, the food in the restaurant, and the staff!!! We mentioned that we had to leave early for our flight and will not be able to eat breakfast. When we came back to our igloo after a long day full of adventures we were pleasantly surprised to find a bag with sandwiches, fruit, juice and protein bars left for us! An outstanding customer service! Thank you for your hospitality ♥️
Everything was clean and neat, the igloo is unique and fantastic,but there were no slippers, no split shampoo and body wash and most importantly there was not any safe box, and it produced trouble when we decided to go for snow activity we should take all passport , money , etc.Breakfacst was good and multi items. Staffs were very friendly. The chack in was too late , 4 pm for the hotel with such high prices and that time there was almost night.
We spent two nights at Santa Aurora in an Igloo.
The igloo was cute, warm and the view was spectacular as expected. Unfortunately their was no snow when we went, but that‘s not the Hotels fault ;)
Either way we didn‘t expect it to be this quite, if you come before december be prepared that there are no shops and only 1-2 restaurants in the area, so you better rent a car in advance.
The breakfast was nice and everyone was friendly, would come back to sleep in a snowy Igloo :)
Barbara
8/10 Good
Dale
22 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great food/service. Poor wifi/too bright 4 Aurora
The food was surprisingly excellent, particularly the breakfast buffet. Dinner was also great. We had the salmon soup, salmon on beet risotto and the deer sirloin. All delicious.
Unfortunately, although there were Northern Lights the night we were there, they were very hard to see because there is so much extra lighting around the hotel. Like incredibly bright parking lot lighting everywhere. You need to leave the hotel and go onto the nearby cross country ski trails.
Also, the wifi was so bad we almost missed all the aurora app alerts. So, it was frustrating to have to wake up at 3 am, try to find a wifi signal and check the alerts. We couldn't confirm anything through our windows because of all the lights.
Dale
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Riccardo
13 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice breakfast and super lovely staff
Riccardo
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nicola
16 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful room and excellent staff. We cannot thank Inka enough for her help, we loved our stay.
Disappointed that we didn't see the lights but other than that , excellent
vasko
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Estian
23 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A nice experience but definitely not worth the exorbitant price, particularly considering the basic nature of the property and amenities. What isn’t shown in the advertising photos is the proximity to other igloos and to the road. Due to this there is plenty of unnatural light which obviously impacts the stargazing/aurora experience.
We wouldn’t return
Estian
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Anita Rani
31 Jan, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 3 nights but room/towels/bedding were not refreshed - room was generally clean otherwise. Bed not comfortable but the room was warm and cosy. The hotel was well located as it was central and functional for excursions. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Main restaurant ok but found better dining externally.
Anita Rani
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
Anthony
3 Apr, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice staff, pleasant breakfast, and seeing the aurora borealis while lying in bed is an incredible experience. But it still can't quite justify the price. Quite a few short black hairs on the pillow (neither my wife, nor I have black hair) and if you don't get an igloo at the edge of the property, the light pollution is probably too bad to see much. A shame that a hotel that advertises seeing the northern lights doesn't at least dim the outdoor lights after 10pm (or put them on a movement sensor?).
Rooms were kept too hot, even with the window open our whole stay. Lights were on in the carpark all night which reflected into our room.
I requested a high floor, north facing room on booking, but was given a ground floor room on arrival. No rooms in this hotel face north which I wasn't made aware of until check-in, despite my emailing about it. On questioning the ground floor room, I was told I had to pay €30/night extra for a higher floor room, which was never mentioned in previous correspondence with the hotel.
Despite the above, I do recommend this hotel and would stay again.
Das Zimmer war kuschelig der Kamin sehr schön allerdings war die Lüftung etwas laut. Sauna auch toll allerdings die Dusche etwas sehr puristisch. Frühstück hatte schöne Auswahl der Kaffee ist allerdings nicht zu empfehlen.
Perfekt im Norden, konnten sogar Polarlichter beobachten! Unbedingt die Iglus buchen!
Man braucht nur einen Mietwagen sonst ist man unflexibel, es soll aber auch ein Bus gefahren sein.