Located in Rovaniemi, Apukka Resort is within a 15-minute drive of SantaPark and Revontuli Shopping Center. .This beach hotel is 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Pilke Science Centre and 10.2 mi (16.3 km) from Lappia House.
What's nearby
Santa Claus Village - 6 min drive - 6.2 miles
SantaPark - 7 min drive - 7.7 miles
Syvasenvaara Fell - 8 min drive - 8.0 miles
Arktikum - 11 min drive - 11.5 miles
Lordi's Square - 11 min drive - 11.8 miles
Getting around
Rovaniemi Station - 16 min drive
Rovaniemi (RVN) - 9 min drive
Restaurants
Christmas House Restaurant & Coffee Bar - 6 min drive
Three Elves Restaurant - 6 min drive
Shell - 6 min drive
Santa’s Cuisine - 7 min drive
Loft Cafe - 6 min drive
About this property
Apukka Resort
Beach hotel with 2 restaurants and free breakfast
Apukka Resort offers 84 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and bidets. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 84 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, bidets, and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a sauna and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy local cuisine at Aitta, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10:00 AM.
Aitta - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Kota - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
Riihi - Onsite lobby lounge. Open daily.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Aitta
Kota
Riihi
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Playground
Sauna
Shopping
Snowmobiling
Family friendly
Playground
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Gift shop/newsstand
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Dock
Firepit
Terrace
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Fireplace in lobby
Renovated entire property - August 2022
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private or shared bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
More
Air conditioning
Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property offers airport transfer service for a surcharge, EUR 65 for 1-6 people and EUR 185 for 7-20 people.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 20.0 per stay
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: EUR 30 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 50)
Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 30 (one-way), (from 4 to 14 years old)
Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 20.0 per stay
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property's restaurant will be closed over the summer season and therefore the breakfast food selection will be reduced during this period.
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Apukka Resort Rovaniemi
Apukka Rovaniemi
Apukka
Apukka Resort Hotel
Apukka Resort Rovaniemi
Apukka Resort Hotel Rovaniemi
Apukka Resort Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 211 out of 320 reviews
10 - Excellent
211
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 320 reviews
8 - Good
76
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 320 reviews
6 - Okay
23
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 320 reviews
4 - Poor
7
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 320 reviews
2 - Terrible
3
9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
4/10 Poor
Sian
Traveled with partner
Sep 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Presented really well and was clean staff were friendly however EVERYTHING costs a fortune and is NOT included. $600AUD FOR 2 people to do any activity that goes for approx 2 hours. Breakfast is not served until 8am so if leaving early your told bad luck. Village is far away from reception and breakfast was mediocre
The resort was very pretty and clean, and the cabins were incredible. The included breakfast was international and included lots of different options. Make sure you have a car though. Otherwise, you'll have to take a taxi everywhere. You can not walk to attractions.
Great place for a family vacation! Amazing sauna on the lake experience. Also, you can glide on the lake (they have special sled). No ice skating on the lake though, unless you have your own skates.
A fantastic resort located right on the shores of a large lake, offering plenty of activities—including both traditional and portable saunas—and a well-equipped adventure center. The cabins are beautiful, modern, and extremely comfortable, featuring large windows perfect for viewing the aurora borealis. The resort also provides a convenient (paid) shuttle service to Santa’s Village. The staff are exceptionally helpful and welcoming.
The only downside is the hot water system: you get about 20 minutes of hot water at a time, and it can take up to two hours for the tank to fully refill.
Amazng.....Accommodation Queen Igloos so comfy and cosy. Food delish, staff so friendly. Northern Lights snowmobile ride was such fun but cold, wear as many layers as you can, guides were great.
Saw the northern lights from bed. Had only booked one nights as reviews were saying best to for staying in the Igloo but I'd stay longer, Igloos are spacious and u can control the heating.
Perfect location to see the Northern Lights! We got lucky to have seen the show 2 nights in a row! And it was freezing so we didn’t have to leave our cabin to enjoy them
This place was so beautiful and so much fun. Great for viewing the northern lights. Reindeer on site. And two places to eat. Bar could be a little more lively but overall loves it here !
Apukka resort was a wonderful place to stay. Me and my wife stayed for two nights, and all the place was amazing specially the cabins, also a really good place to see northern lights.
The stuff was really kind.
Nice room however it is too slippery. I found it that they were not ready for people with disabilities. They should have a cart to and from the reception.
ALDO
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
4/10 Poor
Daniel
Traveled with partner
Nov 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
We came here hoping for the type of romantic, once in a lifetime experience you see on Instagram. What we got was bad weather, and a "resort" with no included amenities, and that is close to absolutely nothing. Youre stranded here, with nothing to do besides book their activities for $150. This was the most disappointing place ive ever stayed in over 36 countries.
Form the moment you arrive you are made to feel most welcome by the staff every member of staff was so nice and welcoming. The place its self is simply stunning a once in a lifetime experience. We stayed in a room with a glass roof so you lay in bed and see the Northern Lights. The room was spotless the food was divine, heaven on earth.
This place is an absolute winter wonderland. The accommodations made everything so convenient. The food was good, there was a nice selection of food and beverages. The cabin was amazing. I highly recommend and we will be back again!
We had an amazing stay in Apukka. The aurora cabin was beautiful and cosy, and we were so lucky to see the northern lights so vividly from bed! The staff were friendly and there is a great range of activities on site. The grounds are stunning to walk around, and it is very peaceful. The breakfast is fabulous with a wide variety of foods - a huge bonus was a lot was lactose free. The shuttle bus to and from the resort (stopping at Rovaniemi city and Santa Claus Village) was very useful. All in all a great stay worth every penny.
Beautiful property and the cabins are just amazing! Everything was perfect! The front desk welcomed me kindly and professionally, also they provided recommendations on places to visit and restaurants. This was my birthday and they even gave me a birthday card! Very special!
What a wonderful surprise! We 3 adults stayed in a Family Unit that was cozy yet spacious. Our view was breathtaking for the entire two night stay! Loved all the effort put into this resort to accommodate and enhance your experience. The unit design was efficient and the “reindeer” made us smile.
We ate at the restaurant twice and it was wonderful. The breakfast too. What a wonderful surprise!