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Giellajohka

3.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with sauna and restaurant

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Deluxe Cabin (Taiga)
Studio
Basic Cottage | Terrace/patio
Deluxe Cabin (Routa) | Private kitchen
Deluxe Cabin (Halla) | View from room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$130
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

Room options

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Cottage

Basic Cottage

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Cabin (Taiga)

Deluxe Cabin (Taiga)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 50 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Studio

Studio

Highlights

Heating
Day bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Located on the ground floor
Pet friendly
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Cabin (Routa)

Deluxe Cabin (Routa)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 50 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Basic Triple Room (Shared Kitchen)

Basic Triple Room (Shared Kitchen)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Basic Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Heated bathroom floor
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Cabin (Halla)

Deluxe Cabin (Halla)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 25 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Basic Quadruple Room (Shared Kitchen)

Basic Quadruple Room (Shared Kitchen)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Heated bathroom floor
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Map
2920 Karigasniementie, Inari, 99910

What's nearby

  • Kevo Trail - 23 min drive
  • Sámi Museum - 47 min drive
  • Siida - 47 min drive
  • Inari Church - 48 min drive
  • Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church - 63 min drive

Getting around

  • Ivalo (IVL) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Muotkan Ruoktu - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Giellajohka

Hotel by the river
Consider a stay at Giellajohka and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a bar. Adventurous travellers may like the snowshoeing and hiking/biking trails at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Giellajohka, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • A TV in reception, snow sports gear and barbecues
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Giellajohka include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers, hairdryers and shampoo
  • Communal kitchens, heating and housekeeping

Languages

English, Finnish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Giellajohka

Things to do

  • Cross-country skiing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Sauna
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Snow sports gear
  • Snowshoeing
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately EUR 15 per person
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

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
Cashless transactions are available

Property is also known as

Giellajohka Hotel
Giellajohka Inari
Giellajohka Hotel Inari

Frequently asked questions

Is Giellajohka pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Giellajohka?

As of 23 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Giellajohka on 16 Mar 2025 start from NZ$129.69, 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 Giellajohka?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Giellajohka?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Giellajohka?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Giellajohka located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this hotel is 16.9 mi (27.2 km) from Kevo Trail and 16.9 mi (27.2 km) from Sulaojan Nature Trail.

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Giellajohka Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Priyank

Excellent property and very kind hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esther

I really enjoyed my stay in Giellajohka.The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The area was beautiful and peaceful and there was almost no light pollution.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

kelvin

River view stay very relax and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heiko

We felt at home right from the start. The surroundings, the peace and quiet, the food, the possibility to hire skis and snowshoes, the friendliness of all the staff and of course the northern lights and reindeer right on the doorstep. Simply a dream. We would love to come back and have already recommended it to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Beautiful place with amazing staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clémence

We had an amazing stay, everything was perfect (from the accomodation to the food). We loved every minute there and will definitively come back!

10/10 Excellent

marcello

best place to see aurora boreale
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

AJ

Fantastic stay
It was a great stay. Staff was friendly, helpfull and the accomodation was very comfortable. It is nice and relatively small so no mass tourisme which makes the experience much more personal. We stayed for a week.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clémence

Not our first time there and it is never a disappointment! Our favorite place ever, everything is perfect: from the cabine, to the activities, the service, the food.. We will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Excellent!
It was so amazing 😍 Cosy hut, very friendly people and a lot of fun ☺ Thank you 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jules

Like a fairytale
It was awesome, for our Christmas Eve Eve. It felt like a Christmas movie. And the food was great !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Barrie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Interesting place but not my type
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Perfect accommodation
Absolutely fabulous, no joke! The cabin Halla was exactly what we were looking for. You can see the northern lights from your bed. The three cabins are sufficiently far from one another so that you are not disturbed by the neighbors. The cabin itself has everything one needs. Staff was welcoming
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wai Yip

Perfect place to watch aurora and Very nice staff
The house we stayed is very nice and the warm feeling makes you like to stay at home. The staff is very nice and very helpful. You can join the whatsapp group where the staff will update and inform you when aurora comes. It is really a nice service! On the other hand, a camp fire will be set up outside by the staff such that we can stay longer time outside to take photo of aurora. It is really a perfect place to stay to watch aurora and we will come back to enjoy again in future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

rani

We stayed at Giellajohka for 6 days and wished we had longer. It was magic. The river cabins are cozy, warm and have a substantial kitchen. We enjoyed the in cabin sauna and the beautiful floor to ceiling window meant we enjoyed the aurora from our bed while having a cup of tea early in the morning. The property is run by Anita and her son Jouni and they are actively involved passionate hosts. We loved them and all the staff. The activities were well run, relaxed, intimate and so much fun. No mass tourism to be found. There are beautiful walk, ski and snowshoe tracks from your doorstep and all the gear to borrow. The food was good. We loved reindeer soup and the breakfasts, especially the pancakes with jam. Yum! Don’t hesitate booking it would be impossible to regret a stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ka Yan

Will come back for sure
We were here from 23 to 27 January 2023 and enjoyed our stay very much! Routa was perfect! The location was away from light and the glass windows were so clean, we could stay inside and step outside to take pictures when aurora arrived. We saw aurora on Day 1, 3 and 4, i.e. a 75% chance. We used our private sauna every day, so relaxing. And we ordered afternoon tea every day, yummy and affordable. We tried the fireplace as well, it looked gorgeous in pictures. The beds and the fully-equipped kitchen, etc. All were just great! And lastly, we would like to thank for the airport transfer service. Our flight was reschedule to a late night flight in a sudden, thanks so much for picking us up. We shall visit here again in coming 2 to 3 years, in mid September to see the fall colors and aurora!
Routa
Day 3 aurora (5:30pm)
Day 3 aurora (11:30pm)
Day 4 aurora
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebastien

Hébergement très bien situé, équipements et services à disposition complets. Personnel très agréable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seira

レンタカーでないとなかなか行けないような場所にあるホテルでしたが、思い出に残るとても良いところでした。本当におすすめです！！ 1.お部屋について コテージタイプで寝室には大きな窓がありオーロラを寝ながら観察ができます。 お部屋の前には湖があり、真っ白な雪が積もった景色は格別でした。 キッチンも付いており、ケトルや電子レンジもありました。また、そのほかにもお皿やキッチンペーパーもあったのでお部屋で自分たちの好きなものを食べることができたので良かったです。ホテルの周りには何もないので、もしお部屋で食べる場合は事前にスーパーで買っておくのが良いと思います。 バスルームはトイレとシャワーが一緒になっています。シャワー後は水びたしになりますので、宿泊される方はビーチサンダルが必須です。 2.朝食について 15ユーロで食べることができました。 利用する場合は当日に支払いをすればOKです。 温かいメニューがあったので、嬉しかったです。 3.アクティビティについて ホテルの敷地内にトナカイファームがあり、チェックインの時にトナカイの餌やり体験を申し込みました。30ユーロだったのでリーズナブルでしたし、とても可愛らしいトナカイたちに癒されました。もし申し込みをされる場合は午前中の時間がおすすめです。夕方は夜のように暗く、お顔があまり見えないからです。 4.サウナについて 予約制でフロントで申し込みが可能です。 サウナの外には水のプールがあり、温まった身体をそこでリフレッシュすることができます。 5.オーロラについて ホテルの方がwhat's upのグループを作成しており、日々のオーロラ出現の可能性をこちらでお知らせしてくれます。残念ながら私たちが宿泊した2泊とも見ることができませんでしたが、それ以降も登録したままでいると、他の日はとても綺麗なオーロラがバッチリ見えてました！次に訪れる際はもうすこしゆっくり滞在したいです。人気のようなので、長く滞在を予定している方は早めの予約をお勧めします。ほんとにホテル以外は何もないところなので真っ暗な中でみれる環境は最高だと思います。
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nunomura

キャビンは清潔で、十分な広さがあります。家の中の暖炉を使えるので、冬でも部屋は暖かいです。部屋からは満天の星空とオーロラを見ることができ、とても贅沢な時間を過ごせました。私たちは二泊滞在し、一日目にはとても強いオーロラを見ることができました。 貸切サウナも広く、温度は90〜100℃くらいで、フィンランドまで来るサウナーにも満足できる温度で最高でした。レストランもとても美味しく、特にローカルフィッシュがおすすめです。 近くにはハイキングができる道もあり、退屈しませんでした。初心者コースでも結構な体力を使います。さらに、私はハスキーサファリを予約しましたが、これも最高でした！ぜひ一緒に予約することをお勧めします。雪の積もり方にもよりますが、今年は11月25日からサファリができるようになったとのことです。ただし、日本語の説明資料は不自然な日本語のため読めませんでした。英語が苦手な方は事前に予習していくことをお勧めします。 宿の方もとても親切で、フィンランドに行く機会があればぜひまた行きたいです！
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginevra

Ho soggiornato in questa struttura dal 27 dicembre al 2 gennaio. Il personale è gentile e molto disponibile, le attività che ho fatto erano ben organizzate e in luoghi meravigliosi
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

NAOKO

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nunomura

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

CEDRIC

Excellent
Super hébergement, des chambres bien équipées et très propres, un hôte sympathique et arrangeant pour notre check-in tardif. Le groupe whatsapp pour les aurores est génial.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vittorio

Semplicemente fantastico!!
Sempre fantastica, posto straordinario!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024