Arctic River Resort

We booked two room at the Arctic River Resort. The rooms have been very clean and quiet. The whole resort is very big but out of nowhere and so its all nice and quiet. Checkin was easy and the people have been very friendly. You can also rent the washing mashine what was very nice. The Breakfast was included in the price and the buffet was not huge but very plentiful and fresh, and it was constantly replenished. We also ate dinner at the restaurant. The pasta was delicious and the service was friendly and humorous. I could recoomend the lodge.

The Arctic River Resort is a great place to stay for your adventure to Lapland. Recommend booking the tours in advance especially the highlight husky safari through the snowy conifers through the wilderness forest. My second favourite tour was King Crab fishing in Kirkenes in Norway with a visit to Ice Hotel and the king Crab feast. There are snowmobiles for rental and being on the meander of Ivalojoki the resort is the perfect place to practice your snow and ice skills, snow suits can be hired from reception. For those used to hiking in winter I recommend the Finnish trail app retkikartta for free maps. Bring a torch because the polar nights can mean the trail is pitch black by 2pm. Also tell the reception or leave a note to say where you are going for safety. If you are lucky you will be treated to the amazing dance of the Aurora, tour is also bookable at the reception but the northern lights cannot be guaranteed. Staff are very friendly, as with the people of ivalo you can explore the restaurants, souvenir shops and supermarkets in the evening. You may bump into the reindeers on the fields on your way out to the main road. Enjoy the forests surrounding the resort it offers great opportunities for photographers.

Updated rooms and very friendly and attentive staff. Hotel offers a variety of activities so you can book on arrival or in advance. Saw the Aurora right outside the hotel after hours of hunting. Airport pickup if needed. Highly recommended!

Nous avons séjourné 6 nuits entre copines. Endroit parfait, au calme, au bord de la rivière. Les propriétaires sont deux personnes très gentilles, qui viennent toquer à votre porte lorsqu'il y à des aurores boréales (nous n'avons pas pris l'activité payante, ça n'a pas été nécessaire, idem pour les rennes puisque vous en croisez en pleine nature en vous baladant). Prévoir à l'arrivée le strict minimum pour manger et boire car les placards sont vides. Il y a un supermarché à 20min à pieds, ouvert jusque 22h, route éclairée.