Galdu Hotel & Spa - Saariselka

5-star forest retreat with a year-round outdoor spa in Saariselkä

Accommodations

Galdu Hotel & Spa offers air-conditioned deluxe double or twin rooms with mountain views. Each room includes a private bathroom with a bidet, bathrobes, and slippers. Family rooms and ground-floor units are available for guests with specific accessibility needs.

Wellness & Spa

The on-site spa includes a year-round outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, and a traditional Finnish wood-burning sauna. Guests can also use a steam room and cold plunge pools. The outdoor spa features a jacuzzi set steps from the snow and a relaxation lounge with a fireplace.

Dining

The hotel restaurant serves local cuisine with buffet and à la carte breakfast options, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals. Dinner offers a fine-dining experience with dishes crafted by the chef. Guests on full board can enjoy three meals each day prepared with local Finnish ingredients.

Location & Activities

Galdu Hotel & Spa is 22 miles from Ivalo Airport and within walking distance of cross-country ski trails. Ski lifts are less than 3 miles away, and the hotel can arrange excursions such as snowmobiling, ice fishing, and husky sledding. Reindeer have been spotted just outside the property.

Family & Pet-Friendly Policies

The hotel is family-oriented and offers family rooms along with children's activities like a kids club. Pets are allowed in accommodations with additional charges. The Galdu Hotel & Spa staff can organize ethical tours and transfers for families.

• Year-round spa: Modern outdoor spa with three saunas, jacuzzi, hot tub, and cold plunge pools
• Location: Surrounded by forest, near cross-country ski trails and ski lifts under 3 miles away
• Dining: Local cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free breakfast options
• Accommodations: Deluxe double or twin rooms with mountain views and family rooms
• Guest services: Paid airport shuttle from Ivalo Airport, 22 miles away
• Pet policy: Pet-friendly rooms with additional charges