Santa's Hotel Rakka, near the breathtaking Malla Strict Nature Reserve, offers a tranquil retreat. Enjoy a delicious meal at the restaurant, unwind in the garden or on the terrace and stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Malla Strict Nature Reserve - 10 min drive - 11.5 km
Muotkatakka - 13 min drive - 15.0 km
Restaurants
Tundrea - 6 min walk
Restaurant Rakka Kilpisjärvi - 1 min walk
Ravintola Kilpis - 2 min walk
Kilpisjärven Retkeilykeskus - 5 min drive
Ravintola Rakka - 1 min walk
About this property
Santa's Hotel Rakka
Santa's Hotel Rakka puts you within a 10-minute drive of Saana and Malla Strict Nature Reserve. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Other features include a terrace and a garden.
At a glance
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Hotel size
22 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 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 at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (1 year old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Beach nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Separate living room
Freshen up
Shower only
Bidet
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Highchair
More
Housekeeping once per stay
Special features
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.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 22 for adults and EUR 11 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet, per stay
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
This property is professionally cleaned.
Also known as
Santa's Chalets Rakka House Enontekio
Santa's Chalets Rakka Enontekio
ta's Chalets Rakka Enontekio
Santa's Chalets Rakka
Santa's Hotel Rakka Hotel
Santa's Hotel Rakka Enontekio
Santa's Hotel Rakka Hotel Enontekio
Frequently asked questions
Does Santa's Hotel Rakka offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Santa's Hotel Rakka does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Santa's Hotel Rakka?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Santa's Hotel Rakka?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Santa's Hotel Rakka?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Santa's Hotel Rakka and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Santa's Hotel Rakka also has a garden.
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Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.4
Cleanliness
8.4
Location
9.2
Staff & service
9.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was varied, high-quality, and included a range of options. (18 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 7, 2026
Beautiful hotel in an amazing area. The room was fabulous and provided a great view of the surrounding. The restaurant for dinner and breakfast was also great. Would definitely recommend.
Tobias
Tobias, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 2, 2026
Good place to spent the night in. A lot of activities surrounding this place.
Hamad
Hamad, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 18, 2026
Beautiful room, helpful and smiling staff, very good restaurant. We ate four different plates of dinner, all delicious .. Breakfasttable was varied and good..
Therese
Therese, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 16, 2025
Personal cabin, very comfy for a cold winters nights stay. Nice people at fron desk and restaurant
Joshua
Joshua, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 30, 2026
I took the junior suite and it had an incredible view with a private sauna. Everything was very clean and comfortable. Overall, the stay was very good. Although there was a lot of variety at breakfast, there is still room for improvement, including the coffee. It is instant and not bean-based. Small details, but overall everything was very good.
Matias
Matias, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 13, 2024
Almost in the middle of nowhere and I loved it. Beautiful modern place. Great staff and fantastic breakfast.
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 17, 2023
The hotel was very warm and inviting. Had terrific views of the lake and mountain. Restaurant was very good and the staff was excellent!
OLE
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2024
Amazing place. Excellent breakfast. Very clean and new facility
Piotr
Piotr, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 11, 2024
New, fresh hotel
New, fresh hotel with helpful and friendly staff at a great location. Good dinner and breakfast at the restaurant. Comfortable bed. Only minus are the flat pillows.
Soile
Soile, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2025
Amazing place to stay
The view was awesome, but the staff was better. One of my first experiences in the snow and it was unforgettable. Perfect view of the snowfall from a full window wall. The forest looked like a winter wonderland. Best part i was able view the Borealis lights from my room! No need to venture out. Oh yes, the room was clean and beautiful. Breakfast is included! Do have a couple restaurants down the hill.
Alejandro
Alejandro, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 2, 2025
Overall I liked this one. Rooms were nicely decorated with big windows towards the mountain, location is very convenient in relation to services at Kilpisjärvi and staff friendly. Beds were comfortable, though my personal preference would be a down pillow + I wouldn't mind a bit higher quality rain shower head... both relatively minor things. Also liked the breakfast in general, though was fairly standard good quality 4-star hotel type. Therefore perhaps specialty coffee options and some additions / finishing touches could elevate the experience a bit further.
Juho
Juho, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 16, 2026
Super Hotel, 1A
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2025
For persons who love nature!
Markku
Markku, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2024
very close to the lake , supermarket, beautiful areas.
wai kuen
wai kuen, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Mar 22, 2026
We stayed at a 2 bedroom chalet. Everything is way below average for the amount charged. The furniture is incredibly outdated. The main bedroom bed has no sidetables. The second bedroom furniture was very very old. The steps to the second floor are incredibly narrow and dangerous. The did not provide coffee in the unit! And ask that we pay 10€ for the wood for the wood stove! We are gold-level hotels.com members as we travel a great deal. I would never return to his location and do not recommend it. The only silver lining was that Sanni at the front desk was just FANTASTIC and incredibly helpful.
Bahareh
Bahareh, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 22, 2025
Ok
Juha-Matti
Juha-Matti, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Apr 22, 2025
No running water on high season
Looks like everybody expect the customers knows that there is water shortage during high season in this hotel. So you should avoid this hotel during eastern and Pilkki time.
We stayed in superior extra room in uppstairs, but neither the toilet or shower didn't work during our stay during entire evening.
Not a plesant feeling to return to hotel after a ski tour, Had to use the hotel restaurants toilets and bide showers donwnstairs... where the water pressure was enough.
The hotel is situated highest in the elevation on the village so the water pressure is not enough. How ever no warnings for that anywhere even tough it seemed no new news for the staff working there.
So if you think shared bathroom experience in the hotel for the price >200€ is ok, stay there,
Just wondering what would have been happened during fire alarm.
Also the maintenance of the parking was horrible, Cars got stuck in slushy snow due to lack on snow rermowal.
Sad to see beautiful and potentially good hotel working like hotel you exped to find in third world countries.
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tari
tari, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 4, 2026
Hotel lindo, excelente custo beneficio. Mas o café da manhã precisa ter mais opções.
Juliana
Juliana, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 3, 2026
Flotte rom, god mat, sentralt og parkering rett utenfor. Veldig bra 👌
Willy
Willy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 2, 2026
La chambre était propre, grande et magnifique. L'hotel est bien situé. Le déjeuner avait beaucoup d'options. Le restaurant est toutefois trop cher pour l qualité du menu.
MC
MC, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jan 17, 2026
Rommet var ok og god frokost, men hotellet i generalt va kjedelig.
Nina
Nina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 27, 2025
Kjempefin hytte
Lasse
Lasse, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 25, 2025
Lugar muito bom para explorar aurora boreal, inclusive dos quartos com janelas grandes de vidro!
JEAN
JEAN, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 9, 2025
Utmerket. Kjempebra med vindu fra gulv til tak over hele veggen. Fint å se rett inn i naturen. Så nordlys på kvelden fra rommet😍 kjempefint hotellrom og god frokost. Nydelig mat i restauranten med flott utsikt over området.
Anette
Anette, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 7, 2025
Sehr schoene zimmer, modern, regendusche, gutes essen.