Kuukkeli Log Houses Porakka Inn
Location: Vahtamantie 18 (Check In: Saariseläntie 1), Saariselka, fi
Star Rating: 8.5 Stars
Property Type: Holiday homes
About this Property
Traditional Log Houses in Lapland
Serene Nature Surroundings: Kuukkeli Log Houses Porakka Inn offers a unique experience in traditional snag-timber log houses nestled in Lapland's natural beauty. Just a stone's throw away from Urho-Kekkonen National Park, guests can immerse themselves in the tranquility of the surroundings.
Variety of Activities: From skiing and snowmobiling to witnessing the mesmerizing Northern Lights, guests can partake in a myriad of activities. The property's proximity to Kaunispää hill provides a breathtaking 360-degree view, perfect for nature enthusiasts.
Convenient Amenities: With cozy accommodations, a sauna house, and a children's playground, guests can enjoy a comfortable stay. Indulge in a delicious breakfast at Cafe-Eatery Kuukkeli and explore the nearby shopping center for a memorable Lapland experience.
Book your stay at Kuukkeli Log Houses Porakka Inn for an unforgettable Lapland adventure!
Important Information
Bed linen, towels and after stay cleaning are included in the price. If customers wish to have them changed, they will be charged extra. Also additional cleaning per stay will be extra charged.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Terrace
- Sauna
- Non-smoking throughout
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Grocery deliveries
- Shared kitchen
- Outdoor furniture
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Free wired internet
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Snow sports gear
- Accessible train station shuttle
- No accessible train station shuttle
Rooms Available
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Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
This quadruple rooms features a desk and access to shared bathroom facilities. Two of the beds are wall beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Kitchen
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Sauna
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Linen
- Dining table
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
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Economy Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
This is twin room for two, with shared bathroom and common areas.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Kitchen
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Sauna
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Linen
- Dining table
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
Guest Reviews
- Satu (3/5): -
- Mallikarjun (9/5): It’s was a good stay - The rooms were quite good and owner was really helpful Bit inside but manageable
- Kosti (8/5): -
- Riku (8/5): -
- Fioravante (8/5): Chalet bello ed accogliente - Chalet in legno con 8 camere da letto. Struttura molto bella e pulita. All'interno sono presenti 2 bagni e 2 docce distinte tra uomini e donne, un salottino con un divano ed una cucina ben rifornita. Esternamente è presente un'altra struttura con sauna. Noi essendoci andati il 14 Aprile la struttura era occupata solo da noi (2) ed un'altra copia, quindi per la valutazione degli spazi siamo poco attendibili. Il prezzo non è dei più economici, ma è compresa una buona colazione a Buffet in un ristorante che dista circa un km 1,5 Camera da letto particolarmente piccola, avevamo difficoltà ad aprire la valigia. Per quello non possiamo assegnare una valutazione maggiore di 8.
- Teemu (8/5): Asunto tyyppinen solu mökki hyvillä varusteilla ja saunalla. - Hyvällä sijainnilla oikea hirsi mökki. Majoituksen varaaminen oli epäselvä. Kriteerinä oli kaks makkaria,niin tässä kuului vain pikku oma huone missä kaksi kerros sänkyä. Tämä pitäisi kertoa selvemmin. Kuvat harhaan johtavat
- DOBLE HUELLA, SL. (8/5): Muy bien, probablemente vuelva a este alojamiento. - Me pareció perfecto, la ubicación está un poco lejos del centro comercial que es donde se desayuna pero a un paso de las pistas de esquí de fondo. El desayuno correcto. La estancia es confortable, hace calor en el interior y en general esta limpio y correcto. La limpieza debajo de las camas estaba un poco descuidada.
- Mika (7/5): - Aamupalan laatu oli heikko vaikka selkeästi oli käytetty hyviä ja laadukkaita raaka-aineita. Esimerkkinä kauran jyvistä tehty puuro oli keitetty veteen eikä näin ollen kauran ja maidon/voin täyteläiset maut maistuneet ollenkaan. Näin ollen koko puuro oli vetistä ja mautonta.
- Liang (5/5): -
- Lyytinen (9/5): Hyvä mutta meille hieman hintava. Olisimme mielellämme olleet pitempään. -
- Essi (9/5): - Yhteiset tilat, olohuone keittiö olivat siistit ja viihtyisät. Makuuhuoneen Kelo kerrossängyt olivat kauniit. Auton sai parkkiin suojaisalle sisäpihalle. Aamupala automatkan päässä lasten kanssa olisi pidemmän päälle epäkätevää, mutta ei haitannut yhden yön reissussa
- Irma (7/5): -
- yelda (10/5): Doğanın içinde sakin ve sessiz çok güzel bir konaklamaydı. - Kahvaltı çok iyiydi. Otelin konumu ormanın içinde, Milli Park'ın dibinde çok güzeldi. Log house yani ve tertemizdi.
- Carlos (9/5): - Nice place with a nice sauna. For 3 nights, they invited us to the sauna world. Good value for money No double bed
- René (10/5): -
- Larry Jose (8/5): -
- Joanne (9/5): Amazing - Location Nothing.
- René (10/5): -
- Nerea (10/5): -
- Olivier (8/5): -
- Ilvy (8/5): Nice little place, calm and accessible. Good value for the price and a nice stay! - Breakfast was fair enough a standard breakfast but it is away from the property 10-15min walk to the shopping mall. the property itself is great super close to the cross country track has a sauna and also a voucher for a sauna experience! The hob didn't work the first night but got fixed easily, other than that no complaints.
- Eliška (10/5): - Čisté sprchy a WC, ocenili jsme také fén. Ubytování celkově moc hezké, na sklápěcí palandě s řetězy jsme rozhodně spali poprvé.:) Pokoj byl pro 4 osoby trochu stísněný a úložného prostoru nebylo mnoho, ale nic, co by se nedalo zvládnout.
- Oblin (8/5): - Logement typique, bien situé, calme Clés à chercher et redéposes à 10-15 minutes à pied, de même que pour le petit déjeuner.
Nous n'avions pas beaucoup de temps, cela nous a donc un peu compliqué la vie.
Le lit superposé supérieur était peu protégé, donc peu adapté à des enfants.
- Claudio (3/5): -
- Elena (10/5): - Wir hatten eine wundervolle Woche im Januar und haben jede Minute unseres Aufenthalts genossen. Die Unterkunft war gemütlich und gut ausgestattet, wurde regelmäßig gereinigt; der Schlafbereich konnte von uns selbst sauber gehalten werden, wofür ein Staubsauger zur Verfügung stand.
Besonders gefallen hat mir die Lage am Rand des Nationalparks. Der Spaziergang zum Frühstück durch die verschneite, märchenhafte Umgebung war für mich ein echtes Highlight.
Wir hatten keinen persönlichen Kontakt mit dem Personal, da alles gut organisiert und selbsterklärend war. Es haben in die Küche Geschirrtücher gefehlt, alternativ wären aus hygienischen Gründen Papier-Küchenrollen praktisch gewesen. Auch Toilettenpapier war etwas knapp, und es war nicht ganz klar, an wen man sich diesbezüglich wenden kann.
- Andrei Jaman (10/5): -
- Pentti (10/5): -
- Beatriz (9/5): -
- Esther (8/5): We vonden het zeer netjes lekker warm! Met een geweldige ontbijt - Locatie, het uitgebreide ontbijt.
- Dmitry (10/5): -
- Sofia (6/5): - Autencitet, sengene var gode, pænt og rent, godt køkken og toilet faciliteter, alt virker ift temp regulering Til den lille størrelse ift prisen.
- Marcin Łukasz (10/5): -
- Luxová (10/5): - Super lokalita, veľmi pekné zrubové vybavenie, čisto, teplo aj keď von bolo -30. Sauna bola úplne skvelá. Spoločné toalety by mohli byť dôkladnejšie upratované.
- Melissa (6/5): -
- PAOLA (8/5): -
- Jane (7/5): Pleasant - A simple accommodation, basic and sufficient Distance from the shopping mall is about 10 mins and tough when it snowed.
- Daisuke (8/5): -
- Daisuke (8/5): -
- Iskandarova (10/5): -
- Adrien (6/5): A place to crash. No more, no less. - Very clean for a hostel. Because it's an hostel, and not an Inn !
Good breakfast. The price for just a bedroom...in a court law it's actually called "abuse".
- YOUNGGEUN (10/5): 최고 - 너무 완벽 했어요. 최고. 다음에 온다면 또 와야겠어요.👍👍👍 개선할 점은 보이지 않았어요
- Francesca (7/5): -
- Syed Muhammad (10/5): -
- nicohausmann (8/5): -
- Marina (8/5): - Ben adecuat Lo cogimos pensando que era en una ubicación y luego era otra más lejos
- Μαθιούδης (10/5): -
- Giuseppe (10/5): Soggiorno ottimo - Ambiente incredibile, immerso nel verde lappone della foresta di saariselka. Camera piccolina ma con tv con netflix e youtube, finestra ampia e attaccapanni.
Bagno in comune provvisto di tutto. Zona tranquillissima e bellissime viste
- Valppu (8/5): -
- Sonam (10/5): Good time Tour - Wonderful northern light Sensationell Party
- Elizabeth (10/5): -
- Alexandros (5/5): - Clean bed sheets. Toilets had some kind of worms on the floor that I've never seen before, like a centipede but faster. The shower had no space to move or put your stuff, and trying not to touch the floor with your bare feet, was hard.
- Jari (9/5): -
- Pietilä (7/5): -
- Monika (8/5): Stylové ubytování v horském středisku. - Čistota, pohodlná postel. Sdílená kuchyň. Vynikající snídaně. Klíče se vyzvedávají jinde než je ubytování.
- Mari (9/5): -
- Sakari (3/5): 6.5 - Sauna oli erinomainen. Samoin pihaalueen ulkotila oli viihtyisä Hirsitalon kovat sängyt oli hyvät. Kun oli menossa alapedille nukkumaan pää kolahti yläpedin reunaan. Lisäksi huoneistoista kuului kakki äänet monen huoneen takaa seinien läpi. Vaikka majoitustilassa oli vain kolmessa huoneessa asiakkaita yön äänet häiritsivät nukkumista.
- Elina (7/5): - Rauhallinen sijainti. Saunamaailma olikin pihasauna suihkutiloineen. Äänet kuuluivat käytävältä huoneeseen.
- Julieta (10/5): -
- Heli (8/5): - Hyvä aamiainen. Siistit ja kodikkaat tilat. Erinomainen hinta-laatusuhde.
- Marja (8/5): Yhden yön reissu - Norjan kiertomatkan lopuksi yövyttiin Saariselällä. Saunassa eka rentoutumassa, iltapala yhteisessä viihtyisässä keittiössä, omissa huoneissa jääkaappi, hyvät vuoteet ja hiljainen yö. Aamulla buffetaamiainen oli loistava.
- Sara (9/5): - Good breakfast and sauna. Small room.
- Annemarie (10/5): Prachtige blokhutten in mooie wandel omgeving - Overal lopen rendieren tussen de blokhutten echt leuk. De huizen zijn echt mooi gemaakt, je hebt je eigen sauna vlakbij. Het ontbijt in het restaurant was heerlijk met Finse gerechten Inchecken in het winkel centrum blijft wat rommelig als je niet weet waar je heen moet , maar wel super aardig en goed uitgelegd
- Jaune (10/5): -
- Kaisa (9/5): -
- Jane (8/5): Good shared accommodation in log building - There are 7 double rooms with 2 shared toilets each for men and women, 1 shower each gender and shared kitchen living room. There is also sauna in a separate building for this accommodation and other cabins.
We had the shared kitchen, bathroom and sauna all to ourselves as it was out of season making it a very comfortable stay. Not sure what it would be like with 26 other people!
Kitchen is well set up.
Breakfast in hotel up the road was excellent. Our room was tiny. About 8m2 and to fit our small luggage in the room we had to shift a chair into the hallway. Really be better as a single room so you could have more space.
They were very slow at the checkin at the shopping centre - took long time to find my booking. The lady was stuffing a pastry in her mouth while talking and serving me which I thought was impolite.
- Christina (10/5): Fina timmerhus - Det var ett fint ställe, häftiga timmerhus. Bra gästkök att laga mat i.
Trevligt tv rum.
Bra toalett och dusch, vi hann tyvärr inte med bastun. Frukosten som var på ett hotell några minuters promenad från boendet var också bra.
- Lesley (8/5): Very good -
- Sarah (10/5): Exceptional - Amazing breakfast, and the cabin had everything we needed and more. Also loved being on the edge of town next to the trails and wilderness :) great value for money
- Shari (9/5): We had a pleasant stay - It was clean. The location was perfect, we saw 4 times the northern lights at the accommodation. There was enough space to park your car. You can hear the other guests open and close their door.
- Pablo (9/5): Superb -
- Ishan (7/5): Good - Rooms are small, but ok for budget traveller...
Shared Kitchen & Bathroom are cleaned & have all necessary amenities for cooking...
Would stay again if prices per day would be little less...
- Liudmila (9/5): Superb -
- Simon (8/5): Late arrival problems - Quiet because nobody else was there most of the time :) Allowing people to reserve rooms after office it closed and can't give instructions for late arrivals.
- Jan (10/5): Exceptional - Easy picture to show the reception area.
- Shubham (8/5): Very good -
- Fribella (10/5): Exceptional - The nature surrounding the lodge, a wonderful and warm atmosphere was inside. Very good and various breakfast!!
The sauna was amazing and you can start ski and walk trail almost from the door!! Nothing
- Raman (8/5): Very good -
- Jakub (9/5): Superb - We got an upgraded room, so we got a different (way better) accommodation. The keys have to be collected and returned in Saariselka Shopping Center, which is about 1.3 km away.
- John (9/5): Superb -
- Stalter (9/5): Superb - Cute and nice log house, equipped with everything needed, nice communal living room space, clean bathroom, well equipped kitchen and a pretty small bedroom, with fridge/freezer.
Also great was the sauna (two saunas, one for males and one for females), which was on and hot every evening, with outdoor space looking into the snowy forest.
The breakfast place was around 20 min walk away and the breakfast itself was great, with a variety of breads, pastries, fruit, porridge, salad, juices, coffees,... definitely enough to fill me up.
- Siva (8/5): Beauty in the Woods - - ideal for backpackers
- maintained with utmost care and cleanliness
- prefer wooden stays than the regular concrete walls
- Špela (9/5): Superb - Homely feeling, nice sauna in other cottage, just next to nordic tracks, peaceful, available sleds in front of the building - very useful to pull children around the village.
- Remus (8/5): It was lovely. Everything worked great and good facilities. The room was a bit small. -
- Muhammad (9/5): Superb -
- Parham (10/5): great! - I liked the kitchen and the TV there. It was a good place to chill and have good times with friends. Also the breakfast was exceptional. It was a bit out of the city which made it a bit harder to get to the K-market and the breakfast place. But it wasn't that big of a deal.
- Tuomas (8/5): Very good - Really good breakfast although it's a bit to walk for example with children. Nice welcome by an old man doing snow clearance. He showed the place and sauna, was not in a hurry. It was really bad with noise insulation. So if you are unlucky with neighbours at least take earplugs with you. It wasn't an issue for me though.
- Tiina (9/5): Superb -
- Aiping (10/5): Excellent! - comfortable, just beside the national park, smooth WiFi, very clean, quiet, delicious breakfast, easy checkin/out, good value. nothing.
- Alice (9/5): Excellent location, close to trails, and rental shops. Very comfortable, favorable price. -
- Sini (9/5): Superb -
- Patricia (10/5): Excellent - Everything was perfect, the place, breakfast was really good, the sauna was nice. The location, we saw two mornings reindeers next to our door. Everything was fine.
- Satu (8/5): - Siisti ja rauhallinen paikka. Sama huone oli vaan varattu kahdelle eri ryhmälle. Selitystä siihen en saanut vaikka asiaa tiedustelin.
- Choong (8/5): Awesome - Rich choices of Finnish breakfast Receptionist cannot speak english
Not able to help with many question
- Adelaida (9/5): Warm winter stay - The location resembles the pictures. The room is a bit tight but its comfortable when coming back from an intense outdoor activity to sleep and recover for the next adventure. The sauna is great, and the shared kitchen is convenient. Although the breakfast is served in a different location, it was really good and abundant. The heater wasn't on when we first entered the room, and turned out that one of the heaters was damaged. After a couple of calls to the reception, they brought a portable heater and it was fine. Thanks!
- Tonystep (9/5): TonyS - - Very Nice atmosphere and authentic cozyness
- Excellent Value For Money and The breakfast was very good quality!
- The location is right next to the ski and hiking trails. 15min walking from the resort center.
- Shared bathrooms, toilets, kitchen and the lounge area were in good condition. We loved to cook!
- Free daily sauna was very nice after the skiing
- We felt like staying in a private log cabin;)) - The only minor negative thing was that the free breakfast was served in the shopping centre cafeteria that was 1 km away, so you need to walk that way every morning. This was not an issue for us though:) We dont mind walking.
- The room was nice for two adults, but might Be a bit small for a bigger group with all their Winter Gear.
- George (9/5): Superb - The place is excellent. Cozy and secluded but accessible. The sauna is perfect for the very cold weather. The room is warm and very clean and the breakfast is rich. Excellent value for money and a truely great experience. Leaving.
- Elena.roce (7/5): Good - The breakfast was very good. And also the location of the log house. Almost in the forest and near the hiking trails. From the center is maybe 10 min by foot, which is great because we did not have a car. We had to walk about 15 minutes to the place where breakfast was served, but that was not a problem for us. The sauna was also great. Kitchen had everything we needed. The reception was a bit far away, about 15 min walk. Which is not a problem, but with all the luggage it was not very practical to walk from the bus station to the reception and then to the accommodation. Maybe a box near the accommodation would be a good idea so that the guests could pick up the key with the use of a code.
It was also a bit cold in our room. Which was not a problem as we were in Lapland and the temperatures are low. However, I felt that the rest of the accommodation was much warmer, so maybe the windows in the room should be checked, as cold air was coming through. And the rooms were quite small.
- Laura (10/5): Exceptional - Almost everything. A bit noisy.
- Maria Francisca (8/5): Muito Bom - O local é muito querido e acolhedor. O quarto é mais pequeno do que aquilo que parece nas fotos, mas a cozinha e sala são grandes. Poderia existir mais um local de duche, uma vez que só existe um para mulheres e outro para homens. O pequeno almoço é soberbo, só é pena que fique a cerca de 15 min a pé do alojamento e que só abra às 8h30 da manhã.
- Gaia (9/5): Superb - Nice and cozy rooms, amazing location close to the forest and the start of different hiking paths
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