Ivalo River Camping
Location: Kerttuojantie 1, Ivalo, fi
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Campsite
About this Property
Riverside Cottages with Sauna and Restaurant
Located just a 5-minute drive from Ivalo town centre, Ivalo River Camping offers cozy heated cottages with shared kitchen facilities, free parking, and complimentary WiFi. The property boasts a sauna for relaxation and a terrace to soak in the summer sun.
Dining and Entertainment
Satisfy your cravings with fast food and drinks at the on-site pub and restaurant, which also hosts live music events. Indulge in a delicious breakfast for just €12 before heading out to explore the nearby attractions.
Convenient Location
Situated right next to the E4 Highway, the property provides easy access to various destinations. Don't miss the chance to visit the Saariselkä Ski Resort, just a 30-minute drive away.
Ready to experience comfort and entertainment at Ivalo River Camping? Book your stay now!
Important Information
Reception is open Monday - Friday: 9-18 and Saturday - Sunday: 10-18.
Bed linen and towels are not included. Guests can bring their own or rent them on site for EUR 12 per person.
Please note, pets are not allowed in all cabins, there is extra fee for pets EUR 15.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 are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Pets allowed
- BBQ facilities
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Fax/photocopying
- Sauna
- Non-smoking throughout
- Kid meals
- Outdoor furniture
- Coffee Shop on site
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Invoice provided
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- Television in common areas
- Express check-in
- Free wired internet
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Private picnics
- Wine release events
- Beach club nearby (surcharge)
- Beach toys
- Vegetarian menu options available
Rooms Available
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Cottage H/J
This single room has a private entrance and garden view.
Pets are not allowed to this cottage.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Private entrance
- Electric kettle
- Hypoallergenic
- Terrace
- Dining table
- Clothes rack
- Trash cans
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
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Cottage 4
This twin/double room has a electric kettle, private entrance and microwave.
Pets are allowed to this cottage.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Private entrance
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Terrace
- Dining table
- Clothes rack
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
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Cottage 8
This twin/double room features a microwave, private entrance and electric kettle.
Pets are not allowed to this cottage.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Private entrance
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Hypoallergenic
- Terrace
- Dining table
- Clothes rack
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
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Cottage 9
This twin room has a microwave, private entrance and electric kettle.
Pets are allowed to this cottage.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Private entrance
- Electric kettle
- Terrace
- Dining table
- Clothes rack
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
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Cottage 19
This quadruple room features a private entrance, electric kettle and microwave.
Pets are allowed to this cottage.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Private entrance
- Electric kettle
- Terrace
- Dining table
- Clothes rack
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
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Cottage 11/12
This quadruple room has a electric kettle, microwave and private entrance.
Pets are not allowed to this cottage.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Private entrance
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Hypoallergenic
- Terrace
- Dining table
- Clothes rack
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
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Apartment A
This quadruple room features a electric kettle, microwave and private entrance.
Pets are not allowed to this cottage.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Private entrance
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Hypoallergenic
- Terrace
- Dining table
- Clothes rack
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
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Cottage 5/7
This single room features a private entrance.
Pets are not allowed to this cottage.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Private entrance
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Terrace
- Dining table
- Clothes rack
- Trash cans
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
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Cottage 13/14
This twin/double room features a desk, an a patio, river views and a shared bathroom. The unit offers 2 beds.
Please note that pets are not allowed in this room.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Private entrance
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Hypoallergenic
- Terrace
- Dining table
- Clothes rack
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
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Empty spot (Bring your own tent)
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Private entrance
- Electric kettle
- Terrace
- Dining table
- Clothes rack
- Trash cans
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
This twin room features a shared bathroom, a private entrance, an electric kettle as well as a terrace. The unit offers 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Private entrance
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Hypoallergenic
- Terrace
- Dining table
- Clothes rack
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
Guest Reviews
- Kris (8/5): -
- Marc Daníel Skipstað (5/5): Nice, but felt like things were oddly missing. - Cabins were fine, it's close to a river. There was no information in the room, so didn't find the WiFi, even after I called the staff, I never got it.
The kitchen facilities didn't have anything, not even a plate or a pair of silverware. Felt like something was certainly missing.
- mauro (10/5): In rotta per Capo nord ! Tutto bene - Tutto bene
- Mirka (9/5): - Henkilökunnan kanssa asiointi toimii saumattomasti
- Huei Chuan (8/5): -
- Jussi (10/5): - Erittäin ystävällinen ja joustava henkilökunta!
- nathalie (8/5): -
- Paulina (7/5): -
- Daly (1/5): Nefasto - Nada No volvería jamás no lo recomiendo para calidad precio es fatal para un país tan costoso
- Marine (6/5): Nice camping away from the city. - Nice camping ; a bit far away from Ivalo center The location isn’t the most convenient to hang around but the camping is nice
- Laura (10/5): - Saapuminen myöhään illalla ei ollut ongelma. Asiakaspalvelu puhelimitse oli erinomaista!
- Oscar (9/5): Wonderful stay at Ivalo River Camping - Camping staff is very friendly and helpful. They are also knowledgeable in the area and in the activities that can be done.
- Judit (8/5): - Cozy and big cabin, bathrooms were always clean, location is perfect to see aurora across the road. Friendly staff and decent breakfast. A little bit overpriced, but it is a unique, nice experience anyway.
- Tapani (8/5): - I arrived late at night and continued my journey early in the morning. This fit perfectly for my purpose.
I missed checking in info, but the key was still waiting for me. 👍
- Jaudzemienė (10/5): -
- Oscar (9/5): Love the Ivalo River Camping - Very helpful and friendly staff who are very knowledgeable about the area.
Uncomplicated and tasty fare suitable to my travelling needs.
Very clean cabins and facilities.
It is always a pleasure to return to the Ivalo River Camping for my trekking trips to the Inari lake area.
- Kirsi (9/5): -
- yelda (9/5): Doğa içinde sessiz ve sakin güzel bir konaklamaydı. - Orman içinde, gölün dibinde güzel bir konaklamaydı. Odalarda tuvalet banyo olsa biraz daha iyi olurdu.
- Tiziana (8/5): -
- Aseguinolaza (8/5): -
- Aseguinolaza (8/5): -
- Carola (8/5): -
- AlvaroGE (5/5): Aceptable, obtienes lo que pagas - Lugar tranquilo y sencillo Los baños son bastante justillos, tenían varias cosas rotas
- Luna (8/5): - Vriendelijk personeel Het ligt niet in een leuk dorpje
- Markus (9/5): -
- CarinaH (10/5): Great value place to stay in Ivalo. - Warm, comfortable room with a cafe / bar on site. Staff are friendly and helpful. Be aware that the toilets and showers are in a separate block.
- Verónica (4/5): Estafa de precio para las instalaciones mediocres. - La ubicación. Las instalaciones, había otros alojamientos por el mismo precio con baño privado y cocina en la cabaña, a diferencia de este, que contaba con 3 únicas duchas para 16 cabañas, sin secador de pelo, teniendo en cuenta las temperaturas por debajo de -10ºC, además del suplementos extra como el pago de 12€/pp/noche por sábanas y toallas. El kebab de reno que lo señalan como lo mejor del sitio cuesta 27€ y no merece en absoluto la pena, una turistada más.
- Hannu (8/5): Majoittuminen yhdeks toimi hyvin -
- Günther (8/5): - Gute Lage 12 Euro für Bettwäsche ist recht viel.
- Monika (3/5): - Positiv ist die Lage an der Transitstrecke in den Norden 100 Euro für diese Dackelhütte ist eine Frechheit. Hätten wir nicht schon per EBooking bezahlt, wären wir weiter gefahren.
- Chiara (9/5): - Posizione comoda e rapporto qualità/ prezzo ottimo. In camera c’è il bollitore ma non ci sono tazze. Si può andare in struttura a chiederle, ma sarebbe più comodo trovarle già all’interno del cottage.
- Jing (7/5): -
- Anup (8/5): -
- Anup (8/5): N/A - Facilities and the environment WiFi didn’t work
- Samuel Tomáš (9/5): -
- Kristóf (9/5): -
- Antti (8/5): -
- Laurie (10/5): Personnel adorable et très aidant. - Le personnel du camping sont particulièrement sympathiques et très aidant. Ils ont gentiment offert un chocolat chaud à mon fils pour son anniversaire et nous ont meme emmené à l’aéroport car il n’y avait pas de bus. Extrême gentillesse. On mange aussi très bien au restaurant du camping. Je recommande !
- Herbert (6/5): -
- Levente Laszlo (8/5): -
- Beatriz (9/5): - El entorno Nada
- Miguel Batuecas (7/5): Una noche antes de continuar el camino - El entorno del camping es muy bonito Hubo que pagar extra por la ropa de cama
- Joaquin (10/5): -
- Laurie (7/5): Roots mais sympa. Je pense que ce doit être très agréable en été. - Les hôtes sont extrêmement sympathiques et aidants. Le seul reproche que je peux faire c’est que les couvertures de lit sont un peu fines en plein mois de février.
- Filip (10/5): -
- Pauline (7/5): -
- Linyue (6/5): - 员工很友善 房间真的很冷,晚上被冷的睡不着。交通很不方便,第一次来这边的不太建议住这里,周围3公里没有超市。而且如果你需要床单毛巾,需要额外交12欧元,沐浴露也要花1欧元自己买,不免费提供。
- Toivanen (9/5): Vkl loma - Rauhallisuudesta,ilmasta,ystävällisyys, neuvonta mitä kannattaa nähdä, helppo lähteä ajelemaan ja tutkailemaan ympäristöä sekä naapuri asuin/tapahtuma alueita. Aamupala hyvä ja mahan täyttävä. Siistit ja hyvät tilat huoltorakennuksessa (WC ja suihku),sauna tehokas, mökki siisti ja lämmin pyöröhirsimökki, sänky hyvä, mökissä vedenkeitin,mikro ja pieni mutta sopiva jääkaappi. 5tähdestä annan 4,5 ja aikomus palata Ei löydy sellaista
- Jussi (10/5): -
- Анастасия (9/5): - The location is absolutely beautiful. The hotel is surrounded by nature, near a river that was completely frozen during our stay, which looked magical. There is also a forest nearby with stunning snow-covered trees, and on several nights we were lucky enough to see the northern lights above our cabin — it was truly amazing.
There is also a sauna available for €25 per person per hour, which was a great addition after cold winter days.
The staff were extremely polite and helpful. One of the girls working there was especially kind and even helped drive us into the city when needed.
If you have a car, the location is perfect and very convenient. For guests without a car, transportation can be inconvenient. You need to check the bus schedule in advance and book and pay beforehand, otherwise it’s easy to miss it.
Another downside, especially in winter, is that the toilet and shower are located in a separate building. During our stay the temperature ranged from –21°C to –32°C, so walking outside after showering was very uncomfortable.
Additionally, there is no place to plug in a hair dryer inside the shower cabin, so after washing your hair you must go outside to another room to dry it. This is quite inconvenient and can even make you sick in very cold weather.
For those who are sensitive to cold, it would be much better to choose accommodation with a private indoor bathroom and shower, particularly in winter.
- Stephen (5/5): -
- Susanna (8/5): - Simppeli, söpö majoitusvaihtoehto ilman suuria odotuksia.
- Yuto (10/5): オーロラも見れて最高でした。 - スタッフがとても親切。公共部分もとても綺麗。 特になし
- Tyler (8/5): A fun cabin with excellent, friendly staff! The restaurant and bar was really good! Just what is needed for a couple of - The description etc on booking.com was how the accommodation presented. The cabin was cosy and the temperature was perfect. Nothing
- Belén (10/5): Maravillosa - Las instalaciones estaban en muy buen estado era muy limpio, la habitación era cómoda con buen control de la temperatura, la comida que ofrecen era deliciosa, el personal demasiado amable fue una muy grata experiencia Quizás faltaba alguna cocinilla pero por lo demás muy bien equipado
- janek (10/5): -
- Gema (8/5): - Cabaña muy amplia y cálida para 3 personas. Equipada con frigorífico y un microondas que te permite calentar y consumir allí mismo tu propia comida. Muy tranquila y silenciosa y en un lugar precioso en medio de la naturaleza. Con espacio para aparcar una caravana sin problemas. Baños y duchas impecables, limpísimos. Peros que le pondría:
- En invierno, en un miércoles de enero, no había problema de aforo para usar los baños. Pero dudo de si la cantidad de baños y duchas será suficiente en verano o temporada alta.
- La cocina comunitaria está sin servicio en invierno.
- Es un poco incómodo tener que salir de la habitación a temperaturas bajo cero para ir al baño... Pero cuando reservas, ya sabes a lo que vas.
- En el precio deberían estar incluidas sábanas y toallas. Nosotros llevamos las nuestras, pero si no tienes, el coste es de 12 euros por persona.
- Guillaume (10/5): -
- Jari (10/5): -
- Meleknur (10/5): everything was great, especially staff were sooo kind. kiitos! - staff was so kind and they always tried to help with everything, location is perfect for seeing auroras, bathrooms and toilets are clean, activities are diverse and so fun. it is a bit far away from city center if you don’t have a car (almost 1 hour walking distance)
- Matti (9/5): -
- Satu (8/5): Aion yöpyä jatkossakin - Henkilökunta on mahtavaa ja paikka kiva. Lennon jälkeen kiva majoittua, mökki söpö pieni, mutta kuitenkin mikro, vedenkeitin sekä jääkaappi löytyy. Yleiset tilat tosi siistit.
- Kirsi (10/5): Viihdyimme ja palaamme varmasti tänne vielä kolmannenkin kerran. Kiitos! - Aamiainen oikein hyvä. Valmista puuroa jäin vähän kaipaamaan, mutta matkakumppani puolestaan ei. Omistajien omistautuminen valatilaisuuteen osallistuvien läheisten neuvonnassa ja järjestelyissä, kuten bussikyyti ja siitä tiedottaminen, helpottivat paljon kuvioita. Muutoinkin omistajat olivat tosi ystävällisiä ja meillä oli tervetullut olo. He välittivät ympärilleen kiireetöntä lomafiilistä. Palvelu oli kaikinpuolin ensiluokkaista. Burgerannokset olivat tosi maukkaita. Pimennysverho olisi hyvä lisä huoneeseen. Äänieristys huoneiden välillä olematon. Huoltorakennuksen saniteettitilat haisivat pahalle ajoittain, samaa hajuongelmaa oli myös sen läheisyydessä. Luulimme, että meillä on mahdollisuus uida vierailumme aikana, mutta uintimahdollisuus olikin varattu vain saunan varanneille.
- Auli (8/5): -
- Ritva (8/5): - 4 hengen mökissä kerrossängyissä aivan liian ohuet patjat alavuoteissa
Äänekäs jääkaappi
Pieni kahvinkeitin myös mökeissä olis plussaa
- Camila (10/5): -
- Josep (8/5): -
- Dariusz (10/5): -
- Petra (8/5): Ár érték arányban jó - Szauna, északi fény látható akár a szobából is. A vendéglátók kedvesek. Nincs evőeszköz, se pohár, tányér. Ami furcsa, mert vìzforraló van( lehet egyszerhasználatosat venni helyben)
- Marina (6/5): -
- Oni Siregar (10/5): - All GOOD and PERFECT Nothing
- Chiyub (9/5): -
- Dara (10/5): Dream winter destination - Comfortable wooden cabins close to the frozen river and forest with the northern lights dancing above you. Expensive rent of bed linens and towel (12€). But you can bring your own and not pay.
- Vittoria (9/5): Ho passato due notti. Cottage accogliente e pulito. Colazione semplice. Abbiamo visto l’aurara boreale - Tranquillità e pulizia
- Pablo (9/5): Auroras en medio de la naturaleza - Estaba en medio de la naturaleza No hay baño en las habitaciones
- Alexandra (10/5): -
- James (10/5): Quality little spot! - Location, staff were amazing the food was tasty as well! Temperamental water on some of the days. At the shared toilet/shower space
- yuki (10/5): -
- Rutchee Sudaria (10/5): Cozy Cabins -
- Marina (8/5): -
- Ankur (10/5): -
- Sarkar (9/5): -
- Rachel (5/5): C’est un camping, un petit chalet avec des lits dortoirs et des matelas et coussins inconfortables -
- devanshu (10/5): -
- Dorin (10/5): -
- Marko (8/5): -
- Epi (10/5): -
- sarvian (6/5): -
- Jonathan (7/5): - La totalité est simple, bon petit lit, chauffage, micro-ondes etc... Les besoins simple suffisent. Le restaurant aussi qui est assez bon j'ai bien aimé. Rien de spécial la totalité était correct.
- Funke (10/5): Top -
- Catriona (10/5): - Spotlessly clean. Easy check-in / responsive staff on messages. Paying extra for linen.
- Ming Hin (8/5): - The room is tidy.
Transportation: there's a bus station right next to the hotel for rovanemi or ivalo. It's also a good transition point if you are heading to Kirkenes in the next morning. The bathroom is not far but it's a bit inconvenient to go there when it was freezing outside.
- Lijo (10/5): -
- Durikhina (8/5): -
- Sirpa (9/5): -
- Albert (9/5): -
- Del Fabbro (10/5): - Bien situé, paisible et le personnel adorable
- L. (4/5): Would not recommend at all. - Good location. You need to pay for absolutely everything. Bedlinen, cutlery, plates/glasses…They had a kota available only when paying 50 euros/h. No amenities at all. Yeah they do have a fridge, kettle and microwave inside the cabin but they will charge for a spoon? Additionally, we rented a wooded cabin which was FAKE. You could see it was a concrete wall and they had stuck the logs on top of it. Definitely not worth the price
- Aaron (9/5): - The breakfast (12euros) was tasty. The meals in the restaurant was great. Walking distance from Happy Huskies, which was a fun experience. The staff was extremely helpful, kind, and made me feel very welcome. The cabin I stayed in shared a wall with some noisy neighbors. But that has nothing to do with the property, and more with the neighbors. Next time, I'll ask for a private cabin.
- Jennifer (10/5): Beautiful 😍 - Location, scenery, staff and beautiful setting I think maybe water on arrival in the fridge.
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