Wilderness Hotel Nellim & Igloos

Name: Wilderness Hotel Nellim & Igloos
Address: Nellimintie 4230, Nellimö, fi

Location: Nellimintie 4230, Nellimö, fi

Star Rating: 9.4 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Magnificent Views of Lake Inari
Located in Finnish Lapland, Wilderness Hotel Nellim & Igloos offers modern accommodation with stunning views of Lake Inari. The picturesque setting is perfect for a tranquil and relaxing getaway.

Exciting Outdoor Activities
From husky safaris to snowmobile adventures, the hotel's staff can help arrange a variety of thrilling activities for guests to explore the surrounding wilderness. Cross-country skiing trails, canoes, rowing boats, and skis are also available for rent, ensuring a memorable outdoor experience.

Authentic Dining Experience
Indulge in traditional Finnish cuisine and Sami specialties at the summer restaurant, where the open fireplace adds to the cozy ambiance. Enjoy a taste of the local culture while savoring delicious meals.

Experience the beauty of Lapland at Wilderness Hotel Nellim & Igloos. Book now for an unforgettable stay by Lake Inari.

Important Information

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. 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.

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Tour desk
Sauna
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Board games/puzzles
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Allergy-free room
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
Coffee Shop on site
Fruits
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Invoice provided
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Smoke alarms
Guest room sealed after cleaning
Physical distancing in dining areas
Food delivered to guest room
Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
Face masks for guests available
Key card access
Free wired internet
Snack bar/deli
Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
Internet access
Wine release events
Reception hall
Fishing nearby
Snow sports gear
Beach club nearby (surcharge)
Hosted evening meal (reserve)
Beach toys
Charcoal grill
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Vegetarian menu options available
Accessible shuttle
No accessible shuttle
Accessible train station shuttle
No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

Cottage with Sauna

The sauna and fireplace are the special features of this chalet. Boasting a private entrance, this chalet comes with 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. A kitchen fitted with a stovetop, a refrigerator and an electric kettle is available for cooking and storing food. The chalet features a seating area, a dining area, a sofa as well as heating. The unit has 2 beds.

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Sauna
- Stovetop
- Linen
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Carbon monoxide detector
Arctic Lake Villa

1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Overlooking the lake

Layout - 2 bedrooms, living room, and sitting area
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Window screens and guidebooks
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Stovetop
- Toilet paper
- Separate sitting area
- Bedsheets provided
- Window screens
- Guidebooks or recommendations
Log Suite Cabin

1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
427.0 sq feet

Layout - Bedroom
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Window screens and guidebooks
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Sauna
- Toilet paper
- Bedsheets provided
- Window screens
- Guidebooks or recommendations
Three-Bedroom Villa with Sauna

Guests will have a special experience as this villa features a sauna and a fireplace. Boasting a private entrance, this villa also features 3 bedrooms, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The fully equipped kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and an oven. The villa provides a dining area, an electric kettle, a sofa along with heating. The unit has 6 beds.

Max Occupancy: 7 (7 Adults)
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Sauna
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Linen
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Carbon monoxide detector
Studio Apartment

Featuring a private entrance, this apartment also consists of 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. In the kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator and an electric kettle. The apartment provides a dining area, a sofa and heating. The unit offers 3 beds.

Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Stovetop
- Linen
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Carbon monoxide detector
Two-Bedroom Apartment with Sauna

The sauna is the standout feature of this apartment. Boasting a private entrance, this spacious apartment also features 2 bedrooms, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Meals can be prepared in the kitchen, which features a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and an oven. The apartment is equipped with a dining area, an electric kettle, a sofa as well as heating. The unit has 4 beds.

Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Sauna
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Linen
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Carbon monoxide detector
Aurora Premium Cabin

Boasting a private entrance, this suite also features 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The suite features heating. The unit has 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
Four-Bedroom Villa with Lake View and Sauna

This villa provides a sauna. Featuring a private entrance, this villa also consists of 4 bedrooms, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. In the fully equipped kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and an oven. Among the room amenities are a dining area, a wardrobe and an electric kettle as well as lake views. The unit offers 7 beds.

Max Occupancy: 8 (8 Adults)
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Sauna
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Linen
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Carbon monoxide detector
Aurora Cabin

Featuring a private entrance, this chalet also consists of 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The chalet provides a sofa and heating. The unit offers 3 beds.

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Linen
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Carbon monoxide detector
Two-Bedroom Apartment with Sauna

This apartment features a sauna. This spacious apartment features a kitchen, a seating area, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. In the fully equipped kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and an oven. The apartment features a dining area, an electric kettle, a sofa along with heating. The unit has 3 beds.

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Sauna
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Linen
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Carbon monoxide detector
Two-Bedroom Villa with Loft and Sauna

This villa's standout features are the sauna and fireplace. Boasting a private entrance, this villa also features 3 bedrooms, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Guests can make meals in the kitchen that has a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and an oven. The villa features a dining area, an electric kettle, a sofa as well as heating. The unit has 5 beds.

Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Sauna
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Linen
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Carbon monoxide detector
Aurora Deluxe Cabin

The spacious family room features a private entrance, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. An electric kettle, a sofa and heating are available in this family room. The unit has 3 beds.

Max Occupancy: 6 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Electric kettle
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
Log Cabin with Loft and Sauna

This room type does not feature a balcony, fireplace and kitchenette. The bathroom features an en-suite sauna. Pets are not allowed.

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Private entrance
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Sauna
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Linen
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Carbon monoxide detector
Log Suite with Loft and Sauna

This suite features a bathroom with an en-suite sauna.

Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Electric kettle
- Sauna
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Carbon monoxide detector
Wilderness Room

The twin/double room includes a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer. The twin/double room offers heating.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Carbon monoxide detector
Two-Bedroom Villa

This villa's standout feature is the sauna. Boasting a private entrance, this villa includes 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. In the kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and an oven. The villa offers a seating area, a dining area, a wardrobe as well as a terrace with lake views. The unit has 3 beds.

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Sauna
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Carbon monoxide detector

Guest Reviews

Andreas (10/5): -
Parnian (1/5): -
Verentschi (8/5): - Hotel wirklich sehr abgeschieden, Frühstück abwechslungsreich, Personal sehr freundlich (singender Koch) und ein gutes Team, Abendessen-Buffet auch sehr gut! Die örtliche Adventure-Agentur! Die Dame war gar nicht interessiert daran, uns irgendeinen Ausflug mit Snowmobiles zu organisieren. Sie wirkte eher gelangweilt... Schade!
Mikiko (10/5): - 念願のイグロ泊！普通のお部屋に比べれば、お値段ははりましたが、ベッドに横になりながら空を眺めれるのは最高でした！目の前のイナリ湖へのアクセスもいいので、空にオーロラが見えればすぐに外に出て楽しむことができました！朝食が最高！
Matilde (6/5): Lovely position in the beauty of Lapland wilderness. Activities are really well organized (whatch out to reserve them in - The position of the hotel is perfect. You will find yourself in the absolute silence of wilderness beauty. We found absurd the need to pay 10€/night (or 30€/stay) for the Aurora alert. People visiting are clearly there to see the northern lights, and from a 4star hotel this should be complementary
MARIA (9/5): -
emanuele (10/5): -
Philippe (8/5): - mention spéciale pour le chef et le buffet, excellent cher néanmoins pour une chambre de resort pas exceptionnelle
brianjW9478LZ (10/5): Auroras + high experience - The hotel is nice and cosy, although don’t expect 5 star service. Remember you are almost 400 kms inside the arctic circle, but its very good in general. Daily activities allow to experience unique adventures like snowmobile and husky sledge driving. Chances of seeing auroras is high, weather dependent. Food is good, but buffet and not so many options, but tasty and home made feeling. This is my second time in the hotel and ive seen auroras 5 out of 7 nights in March and 3 out of 7 nights in January. Most guides are international and very well informed about wildlife, auroras, etc. Facilities are in good condition. Only one thing i would change, is that you could have the option of booking individual activities, cause its always in groups…. And some members of those groups ruin the experience (like driving a snowmobile at 20kms/hr and the entire group having to wait for them. Definitively a very well balanced experience that i would highly recommend for first timers in the auroras game. A plus is that they provide winter gear (external) so you dint need to pack very heavy or spend lots of money in one time use gear.
Giuliano (8/5): Esperienza immersiva nella natura del lago Inari - Ottima posizione nel cuore di Nellim. Colazione e Cena eccezionali. Camera confortevole con dimensioni accettabili, il bagno invece risultava piccolo, un po scomodo, magari poteva essere organizzato diversamente.
Stephen (10/5): Beautiful unique resort in the heart of the northern lights. Could have stayed longer! - the room was incredible great view of the northern lights while in bed. The perfect way to celebrate our engagement. the day before. Beautiful resort we were only there for one night would happily come back and stay longer. Some very minor dislikes: some of the luggage transport sleds we used needed to be repaired Found it quiet difficult to control the light settings in the room, perhaps another nights stay and I would have cracked it
SAS (1/5): Horrível - Nos deram um quarto que era destinado ao staff. O hotel é longe de tudo e não tem táxi não tem ponto de ônibus e o transfer é extremamente caro. O quarto que nos deram tinha menos de 10 m² E no anúncio do Booking diz que é 25 metros quadrados Depois de ter visto as fotos da internet eu mostrei para o pessoal do hotel e me trocaram de quarto mas apenas no último dia
517maurij (10/5): Wilderness Hotel Nellim – Amazing Experience - Wilderness Nellim is incredible — I would definitely come back. The cabins are cozy and perfect for the Arctic setting. The Northern Lights were extremely visible and absolutely breathtaking. A truly unforgettable experience. The activities are fantastic and create lifelong memories. Highly recommended!
Rita (10/5): Estadia confortável, segura e muito divertida! - Acomodação, alimentação, amamos o pacote de atividades que escolhemos (artic family), equipe extremante gentil, solicita, atenciosa e muito educada. O hotel contém estrutura completa para todas as diversas atividades possíveis na neve. Equipamentos seguros e modernos! Foi uma estadia muito agradável segura, confortável e muito divertida! Nota 10 a toda equipe do hotel!
kaybru (8/5): Fabulous place but attention to detail could be better - Amazing location and very comfortable accommodation. Great food and a fantastic place to do snow based activities and see the northern lights. I would have given 5 stars except for a few areas where I felt the service or attention to detail could have been improved. One - we were staying in an Aurora cabin where the whole point is to be able to see the lights from the room, so it was disappointing that on arrival the snow had not been cleared from the glass. I appreciate it does not take long to push the button to defrost it but given they knew our time of arrival it would have been a nice touch to have ensured it was clear for that wow factor. Small thing but just a suggestion! Two - it would be useful and very easy for guests to be given full details of what gear is required for each activity. You need helmets for snowmobiling for example but not the husky sledding. So when you arrive for an activity, you always have to wait for everyone to have the right gear or go and get it. If you knew in advance it would be more efficient. Three - I left some shoes in my room when I checked out and emailed them to ask if they could post them back to me. They did respond after two emails chasing to say they had looked but hadn't found them. I know I left them there so where did they go? Anyway, apart from the above, it is a super place and we had a great time.
Dorothea (9/5): -
AlexE37 (10/5): Dream stay - Beautiful place, nice and comfortable accommodation, tasty (and almost all lactose free and mostly gluten free) food, friendly staff Except quite cold weather (- 35°- -28°C) that partially limited stay outside , NOTHING.
Tunkelo (8/5): Great place for first experience with snow - Made for foreigners not accustomed with winter and snow. Good for groups, not for individuals. List prices high to give virtual discounts for groups. More options for self served activities incl lunch boxes etc. Better selection in the in-house convenience store since all other shops are 40+ km away.
381JustinC (10/5): Fantastic Adventure - The Adventure Week at the Wilderness Hotel in Nellim was the highlight of our trip. The staff are wonderful, the food is great and the activities are awesome. I would highly recommend this place to anyone interested in a Northern Lights adventure.
Giulia (10/5): -
bopannaa2 (10/5): The most perfect artic experience at nellim!! - A Once‑in‑a‑Lifetime Experience in Nellim Wilderness - A special shout‑out to Anthony, our guide, who made the experience extra special and took incredible photos when he spotted the sunset. Thank you, Anthony! This was truly the best experience of my life. From the moment I booked, the team was extremely responsive and answered every question quickly. Everything was perfectly arranged from the day I landed at the airport. 🏡 Accommodation I stayed in a cabin near the main building, surrounded by the breathtaking, remote Nellim wilderness. The cabin was comfortable for three people, with a private sauna, a fireplace with wood, and a kitchen. The sofa bed wasn’t the greatest, and there could be more space to hang winter layers, but overall the cabin was more than good enough. ❄️ Resort & Facilities The resort has a lovely, relaxed atmosphere and doesn’t feel commercial or crowded. - Great toboggan slide for kids (and adults—we had a lot of fun falling down the slopes!). - Sledges available to play with. - Peaceful, authentic wilderness surroundings. 👏 Staff The staff deserve a special mention. Every single person was kind, helpful, and always smiling. They even prepared some food that wasn’t on the menu when we asked. Their warmth really made the stay special. 🍽️ Restaurant The buffet was excellent every day, with a wide variety of vegetarian and non‑vegetarian dishes. The menu changed daily, and the desserts—ice creams, cheesecakes, and more—were amazing. There was beef, pork, fish, reindeer, blood pudding, and many other local specialties. Breakfast was also superb, with something for everyone. 🎿 Activities & Planning Everything was well organized, with the next day’s schedule shared in advance. - Meet the Reindeer — A beautiful experience. We got to pet the reindeer, and the Sámi guide explained their culture and lifestyle. The trip to the church on a snowmobile‑pulled sledge was lovely. - Snowmobile Safari — Absolutely breathtaking. The views in the forest and on the frozen lake were unforgettable. We witnessed the most stunning sunset of our lives. - A special shout‑out to Anthony, our guide, who made the experience extra special and took incredible photos when he spotted the sunset. Thank you, Anthony! - Husky Safari — Simply brilliant. - Snowshoeing — A peaceful walk through a magical snowy forest. - Ice Fishing — A fun and unique experience. We didn’t catch anything, but others in the group did. 🌌 Northern Lights We were lucky to see the Northern Lights once during our week-long stay, and they were bright and beautiful—truly the cherry on top. Even without them, the trip would have been perfect, but seeing them made it unforgettable. 🔥 Aurora Camp This depends on luck. We were fortunate that the camp night matched a clear-sky aurora night. But it’s possible to go and not see anything if it’s cloudy. Some of the best auroras we saw were actually back at the resort after returning from the camp. 💡 Suggestion If I had to suggest one improvement: the Northern Lights alert devices could be offered for free instead of €30, especially since you often notice the aurora while at the restaurant or walking around anyway. 🌟 Overall My stay exceeded all expectations. The location, the activities, the food, the staff, and the atmosphere all came together to create a truly unforgettable experience. I would return in a heartbeat.
Merve (10/5): -
danielwH3653DD (10/5): Just WOW !!!, Excellent Location, Accomadation and Experience. - Just WOW !!!, Excellent Location, Accomadation and Experience. Trip of a lifetime that did not dissapoint, the Lodges / Accomadation were just perfect, the buffet food was excellent, and all the staff were so welcoming and friendly. I really cannot say anything negative.
rohitaS5931XJ (10/5): Incredible Lapland in the Wilderness - We stayed here for 6 nights in Feb 2026. We booked the wilderness room. It was cosy and comfortable. We saw aurora from our room window on one of the days. Special shoutout for Sushil from housekeeping. Reserved the sauna separately, a must do. The hotel is set in the remote village of Nellim near Lake Inari, 45 mins by taxi from Ivalo airport. We opted for half board which included daily breakfast and dinner. A good selection of soups, salad bar and desserts everyday. Main course includes root vegetables, incredibly fresh salmon and meats. The restaurant area has a nice lounge to sit by the fireside. We opted for two activities: aurora hunt by car and husky safari. Gabor was amazing at aurora hunting, we chose a clear, starry night and saw mesmerising auroras. Husky safari was delightful and a must do. They have 120 dogs in total and they’re eager to run out on the frozen lake. There is a nice walking trail in the forest behind the hotel around 3 kms long. Overall a magical experience and good value for money. Definitely recommended.
Janick (9/5): -
Sunshine08751259061 (10/5): Wonderful Lappland Experience - We really enjoyed our stay at the Nellim Resort in Wilderness. The whole area is beautifully set up, comfortable, and feels like a charming little winter village. The cabin we stayed in was absolutely great, and we enjoyed it very much. Everything was perfectly organized by the resort, so all we had to do was relax and enjoy our time there. The activities were absolutely amazing, and we loved every single one of them. The guides were always attentive, making sure everyone was safe, comfortable, and well taken care of. We would definitely come back to Nellim and its beautiful surroundings. Highly recommended!
FamTag (10/5): Just great. We come back again - Very nice Hotel in a wonderful surrounding. Well organized tours with motivated guides. Fantastic kitchen and service
LondonSLR (10/5): Brilliant hotel and staff to make your experience magical in every way - What an absolutely lovely trip. The staff are amazing and can't do enough for you to make your trip perfect. The lodges are very well appointed and warm and cosy (even in -37C temperatures which we experienced whilst there). The various activities are brilliant and the guides very knowledgeable and attentive. I never felt rushed along, and they took time to chat and look after us. The snowmobiles are brilliant, the husky dogs are just the best. The setting is amazing. Food is really good - they had a fabulous cheese board on the first day, which sadly never reappeared, but the food was plentiful and tasty. Also reindeer meat is very nice!! Drinks were reasonably priced despite my expectations of them being very expensive.
Lotz (10/5): - Sehr sehr freundliches Personal und Guides.Tolle Lage, sehr schöner Gastraum. Sehr gute Saucen bei den warmen Gerichten. Die warmen Anzüge u. Schuhe für die Ausflüge, bei -26 Grad, wärmstens zu empfehlen.:-) Leider war das gebuchte Zimmer auf der BOOKING nicht das vor Ort, oder die Bilder waren sehr optimistisch. Das Essen war in vielen Fällen nicht kpl. heiss, aber vielseitig. Es gibt keine Fernseher auf den Zimmern, wir haben es nicht vermisst, aber für manche Gäste ist dies ja ein Punkt. Ein paar mehr Haken im Bad zum Trocknen der Handtücher.
Camilla (9/5): -
Ümit Can (5/5): -
Susanna Kurian (9/5): - Amazing stay, the sauna was a bonus, perfect for a family of 5 Was expecting more facility in the cabin but in all it was worth if you go with more people
Kai (10/5): -
Diana (9/5): -
Sirkka (5/5): minulla piti olla 80-illallinen, sen sijaan saatavilla olikin käristemakkara - paikka oli ok ravintolapalvelut eivät olleet sitä mitä netissä kerrottiin
Ali (9/5): -
Rochelle (10/5): Living Through A Magical Christmas Movie! - The Aurora Cabin was phenomenal! We got to see thr Northern lights on both evenings of our stay! This was the best winter holiday we have had. The Husky and Reindeer experience and the Aurora Camp is a must do. The food was hearty and delicious. Felt like we lived through the most magical Christmas movie! No comment!
sueb429 (10/5): A cold but amazing 5 days - Amazing trip The hotel is very geared to the temperatures we experienced which were minus 25-35. The resort gives you all gear and as much as you want Balaclavas, socks, suits,gloves etc . We didn't have any problems. We bought our toe and hand warmers but on 2 trips were offered them by the guide . We of course, took thermals ski pants and jackets to put on under suits We had problems with the room being cold we were moved straight a away The snowmobile trip was awesome. Karol was brilliant. Small group of 5 people. Very informative and we all just chatted and discussed nature. Lovely outdoor soup etc Quentin was so patient with me and the snowshoeing again 5 people The only trip I was a little worried on was the Aurora camp. No shelter, we were told we couldn't use it minus 36 and people were so cold. We should have come back sooner imo. The Aurora can n was lovely. My main comment is the wonderful staff. All friendly and so pleasant . Being honest, I fell over and rolled with 6 layers on. I felt a twit and got upset. The staff were super It's easy to criticize but sometimes kindness and thought goes a long way
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4jot (8/5): A real adventure but there are things you need to know before you go - We stayed at Wilderness Hotel Nellim for 4 nights as a family of 5 (children aged 9,12 and 14). We chose the Arctic Explorer package, which included Aurora camp, Aurora snowmobile, meet the reindeer by snowmobile, dog sledding and snow shoeing. The temperature while we were there averaged -25 C. I'll list the great and the not so great things about our stay below in the hope they'll be helpful to the hotel and to future visitors. Brilliant things: 1. We stayed in a log suite cabin, and it was amazing. Always toasty and the sauna was absolutely amazing with the cold temperatures. It was clean and modern and we were super happy with it. I'd definitely recommend this. 2. We had two brilliant guides - Quentin and Aro - they were both amazing. 3. The food was wonderful - full credit to the chefs. And the bar was great too. 4. The aurora alarms worked a treat - you really can't stand around waiting for them when its -25 outside! Not so great/things I wish I'd known: 1. The hotel is much bigger than I thought and was fully booked when we were there so dinners felt busy and the tours where all for 10-30 people, which was larger than I was expecting. You may need to wait for a table. 2. Some of the staff were very brusque and unhelpful, particularly at the activity centre booking desk, and on reception. This definitely reduced our enjoyment. 3. If you have kids, I'd say the most they can handle in -25 C is about 2 hours, so I'd consider booking the family adventure, which has shorter activities as you don't want to make it feel like you're affecting other guests' enjoyment by coming back early 4. Most importantly - equipment. The website makes it seem like you need only bring thermals, a hat, woolly socks and a scarf but in these temps you need so much more. I'd recommend lots of hand/foot warmers (we also had some battery charged ones, which were great). You need non-cotton glove and boot liners/socks as well as thick ski gloves/mittens of your own that you can put the ones they supply over (I'm not kidding!) and one or two pairs of thick wool socks. Plus lots of layers (thermals, trousers, jumper, fleece layer). And finally a balaclava and good woolly hat. It's serious stuff being in the cold for 2-4 hours. It would have been heflpul if the shop sold more cold-weather gear - we had enough but I'm sure we might have upgraded a few things! 5. We left our kids in the suite for an hour in the afternoon to go snow-mobiling because they couldn't manage any more cold, and that was great, but it would have been amazing if the hotel had a room with games/activities etc. and perhaps even a member of staff to keep an eye on the kids. Overall, a once in a lifetime experience that was truly wonderful - especially the snow mobiling, dog sledding and snow-shoeing with the great guides, but I do think there are things the hotel could improve and most importantly, they need to do better to prepare you for the cold weather in advance.
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U263ENnicolep (10/5): Magical experience! - My sister and I had such a special experience at Wilderness Nellim! We loved the cozy atmosphere, the deluxe igloo, the incredible excursions and we made friends with other travelers. We would absolutely come back.
neveradullmoment50 (10/5): Magical wilderness experience of a lifetime - This was a magical experience to share with our 9yr old Grandson. From start to end it was magical. We travelled 20/12 returning 23/12 we used Discover the World travel agents to book at Santa package. I had seen the wilderness hotel on tv and felt I wanted a less touristy visit than the Rob and Ramesh trip! Callum our adviser had asked me for a wish list and a budget and built our short stay trip around not only Santa but what we as adults, wished to experience as well. We weren’t made aware of upgrades such as driving a snowmobile but I think this was due to age restrictions of our lad. Early start at Heathrow and plane was on time. As we walked into the plane my grandson had a sticker popped on him saying official Santa airline. The magic had begun. It was a long day, huge rush at Helsinki to get to connecting flight made it frantic and no time for food. Pizza was stodgy that we pre ordered on the flight. If I did this again I would ask our agent to build in an overnight stop on both journeys. Once at Ivalo the coach was waiting to take us to Nellim. Snow like we had never seen before and magical houses lit with fairy lights. We arrived at our hotel and to be honest it was a bit chaotic. Families on the coach all had children that were fractious, tired and hungry. Someone outside the coach called out names and said go with a man and someone else did the same for you to follow a women. By the time we got off the coach we were alone so made our way to reception and found we were in the right place. We were told to leave our luggage by the coach. We were shown to a table but no further instruction followed so we watched others and got some food from the buffet. Eventually we were allocated a lovely warm log cabin, and set up our tab for drinks. After eating we went outside to find our bags in the middle of the entrance road abandoned. We worked out to get a sleigh and take to cabin. First impressions weren’t similar to Monica Galletti/Rob Rinder!! Our itinerary had been adjusted and our first trip was 9.30 the next morning. The cabin was great, very steep ladder type steps to upstairs beds, with downstairs double bed, sauna and wet room. One set of three drawers upstairs and hanging wardrobe but no other storage. Lovely toiletries and towels. Comfy beds but not a great amount of black tea (1 teabag) and powder creamer. Room was serviced every second day so not helpful. Breakfast next morning was good, varied choice and hot. Across a frozen lake our Husky trip was fabulous, lots of time in kennels to see dogs before the husky ride. Very informative guide. Then back to hotel for lunch. Next was cookie baking, our grandson had already made friends with a little lad from the plane so they baked and decorated gingerbread. My grandson was convinced one of the ladies was Mrs Claus and when asked she just winked at him….more magic. Lots of dough and lots of icing with plenty of time to enjoy. Next supper and then off across a huge frozen lake to aurora camp fire on snowmobile pulled sleighs. Hot chocolate and pancakes served, fire made from nothing and again well organised and informative trip. My nephew had said to take pictures even if you couldn’t see aurora as it may be picked up by camera. I did this and to my delight, the sky was ablaze but with the naked eye, we were all sure we did not see the northern lights! Back to hotel for a good nights sleep. . Next day was off to the reindeer farm, this was by minibus, time well spent and info re Sami people was informative, more hot berry juice was welcome and then onto an Orthodox Church made of wood and really beautiful, just a few km from Russian border. We were dropped back for lunch at hotel, there was not a lot of choice for the children considering it was a Santa trip, pasta was a staple but this ran out one evening. In the afternoon we went ‘gentle’ snow shoeing….out across the fields and into the forest where we bumped in crème fraiche…..Santa’s personal chef. This was the only elf we saw, at a camp fire where we were served hot chocolate or berry juice. The elf joined the walk back and took the children off to snowball. They had a great time. As this was our last night, our private sleigh ride was booked. My grandson worked out it was our Santa visit. By now the choice of reindeer served every which way was becoming a bit tiresome but the children had chicken nuggets so we coped. My husband was in the one shop on site when the aurora alert was sent out, so we got our kit on and wow what a site. We went down to the frozen lake to see an amazing show of northern lights with very few people about. Our Santa visit was very special met by our friendly elf, Santa had my grandsons letter. They discussed the year and talked about the naughty elves invading our home and our grandson will believe for a very long time that he saw the ‘real’ Santa. During our trip we saw reindeer in the bus stop and had time to use the sled run for games in between trips. There were no commercial outlets or a town nearby so it was a truly unique experience and made it all very real for us to understand just how far north in the artic circle we were. We were experiencing a true wilderness. Lots of children were totally overwhelmed by the experience and fraught parents were beside themselves with the tantrums. My grandsons meltdown arrived once home! The hotel supplied all the cold weather gear you could want including hats, gloves, boots and scarves although we took our own ski gear. Each trip was well organised and on time. We felt safe in the hands of the guides. My thoughts are that maybe my age at 65 should have been taken into account as this was a fast paced and heavy going trip. Just putting on and off all the gear was tiring……..let alone scrambling in and out of sleighs. I’m active and still working full time but I was exhausted at the end of it. Maybe a different type of accommodation/cabin could have been offered as the steps were treacherous to the upstairs especially for that 3am trip to the loo. An overnight stay in Helsinki would have relived the stress of literally running for planes. Better tea/coffee in the cabin would have helped us. We should have asked for more at the time. The only thing we paid for was our drinks. We didn’t pay 10euro a night for the aurora warning gadget as it didn’t alert after 1am so felt it wasn’t worth it. A person coming onto the bus with instruction to check in would have helped the confusion upon arrival All that said, it was an amazing trip that lived up to everything we had wanted. Yes, it was very expensive for three nights but we learnt that the season is very short so it is understandable. We thank everyone from Callum to coach driver, pilots to ground staff, to guides and housekeeping for making this a trip our grandson will never forget.
Scottsing (10/5): Wish I could rate it a 6! OUTSTANDING! - Wilderness Hotel Nellim delivered a truly unforgettable experience for our family. The lakeside cabin was beautifully designed—compact but extremely well thought out, spotless, and complete with a private sauna. Our family of four adults fit comfortably. We picked up our full winter gear on the first night, and everything was in excellent condition, high quality, and perfectly suited for the Arctic cold. The main lodge—where meals, activities, and gatherings take place—is rustic, warm, and inviting. All three meals are served there, and the bar stays open until 1 a.m. There was always great energy in the evenings, with guests socializing, playing games, and sharing stories from the day’s adventures. The food was outstanding. A huge buffet selection featuring local specialties, hearty mains and soups, and pasta options for pickier eaters. Every meal impressed us. Breakfast can get a bit chaotic around the waffle maker, but the staff handle it all with constant replenishment, cleaning, and genuine cheerfulness—it really adds to the atmosphere. The activities were, in a word, UNFORGETTABLE. We did the Arctic Explorer package, and the snowmobiling (twice), dog sledding, and Aurora camp were absolute highlights. Each excursion was thoughtfully paced with warm shelter breaks and delicious food before heading back out again. Instructions were clear and safety-focused without being overbearing. My only minor suggestion would be a bit more tailoring to different skill levels—at times we moved a little slower to accommodate less experienced participants—but this is a very small quibble. One small area for improvement: on departure day we planned a relaxed final morning, but the hotel organized a large bus to the airport nearly four hours before departure. This resulted in a long wait at the airport, with check-in counters not yet open. Minor issue, but worth noting. Overall, this was truly a trip of a lifetime. Wilderness Hotel Nellim is exceptionally well organized, welcoming, and clearly committed to creating a magical experience for its guests. Well done—and thank you for an unforgettable stay.
ankita (9/5): Stay, staff, food, location all was great. Just felt a bit cheated for the activity has I had paid for a 2 hour active b - The hotel, location, breakfast and staff, activities options within the property all were excellent. We did a snowmobile activity and it was charged as per 2 hours activity €145/person. The “activity” started sharp at 3PM. The initial 30 minutes was to gather your gears and gloves which could have easily been scheduled before time. The actual activity started at 3:30 where the guide started with the snowmobile briefing, hand signals, routes, etc. To my surprise it was a group of 10 with only one guide in the front. So the last person on snowmobile had no ways to contact the guide in case of emergency. When asked the guide he too had never thought about it and couldn’t answer my concerns. Especially because we were the last in the trail. However The route was beautiful through the frozen lake and forest. But I was left worrying if something happened how do I grab his attention through these loud machines running, middle of no where, pitch dark and with no access to reaching your guide who might not even realize that the last snowmobile is stuck or needs attention. In the end the trip ended at 4:30PM however was sold as a 2 hour (3-5pm) trip
Mark (9/5): A fantastic arctic adventure. - The remote location and the range of winter activities available were exactly what we had been hoping for. The hotel also provides the more important outdoor clothing and equipment for the various activities. The restaurant serves a fantastic variety of dishes. There no internal doors between the external doors and the dining area, which means that there is a cold gust of arctic air whenever someone comes in from outside. Would also prefer to not have people using the dining room while still wearing their outside activity clothing.
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maureenmG3247XU (10/5): Amazing Experience - Staying at Hotel Wilderness Nellim and participating in all the activities was an awesome experience. Scheduling was impeccable with everything very organized and communicated thoroughly. I absolutely loved taking part in the activities, especially the snowmobiling and snowshoeing. The guides provided instruction and were great at leading these and letting us have some independence (while still making sure we were doing things safely). Absolutely recommend staying here and taking part in everything they have to offer.
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CHUH YIING (9/5): - Aurora cabin is very nice. Nice design, cozy environment. Its too dark. And the toilet floor is very cold
Marcia (9/5): Bello lugar en un bosque para ver auroras - Me encanta que esté dentro de un bosque, las habitaciones aurora son lindas, su desayuno y comida muy buenos. Las habitaciones excepto las cabinas aurora no se limpian todos los días. Eso debería mejorarse. El precio de las cabinas aurora son altos.
andreacR4500CE (10/5): Thank you, Nellim Wilderness Hotel, for making these five days feel like a waking dream!!! - We’ve just returned from our trip to Lapland at the Nellim Wilderness Hotel, and we started feeling nostalgic right away! It was truly a fantastic 360° experience! A heartfelt thank you to all the staff for making us feel at home: the food was excellent and very varied, with plenty of options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We especially loved the soups and the herbal tea corner. The organization of the activities was impeccable. From the moment we arrived at the airport to the final transfer back to Ivalo Airport, we didn’t have to worry about a thing. Upon our request, the team at the Safari House — always incredibly helpful — even moved our Aurora Camp activity one day earlier, giving us a simply magical evening. A special thank you goes to Henri, our guide, who made our two aurora-hunting outings unforgettable, filling the cold hours with fascinating stories and anecdotes. All the experiences are arranged with great care and feel 100% authentic: we felt pampered from start to finish. Our Arctic Cabin was our home for four days: cozy, warm, and spotless. The only suggestion would be to add a few more coat hooks; during winter, with the 3–4 layers of clothing you need, it would be very convenient to have more space to keep everything within easy reach. Thank you, Nellim Wilderness Hotel, for making these five days feel like a waking dream!
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Marjut (9/5): - Kiva viihtyisä hirsisuite mutta naapurien äänet kuului tosi selvästi. Sijainti vähän sumpussa mutta kaunista.
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Ollie (10/5): Pour un excellent séjour dans la nature - Superbe établissement en parfait respect et en parfaite adéquation avec la nature dans un endroit très calme en bordure du lac. Très propre. Personnel très correct. Bonne literie confortable. Bonne salle de bain. Bon sauna. Très bon petit déjeuner et bon restaurant. Petit frigo dans la chambre. Connexion internet correcte. Les petites villes d'Ivalo et Inari sont assez proches. Juste une petite remarque. Un peu plus de luminosité dans la chambre serait l'idéal.
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Maire (8/5): - Hyvä aamupala.
Denise (10/5): Tolles Hotel im Niergendwo - Eine tolle, kleine Hotelanlage am "Ende der Welt". Im Sommer sehr ruhig, was ich schätzte. Der Rentierburger war der Hammer (Euro 19.-) -Sehr freundliches Personal -Tolles Zimmer (Kühlschrank für Gäste im Gang, plus Kaffee und Tee zum selber zubereiten) -Top Bett, hab super geschlafen -Gute Verdunklungsvorhänge Das Frühstück war ausreichend und gut, Qualität könnte etwas besser sein zum Vergleich mit dem Nachtessen Beim Duschen wird das komplette Badezimmer nass, da es keine Duschtrennwand oder -Vorhang gibt. Ist händelbar aber nicht ootimal.
mikal950 (10/5): We recommend 👍👍 - Very beautiful place, good service, very good rooms and breakfast. And quiet place. Also good place to fish grayling, laketrout and arctic char😀
M2rka (10/5): Exceptional - Amazing place. Awsome rooms, good sauna and perfect breakfast
Henri (6/5): - Nettisivujen kuvat hämääviä esim. kylpyhuoneiden osalta. Palvelu oli erinomaista, sauna lämmitettiin kahtena päivänä vain meitä varten.
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Tauno (10/5): - Huone oli siisti ja sänky miellyttävä
Brigitte400 (10/5): Perfect holiday in a wonderful location - We had a wonderful vacation. Everything was well organized, starting with the pick-up at the airport, the meals and all the activities. The guides were excellent and dedicated. The food in buffet form was good. We had the advantage of being there at the end of the season, so the hotel was not fully booked and we were able to do the activities in small groups. Our appartment was big and modern.
tornf (10/5): Everything you can wish - Excellent service, friendly staff and wonderful location. We had breakfast and dinner booked. It was every day a delicious menu with regional emphasis. Spectacular aurora made this visit very special. From arrival to departure a very pleasant experience.
roseannaa918 (10/5): Absolutely incredible! Worth every penny. - Okay where do we start! We have mostly all positive things to say but just a couple heads up too. So I know this trip isn’t cheap but it’s 100% worth the memories you will make. The activities were all incredible, I loved that the staff didn’t baby you if you get me - you were given the freedom I think is necessary for all activities. The husky-led sleds was honestly hands down one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had, as was snowmobiling. We did the 4 day arctic explorer package and it was amazing, done at a perfect pace also with enough time to chill out between activities and enjoy the accommodation. The activities aren’t fast paced either in the best way - we never felt rushed once. The staff were all friendly and welcoming during every activity. Now the food was absolutely incredible especially for buffet food. I actually couldn’t believe the quality and range of food, and we never ate the same thing once, the variety was amazing and the menu changed every day. We were blown away with the high quality of the food. And the alcohol surprisingly wasn’t too badly priced either! I do think for the price everyone has paid including soft drink free with buffet should be included as part of package but again, not really a big deal at all. The accommodation itself was breathtaking. We stayed in the arctic suite and it was luxury. Large and spacious and looked brand new, we loved it! Blew my expectations out the park! The only thing I do thing the hotel should do is when you check in they offer you an Aurora buzzer that alarms when the auroras are visible over the hotel for €30. Given the price everyone is paying to be there for mostly short periods - I believe they should give everyone one of these buzzers as part of the package as feels quite cheeky asking for extra money given the expenses already.. And the only other thing I would note is that I believe the hotel should be a little transparent with your schedule (I know your itinerary probably can’t be scheduled until closer to the date), however, we paid full board even though we had lunch 3 out of 4 days out at the camps during our activities. So we really only ate lunch at the hotel once and paid for full board instead of half board which could’ve saved us money since the lunch is included in the activities that are over lunch time. That’s quite literally the only thing to be mindful of, I would likely buy half board and possibly upgrade to full board in person once you get your itinerary to see if it’s worth it :) In the grand scheme of things this is really nothing compared to how amazing the entire experience is but worth considering when booking! Also the arctic suite had a full kitchen basically, so bear that in mind, and bring some snacks & drinks etc as unfortunately there is no shops nearby to buy supplies except for hotel lobby. Don’t procrastinate and book this trip, the memories are unreal and life is too short!!!
stephenjH8381HF (10/5): Wilderniss Nellim - Stayed in an Aurora Cabin with a glass roof. Added to the great experience. In summary, a very nice, unforgettable 3-night package. For the price paid i would, however, expect that by registration one would receive some assistance with locating the accomodation and with transporting luggage. Also, the buffet concept belongs, in my mind, more to economy hotels.
412SaraL (10/5): The best holiday ever! - We booked an Adventure week through Discover The World in early March 2025, and while not cheap, it was worth every penny, and simply the best holiday we have ever had! The hotel was beautiful, clean and very warm, and the buffet style food was very varied and extremely good. The staff were all lovely and the guides exceptional, particularly Gabor who deserves a mention for his enthusiasm, information about the area, wildlife and particularly the Aurora hunting! We were lucky enough to see fantastic Aurora displays every night of our stay, and they are truly magical. We had a log cabin with sauna for six nights and an aurora cabin for the last night. Both were clean, warm and comfortable, but the log cabin was better equipped and much more spacious for a longer stay, and the sauna was wonderful to have to relax in after a day of the extremely cold outdoors. The temperature ranged from -5 to -29 while we were there, so a good base layer of merino wool, plus two or three extra layers on top and fleece lined winter walking trousers were a good addition to the padded overalls, boots and mittens that are provided. Good gloves with silk liners, woolen hat, fleeced neck tubes and balaclava are also necessary, with ski goggles good for husky sledging and snowmobiling. I can highly recommend this holiday for anyone wanting something different and a fairly active time.
Q6808VErachelb (10/5): A fantastic stay - Extremely well organised; excellent excursions with well informed, dedicated guides; professional and friendly staff; excellent food even though buffet style; drinks a bit pricey but affordable; lovely surroundings; accommodation comfortable and characterful, if a little basic.
frantos (10/5): A magical trip to Nellim - We had the most magical 4 nights at the Wilderness Hotel Nellim. We stayed in a log cabin suite which was great for 2 adults and 2 kids. It isn’t huge but is super warm plus has its own sauna. It’s about a 3 minute walk to the main restaurant building. We did a package that included snow shoeing, aurora snow mobiling, day time snowmobiling and reindeer visit, huskies, and aurora camp. We saw the northern lights one night but even without seeing them the other nights we still had a lot of fun. The 9 year old found the snowshoeing a bit hard (we should have taken snacks and water to keep him going) but the rest of us loved it. And we did get the purest water from the stream and our guide gave him biscuits when needed. The huskies were the best bit of the trip. Pure magic. The food was great and the restaurant was never too busy. It was great to get the package and not have to think about anything from arriving at the airport to leaving. I didn’t think the drinks were particularly expensive but we didn’t drink a lot. It was the most amazing trip, all the guides were great and I’d highly recommend.
Silvan (5/5): Passable - Breakfast, lunch and dinner are always buffet. Not high-end food, but still good cuisine. Room was very nice with the igloo roof. The location of the hotel is far away from everything, so you can enjoy pure nature and wilderness life. Sauna is for free. The prices are incredible high for everything. The aurora light alarm system (10 bucks/night), all the activities, transfers etc. No supermarket around the corner, so the only buy option was from the hotel. I recommend to bring some snacks/drinks from Ivalo.
I9930SPlaurab (10/5): The best family holiday yet - The most amazing trip! Hotel was gorgeous, food so tasty and varied and activity guides such great people. The surroundings were out of this world; completely in nature and so much to explore right on your doorstep. Would love to go back one day.
Swiss-Sandra1968 (10/5): amazing stay - I was staying with my daughter for 1 week in a log suite cabin (Nammi 3). It was really comfortable with a separate balcony-like loft area that feels like 2 bedrooms (although open). It was great to be together but still a bit apart. We also had our own private sauna, that was amazing to warm ourselves up when coming back from the numerous activities. We enjoyed the husky-safari, the raindeer day on the snowmobile and the crosscountry skiing (did it the first time) the most. All the guides were extremely nice and patient and very knowledgeable (thank you Gabor, Helmi and Anthony - sorry couldn‘t remember everybody!). In fact all staff was very friendly and helpful, also at the front desk und at the restaurant. I found the food excellent and of high quality and enjoyed having the selections of a buffet 3 times a day, every time also with a separate section for kids. We were very lucky to see the aurora on three of the seven nights we stayed here. I can absolutely recommend and would be back in a heartbeat.
morwennat2018 (10/5): Amazing arctic experience - We had a wonderful time at Wilderness Hotel Nellim and really couldn't fault it. Accommodation: we stayed in one of the cabins with sauna. The log style of the cabins really adds to the experience. The cabins were equipped with fridge and kettle, the beds were comfy and the children loved the loft sleeping area. We were in Kessi 3, which was the end cab I and we loved being at the junction of the snow mobile and dog sled tracks, watching the "traffic". The site is lovely. Easy to navigate around with good distance between the different buildings so you never feel that you are on top of other people. The dining room and bar area has a great view through picture windows and is a wonderful place to relax, great cocktail menu and good choice of drinks. We were full board and found the food to be brilliant. Good choice but also good quality and we ate really well. Activities: we had a 6-year-old with us so we did the gentle snowshoeing, which was fantastic. Quentin, our guide, showed us the reindeer tracks before tracking them in the forest. We also did the reindeer trip, which was lovely, the husky dog sledding, which was exhilarating (take layers), and the aurora camp, which was also great. The winter gear they provide is spot on - just take layers and more layers! We were lucky enough to see the northern lights on three out of four nights, and the aurora buzzers are effective at alerting you. Our children loved the experience, especially the sledging hill, and playing in the snow, and the staff were all lovely. We would absolutely recommend and go back if we could!
Amstraveler (10/5): Great place for non-skiing winter activities for young and old. - Where do you go if you like the snow but don’t want to spend all your outdoor time skiing or walking ? Japan’s Hokkaido island offers a week every February when you can time it just right to visit a different snow or ice festival every day (which I can recommend, but I’m getting rather off subject) while in Europe ….. there’s Nellim ! Husky dog sledding, snowmobile driving, ice fishing, snowshoeing, cross-country ski introduction (or just hire a pair - but there are only enough trails to keep those with experience occupied for a couple of days at most), getting closer to the Sami - and the reindeer, plus simple taboggan runs ….. add to that a well above average chance of seeing the aurora (northern lights) either from the hotel or from a couple of light-free places they’ll take you to. More than enough to keep adults and kids amused for a week. Accommodation is fit for purpose: not 5* but well heated and very clean and comfortable. If you like saunas go for a room with a private one. Most guests are on full board - pretty good buffets with affordable alcohol if you want it (though curiously featuring my two pet hates of instant coffee and fake orange juice). Worth paying for an ‘aurora alarm’ - a restaurant style buzzer than can let you know at ten past midnight that it’s worth going outside for a look ! Guests are provided with snow boots and a well padded jacket/trousers which are most useful when you’re moving but inactive (snowmobile, husky sled), do bring plenty of warm layers to go underneath too. Winter temprtatures can vary a lot here (record lows around minus 40, occasionally just above freezing, we had a very pleasant -5 to -10C); check the forecast before you come. Guests are from all over Europe: there are direct flights typically once a week to Ivalo in winter from Düsseldorf, Gatwick, Paris, Zurich and Amsterdam which is much more straightforward than changing planes and possibly overnighting in Helsinki. The hotel will arrange a transfer as part of your package (or just take a taxi - a little over €100 for the 50 minutes. There is car hire at Ivalo airport too). Go for a package or choose your tours individually once you arrive ? Cruise ship rules apply: The places on tours go to those who book first, so I would recommend taking the hotel’s package and tweaking it after you arrive if you want. Useless facts: “Nellim is 34km from one of the world’s 175 or so tripoints (where three countries meet) and the only place in Europe where three time zones meet.” Proximity to the huge Lake Inari makes for easy ice-based activity. The hotel is relatively expensive - but if you’re on a package you do know your full costs (apart from drinks) up front. There is cheaper and more expensive accommodation in the area - but very few offer as good an activity programme as Nellim and its two partner hotels. In summer there are far fewer guests and your experience will be totally different - can’t offer you any detail on that.
Connector19543399672 (10/5): Amazing Lapland full immersion - Cozy hotel immersed in nature. Their activity packages are amazing, you have your trip organized in advanced: airport transfer + full board + activities scheduled + gear provided. You only have to show up! Everything is very well thought, very well organized buffet (great food, which is not easy!), nice and available staff... AMAZING LOCATION! We were so lucky with the auroras as well... 10/10
Joanne (10/5): Amazing hotel - Authentic Finnish hospitality at its best. Super friendly and helpful staff. Made for a memorable trip Not really geared up for folks with mobility issues
Bernd (10/5): - Sehr schöner Aufenthalt um in Lappland mal richtig zu entschleunigen. Superschöne Umgebung. Viele verschiedene Zimmerkategorien je nach Vorliebe und Budget.
Chidi (10/5): 👌 - Nice people and nice staff
Aakanksha (9/5): Amazing location for northern lights !! - We saw amazing northern lights from the room itself !! It is excellent location to see northern lights and was comfortable stay , breakfast was good and location was amazing ( as the name says , into the wilderness
Thaio j (6/5): Don’t like it - I won’t back to this hotel just because they don’t help you to take the luggage to the room, they don’t even let you to take your car near to the building, we had to take the luggages far from the car on the snow… it was a bad experience. Luckily the room was pretty good.
keisala (8/5): - Ainoa huono puoli on ylläpitäjän puolesta syrjäinen sijainti. Toivotaan kävijämäärän nousevan. Ehkä hyvät majoitus tarjoukset ,?
Eralp (9/5): A very nice one day stay. - We stayed in bubble. It was amazing. Dinner and breakfast was also fabulous. We enjoyed very much from our stay. I would definitely book this place if I ever visit Lapland again. There were a lot of activities in the hotel as well. Nothing.
Sreya (10/5): Exceptional -
Markus (8/5): - Die Umgebung in der das Hotel liegt ist sehr beeindruckend. Das Essen war sehr gut. Die Aktivitäten sind sehr gut organisiert. - Unser Badezimmer hatte keine Ablagemöglichkeiten, das Wasser der Dusche verbreitete sich auf dem Badezimmerboden. - Die Temperatur im Zimmer und im Bad war nur bedingt regulierbar, abhängig von der Außentemperatur. - Die Sauna, sowie ein zugehöriges Handtuch kosten jeweils extra.
Ulas (9/5): Superb -
Wee Seng (10/5): Amazing Stay at Nellim - Amazing stay with clean rooms and wonderful dinner. The aurora light is amazing and u can catch it at the hotel
Ceren (8/5): Very good - Beautiful location and nature, many varieties of activities (snowmobiling, snowshoeing, aurora hunting, etc.) with extremely nice guides (I cannot stress this enough, they were very nice :)), very clean rooms and tasteful common area to spend time comfortably. Staff was also kind and helpful. The two lakes in and outside the resort are perfect to see the Northern Lights with a very high chance of catching them. Highly recommended to all who want to experience Lapland in all its ways! We reserved two of the same room (Wilderness Room), however, the two rooms were not the same. One had a clearly older style of bathroom than the other (tiles, vanity, etc.) and a full size window in the room. We've heard that they have been renovating and perhaps, this room was still not renovated. This normally would not have been an issue but paying the same price and getting a worse room just feels like you've been cheated on. It would be better if the prices are set accordingly.
Alper (8/5): Very good -
Alper (9/5): Superb -
Arda (8/5): Very good - Iglos are nice, dinner and breakfast were pretty good. Lovely stuff. In our iglo there were spider webs, bed was not long enough (I am 190cm), toilet glass is visible from outside, not ideal for such money.
Alison (8/5): Very good - Staff, food, bedding
Verified traveler (8/5): Infrastructures au top mais service décevant - L'aurora bulle est vraiment top ! Le petit déjeuner et le dîner sont également très biens. En revanche, le personnel n'est pas du tout accueillant ( attente pour le check in alors que nous étions les seuls, aucune explication sur le déroulement du dîner, quand on vient poser une question, personne ne lève la tête il faut les interpeller). Nous avions également réserver un créneau de sauna, et le personnel a "oublié" de le mettre en marche sur ce créneau. Résultat pas de sauna pour nous ! La bulle et les repas sont donc très biens mais le service et les prestations annexes sont très décevantes.
Carmen (7/5): Very nice place with amazing views. - Not many food choices but the food was very tasteful and I enjoyed everything, the food the location. We were a bit disappointed as o Christmas Eve there was no dinner choices at all but after Christmas was better. Some of the staff at reception are speaking very bad English and they can’t communicate in English and there was a rude receptionist when I asked why the internet is not working she replied the internet is down, not working. When I asked why she reply probably because it’s to many people in here using it. The rest of the staff was nice and friendly.
Angelina (10/5): - Great views
Nawinda (10/5): Winter wonderland dreams come true - Staying at this hotel is one of the best decisions we could ever make about our Finland trip. The location, the room, the facilities, all the activities, everything made staying here an absolutely fantastic experience that we genuinely can recommend to everyone. Plus, all the staff and services are exceptional. We were never tired of the food despite eating all meals there for 3 days straight!