The Saariselkä Inn is perfect if you’re looking to save a little money on where you stay. It’s near to everything in the village, and also to the nature treks of Urho Kekkonen National Park. Exclusive to Santa’s Magic.
- In the centre of Saariselkä, opposite Santa’s Holiday Club
- Great budget option
- Family rooms and suites all have a TV, tea and coffee
- Buffet breakfast & 3-course evening meal
Small but perfectly formed, much like a good snowball
All the rooms have an en-suite bath or shower and toilet, kettle and free WiFi.
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Family Rooms (Type A)Twin beds and a single put-up bed which is great for under 12s. You'll have a private bathroom with shower, along with TV and fridge.SLEEPS 2-3 -
Interconnecting Rooms (Type B)Two type A bedrooms with a handy interconnecting door. It has twin beds and a put-up bed suitable for a child. You'll have access to your own shower and WC. Together can sleep up to 6.SLEEPS 4-6 -
Family Suites (Type C/D)A twin bedroom and separate lounge with double sofa-bed and a single put-up bed, which is suitable for under 12s. You'll have a private bath (type C) or shower and sauna (type D), along with a TV and fridge.SLEEPS 4-5 -
Pair of Family Rooms (Type E)Two type A twin bedrooms, that're booked as a pair, which are adjacent or opposite to each other.SLEEPS 4-6
Small, friendly, family-run hotel
Santa’s Saariselkä Inn is packed with character and you’ll be sure to get a warm welcome when you walk through the door. The rooms have a cabin-style design and are all situated on the same level, offering a comfortable and cosy atmosphere.
Guests at Saariselkä Inn enjoy the convenience of breakfast in the main building, where a welcoming breakfast room doubles as a bar and restaurant. For dinner, a pleasant 5-minute walk leads to Hotel Tunturi, offering a delightful dining experience in a charming setting.
Just next to the Inn is Pub Panimo - a traditional old-style interior with a fireplace. It serves drinks, including local Finnish beer and also has nightly events.
There are two spacious public saunas for a small charge. They’re heated daily, with separate ones for men and women.
Choose your Santa’s Lapland experience
Both of our Lapland holiday packages include a reindeer ride, sledging with huskies, tobogganing, lots of snowy activities like snow hockey and mini skidoos, and a private visit with Santa. On our Santa’s Aurora package, your activity centre is exclusive to our Santa’s Aurora families and you’ll have an additional wilderness dinner, a visit to Santa's Elves Workshop and a longer husky ride and a snowmobile safari.
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A wilderness you’ve only seen in your dreams. -
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Drive your own reindeer sleigh. -
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Santa is here - your magical adventure starts now.
Half Price Child Places 2025
Don't Miss Out On This Limited-Time Magic
We're giving the gift of incredible savings with half child places on our Santa’s Magic package for these selected dates in November and December 2025.
| Departing from | Departure Dates |
| Birmingham | 27/11/2025, 02/12/2025, 09/12/2025 |
| Bristol | 09/12/2025 |
| East Midlands | 08/12/2025 |
| Edinburgh | 10/12/2025 |
| Leeds Bradford | 26/11/2025, 01/12/2025, 03/12/2025 |
| Liverpool | 01/12/2025 |
| London Gatwick | 26/11/2025, 27/11/2025, 01/12/2025, 02/12/2025, 03/12/2025, 08/12/2025, 10/12/2025 |
| Manchester | 27/11/2025, 02/12/2025, 08/12/2025, 09/12/2025, 10/12/2025 |
| Newcastle | 26/11/2025 |
Call to book: 01483791945
We were a family of 6 aged from 73 to 5. We all had an absolutely fabulous magical and very active time. The clothing we were given was excellent and advice about what inner layers to bring with us meant we were able to stay warm despite temperatures going down to minus 18. Staff were very accessible, helpful and honest. It was all very relaxed with no commercial pressures and seemed very natural enabling us to have lots of fun taking part in snow activities we had never done before.
Other accommodations available
No one knows how to make Christmas more magical
Flights, transfers, half-board accommodation, a fun-filled activity trip and snowsuits are all included.
If you are yet to book, and you find your Santa’s Lapland holiday cheaper elsewhere, we’ll price match it.
Getting to Lapland has never been easier, with direct flights from around the UK to Ivalo.
Terms and Conditions
Free child places apply to the youngest child, aged 11 and under at the time of travel and are limited to one per family (i.e. one place per two full-paying adult Guests). They are only available on selected 2023 Santa’s Magic departure dates on a first-come, first-served basis and can be combined with the £100 off per person promotion for selected hotels in 2023. Free child places apply to the basic holiday price only, does not include room or airport supplements, meals and other activities which are payable in full. The discounts are valid at the time of writing but are subject to availability and change and can be withdrawn at any time.
The half-price child places apply to the youngest child, aged 11 and under at the time of travel, and are limited to one per family (i.e. one place per two full-paying adult passengers). They are only available on selected 2024 Santa's Magic departure dates on a first-come, first-served basis. The half-price child place applies to the the basic holiday price only, not including room/airport supplements, meals, activities etc, which are payable in full. The discounts are valid at the time of writing but are subject to availability/change and can be withdrawn at any time.