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  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Sauna
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Parking on site
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Kuukkeli Log Houses Porakka Inn offer accommodations in traditional snag-timber log houses surrounded by the nature of Lapland. Located a few hundred yards from the gate into Urho-Kekkonen National Park, this property is a 10-minute walk from the center of Saariselkä. Kuukkeli Log Houses Porakka Inn is divided in 4 buildings; the accommodations building and sauna house are for customers use. Main building and storage house are on private use. The main building and accommodations building are joined by an outside hall and there is a children's play ground between all the buildings. Accommodations breakfast is served between 8:30 to 10:30 at Cafe-Eatery Kuukkeli, located in Shopping Center Kuukkeli at Kiveliöntie 8. A number of activities are offered in the area, such as skiing, snowmobiling, the Northern Lights and hiking. The 360 degree view location of Kaunispää hill is 3.1 mi from the property. Ivalo Airport is 13 mi from the property and there is a regular bus service after each flight arrival.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free Parking Available On Site

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Guest reviews

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Staff
8.4
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Saariselka
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  • Aiping
    Finland Finland
    comfortable, just beside the national park, smooth WiFi, very clean, quiet, delicious breakfast, easy checkin/out, good value.
  • George
    Philippines Philippines
    The place is excellent. Cozy and secluded but accessible. The sauna is perfect for the very cold weather. The room is warm and very clean and the breakfast is rich. Excellent value for money and a truely great experience.
  • Eeronmm
    Estonia Estonia
    Sauna, quiet rooms, reindeer outside the window sleeping like in nature.

Managed by Majoitus Kuukkeli / Inari-Saariselkä Keskusvuokraamo Oy

Company review score: 8Based on 2,188 reviews from 21 properties
21 managed properties

Company info

Majoitus Kuukkeli has been housing tourist traveling in Saariselkä for over 20 years. Our properties are found in the center of Saariselkä and in Laanila, but we have destinations also in other Northern Lapland villages like Inari, Ivalo and near Ivalo Airport, Vuotso and Sodankylä. Kuukkeli is a brand with a vision aiming to fulfill guests hopes and necessities while visiting us. For that reason we provide a wide selection of services to make it easy holiday for everyone. Under the Saariselän Kuukkeli Ltd, are e.g. Shopping Center Kuukkeli, where is Saariselkä's only grocery store K-Market Kuukkeli. The shopping center is on three floors, and on the top 2 floors are the Cafe-Eatery Kuukkeli and the K-Market Kuukkeli´s department for souvenirs, gift items, clothes and lot´s of more. K-Market Kuukkeli's department for groceries and other daily products is on the middle, 1st floor. On the same floor, there is also the Majoitus Kuukkeli office and reception, as well as Postal services and Matkahuolto parcels pick-up point. On the lowest ground floor is Kuukkeli Bicycle and Equipment Rental-Booking Office. The ground floor also has Saariselkä's Alko (Finnish spirits store), Posti's parcel machine, and a bottle recycling machine, which return receipts can be redeemed at K-Market Kuukkeli's cashier. Taxi Kuukkeli picks up and takes you both near and far, and drives airport transportation with an advance booking.

Property info

Kuukkeli Log Houses Porakka Inn has rooms for 2- 4 people. Like in any quality hostels around the worId, also in Porakka´s bathrooms and toilets, each for women and men, are shared with other guests. Rooms have total 4 beds, which of two are wall-turned beds, a refrigerator, a table, a wardrobe, wall shelves and a TV. There is an open kitchen - dining area and a small lounge with TV on shared areas. In a separate courtyard building are 2 saunas with changing rooms and bathrooms. Saunas can be heated and used continuously. The common areas are well equipped with considering the needs of travelers. The open kitchen has a dishwasher, coffee maker and electric kettle, refrigerator, toaster, microwave, stove and oven. The living room has a flat-screen TV and a CD player. There is laundrette and drying cabinet as well as a warm ski maintenance room. Complimentary Wi-Fi for guests Smoking is forbidden. Pets cannot stay in Porakka. Free public parking is possible on site, reservation is not required. Kuukkeli Log Houses Porakka Inn offers good quality hostel-style accommodation in a big log house. Situated right in the middle of nature and still close to the services of the area. Porakka's guest facilities are located in three different buildings: an accommodation building, a sauna building and a heated storage building with a ski maintenance room. The main building of the site is for private use. There is an outdoor corridor between the main building and the accommodation house, which has a terrace and in the summer time an electric grill for guests use. There is plenty of room for children to play in the middle of the large yard area.

Neighborhood info

Saariselkä is located 250 km north of the Arctic Circle and it is one of oldest tourist centers in Finland. Since 1970´s throught the years it has also grown for little fell village. In Saariselkä there is plenty to do, see and experience at all seasons, all year round. The snowy winter season is from November to early May. The sun sets in the darkness of November's Polar Night, but when the sun rises in spring, you can enjoy Nightless Night most of the summer. Porakka is located close of center Saariselkä, in a quiet location and close to the area's services. The Shopping Center Kuukkeli is located in the Siula building, approx. 1300 meters away. and is open every day from 9 am to 9 pm. There you can get almost everything you need on your vacation, just under one roof. Like at the Bike and Equipment Rental Office Kuukkeli, you can find both e-fatbikes and mountain bikes, sleds, snowslide skis, and you get good service with route information. UK-National Park's outdoor hiking trails start next to almost all Kuukkeli´s accommodation sites. In winter, Saariselkä's well-maintained network of ski tracks are almost in total 250 km. Saariselkä Ski & Sport Resort's 20 slalom ski slopes and 6 lifts offer variety for moving around on skis, and it's always worth trying Finland's longest sledding hill which is approx. 1200 m long. The fell scenery is breathtakingly charming in all seasons, and while moving in the ground, you can also listen to ... the silence of true Lapland's nature. It is very easy reach Saariselkä - the nearest, Ivalo Airport is only 20 minutes by car there is good flight connections via Helsinki to everywhere. Saariselkä offers something for everyone, so welcome - come to Tunturi!

Languages Spoken

English,Finnish

Area info

Amenities of Kuukkeli Log Houses Porakka Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Shared kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Shared toilet
    • Shared bathroom
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Ironing facilities
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Terrace
    Common Areas
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    Spa
    • Sauna
    Food & Drink
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Skiing
      Off-site
    Outdoor & View
    • View
    Transportation
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    Miscellaneous
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Finnish

    Property practices

    This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Kuukkeli Log Houses Porakka Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    Until 12:00 PM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    € 50 per stay

    Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay, you can pay for any extras using Mastercard, ​Visa, ​Diners Club and American Express .


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Bed linen, towels and after stay cleaning are included in the price. If customers wish to have them changed, they will be charged extra. Also additional cleaning per stay will be extra charged.

    Please inform Kuukkeli Log Houses Porakka Inn 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.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    FAQs about Kuukkeli Log Houses Porakka Inn

    • Kuukkeli Log Houses Porakka Inn is 2,300 feet from the center of Saariselka. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Kuukkeli Log Houses Porakka Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Kuukkeli Log Houses Porakka Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

    • Kuukkeli Log Houses Porakka Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Sauna
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Skiing