With a stay at Gáldu Hotel & Spa in Saariselka, you'll be in a national park, a 3-minute walk from Ruijanpolku and a 5-minute drive from Saariselkä Sport Resort. .This hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Saariselkä Ski Resort and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Urho Kekkonen National Park.
What's nearby
Ruijanpolku - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Saariselkä Sport Resort - 2 min drive - 3.9 km
Saariselkä Ski Resort - 2 min drive - 3.9 km
Pyhan Paavalin Chapel - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
Urho Kekkonen National Park - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
Getting around
Ivalo (IVL) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Kaunispään Huippu - 8 min drive
Gastropub Giitu - 6 min drive
Panimo - 5 min drive
Restaurant - 5 min drive
Kaltio Restaurant - 6 min drive
About this property
Gáldu Hotel & Spa
Gáldu Hotel & Spa offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. This Saariselka hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, and hair dryers. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a hot tub. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.
Make yourself at home in one of the 31 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature hair dryers and slippers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Dip into one of the 3 outdoor pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff and luggage storage. Planning an event in Saariselka? This hotel has facilities measuring 215 square feet (20 square meters), including conference space. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Gáldu Hotel & Spa has a restaurant on site.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
2 bars/lounges
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Couples/private dining
Things to do
3 outdoor pools
Cross-country skiing
Hiking/biking trails
Hot tub
Mountain biking
Sauna
Snow sports gear
Snowshoeing
Steam room
Family friendly
3 outdoor pools
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Proposal/romance packages
Turndown service
Business services
215 square feet of conference space
Coworking space
Outdoors
Garden
In a national park
Outdoor furniture
Terrace
Spa
Spa services
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
3 accessible parking spaces
Accessible airport shuttle
Front entrance ramp
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
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At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Double-glazed windows
Fireplace in lobby
Local artist showcase
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
Smoke-free property
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Late-night room service
Minibar
Restaurant dining guides
More
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Iron/ironing board on request
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: EUR 45 per person (one-way)
Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 45 (one-way)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses geothermal energy
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Gáldu Hotel & Spa Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Nora, Jermu and Milla were incredible. They made our stay so easy and so special.
Jack
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Isabel
Travelled with group
9 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was very beautiful and elaborate. Exceptional stay, would definitely recommend. Family owned hotel and the owners went out of the way to help us in any way possible. Loved everything about the stay.
Isabel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Johanna
Travelled with group
13 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beds, view from the room, service, dinner...all five star and more. Pools in the outdoor spa area, when temperature hit -20 were my favorite. Finally, views from saunas to calm forest covered by white snow are to die for.
Johanna
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Doruntina
10 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Incredible stay - it was just breathtaking - we could see the northern lights from the room. The staff has been incredible. Super professional and nice!
Adoramos o hotel e principalmente o atendimento, limpo, o restaurante excelente, comemos a melhor sopa de king crab da vida.
Tudo perfeito! Vista dos quartos lindas, o spa incrível, Transfer, hotel luxuoso, botique e excelente. Voltaremos muitas outras vezes!