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Wilderness Hotel Muotka & Igloos

4.0 star property

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Aurora Cabin
Aurora Cabin
Riverside Log cabin | Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Muotkantie 204, Sodankyla, Lapland, 99830
  • Place, Urho Kekkonen National Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Ruijanpolku
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Saariselkä Sport Resort
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ivalo (IVL)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Wilderness room

Wilderness room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, Sauna

Superior Room, Sauna

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Aurora Cabin

Aurora Cabin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Panorama Log Cabin

Panorama Log Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Riverside Log cabin

Riverside Log cabin

  • 72 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Wilderness Premium Room

Wilderness Premium Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Sodankyla

Located in Sodankyla, Wilderness Hotel Muotka & Igloos is a 4-minute drive from Urho Kekkonen National Park and 9 minutes from Ruijanpolku. .This hotel is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Saariselkä Sport Resort and 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Saariselkä Ski Resort.

What's nearby

  • Urho Kekkonen National Park - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Ruijanpolku - 13 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Saariselkä Sport Resort - 16 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Saariselkä Ski Resort - 16 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Pyhan Paavalin Chapel - 18 min drive - 19.1 km

Getting around

  • Ivalo (IVL) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Suomen Latu Kiilopää - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Laanilan Kievari - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mettäbaari - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Aurora Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Muotkan Maja - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Wilderness Hotel Muotka & Igloos

Wilderness Hotel Muotka & Igloos offers 24 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 24 guestrooms. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a sauna or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Restaurant Tuisku serving guests of Wilderness Hotel Muotka & Igloos. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.
Restaurant Tuisku - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant Tuisku

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Sauna

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

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

2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 70.0 per day

Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 40.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 70
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 70 (from 4 to 17 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 60
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 60 (from 4 to 14 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 110 per person (one-way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 40.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 70.0 per day

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Wilderness Hotel Muotka Sodankyla

Wilderness Muotka Sodankyla

Wilderness Hotel Muotka

Wilderness Muotka & Igloos

Wilderness Hotel Muotka & Igloos Hotel

Wilderness Hotel Muotka & Igloos Sodankyla

Wilderness Hotel Muotka & Igloos Hotel Sodankyla

Wilderness Hotel Muotka & Igloos Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 174 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jürgen

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aurora cabins were super cute and had our own sauna. The food with half board was delicious and the lodge had great access to cross country ski trails. The only thing I wish they had was robes for the room (as often had to run out of the bathroom and everyone can see into your glass room) and a head board so the pillows didn’t keep falling off the bed! Haha
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location is unbelievable. A real wonderland. I stayed over New Years and there was snow everywhere. Maybe the most beautiful place I’ve been. I took lovely walks every morning. Great food. Nice rooms with good beds and bathrooms. Most of the time the staff at the front desk act like they don’t really care that much. Not all of them but some. The place is expensive and they don’t really try to help keep it affordable. Expect to be over charged for everything. Still, I loved it ! I hope I can go back someday. Really magical.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Trin

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tayla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a slightly remote location—if that’s what you’re looking for, it’s perfect. We absolutely loved our stay, and it was very convenient for all the activities we wanted to do. The guides were excellent, and it’s a fantastic spot for seeing the Northern Lights. Breakfast and dinner were both delicious and well presented. The only small criticism is that the room lacked a few thoughtful details, such as cotton pads, body lotion, and hair conditioner. Small pampering touches like you often find in nice hotels would make the experience even better. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Minkyu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal, Erlanger

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such an amazing stay here. They were so nice and friendly and the resort was great. Food was terrific. The hut was awesome and the northern lights didn’t disappoint. Will be back!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

VIKRAM

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 5 nights and same breakfast menu was served for all the days. There should be some variations. At the time of checkout, water bottles should be given as complimentary.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ceylin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful trails around the hotel that are easy to navigate. We stayed in an aurora cabin and were lucky enough to get engaged under the northern lights in early September!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

eileen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall nice stay! Buffet was delicious and probably the best buffet I have ever had. Rooms were very nice, especially if you’re lucky enough to have a sauna in your cabin. $40 credit for VIP membership didn’t do much. It was for public sauna or snow shoe rental only.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Waybert

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kan

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julien

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Answered all expectations. Activities well organized with amazing experiences. I recommend the log cabin with sauna for unforgettable times.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kashish

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The property was nice and the staff was helpful however the language was a barrier can sometimes be a slight barrier but nevertheless the staff was very kind. The location is beautiful and very serene. The food is a real high point-we had a half board and both the breakfast and dinner were wonderful!! Really loved the food The only downside was that We were also told all the amenities were in our room for example cutlery and basics like shower gel however that was not the case for our room. Even the activities that we booked, we had to remind the team. Transportation to this hotel is a bit tricky in the winter, especially if you’re travelling by bus. We also had booked a private transfer to the airport however to our surprise when we got to the cab it was a minivan shared between 8-10 other people. Rest it was a great trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura Rose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, we loved every minute. Food was so tasty and the staff were very helpful. We packed in as many activities as possible - Frank was great and super knowledgeable about the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing experience, all-around. The lodging, the food, the activities, the staff, the views, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel in a beautiful setting!

Really lovely place to stay, out in the wilds. There are lots of activities arranged by the hotel (at a price!) so you really don't have to go anywhere else. The hotel is beautifully decorated inside with a permanent Christmas theme (maybe not in the summer months?) The kitchen and dining room staff were excellent - so friendly, efficient, cheerful and helpful. My one criticism is that the reception staff did not help us take our luggage to our cabin and gave us poor directions as to how to find it in the snow and the cold and with the sun almost down. We had to drag heavy sledges full of suitcases ourselves and weren't sure exactly where to go. Paying so much per night for our stay, I would have expected our bags to have been taken for us. Also, our cabins were almost the furthest away possible from the main hotel building and, as a slightly older guest with some health issues (I can't walk very quickly and have some breathing issues), I would have preferred to be a bit nearer. I shall know to ask for a cabin nearer to reception next time, though the hotel says they can't guarantee a particular cabin when requests are sent beforehand. On that, the pre-stay help was also very good. The activities coordinators answered my many questions very patiently. My final comment is the activities are expensive compared to other providers in the area, but the guys who lead them are exceptional, particularly Pablo and Sara on the snowmobile reindeer farm trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love everything about it! Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Got own sauna in our igloo cabin. It was just perfect coz aurora came out when we were there. Food was good We availed the half board and it was convenient so you don't need to go out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kariel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Winter Wonderland - can't be beat!

Probably the best hotel / resort I've ever stayed in. We splurged for the Igloo and saw the Northern lights through the glass ceiling on our second night. Food was outstanding, especially considering it was a buffet, but you'd never know it. Staff were all incredible, super friendly, helpful and just some of the kindest people I've met. Will absolutely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

deborah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to see the auroras. Igloos were clean but could use some design changes when accomodating 2 singles. Two luggage stands would be nice, instead of 1 and hooks to hang coats would have been great. We used our tripods. We noticed some igloos had hooks inside the door but ours didn't. It took us a couple days to figure out how to organize comfortably (two single females traveling together). Staff was very friendly, except for my last day with housekeeping. They made up my room for the next guest while I was at breakfast and when I came back they were still there. She was confrontational about me reporting a missing item and wouldn't leave the room as it was already cleaned but I had paid for the room until 11am. I told her to leave and she was not happy. My missing item had been returned and I was not unhappy with the service but I was unhappy with the confrontation on the day I was leaving. Overall the food was wonderful, the lodge staff were helpful and friendly, the guides were amazing, and the activities were unforgetable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023