Hotels near Hannu Hautala Nature Photography Center in Kuusamo

We stayed 4 nights in the week leading up to Chris**as in one of the lodges and have to say the accommodation was excellent. We had a lodge 10 mins walk from the main complex wuth bedroom on the first floor of the duplex and two ground floor bedrooms a kitchen diner and lounge. Downstairs shower room was big and had a sauna at the end of it, there was a covered patio but it was too cold to use it - there were amazing views of a frozen lake out the back. The hotel itself was good, breakfast was standard offering I would say and we only ate dinner in O'Leary's Sports Bar so cannot comment on the other meals there. The hotel shop has a limited offering and is quite expensive, be aware the shop cannot sell alcohol after 9pm. The pool was great and kept the kids entertained, lighting made it look really unique. The slide, waterfalls and whirlpools were all really good fun, didn't get a chance to try the sauna. The price for a family ticket was €60 and gives access to everything (massages extra). We also went in the Angry Birds park on our last night, this was €10 for my eldest and free for my youngest as she was under 4 years old - they both loved it. Hotel staff were friendly and helpful when we needed anything, but we didn't need to bother them much. A couple of things I would say is that as a family of four with two young children (3 & 6) arrived at 6:30pm after a full day of travelling having got up at 3am, we had to all drag our Suitcases to our lodge on our own in the snow which was a 5-10 minute walk away and not easy to find the first time. I think they should look to half a golf buggy (there is a golf course opposite) to help you to your room on the first night - have had this in plenty of other hotels previously so I don't see why it would be a problem. Also when we booked a taxi to take us back to the airport it would have been helpful had the taxi been able to come to our lodge to collect us and our luggage rather than having to make two trips with the luggage and children to reception to meet it. I feel these are small items that can be fixed with a bit of feedback and didn't impact the total enjoyment of the trip overall - the kids loved it and given the choice, would certainly return!

With a stay at Holiday Club Kuusamo Tropiikki Apartments in Kuusamo, you'll be next to a golf course, a 2-minute walk from Angry Birds Activity Park and a 5-minute drive from Kuusamo Park. This beach aparthotel is 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Ruka Ski Area and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Kuusamo Church.Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a sauna, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.At Holiday Club Kuusamo Tropiikki Apartments, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Buffet breakfasts are available for a fee.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 118 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with ovens and stovetops. Flat-screen televisions with premium TV channels are provided, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and microwaves.

5.0 km north of Kuusamo, Ruka 20 km, pond Petäjälampi, hard, sandy bottom, there are five piers/swimming places in the area, most suitable for children is the one front of lakeside sauna (gently sloping till 5-6 meters).Log cottage, built in 2005, bedroom 1: 2 beds, bedroom 2: 2 beds, bedroom 3: 2 beds. Combined kitchen/ living room, electric sauna. Log cottage, situated by the pond Petäjälampi. Totally 6 cabins on the same yard. Cabins are located on the edge of the camping site (camping site open yearly during 1.6. - 30.9.). Spa Kuusamo Tropiikki / Kuusamo Golf 1.5 km by road (by walk 0.5 km). Excellent opportunities for hiking. Good fishing opportunities. Suitable for families, golf players and active people.Additional information: End cleaning and bed linen included to the price. Pet fee 20 euros/ reservation. Cot and high chair are rentable from the owner. Boat, canoe and fire place in common use.Other distances: Oulanka National Park / Pieni Karhunkierros Trail 27 km, Riisitunturi National Park 48 km. Angry Birds Activity Park and Kuusamo Golf 1.5 km.Reservations start at 16.00 and end at 12.00 (also in weekend bookings).

7 km northeast of Kuusamo, Ruka 25 km, Lake Saapunkijärvi 20 m, sandy beach, row boat.Two-storey log cottage, built in 2002, Downstairs: bedroom: 2 beds, combined kitchen/living room, electric sauna. Upstairs: bedroom: 2 beds, uppstairs lobby with convertible sofa. Situated by the lake Saapunkijärvi. 2 other cottages in the neighbourhood. To the airport 4 minutes drive. Tranquil location. Surrounded with pine forest.Additional information: Wifi internet connection. A lure fishing licence and 2 net fishing licences are included in the price (no fishing nets or fishing tackle). Distance to the official cross country skiing track 2 km and to a private track 20 m (opened when there is enough snow and ice).Other distances: Spa Holiday Club Kuusamon Tropiikki, Angry Birds -acticity park and Kuusamo Golf 6 km, Oulanka National Park / Pieni Karhunkierros Trail 50km, Lahtela-Vanttaja trail 21km, Iivaara 40km.Reservations start at 16.00 and end at 12.00 (also in weekend bookings).

Located in Kuusamo, Magical Pond Nature Igloos is on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Ruka Ski Area and Rukatunturi Ski Jumping Hill. This eco-certified lodge is 16.2 mi (26.1 km) from Kuusamo Park and 17 mi (27.4 km) from Kuusamo Church.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the lodge's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring heated floors. Private kitchenettes make it easy to prepare your meals. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include minibars and coffee/tea makers, and you can also request cribs/infant beds (complimentary).

This is a great place to stay in Ruka. The location can't be beaten - right in the middle of Ruka Village and literally a few yards from the Gondola and ski hire shops. We've stayed here three times now and picked the superior rooms to get access to the balcony, as the views on to the skiing area are spectacular. The rooms are comfortable and large, with a sizeable modern bathroom, a drying cabinet for ski gear, and ample desk and wardrobe space. The ”double” rooms are actually twins with two smaller beds pushed together, in the European style. The rooms are well-heated, even when it's well below zero outside, and we made use of the screened vents and the balcony door to moderate the temperature. There's a TV, good quality Wifi and a Chromecast in the room, along with the usual things like a kettle and tea and coffee. Although we didn't use them, there are Sauna facilities. Breakfast is wonderful, a great mix of Finnish and international breakfast food, served in a separate area at the back of the hotel. There's a great restaurant and bar at the front of the hotel that serves amazing local dishes at a cost. We usually book the half-board option, and the hotel has clearly listened to feedback, as the half-board option is now served in the rear of the hotel, in the same area as the breakfast. The quality of the food has markedly improved since last year, and even though it's cooked to a budget, we've eaten some great choices there this week with a local flavour - reindeer salad, arctic char, pickled vendace, alongside some more conventional nuggets, fries, meatballs and meatloaf that fussy kids would like. The hotel has clearly made a lot of effort on the half-board menu, adding in much more local food, desserts and choice, which is great to see. The staff are great - courteous and really helpful. They can't do enough for you. The rooms are kept spotless and clean, as are the interior areas. We were allocated a ski locker behind reception. which is very handy for the start and end of the day. The location cannot be beaten. Ruka is split between the Village and the Valley, with the majority of shops, eating and entertainment in the Village. The Scandic is right in the middle of everything and a few steps away from the ski bus, heated parking, gondola, ski facilities, outdoor excursions, shops, cafes, bars, supermarket and several restaurants at various budget levels. The majority of the skiing is on the Valley side, but we definitely prefer the Village, and love the Scandic.

The place is conveniently located in the center. The check in was fully contactless and so was checkout. So I never saw a single person. The rooms are a little hard to find but I received enough guidance from the receptionist to find them.

Located in Kuusamo, this apartment is a 4-minute drive from Rukatunturi Ski Jumping Hill and 6 minutes from Ruka Ski Area. This ski apartment is 16.3 mi (26.3 km) from Kuusamo Church and 19.8 mi (31.8 km) from Oulanka National Park Visitor Center.Spend the day on the slopes, or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a sauna. Additional amenities at this apartment include complimentary wireless internet access and ski storage. You'll be on the slopes in no time with the ski shuttle (surcharge).Free self parking is available onsite.Treat yourself to a stay in this individually furnished apartment, which features a fireplace and heated floors. A kitchen is outfitted with a full-sized refrigerator/freezer, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television with digital programming provides entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on request.

With a stay at Rukariutta Apartments in Kuusamo, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Ruka Ski Area and Rukatunturi Ski Jumping Hill. This ski aparthotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Etutuoli and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Pyhavaaran Nature Reserve.Enjoy the convenience of ski-in/ski-out access at this aparthotel, which also features a sauna. This aparthotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily for a fee.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 18 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided on request.

With a stay at Ski-Inn RukaTonttu in Kuusamo, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Ruka Ski Area and Rukatunturi Ski Jumping Hill. This upscale aparthotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Etutuoli and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Juhannuskallion Nature Reserve.Enjoy the convenience of ski-in/ski-out access at this aparthotel, which also features bicycles to rent. Additional features at this aparthotel include ski storage and a picnic area.Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 30 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Kitchens are outfitted with refrigerators, ovens, and stovetops. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment.