In the heart of nature, Hotel Kultahippu offers a lively retreat with snowshoeing and snowmobiling activities. Unwind by the fireplace in the lobby or enjoy a beachfront meal at Ravintola Kultahippu, while staying connected with free WiFi. Guests have praised the helpful staff and appreciated amenities like laundry facilities.
A great choice for a stay in Inari, Hotel Kultahippu features a nightclub. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Ravintola Kultahippu, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and offers a beachfront location. A bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
72 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 8:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Children's menu
What to do
Cross-country skiing
Snowmobiling
Snowshoeing
Beach nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Ski lessons nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Fishing nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
3 buildings/towers
Garden
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
Television in common areas
Nightclub
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
More
Weekday housekeeping only
Special features
Dining
Ravintola Kultahippu - This beachfront restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 42.0 per day
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard
Also known as
Hotel Kultahippu
Hotel Kultahippu Ivalo
Hotel Kultahippu Inari
Kultahippu Ivalo
Kultahippu Inari
Hotel Kultahippu Hotel
Hotel Kultahippu Inari
Hotel Kultahippu Hotel Inari
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Kultahippu offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Kultahippu does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Kultahippu?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Kultahippu?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Kultahippu?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Hotel Kultahippu and nearby?
Have fun with onsite winter activities like cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. Enjoy amenities like a nightclub and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Kultahippu?
Hotel Kultahippu is located by the river, a short 5-minute walk from Ivalo Church and 9 minutes' walk from Ivalo River Beach.
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Hotel Kultahippu Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Room
Breakfast
Food
Public sauna
Restaurant
Location
Lobby
View
Store
What guests liked
Breakfast was good with plenty of choices and a nice homely setting. (9 reviews)
The property's restaurant and bar were fabulous, offering a good meal and pleasant dining experience. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 24, 2025
Great breakfast, comfortable room.
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 22, 2025
Pleasant Stay
Pleasant stay. Room was clean with good amenities.
The breakfast was okay - though the warm food looked like it needed replacing.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 19, 2025
The bedrooms were clean and comfortable and the restaurant was characterful and offered a good choice of menus.
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2024
Only stayed 1 night, but it was pleasant and staff were nice.
Huseyin
Huseyin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 8, 2025
This is the second time that we have stayed here. Lovely old charm hotel with all the modern conveniences. Staff were lovely, friendly and helpful.
Would highly recommend.
Lynn
Lynn, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2024
An amazing place to stay
The hotel condition is farliy basic , however this is more than compensated by the excellent food which was not overpriced and was amazing plus all the staff were very freindly - will definatley go back to if i get a chance to do so
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2024
Staff was exceptional. Convenient location
Renee
Renee, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 2024
Lovely cozy small hotel, the staff are so friendly and amazing, especially Marjut, she went above and beyond helping me with the check-in and instructions since my check in was after 9 and there was no staff working beyond this hour!
Fatma Ezzahraa
Fatma Ezzahraa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2024
Great hotel. My second time there. Super friendly staff and food is great. Good value for money.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 27, 2024
Hotel Kultahippu
I recommend requesting a room in the new building,not the building across the street, next to the supermarket. We were able to change our room to the new building which is wonderful.
Jasmin
Jasmin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 30, 2024
We stayed here overnight before a flight home. Front desk staff was very friendly and helpful, restaurant and bar were fabulous! Very walkable to shops and other restaurants. Only not great thing was we had to pull/carry our luggage in the snow across two streets to our building. In case this might be an issue for you just be aware when booking.
Emily
Emily, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 3, 2024
The receptionist was extremely helpful and kind. The room was specious, comfortable and had its own sauna which unfortunately didn't work. The receptionist arranged a refund immediately for the extra we paid for it. We ate at the hotel restaurant, the food was excellent and reasonably priced.
Nicholas
Nicholas, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2024
Absolute gem! We took the room with a sauna and loved it. The staff were very helpful and lovely. Everyone we spoke with friendly and helpful from the welcome to the goodbye. We used the laundry which was easy and very well priced.
Lovely area in the summer, I hope to visit in the winter soon 😁...
Big shout out to the young waitress (and guide in the winter) who spoke with us about our plans and winters in Ivalo - sorry I didn't get your name.
Damon
Damon, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 2, 2025
We loved this property. We stayed for two nights as part of a 10 day trip through Finland.
The hotel is perfectly situated for walking 100 metres to the office of Ivalo Safari, who have amazing experiences. We did an aurora borealis trip on a snow mobile and husky dog sled ride. I will be reviewing these separately.
The hotel breakfast was really good, with lots of choices and a nice homely restaurant setting. The evening meals were good too.
Some reviews i read prior to our trip said that the newly refurb rooms were better, as they were away from the road. Honestly, we stayed in a ground floor room in the older part and the room was very good. Nicely appointed, very clean and no noise at all from the road.
Easy access to supermarket and taxi rank too.
The best thing in the hotel was the sauna. It has sessions each day for general hotel guest access, but can be booked for an hour privately free of charge.
The staff were helpful and friendly...my only suggested improvement would be a few more lounge chairs in reception and a second chair in the room to sit on. These did not impact is at all...just being picky!
Thank you for a lovely stay.
anna
anna, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 14, 2025
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2025
Asiallinen majapaikka
jukka
jukka, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2025
Martti
Martti, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2025
jukka
jukka, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2025
Eneste ulempe var at vi bodde i et annet bygg over gaten. Men flotte rom og god mat👍👍👍
Jann-Viggo
Jann-Viggo, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2025
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2025
jukka
jukka, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 11, 2025
Eila
Eila, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 10, 2025
Ihan jees
Myöhäinen saapuminen sujui hyvin. Kokolattiamatto huoneistossa aikaansai sen että huoneen ilma oli jonkin verran ei-raikas. Sänky oli lyhyt. Sauna hyvä. Aamupala hyvä ja monipuolinen. Yksi lyhyt yö sujui ihan ok.