Wilderness Hotel Muotka & Igloos
Muotkantie 204, 99830 Saariselka, Finland – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 620 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The surroundings and landscapes were beautiful. Ski tracks started very close to our cabins. Breakfast was excellent as well. The room with an own sauna was super.

Located in Saariselkä, Wilderness Hotel Muotka & Igloos offers a wide selection of different accommodations. Guests can choose between stunning panorama cabins, wilderness hotel rooms, superior sauna rooms and aurora cabins with a possibility to watch the Northern Lights directly from the bedroom. Free WiFi is available in the main building. At Wilderness Hotel Muotka & Igloos you will find a restaurant. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, shuttle service and a wide range of guided activities. A variety of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including skiing, snowmobiling and hiking. The property offers free parking. Ivalo Airport is 25 mi away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
Wilderness Hotel Muotka & Igloos has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Feb 12, 2015- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
- Bar
- Wonderful Breakfast
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- Maija
Finland
“The surroundings and landscapes were beautiful. Ski tracks started very close to our cabins. Breakfast was excellent as well. The room with an own sauna was super.” - Horia
Switzerland
“Amazing resort in the northern heart of Finland. Great value! Splendid food at the restaurant. Super tasty. Great igloo that is well designed to offer a clear view of the sky without light glare on the windows. The staff is super friendly and...” - Ming
Hong Kong
“Wide range of activities, excellent service staff and delicious food prepared by the inhouse kitchen.” - Maisy
United Kingdom
“We absolutely loved our stay in the Aurora Cabin. Food was incredible. I can honestly say it's the best food I've ever experienced on holiday. Everything was so fresh and it was a proper home cooked meal. I couldn't compliment the chefs enough....” - Sarah
United States of America
“We absolutely loved our stay at this beautiful location! The room was comfortable and nicely decorated, the food was delicious and the staff were so friendly and helpful. Our check-in process was quick and easy, the main lodge was cozy and...” - Roxana
Romania
“The location is intimate, we were not disturbed during our stay, the view is amazing.” - MMark
Finland
“Heli at the lobby was very nice and helpful. Buffet food was good and the cabins were very nice.” - Hima
Canada
“The property is gorgeous and we loved our room with a private sauna. We are vegan, and while there weren't as many options as we would have liked, the restaurant staff tried their best to graciously accommodate us. It was a really special place....” - Serene
Singapore
“Everything is perfect. Beautiful location, friendly staff and fantastic room and facilities. We were lucky and saw Aurora on our first night. The activities were well-planned too.” - Mosesviii
United States of America
“I don't know how anyone could rate this lovely place other than Wonderful! The breakfast was fabulous and the dinners were even better. The aurora cabins had their own sauna and beautiful views of the forest. There isn't wifi in the aurora...”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Is there in the bedroom glass-dome ceiling?
Hello, Aurora Cabin is the only room type, that has glass over the bed.Answered on 12 October 2019What is the best time to visit i wanna see the northern lights ? Is there a contact number I like to talk to an actual person before I book Thanks Laura
Please kindly contact our sales office directly.Answered on 9 October 2020Hello, is it a private sauna in aurora cabin?
Hello, We have 20 aurora cabins and 2 are without sauna.Answered on 16 October 2020Hi are you providing transfer from Rovaniemi airport?
FROM ROVANIEMI The only public transport is the bus. You can see timetable, prices and even book the tickets from: www(dot)matkahuolto(dot)fi Close..Answered on 12 November 2019How far is the airport and which airport do you fly too?
Ivalo airport is the closest airport and distance rom Muotka Wilderness Hotel to airport is 40 km ( app. 40 min drive time).Answered on 5 November 2019Hi, Is it true that I can see the Northern Lights there? If so, what is the best time to go? thank you
Hello, We do have Northern Light here often, but of course we can not say 100% sure which dates. You can see them September-March.Answered on 6 January 2021- Still looking?
Hotel area info *
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Tuisku
- CuisineLocal
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free
Amenities of Wilderness Hotel Muotka & IgloosGreat facilities! Review score, 8.7
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
- Bar
- Wonderful Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Electric kettle
- Clothes rack
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Horseback ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Cycling
- HikingAdditional charge
- Skiing
- Desk
- Coffee house on site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Packed lunches
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Board games/Puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- SaunaAdditional charge
- English
- Finnish
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
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.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
Wilderness Hotel Muotka & Igloos accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
The property will send the check-in instructions after you confirm the estimated arrival time.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Wilderness Hotel Muotka & Igloos 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.
FAQs about Wilderness Hotel Muotka & Igloos
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Wilderness Hotel Muotka & Igloos is 6.2 miles from the center of Saariselka. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at Wilderness Hotel Muotka & Igloos include:
- Double
- Twin
- Suite
- Villa
- Chalet
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Guests staying at Wilderness Hotel Muotka & Igloos can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
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The prices at Wilderness Hotel Muotka & Igloos may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Wilderness Hotel Muotka & Igloos offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Sauna
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Bike tours
- Horseback riding
- Bicycle rental
- Walking tours
- Tour or class about local culture
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Check-in at Wilderness Hotel Muotka & Igloos is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Wilderness Hotel Muotka & Igloos has 1 restaurant:
- Tuisku