Name: Lapland Hotels Ylläskaltio
Address: Sivulantie 7, Kolari, Kolari, Kolari, 95970, Finland
Rating: 8

Shopping on site

Currency exchange

Smoke-free property

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Newspapers

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Gift shop

Garden

Terrace

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Reception desk

Electric car charging

General

Non-smoking rooms

Room service

Family room

Rooms

Accessibility features

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility

Luggage storage

Laundry

Safe-deposit box

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Cafe

Restaurant

Snack bar

Bottled water (at extra charge)

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Free Wi-Fi

Internet

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Airport transportation

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Transfer

English

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Fishing

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Parking

Free Parking on Premises

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Conference Hall

Business

Cycling

Sports

Sauna

First Aid Kit

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Playroom

Children's playground

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Kids

Ski storage

Ski passes available

Ski shuttle

Skiing

Ski school

Winter sports

Pets allowed

Pets

Extra decontamination measures

Personal protection equipment for guests

Contactless check-in and/or check-out

Additional measures against COVID-19

Health and Safety Measures

At the hotel

Kittila Airport

Lapland Hotels Ylläskaltio

Kolari

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I'd heard such a mixer of reviews about this hotel which made me worried about  what I'd arrive to. But it's such a lovely, cosy hotel. It has a small gift shop with  souvenirs. The restaurant is large with a large a good selection of food even for fussy eaters. The staff were really helpful and there was a kids club in the evening which my daughter loved. The hotel is a 5 minute walk from restaurants, supermarket and shops and just behind the shops is the frozen lake. The only downside is the stairs in the family rooms, they are very steep and did worry me but as long as the kids are careful it's fine. We are returning to the same hotel again this year because we loved it so much and we can't wait.

Lovely hotel

Our second trip to Yllaskaltio and another wonderful stay! The accommodation is clean, simple, warm and very comfortable. The staff very friendly, and a tasteful redecoration of the restaurant undertaken since last year. 
I have noted with interest the ‘lack of choice’ of food for children. However this strikes me as very strange! If you want to give children a nutritionally poor and bland diet that is likely ultra processed, which leads to increased health risks (obesity, type 2 diabetes and all types cancer to mention but a few) then it may seem limited as no ultra processed pizza, burgers, Mac n cheese etc is present. However the choice of food is very varied, well presented in a buffet style, and hugely tasty. As kids can eat the same as adults - unsurprising to some - then the above criticism of ‘lack of choice’ simply does not add up. 
There is entertainment for kids and adults (pool, darts, arcade games) and a relaxing bar area to enjoy a drink with a lovely little gift shop attached. 
The location is probably one of the most beautiful places in earth, and many activities to do (skidooing, dog sledding and reindeer rides are a must, as is snow shooing). Fell skiing is great and, given the location, always guaranteed. Runs can be a little short & not as plentiful if you are used to the Alps per se, but there is still plenty to challenge people of all abilities, and the views more than make up for this. 
The Finnish people are lovely and welcoming. Cross country skiing fantastic as is hiking in the forests. 
I cannot wait to come back!

Wonderful hotel in a wonderful part of the world!

Family room; lots of selection at buffet breakfast and dinner. Gift shop, bar, lobby. Ski Bus comes right to door. The staff are very friendly and helpful.  Walking distance to supermarket. Sauna in each room. A Great place to stay if you're skiing at Yllas North or South.

Great Family Hotel a short bus ride to slopes

A very authentic alpine hotel with a friendly and helpful staff.  The rooms were basic in decor due to the snow sticking to boots, I presume, but very warm and cozy especially in contrast to the temperatures outside in December.  The dining room served a wide selection of dishes, buffet style, three times a day. All food was very fresh and there was a kettle on constant boil and T bags etc to make hot drinks.  I would recommend this hotel for family holidays 

Lovely time in Ylaas

Still at the Snow Princess on a 4 night stay.  Surprisingly decent.  Yes rooms are dated, stairs very steep.  Looking back on previous reviews these points have been mentioned numerous times and mgt have said hope to get a renovation soon, 10 yrs down the line looks like it's still considering it.  Saying the it was clean, room for 5 was small, our room was a riot with clothes everywhere.  Would b good if there was somewhere you vould hang your snow suits on properly.  Shower wasn't the best, luke warm.  Downstairs reception area was lovely, rustic and upstairs dining area lovely too, very large room with floor to ceiling with windows and found it very cold to eat in.  High ceiling won't help so wrap up when going in there.  Food decent I thought, was expect it worse, food was warm, soups lovely.  Food was fine abit repetitive but warm wholesome so you left full.  Kids choice poor though, chips n nuggets.

Sledging outside the hotel isn't great, get yourself on the ski bus timetable at reception get yourself to the northside of the fell, sledging is fab and next to the is the ski slopes.

Outside the hotel turn left walk down t junction turn left then you'll see the small shopping centre, large reindeer then further another shopping mall go outside there you can find the lake along with the swing.  Ensure you stay inside the poles on the lake to walk safely.

So tiring with all the gear on but worth it,  so it's a heavy day.  Don't over pack we ended up wearing most of our clothes most days as there clean.  Brought 2 cases what a waste as only changing undies etc.

Pleasantly surprised 

A very nice hotel. We had a great time at Hotel Yllaskaltio. Whilst the rooms are not that modern and a little dated they were very clean throughout and our room had very large windows with an excellent view of the Northern lights. Staff were all super friendly and helpful. 
Breakfast was all very efficient and tasty.
Our only complaint was the complimentary drinks voucher we received upon check in, we only used the bar in order to redeem it but were told after our drinks were poured that it wasn't valid against alcoholic drinks, there was no mention of this on the terms and conditions on the voucher. A bit annoying but apart from that would love to stay here again in the future.

Nice Hotel

Tjis hotel's general shape feels like an insult to Lapland and Finland. In serious need of R-E-N-O-V-A-T-I-O-N. 
Solo traveller € 120/night albeit with breakfast is OTT.
Staff though are super friendly and helpful. 

Property in desperate need of TLC

Have just returned from a 4 night trip with TUI. The TUI reps were brilliant and the excursions were great. The hotel is in a good location a small walk to the supermarket and frozen lake. Our room was very dated with dirty furniture & stains on the chairs, food stains all up the wall and even on the ceiling. No towels when we checked in and the radiator wasn’t working, the room also hadn’t been cleaned properly as an entire shelf was covered in loose crisps. The shelf in the bathroom was hanging off and the rooms are not serviced the entire stay so the bins overflow and towels are not changed. Very small choice of food nothing really for kids only bread and chips. Hallways are also not cleaned. Would say this is more of a 2 star hotel for English standards.

Average stay

First and foremost, this is a positive review and in no way should put you off going as with a few upgrades and choice I’d bring my family back here tomorrow. Please take this as a constructive criticism. We have just arrived home after a four night stay (22nd to 26th Dec 2022) the hotel is a little dated, could do with a complete refurb (imho) as the rooms are very basic but with everything you need (apart from a bath) Lapland is very tiring with all the snow gear on and after a long day my go to is a long hot bath. The stairs to the mezzanine are very steep, not slightly, and if you have children of a certain age who like to still get in with Mum and Dad, these are an accident waiting to happen. Or even if Mum and Dad sleep here instead, if your like me who has a weak bladder, they are a mission to navigate and not wake the kids. Our room was south facing and to have any chance of seeing Northern lights without going out then ask for a North facing room. The food in the hotel was ok. Breakfast (imo) was more catered for continental, there was bacon, mini hot dog sausages and creamy scrambled eggs, me personally, just having that option of requesting any type of egg would be ideal. I’m sure this could be included, especially the prices you pay for Xmas. A couple of fried eggs or poached would t have gone amiss. Like others have said too, the food could be hotter. I also have to point out that parents who let their kids go and help theirselves (I’m all for it) just stay away from the Nutella, the amount of little sneaky fingers having a swoop of the bowl I couldn’t ignore. (Bless ‘em) we’ve all done it lol. The food is ok, I ate well, I just expected more from a holiday that cost a lot of money. Hotel prices I thought were very expensive, 5 euros for a qtr of a cup of hot chocolate with squirts cream and 2 marshmallows. All drinks, snacks and souvenir’s are expensive. Finally, I need to repeat. It’s a great hotel, it could be much better with a few quid spent on it as us customers pay a lot, and I mean a lot to stay here. Please reinvest in the hotel. Staff are very friendly and helpful. We will return…..look out for an update should the changes happen. Good luck Snow Princess and thanks

Average Hotel, Could do better

Just returned from a four day break with TUI at the Snow Princess. Fabulous holiday, great hotel. Yes, rooms are basic but perfectly adequate, plenty of room, good shower, extra pillows on request. Food plentiful and varied and, as a coeliac, I was well catered for. Excellent staff and a special mention of the chef who cooked a special meal for my niece who has a number of allergies. Really went the extra mile for her. Great hotel for kids, lovely little play room, sledges for outside. Short walk to shops and frozen lake. Frequent busses to ski centres. Really couldn't fault it. Thank you.