The Snow Elf Hotel & Apartments
InYlläs, Lapland
ABOUT THE HOTEL
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An indoor swimming pool, plenty of space to play in the snow, and regular visits from Captain T – the Snow Elf Hotel and Apartments are well geared up for family getaways.
This resort-style complex has a real fairytale setting – it’s bordered on all sides by snow-dusted pine forests. It’s a family-friendly spot, with an indoor pool and lots of activities on offer.
As well as comfortable and spacious apartments, you can stay in cosy log cabins, which feature traditional décor, a fireplace and a sauna.
This hotel comes with a SnowClub, where families can get involved with entertainment and activities. You can join the SnowClub entertainment team for indoor and outdoor activities like snowman-building, tobogganing and Christmas crafts. There's plenty of entertainment, too, including live shows, festive parties and a Christmas-themed silent disco.
You'll find the details of your itinerary below - just remember that all itineraries are subject to change. You can find your final itinerary on the TUI Lapland app two days before you're due to go - just search for TUI Lapland in the App Store or Google Play to download it. If you'd like to book additional experiences, we'd recommend booking these with us - it's just so we can make sure they fit around the included activities such as your meeting with Santa, taster sessions and festive finale.
- Rooms: 88
- Buildings: 17
- Floors: 2
Things you'll love
- Woodland setting
- Indoor swimming pool
- SnowClub for kids
Location
- In the centre of Äkäslompolo village, with the nearest restaurants and shops 300m away
- Near cross-country ski tracks
- Ski lifts, ski equipment rental and a ski school just 3.2km away
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Your Itinerary
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ARRIVE IN KITTILA
You’ll get a traditional cooked English breakfast on your flight to Lapland. After landing at Kittila airport, you’ll pick up your thermal clothing before you take the transfer to your hotel in Yllas. Once you’ve arrived, the rest of the day’s yours to suss out your snowy surroundings.
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SNOW VILLAGE AND SANTA
There’s lots on the agenda today. First up, you’ll get a big dose of Lappish culture at the snow village. This is the place where you’ll have your husky-sleigh ride taster session before decorating cookies and making Christmas ornaments. Next, you’ll zoom through the snow on a toboggan ride as you make your way to the big event – your meeting with Santa.
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FREE TIME/FESTIVE FINALE
Today’s free for you to explore at your own leisure, or book in an extra TUI experience – just make sure you book before you go so you don’t risk missing out. If you’re staying for three nights, you’ll hand your thermal clothing back today before you head to your festive finale this evening, where you’ll tuck into a Christmas dinner with all the trimmings. Meanwhile, those staying for four nights will have a free evening.
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FLY HOME/FESTIVE FINALE
Whether you stayed for three or four nights, you’ll get a festive Christmas dinner on your flight back home. For those on a three-night trip, it’s time to head back to the airport ready for your flight home today. Or, if you’ve still got another night left, you’ll have another free day to fit in anything you missed the day before. Search for Yllass for all the options. Later, you’ll hand in your thermal clothing before heading to your festive finale, which will feature a Christmas dinner with all the trimmings.
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FLY HOME
It’s home time for those staying for four nights today, as you’ll be heading back to the airport ready for your flight home.
FOOD & DRINK
Facilities
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SnowClub
This is one of our SnowClub properties, which means Captain T will be on hand for plenty of festive fun. He’ll entertain little ones with activities like snowdog-building, Christmas-themed storytelling and arts and crafts. Plus, he’ll be hosting special festive parties and sing-alongs. Family-friendly quizzes and games are part of the line-up, too.
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Buffet restaurant*
Decorated with a Christmas theme and serving international and local foods with children's options.
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Indoor pool
A great place to have some family fun or keep trim with a few laps. Please note that loose swimming trunks are not permitted.
Rooms
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Superior 1 Bedroom Apartment with Sauna
These superior 1 bedroom apartments are spacious and inviting. There’s a twin bedroom plus a lounge with 2 sofa-beds in the lounge. You’ll have a kitchenette and there’s a sauna or that extra touch of luxury.
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Annexe 1 Bedroom Apartment with Sauna
These annexe 1 bedroom apartments come with a sauna. There's space for up to four with a twin bedroom and two sofa-beds in the lounge. You'll also find a kitchenette, too.

Magical wonderland ..
Hotel and TUI 3 night package review
TUI & hotel overpriced. Not very Christmassy but overall experience of a winter holiday and snow village great
Magical
A great base to explore a magical winter wonderland!
Special Assistance
This hotel hasn’t been surveyed for its accessibility yet, but we’re working on it.
We realise everyone’s needs are different, so it’s best to get in touch with our Assisted Travel team if you’ve got any questions, on 0353 1 6937700 and option 4. The team are available from 9am to 7pm on weekdays, 9am to 5pm on Saturday and 10am to 5pm on Sunday.
We’ve partnered with AccessAble to create Detailed Access Guides. View our other hotels Detailed Access Guides.
Also, if you or someone you’re travelling with requires assistance at the airport, or on your flight, please let us know as soon as possible once you’ve booked your holiday. You can give the Assisted Travel team a call to arrange this.
Looking for more info? Head to our Accessible Holidays page.
Items marked with * incur extra charges which are payable locally