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    The Snow Elf Hotel & Apartments

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    InYllas, Lapland

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    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 bedrooms 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 children can get involved with entertainment and activities. You can join the SnowClub entertainment team and our mascot Captain T for indoor and outdoor activities. Like snowdog-building and tobogganing, snowgolf and marshmallow toasting. There's lots of entertainment, too, like pantomimes and festive-themed parties.

    While you're away, you can speak to us anytime - we're available 24/7 via the TUI App. You can also reach us by phone and SMS if you prefer. The easy-to-use TUI App is packed with info and tips. It sends you important updates, like your airport transfer times. Download the TUI App for free from the App Store or Google Play - if you switch on notifications, we'll be able to keep you updated.

    • Rooms: 88
    • Buildings: 2
    • 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

      Please note the official name of this hotel is Lapland Hotel Akashotelli.
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    Your Itinerary

    • Arrive in Kittila

      Santa's elves will take you to your hotel in Levi, Pallas or Yllas. You'll pick up snow clothes on the way to the resort. Then, you'll have a free afternoon to get a feel for your surroundings. Grab a toboggan and make a beeline for the snow, or take a walk through the snowy countryside.

    • Get a crash course in Lappish culture

      On this activity, you’ll take a short husky sleigh ride, and have a go being pulled on a sleigh from the back of a snowmobile. You can pay a bit extra to see an Arctic Circle crossing ceremony, too. You can spend the rest of day however you like – wrap up and play in the snow or relax in your hotel.

    • Take your pick

      Cruise through the countryside by driving a snowmobile, or sit back and relax on a sleigh as huskies lead the way.

    • Festive Fun

      On day two, head to Santa's activity area for the day to make Christmas tree ornaments and meet reindeer. Plus, you can top your day off with a face-to-face meeting with Santa himself.

    FOOD & DRINK

    Full Board

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    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Evening Meal
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    • Snacks

    Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner.  

    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.

    • Buffet restaurant*

      Decorated with a Christmas theme and serving international and local foods with children's options.

    • 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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    • Annexe 1 Bedroom Apartment with Sauna

    • 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 extra beds. You’ll have a kitchenette and there’s a sauna or that extra touch of luxury.

    Lapland hotels not to be trusted
    09 Jul , 2020 travellinginFinland
    We booked a cottage from Lapland Hotels and believed that the accomodation would have some standard. The Kelomökki (with a double bed and single bed) was a big dissapointment. The beds were very old, the curtains and the decoration pillows and the chairs had not been changed since the 1990's. The shower was a small cabin. Didn't even dare to take a look at the sauna. Also the lightning was poor and consisted mostly of cold, lifeless halogen lamps. The pictures Lapland hotels has taken of their accomodation options in Äkäslompolo are not to be trusted! The Lapland Hotels company seems to sell these rooms to foreigners who cannot see the reality of the standard of accomodation before they arrive. Very dissapointed because I had read some good reviews on the chains other hotels and believed that they had some standard. I wrote this review in english because I feel sorry for tourists who come far away to have a holiday in this place. -Family from Finland-
    Awful hotel rooms
    10 Feb , 2020 JoAtMuc, 187309
    We had to stay there for one night as our flight was cancelled and it was arranged for us. I would never ever book a room in this hotel as I have litteraly never seen rooms that were in such a bad shape. The furniture was old and shabby, absolutely no effort in trying to put together matching pieces, everything was carelessly fixed, only one window could be opened and that didn't properly air the room, the shower is minuscule, old carpets, the floor was cracked open, the beds were no younger than the furniture, stains on the walls and curtains. I was disgusted only by entering the room and first desinfected most of the surfaces. A neon light is used as the main light source. The breakfast was ok and the dining room reminds of a cafeteria but was one of the better places in the hotel. The only positive thing: The staff was very friendly, charming and helpful!
    Few tips before your trip to Yllas log cabins
    22 Jan , 2020 Kathywoodruff
    My husband and I are off on our 3rd trip to Yllas with Ingham's next Sunday. We are staying in one of the Log Cabins in the woods, which we love and l will give a few tips to allow you to enjoy your holiday more. 1. When you first arrive at your cabin have a quick look round maybe a cuppa, but then get your warm gear on and get out and find where the supermarket and restaurants are before it gets dark. You can unpack later. It gets dark very early in January/February and you can loose your bearings trying to get back to your cabin especially if it is deep in the woods. We got totally lost last year and it wasn't fun in the dark, snowing and -33!!! 2. Take very warm waterproof weather gear and boots, as arriving on a Sunday you do not collect your hired snow gear until the next morning and it can be a bit of a hike for some people who are staying on the other side of the lake to get to Destination Lapland, for their gear. Or if you want to go out on the Sunday evening. They generally give you a plastic sledge to bring your hired stuff back to your cabin. And also on the Monday morning the Ingham reps give a welcome talk at the Akas hotel quite early so you need to be well wrapped up be it the hired gear you have already collected or the warm clothes you have brought with you. 3. I advise people who are going half board to get some provisions in for your first breakfast, from the supermarket, as the Akas hotel can be a long way for some of the cabins, as they are scattered around a large area of the resort, and can take a few days sometimes to get your bearings. 4. Pack a good few DVD s for the evening and especially for children, as the TV programs aren't brilliant, just 2/3 English speaking programs and generally old 'Casualty' and our ITV3 programs! Some cabins even have Video player's. Luckily l have saved some of mine as the cabin we are staying in has a Video player in the mezzanine area upstairs and a DVD player in the lounge, downstairs. 5. If you are going especially to see the Northern Lights, if it looks like it's going to be a relatively clear night, have a nap in the afternoon, wrap up extremely warm, take a water bottle if you have one and walk to the frozen lake for around 10pm sometimes later. If you have the Aurora Forecast downloaded on your phone it should be able to let you know how good a chance of witnessing this fantastic spectical will be. We were so lucky to see them on the Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, last year but we were getting onto the lake sometimes at 11.30pm. We were in Yllas 7 years ago, also ,and got to see the lights from our cabin which was quite a way from the lake, but was obstructed by the trees. 6. The cabins are rather small and cosy so you may need to get on well with your family or friends! The 2 room log cabins have a bedroom with 2 small single beds, downstairs and an 'open' mezzanine bedroom upstairs with a double mattress or 2 single mattresses. You will be able to hear everything downstairs if you are trying to sleep in the mezzanine, so all go to bed at the same time unless you are a deep sleeper!!! 7. The street lights go out at 10pm so make sure you have a head torch or a good torch or both. If they get switched off and you have forgotten,it does take you by surprise!! 8. The supermarket is very well stocked and if you have bought a bit more than you bargained for, sometimes the plastic sledges are outside for you to take your heavy shopping home, but do check first that they don't belong to someone!!!! I hope this has been helpful to some of you, l know l would have loved someone to give me some insight on what l was venturing into when we first came 7 years ago.
    Disappointed with Inghams
    16 Jan , 2020 149susief
    We booked through Santa Claus Trips/Inghams in August 2018 to go to Yllas Log Cabins in December 2019. We booked half board but the hotel for our meals (Akas) was so far from our cabin (30 min walk each way with 3 kids inc 2 year old) we ended up taking taxis and buying food from a supermarket to cook at our cabin. We have complained to Inghams on our return and asked for compensation for the money spent on food and taxis and they offered us £26! We spent at least £250 on taxis and food! We booked with Inghams knowing that they had a good reputation but have been really disappointed with them.
    Inghams Holiday Log Cabins
    04 Jan , 2020 KaraButtery, 186346
    The first thing to mention is how efficient the whole service from Inghams has been. From booking to pre holiday questions and especially the reps in the resort have been amazing. We couldn't have been more cared for. Food is basic and not great (we are accustomed to 5 star) but we didn't have many expectations of this before we went so we weren't disappointed. We were half board in a log cabin for 7 nights over New Years. Our cabin was perfectly located over the lake with everything you needed and immaculately cleaned. Everywhere is clean, well looked after and the locals are friendly. 4G is suprinsgly full strength everywhere and although services and facilities are exceptional yllas still retains a quiet, relaxed and traditional Finnish feel. Our holiday ended perfectly with the northern lights making an appearance on our last night. The airport is a nightmare but overall the holiday was perfect and magical.
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    We're looking into whether this property is generally suitable for those with reduced mobility. In the meantime, feel free to contact our Customer Welfare team or visit our accessible holidays page if you have any questions.


    Our Customer Welfare number is +353 (1) 850 946 164. Lines are open Monday to Friday 09.00-19.00, Saturday 09.00-18.00, and Sunday 10.00-17.00. Calls from landlines cost the standard rate, but calls from mobiles may be higher, so please check with your network provider.

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    Woodland setting Indoor swimming pool SnowClub for kids
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    Map Position: 67.603921796, 24.172568756
    Star Rating: 3
    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3 /5 based on 378 customer reviews

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