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    Lapland Hotel Saaga

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    InYlläs, Lapland

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    ABOUT THE HOTEL

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    Surrounded by snow-covered slopes and huge stretches of pine forest, the Lapland Hotel Saaga offers up views that are second to none.

    You’ll find it hard to beat the mountain scenery that surrounds the Lapland Hotel Saaga – drift-drenched slopes, frozen lakes and pine forests all put in appearances.

    The hotel’s mountain setting and next-door ski lift gives instant access to hiking, skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing trails. As for the interiors, expect roaring fires, sink-into sofas and wood-panelled walls.

    Holidays here come with our Hotel rep and 24/7 Online service.

    • Rooms: 84
    • Lifts: 6
    • Buildings: 3
    • Floors: 5

    Things you'll love

    • Spectacular mountain scenery
    • Wellness suite*
    • Indoor pool*

    Location

    • 4km from Yllásjärvi village and 14km from Äkäslompolo village
    • Nearest ski lift* 50m and main ski lift* just 200m away
    • Kindergarten and ski school 200m away
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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

      There’s a line-up of festive fun activities on day two’s agenda. Plus, you’ll get to meet all of Santa’s elves, and of course Mrs Claus. Then, you’ll top your day off with a face-to-face meeting with Santa himself.

    FOOD & DRINK

    Bed and Breakfast

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    Buffet breakfast.  

    Half Board

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    Buffet breakfast and dinner.  

    Facilities

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    • Buffet restaurant*

      Offering international meals with modern décor that has traditional touches. Children's options are also available.

    • Children's dining*

      In the buffet restaurant.

    • Indoor pool*

      The children's pool* is not far away and there's a pool bar and a whirlpool bath.

    Rooms

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    • 1 Bedroom Apartment with Sauna

      These 1 bedroom apartments come with a cosy and inviting feel. There’s a twin bedroom plus a lounge area with 1 sofa-bed. You’ll have a kitchenette where you can make hot and cold drinks and snacks. And for that extra touch of luxury- there’s a sauna.

    • Twin Room

      These twin rooms are a good base for exploring on your holiday. If there’s more than 2 of you – you’ll have 1 extra bed in the bedroom for 1 adult or 2 children which is a sofa-bed.

    Good for a short stay but be aware
    19 Mar , 2022 109matthewo, 186605
    Stayed for a week in the Nordic Chalets in March. Overall it was positive but there are a few things to be aware of before you book. We were a family of 4 and arrive via overnight train to Kolari. We travelled independently. But the positive first - Nordic Chalets were spotlessly clean and well equipped. - Dinner in the restaurant was excellent every time (didn’t have the buffet) - Staff were all very friendly and accommodating - Bus from Kolari drops you to the door (€85 return for 2 adults and 2 children) - Free ski storage in apartments (or lockers by the gondola if you’re really lazy) - Enough places to eat so you won’t get bored if you don’t want to eat at the hotel - for a week. Now the negative - It’s 300m+ walk from the hotel. Dragging bags over gritted ice and snow downhill was hard…uphill to check out was really hard with kids. They should provide a shuttle service. I would tip generously. - All the equipment and couldn’t even buy coffee in the mini market. Self catering here is hopeless unless you have a car. The bus to Akaslompolo was over €30 for us and not that regular. Mini market really doesn’t have much. - The Nordic Apartments are not ski in or out. Not by any definition. The hotel is - but not the apartments. - The kids niche was comfortable - they loved it. Our bed was akin to a camper or sofa bed. The mattes is only an inch or two thick. It’s not a double. It was not comfortable and found it hard to sleep on but I am a light sleeper.
    Wonderful Holiday
    05 Mar , 2022 M783OOsteves
    We visited in Feb 2022 with Inghams and at no time were we disappointed we stayed in the hotel itself. the transfer from the airport is around 40 minutes, on arrival we were early and fortunate that our room was available. the Hotel was clean and rooms a good size for 2, we had a view of the slopes and would recommend requesting this if not allocated. we booked half board which was fortunate as alternatives for food in the evenings was limited, Inghams provided a taxi to a local supermarket on the first evening to get a few extras for the room or more for those self catering. the restaurant is buffet style with good hot and cold options even for a pescatarian and Diabetic, Breakfast was also a similar good standard. we did visit the SPA one day but found it a little busy on other days when the weather was not so good but if you have young children it would be useful. we also tried to book a treatment for my wife but left it until the Wednesday and there was nothing available recommend booking early. the Gym looks good but did not use. at lunch we found the hotel Bar quiet and a nice place to sit and watch the slope at the back. in the evening there were a couple of bars open both not busy that week and prices seemed to be the same wherever you went. In the early hours of the last night we even saw the Northern Lights from our hotel room not the best view due to the slope lights but too late and cold to venture to the wooded area. the ski slopes were at the back but found access at the end of the hotel this would have been an easier if the dressed the snow to the slop but not a big issue (there was a lot of snow that week) we had ski school booked for 3 days which was good if a little restricted on 2 days due to the high winds and snow but that said we both enjoyed the slopes we had access to. the rest of the week skiing was limited due to the weather and some lifts being out, this was not a issue for us as we had booked a night at the Snow Village and Husky safari for the Snow Village we had to leave before the evening meal so you need to plan to have it there if booking this be well worth a visit The Husky Safari was amazing, you have to manage your own sledge but the dogs are well trained and know where they need to go would highly recommend this. Overall we both agreed that we would like to go back the Hotel did everything we wanted, staff were very helpful and we would also use Inghams again.
    Stunning location
    04 Mar , 2022 510rachela, 186364
    We booked apartment through Inghams for a week Skiing. We had not been to Yllas before. Wanted to try somewhere different to Levi. We stayed in the Nordic apartments, new blocks bit further away from hotel. They aren’t usually used by inghams apparently? Really modern clean and stunning views of the artic. Could see the northern lights from the flat. Great for skiing bit awkward for shops. Bus service infrequent and doesn’t always stop at supermarket. Taxi from akaslompolo about £30. Walk to supermarket 45 mins downhill. There is a v expensive corner shop in Yllas ski. Inghams did a free taxi run first night but only got 20 mins so was like supermarket sweep. Bonus of location is you don’t have far to carry skis .Beautiful place as not v built up. Quiet and no queues. Downside is getting bus to Y1 and Akaslompolo not easy as bus infrequent. You can ski over but gondola only open if weather good. One day hardly any lifts open. If you have young children go to Levi.There is really only skiing and the usual Lapland trips. Pool in hotel ok, small and bit cold. I wouldn’t have paid extra for it. You can’t really swim in it, more lounge about! Hotel staff lovely and apartments v clean and slept so well. I would go back to Yllas it’s beautiful and lots of great Skiing equal to Levi. The amenities limited but I love the woods so close, the views and the wilderness but self catering tricky! There is a really nice buffer at Y1 where Ski school is. Also pre book lessons if you want private group ones we couldn’t get any there!
    A fabulous time!
    20 Feb , 2022 Minimollie08, 186254
    Booked a week's ski holiday through Crystal. Our room on the 4th floor overlooked the piste. On our evening arrival the Chef kindly prepared a large portion of salmon, new potatoes and salad to take to our rooms along with a huge portion of cheese and biscuits. We were impressed with the quality and quantity!! The hotel food was delicious and probably the best we have ever had in our 15 ski holidays. We were on half board with this hotel and it was buffet service which suited us just fine. The International waiters/waitresses were all very happy and cleared the tables consistently. Our large room was equipped with tea and coffee making facilities and toiletries in the bathroom with robes and slippers (superior room only). The ski boot room was easily accessible. The Spa area had a pool, jacuzzi x 2 and a sauna and steam room to a good standard. The reception staff were very polite and knowledgeable and the restaurant staff. We were impressed with its location to the ski slopes and to the magical National Park which was a Narnia experience in itself. Apparently the Northern Lights appeared three times but sadly we missed them each time, our own fault, in not trusting the App and lack of motivation to get dressed up to face the -16 weather at midnight. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this Hotel and are thinking of going back next year and my husband never says that after a ski holiday. Lapland is very different to the Alps/Dolomites etc and we felt the skiing was a little more relaxed for us now we are in our dotage!!
    Fantastic holiday
    13 Feb , 2022 Deborah P, 186230
    We stayed for a week in February, 2 bedroom apartment just down the road from the hotel. Apartment warm, comfortable and just perfect for our needs. Also had a sauna and balcony. Booked with Crystalski - half board basis. Hotel staff very welcoming and helpful, nothing was too much trouble for any of the staff. Reception staff were particularly efficient and kind. Ski slopes not crowded and right next door to the hotel, ideal for the children in our group. We would definitely recommend the Saaga hotel and visit again in the future.
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    Spectacular mountain scenery Wellness suite* Indoor pool*
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    Map Position: 67.550460502, 24.249401092
    Star Rating: 4
    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 plus /5 based on 639 customer reviews

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