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Giellajohka

3.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Deluxe Cabin (Taiga)
Deluxe Cabin (Routa) | Living area
Studio
Deluxe Cabin (Routa)
Deluxe Cabin (Routa) | View from room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$159
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar

Explore the area

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2920 Karigasniementie, Inari, 99910
  • Place, Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church
  • Place, Kevo Trail
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Inari Church
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Cabin (Taiga)

Deluxe Cabin (Taiga)

  • River view
  • 50 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Cabin (Routa)

Deluxe Cabin (Routa)

  • River view
  • 50 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Deluxe Cabin (Halla)

Deluxe Cabin (Halla)

  • River view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Basic Cottage

Basic Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Basic Quadruple Room (Shared Kitchen)

Basic Quadruple Room (Shared Kitchen)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Basic Triple Room

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Basic Triple Room (Shared Kitchen)

Basic Triple Room (Shared Kitchen)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 5 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Studio

Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Inari

At Giellajohka, you'll be 27.2 km (16.9 mi) from Kevo Trail and 27.2 km (16.9 mi) from Sulaojan Nature Trail. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Other amenities include a sauna, barbecues and luggage storage. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of RV/bus/truck parking.

What's nearby

  • Kevo Trail - 20 min drive - 33.5 km
  • Sulaojan Nature Trail - 20 min drive - 33.5 km
  • Sajos Sámi Cultural Centre - 44 min drive - 79.7 km
  • Inari Church - 45 min drive - 80.7 km
  • Ukonkivi - 56 min drive - 86.7 km

Getting around

  • Ivalo (IVL) - 92 min drive

About this property

Giellajohka

Riverwalk hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A sauna, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Giellajohka. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Inari hotel is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Giellajohka offers 9 accommodations with a hairdryer. This Inari hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Giellajohka

Things to do

  • Cross-country skiing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Sauna
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Snow sports gear
  • Snowshoeing
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a river
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately EUR 15 per person
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Giellajohka Hotel
Giellajohka Inari
Giellajohka Hotel Inari

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Giellajohka?

Yep, Giellajohka has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Giellajohka?

As of 15 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Giellajohka on 2 Mar 2026 start from NZ$158.98, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Giellajohka serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Giellajohka?

No, Giellajohka does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Giellajohka?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Giellajohka?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Giellajohka?

Furry friends are welcome at Giellajohka, with food and water bowls on offer.

Giellajohka Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 120 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carolle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not what is mentionned on hôtel.com

Je déplore toutefois qu’on nous ait vendu une chambre comme une cabine (la photo est celle d’une cabine avec vue sur lac mais on a eu qu’un apart avec aucune vue sur l’eau qui d’ailleurs est un étang et non un lac) et de plus ma recherche était pour Inari, l’affichage dit qu’elle se trouve à Inari, alors qu’elle est à 45 minutes d’Inari et qu’on a donc dû revenir sur nos pas. On nous a dit que c’était hôtel.com qui faisait sa vente ainsi et non eux. Malgré une belle chambre et une belle accueil, c’ st un peu décevant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chu-Wu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best for northern light viewing in the area, with extremely friendly and helpful owner/staff make this place easily get the best rating for the place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Miikka

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mukava huoneisto. Hyvin varusteltu jaettu keittiö. Rauhallinen sijainti.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay in Giellajohka.The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The area was beautiful and peaceful and there was almost no light pollution.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best place I stayed in Finland.

Amazing location, great food, no light pollution, great views, nice people. Everything about this place was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priyank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and very kind hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelvin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
River view stay very relax and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Barrie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Interesting place but not my type
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

rani

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Giellajohka for 6 days and wished we had longer. It was magic. The river cabins are cozy, warm and have a substantial kitchen. We enjoyed the in cabin sauna and the beautiful floor to ceiling window meant we enjoyed the aurora from our bed while having a cup of tea early in the morning. The property is run by Anita and her son Jouni and they are actively involved passionate hosts. We loved them and all the staff. The activities were well run, relaxed, intimate and so much fun. No mass tourism to be found. There are beautiful walk, ski and snowshoe tracks from your doorstep and all the gear to borrow. The food was good. We loved reindeer soup and the breakfasts, especially the pancakes with jam. Yum! Don’t hesitate booking it would be impossible to regret a stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

M

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service, beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bardia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you want to enjoy the pure nature next to a river in the middle of nowhere the place is the best option. It is very calm and clean and the staffs are super nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

MARIA KRISELDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

MARIA KRISELDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay

The people were really friendly and they made us feel right at home. Food was great especially the heavy breakfast, the apartment was clean, and the resident kitties and doggie were really adorable. The only comment we have is that the pillows were a bit small/low and the beds were too soft but this is based on one’s preference. We prefer firmer (and higher) pillows and memory foam beds (again, based on preference). All in all, our stay was lovely and we’ll definitey be back here again!❤️
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Resident Kitty
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Virpi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely property

Lovely property in wonderful area. Friendly service that made us feel very welcome. Beautiful area with plenty of outdoor activities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Samuli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place in the nature

Wonderful place surrounded by beautiful nature. We stayed in the Fisherman’s cottage which was very clean and comfortable with a view on the river - super nice! The restaurant was lovely and the owners, as well as the rest of the staff were friendly and great. We didn’t have breakfast but it looked delicious and plentiful. Would stay here again anytime!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

It is ok, very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chetan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I really loved the place! We stayed at the fisherman's cottage, and it was so comfortable! Good view to the river, where you can also swim! Breakfast was good and filling as well! Over all a very nice place to stay, would definitely recommed!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jonas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mega
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chetan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merja Sinikka

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loistava palvelu ja lemmikkiystävällinen paikka
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025