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Basecamp Oulanka

2.5 star property
Beachfront guesthouse with free breakfast and sauna

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Scandinavian cuisine, garden views
Exterior
Twin Room, Private Bathroom
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Scandinavian cuisine, garden views
Cafe
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • On private beachOn private beachOn private beach
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included

Your area essentials

Map
Myllykoskentie 30, Kuusamo, 93900
  • Popular LocationRuka Ski Area39 min drive
  • Popular LocationRukatunturi Ski Jumping Hill39 min drive
  • Popular LocationOulanka National Park Visitor Center42 min drive
  • AirportKuusamo (KAO)53 min drive

Room options

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Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 22 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 16 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Single Room, Private Bathroom

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 16 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Kuusamo

At Basecamp Oulanka, you'll be 19.6 km (12.2 mi) from Oulanka National Park and 21.6 km (13.4 mi) from Oulanka National Park Visitor Center. Highlights at this beachfront guest house include a private beach, a restaurant and free buffet breakfast. .The restaurant, Basecamp Kitchen, serves Scandinavian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bear Bar is the guest house's own lobby lounge. Enjoy the Hot tub and sauna as well as access to ecotours and kayaking. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this Kuusamo guest house, you'll be 28.3 km (17.6 mi) from Ruka Ski Area and 42.7 km (26.5 mi) from Riisitunturi National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Käylän Uimaranta - 22 min drive
  • Ruka Ski Area - 39 min drive
  • Rukatunturi Ski Jumping Hill - 39 min drive
  • Oulanka National Park - 40 min drive
  • Oulanka National Park Visitor Center - 42 min drive

Getting around

  • Kuusamo (KAO) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • Juuman kahvila - 11 min walk
  • Kahvila Cafe - 23 min drive
  • M-L Juuma Oy - 17 min drive

About this property

Basecamp Oulanka

Beachfront guesthouse with free breakfast and sauna
A private beach is featured. Basecamp Oulanka offers its guests Access to hot tub and a sauna. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Basecamp Oulanka. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kuusamo guest house.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2005
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
Basecamp Oulanka offers 18 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature blackout curtains. Bathrooms include a shower, bidets and hairdryers.

Languages

English, Finnish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Basecamp Kitchen
  • Basecamp Terrace
  • Bear Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Boat and paddles
  • Books
  • Canoeing
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Games
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Paddleboard
  • Rafting
  • Sauna
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski lessons
  • Ski storage
  • Sledding
  • Snow sports gear
  • Snowshoeing
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a lake
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 15 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (100 centimetre high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (100 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2005
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 8 April 2024 to 22 May 2024 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 35 per night.

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 120 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 35 per night

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: MobilePay
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include outdoor lighting
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.
    Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, cash, mobile payments and MobilePay. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and outdoor lighting in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • This guest house caters to LGBTQ+ guests.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Basecamp Oulanka Kuusamo
Basecamp Oulanka Guesthouse
Basecamp Oulanka Guesthouse Kuusamo

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Basecamp Oulanka?

Basecamp Oulanka offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Basecamp Oulanka?

As of 22 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Basecamp Oulanka on 1 Jun 2024 start from NZ$202.06, 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.

Is parking available at Basecamp Oulanka?

Yep, Basecamp Oulanka has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Basecamp Oulanka?

The closest beach to Basecamp Oulanka is Käylän Uimaranta (12.4 km).

Does Basecamp Oulanka serve breakfast?

You bet, free buffet breakfast is available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Basecamp Oulanka?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Basecamp Oulanka?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Scandinavian cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Basecamp Oulanka?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Basecamp Oulanka?

Furry friends are welcome at Basecamp Oulanka, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

Basecamp Oulanka Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at Basecamp Oulanka made a great effort to welcome us and to accommodate our plans. We were very pleased with our stay. We were also impressed by deep interest in the Oulanka park.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Esko

Liked: Staff & service
Lähellä luontoa, kaukana kaikesta ; )
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Aki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jari

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Mika

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Pertti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Erinomainen,luonnon rauhaa rakastavalle ihanteellinen kohde.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jouni

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jorma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Markku

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023