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Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos

3.0 star property
Beachfront guesthouse for sun and fun

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$768
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb

Explore the area

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Pappilantie 1, Ranua, 97700
  • Place, Ranua kyrka
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Vicarage and Parish Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Ranua Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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  • Lake view
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • Lake view
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Beds

About the area

Ranua

At Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos, you'll be 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from Ranua Zoo. Highlights at this beachfront guest house include a private beach, a restaurant and free buffet breakfast. .This beach guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe, barbecues and free newspapers in the lobby. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Ranua guest house include Vicarage and Parish Museum and Ranua kyrka.
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What's nearby

  • Ranua kyrka - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Vicarage and Parish Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ranua Zoo - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Japan House - 44 min drive - 52.6 km
  • Uimaranta - 53 min drive - 77.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bubo Bistro & Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Keskus grilli - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wild Arctic Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Meijeri - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Vaaka - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos

Beachfront guesthouse for sun and fun
A private beach is featured. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Ranua guest house is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos offers 17 accommodations. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Cross-country skiing
  • Sledding
  • Snow sports gear
  • Snowmobiling
  • Snowshoeing

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On a private beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 9 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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 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: EUR 20 per accommodation, per stay
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 40.0 per day.
  • 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.

  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 40.0 per day

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served at Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos.

Property is also known as

Guesthouse Ranua Guesthouse Ranua
Arctic & Igloos Ranua
Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos Ranua
Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos Guesthouse
Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos Guesthouse Ranua
Guesthouse Ranua Guesthouse
Guesthouse Ranua Ranua
Ranua Ranua

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos?

Yep, Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos?

As of 15 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos on 16 Feb 2026 start from NZ$767.69, 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 Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a private beach and a BBQ, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos is a hit with families.

Does Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos serve breakfast?

Yeah, free buffet breakfast is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos?

No, Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos?

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

Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 157 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Carolle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Décevant

Personnel pas accueillant, nous remettent nos clés sans explications du fonctionnement de l’igloo (comment mettre l’eau, les lumières, etc). On a dû trouver par nous même. Une fois l’eau mise, inondation sous l’évier, trempant tous nos bagages. Ne vaut absolument pas le prix. Déjeuner ok. Quand on va se renseigner, nous ignore totalement, ne se lève même pas pour voir ce que j’ai besoin. J’ai chercher la douche commune pendant 30 min car on me faisait juste un signe vers où aller mais m’ont pas expliquer que c’était avec le sauna et douche pas indiquer. Très décevant mais hutte mignonne.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheena

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the igloos and cooked and ate meals both in the igloo and also dinner in the restaurant. 1. Staff were amazing and lovely 2. Food and wine options for dinner and the cosy restaurant was delightful and enjoyable 3. We also cooked and ate in our igloo and the kitchen provided all the kitchen items we needed and were happy for us to drop things off to be cleaned 4. I found the igloos to be surprisingly spacious with lots of spots to store things 5. Small compostable toilet was fine for evening use and we didn’t mind heading up to the main guesthouse for showers and to use bathrooms 6. The bathrooms are a little dated but clean and functional 7. People mentioned in past reviews about the big step to the deck of the igloo. However you don’t need to do the big step as you can walk around a different paths Overall we had a totally amazing experience and I could have stayed longer
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Unknown

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dinesh

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Audrey

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very value for money and I like that the igloo is in the river/sea? So it’s quite pretty!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faye

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

Awesome experience

Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alessia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re looking for a family run business, with beautiful lake surroundings, look no further!! The staff is kind and very helpful. The owner went out of his way to get my room ready as I was 3h early for check in! You do need a car as the transportation is very limited (1 bus a day on the weekend 😅). Unfortunately the snow melted by the time I arrived, as it’s early in the season, but I did get to see a stunning Aurora dancing over me just on the front yard: once in a lifetime experience that I’ll never forget 💕. I’ll definitely come back….with a car 😂. Kiitos 💕💕💕
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Alyson

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
I was expecting the location to be further away from town, but it was right next to the road. There is not much around for food options and tours, you have to go through them. I wish the dog sledding was more than just around the lake. The snowmobiling was awesome. The showers need a big update.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jagdies

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Jagdies janki

Not value for money at all Service from hanah was excellent but amenities like bath room are non existent till you ask for it they are all communal which is big no no Same breakfast every day which is no
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Poor service and guesthouse amenities

The igloo was comfortable and smart. However, the wifi in our igloo was not working and the staff just said they can’t help it. They could have asked the service person for the igloo to fix it the next day. The traditional sauna was run down and not sealed, cold air kept coming in and there were no instructions to guide guests on how to use it. By the time we came, the fire was almost gone. We had to restart the fire ourselves and by the time the fire is up and warming the room, our time is up. The toilet in the guesthouse was also very basic and run down. One is small where your clothes might get wet. Lastly, it’s not very accessible and there’s only few buses to and fro Ranua per day. Be prepared to walk 15-20min to and fro the accommodation too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mehul, Fairview

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ieuan-Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic accommodation in the igloo. Can be slightly cramped at times but this is expected with the type of room. Fantastic staff/service with amenities on site.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Donald

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Charmaine

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
The property is quite old. No lavatory inside the room so if you need to wash your hands nor get water, you still have to go outside. Also the space is so small inside the room. Bus station is 10 minutes away and there are only 4 bus schedules so you have to plan your trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would highly recommend and cannot wait to come back. My husband booked an igloo for us for a long weekend in November for my 30th. The igloos were special, different and were located right on the frozen lake. They were private, quiet and had great views. The guesthouse had everything you needed from a restaurant, shower room, two saunas and firepit hut. The staff were so friendly, accommodating, welcoming and happy to help with anything. Breakfast was good. We didn’t make it to the restaurant but instead used the hut with a roaring fire where we cooked our own dinner which was lovely and unique. There at two saunas available which need booking an hour before use and were free any time we wanted. The choice of activities available were great, very unique and reasonably priced. The guide was amazing. All equipment was provided at no extra cost and we did each one just the two of us so it was like our own private activity. The guesthouse is around 1-1.5hour from Rovaniemi by public bus which was easy to get and stopped pretty much right outside. Thank you for such a wonderful and memorable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay if you have.a hire car top location nice igloo
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Myrna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love everything except that there's no shower and proper toilet
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Goh

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful and convenient location close to town. friendly, informative staff. super clean rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

Sleeping in an igloo under the Aurora Borealis

We stayed in an igloo and we were able to catch a glimpse of what was probably the Northern Lights. The igloo was super comfortable and in a remote location. We would come back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Alicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
It would be good if there was housekeeping of rooms as we had to constantly keep on asking for top up of toilet paper, self-cleared the rubbish bins and the eco toilet in the igloo had started to smell mid-way during our 6 days stay there. Other than that, the rest were satisfactory.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022