Santa Claus Holiday Village

I'm sure the place looks better with snow but we still enjoyed the festive decorations and atmosphere!. Christmas tree on the deck of our suite, Scandinavian Christmas candleabra in the window, decorations all over the lobby and restaurant, etc. While our suite was a five minute walk from the Village, it was well appointed, clean, comfortable. Didn't love that the shower flooded the bathroom and didn't love the view, but did enjoy everything else, including the two tvs, the well-equipped kitchen, the sauna. ||The included breakfast was just ok. Hot dishes were not great but the standard meats, cheeses, breads, pasties were fine. Plentiful, clean, well maintained.||The Staff at Reception were incredible--friendly, personable, so helpful. They went out of their way to make our stay comfortable and pleasant.

We had a fab stay at the Santa Clause Village Resort! ||Accommodation - We stayed in a 'Superior A Cottage.' These cottages are in 2 half's and share a front door that opens into a heated shared hallway with another door into each private cottage. (If you book both cottages for parties more than 4 people you can keep the private doors open to link them together.) The cottage was very clean and spacious enough for a family of 4 also very warm and cosy. The bed in the bedroom was very comfy but our children complained that the sofa bed was very uncomfortable due to springs sticking out. The sauna was a great addition and found the drying cupboard very useful! The bathroom also had a hairdryer and Straighteners in which is handy!||The included breakfast was plentiful, very tasty and the restaurant was nice and relaxed. The big mounds of snow piled around the cottages were great for sledging down and our children spent hours playing out! One night we were lucky enough to spot the northern lights as we were playing in the snow right outside the cottage!||The cottages are a 2 min walk into Santa Clause Village, yes the village can get very busy between about 11-4 once the coaches and day visitors arrive but the beauty of staying onsite is you can go first thing and later on and it truly is magical when it's quieter! Eating/drinking at the village is pretty pricey and there wasn't a lot of cooking facilities (fridge, hob, kettle) in the accommodation so we went to the shell garage every evening across the road (make sure you use the underpass) which considering its a garage had very decent food and great value for money!||Location - very convenient for the airport, 5 mins in a taxi! Not sure how much else is in walking distance but you can do most activities (santa, huskys, reindeer, snowmobile etc) at/from SCV and would recommend taking a taxi to ounasavaara walking trail!||I would definitely recommend a stay here!

We stayed in an iconic red cottage at Santa Claus Holiday Village for two nights. The check-in experience was positive—friendly staff and early access to our room. The iconic red cabins with flower boxes were charming, and the cottage included a private sauna, a basic kitchenette, and a decent breakfast spread. Unfortunately, the comfort ended there. The room was unbearably hot—28°C the first night and 31°C the second—with only a small fan that didn’t help. The window mesh was torn, letting bugs in, and we didn’t feel safe leaving it open overnight. Worst of all, there were no blackout curtains—just thin white blinds—which is unacceptable in a region with near-constant daylight during the summer. We left exhausted and disappointed. Sadly, we can not recommend staying here.

We arrived in June, part of its low season, so we were very happy to have a cottage upgrade and thoroughly enjoyed it. Although commercialized, we did enjoy the museums in the area and the roaming reindeer, as well as the midnight sun (when it didn't rain).

I thought it would be for kids but it’s so vibrant and spectacular that I was really impressed. The cottage was fantastic with lovely lights all over and the sauna was absolutely amazing given the snow outside. Very nice and comfortable rooms with kitchenette if needed. Breakfast was very nice. Highly recommended for family trip and I suggest stay at the village where all the activities are. Reindeer and husky rides were nice and ice restaurant was unique experience.

Amazing experience overall! ||When we got there, we found ourselves in a too small apartment for the four of us and when we asked for something bigger the staff was quick and helpful in finding us a larger accomodation.||The activities we booked with Christmas House Safaris were all fun and well organized. The night with the aurora was unforgettable (thanks to Fabio, top guide and photographer!), the one with the huskies was a lot of fun.||A plus was the walk in the forest just behind the village, it was like being in a winter fairy tale, marvellous!||We will remember for long long time this wonderful trip up there, until we come back who knows when...

Staying at Santa Claus Village was truly magical! The rooms was very good and beautifully designed for a winter wonderland experience. Waking up surrounded by snow, and the chance to meet Santa himself, felt straight out of a fairy tale. The staff was friendly and the overall vibe was both festive and peaceful. Perfect for couples, families, or anyone chasing a bit of Christmas vibe or peaceful place 😊❤️

Accommodation - it's comfortable, nothing fancy, but it's clean and comfy. I like that the room has a sauna, coffee and tea facility, and a fully equipped kitchen. Although we didn't use the kitchen, it's still nice to have it. The bed is comfy and spacious, and the floor is heated.||I didn't like the location of the TV, which is above the bed. I just don't like the feeling of anything hanging above my head, but I understand the purpose. So when you're seated by the dining table, you'll be able to see the screen, but it's quite small considering the distance.||Another downside is privacy, while the windows are with red curtains. During the day, if you want some day light and open the curtains, I feel like I'm visible from people outside. Other than that, we had an amazing stay. ||