Wilderness Hotel Inari

Just a quick one because we are not done here. But the food!! So good. Vegan options are all good, fitting together well. And 3 days in i am told that it is Finland. So it is all lactose free. Hold my plate, in am making up for 2 days no desert.

I’m writing this review as a hospitality professional with nearly 20 years of experience working with Hilton and Marriott properties across multiple countries.||First and foremost, congratulations to the owner and management team. The staff here is truly exceptional—genuine, respectful, and highly professional. Their level of English is outstanding, and their “can-do” attitude really sets them apart. The way they approach problem-solving, always offering thoughtful alternatives, reflects a well-trained and empowered team.||The quality and variety of the buffet exceeded expectations, especially considering the resort’s remote, wilderness location. ||Activities were extremely well organized and ran smoothly, even for children. Snowshoeing along the river was a personal highlight—and the night we experienced the Aurora Borealis for the first time is something we will never forget.||The range of room types caters well to different needs. Level of hygiene tested with my hygiene guru wife and approved :) While the igloos are very appealing and ideal for couples, our chalet was a far better choice for a family. It was spacious and comfortable, with an indoor sauna, a cozy fireplace, a highly effective heating system, and excellent water pressure in the shower—which, for me, is always a key detail. Quality of the door and window materials made our nights quite and calm for a sleep like a baby.||There’s so much more that could be said about this beautiful property, but it’s truly best experienced firsthand. Visit and enjoy it yourself—you’ll love it.||Last but certainly not least, special recognition goes to "Annika" from the F&B team and "Nermin" from the activities team. They are absolute gold—true assets to the company and world-class young hospitality ambassadors. I sincerely hope our paths cross again someday at another Wilderness property.

Nice place to stay with easy access to amenities and holiday activities. Breakfast spread is good and facilities are well upkeep. Room price is on the expensive side with limited availability. Due to the placement of the rooms, it might be challenging for some people, especially older folks, to move from reception to their rooms to carry their baggage. There are no WiFi, TV, fridge, or desk phone in certain rooms. Most likely a one-time experience to stay and that's about it.

Location: Amazing, as the property sits near Lake Inari. The snow-covered lake looked unreal. Atmosphere: With no sun but with ample light, the property looked dreamy. Rooms: Stayed in a log cabin near the lake. The view from the room is amazing. Value: Worth the stay. Cleanliness: On the spot. Couldn't complain. Noise level: None. Calm and serene. Service: Didn't opt for any room service. But the front desk and restaurants were active and responsive. Amenities: Self-sufficient for the activities they organise.

The wilderness hotel is absolutely fantastic. The staff are friendly, helpful and go out of their way to ensure you are enjoying staying there. Buffet food selection is first class. Activities are fantastic and varied. We were blessed to see the Aurora lights dancing, absolutely amazing. Snowmobiles were great, especially in the powder snow. Highly recommend staying here if you are looking for an adventure holiday. My family and I made everlasting memories here.

The staff and guides were always friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable! The food was exceptional for a buffet. They cater to so many different cultures and dietary restrictions and were able to cover all! The rooms are cozy and quiet. The view of Aura was absolutely stunning! The only area to improve on is the boots. I don’t think they kept anyone’s feet warm (two pair of wool socks and feet warmers yet my feet were cold with 10 minutes of excursion). Otherwise, we stayed warm even in 20 below weather! Highly recommend this trip to others.

I could not fault this hotel, the staff were helpful and friendly without exception. The guides on the adventures were very informative and entertaining and a special mention to Nermin ( the snowmobile for 4 hours) loved his salmon soup! |The cleanliness could not be better.|The food was good with variety.|A thankyou to the guys who sorted out the snowsuits etc, we had a good laugh!|We stayed in the Aurora cabin for 4 nights, which was very comfortable with tea and coffee, a bathroom and we were lucky enough to see the aurora without having to leave the cabin, beautiful view! |Unfortunately we were unable to go on the husky adventure due to the severe cold( -38 degrees) but had a very informative 2hours with the owner and met the lovely huskys. |Very expensive but worth every penny.

We first heard about this hotel on the BBC programme "Amazing hotels - beyond the lobby", and we immediately wanted to go. We booked the 6 day Winter Wonders package which included 8 activities, full board and airport transfers. We flew with Finnair who have 3 flights a day from Heathrow. We were met at the airport by a taxi driver, and our room was ready and wating when we checked in. As we arrived late in the day, a hot meal had been kept for us. Accommodation: We stayed in a Wilderness Cabin which had everything we needed including Wi-Fi. The bed was very comfortable and there was plenty of wardrobe space. The room was a bit too warm for us, but a quick chat with the reception staff (heating controls are managed centrally) and it was sorted. Food: Breakfast was amazing with many different options. The bread was freshly baked, and I loved the waffle maker. Despite what has been written in other reviews, the coffee machine had all options available including latte and cappuccino etc. Lunch and dinner both had 3 courses available with meat, fish and veggie options. Bar food is available at an additional cost as well. Activities: All of our activities were planned out for us so we knew what was happening each day. We just had to check the notice board the day before to see what time to go. Safety was a priority at all times, and the cold weather clothing and boots supplied by the hotel were fantastic. On longer activities such as the 4 hour snowshoeing and snowmobile adventures lunch was included, and hot drinks were available on all of the activities. We had great fun and the guides were very knowledgeable. Inari village is a 45 minute walk away with a supermarket and large souvenir shop. If you are feeling adventurous there is a further walk from the village alongside a frozen river to a set of rapids. Overall we had a fantastic trip and we couldn't fault anything.