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Call Us Free On 0800 091 4139
Lines are open today between 9am and 5pm View our festive opening hours
A traditional, elegant mountain hotel with all amenities in the best spot in Ruka. Genuine ski-in, ski-out, high-class rooms and apartments, varied restaurant services and popular after ski activities, including a nightclub, guarantee a successful holiday.
It’s easy to enjoy your stay at our hotel! You can choose from traditional hotel rooms and comfortable apartments. The hotel’s room selection is extensive and caters for all needs. Whether you like a room with a view of the slopes, a sauna or a cosy balcony, you can choose just the one that suits you.
The apartments are located only a 350-metre walk from the hotel, next to the Kelorinne lower ski-lift station and cross-country ski tracks. The apartments have everything you need for a good night’s sleep and a relaxed stay, such as private sauna, kitchenette, basic tableware, microwave oven and a drying cabinet for clothes. Some apartments also have a dishwasher, oven or multi-purpose oven.
You can feast in the restaurants from lunch to dinner, and the bar serves refreshing drinks until the early hours. The most spectacular after ski terrace in the area is also on the hotel premises, and so is a popular nightclub and live restaurant, which offers performance by Finnish top artists, pArcticularly in the winter season.
The hotel’s sauna offers relaxing moments in the mornings as well as evenings. You can also indulge yourself with a drink in the stylish lobby bar. There’s a children’s play area for playing, drawing and reading.
There are regular bus routes between Ruka village and the centre of Kuusamo. SkiBus operates a service in the winter and Karhunkierrosbussi in the summer.
Ruka’s varied services and activities are within easy access of the hotel. The slopes and lifts of the ski resort are in front of the hotel and the apartments. You can ski in and ski out. Versatile, lit cross-country ski tracks leading into varied terrain start from in front of the hotel apartments. In addition to the legendary Karhunkierros trail, the fells offer many different trekking and hiking routes.
Additional services in the area, such as a ski rental shop, shopping centre, bowling alley and yoga studio, are located next to the hotel.
Restaurant Rukahovi*
This place serves breakfast during the winter season, and hosts dinners for special occasions. Plus, if you're booked on Half Board then a dinner is served here, during the winter season, too.
Lobby bar*
There are drinks and light bites on offer all day.
Kaltiokivi restaurant*
There's a big buffet spread on offer for breakfast. Just so you know, breakfast is served at the Rukahovi restaurant during the winter season.
Items marked with * incur extra charges which are payable locally
Ihku apres-ski terrace and bar*
Evening entertainment is offered at Ihku apres-ski terrace and bar. It has a slope bar, karaoke, plus a nightclub with live performers. The slope bar is open daily, during the winter season.
Evening entertainment programme
Opening Times: [Thursday to Saturday]
Evening entertainment is held occasionally during December to February and March to Apr
This property's position at the bottom of Ruka's ski slopes makes it an ideal base for snowsport fans. Drying cupboards and free ski equipment lockers are available, too.There's a children's playground to keep smaller guests entertained.
Playroom
You can warm up in one of the hotel's saunas*. There are two public saunas, plus a third that comes with its own fireplace and is available for private hire*.
2 saunas*
Private Sauna
Free Wi-Fi
Duplex 1 Bedroom Apartment with Sauna
SLEEPS Varies - min 1, max 6
FACILITIES
Duplex
Hairdryer
Kitchenette
Lounge Area
Sauna
Shower
Twin Bedroom
Television
2 Bedroom Apartment with Sauna
SLEEPS Varies - min 1, max 5
FACILITIES
Bunkbed
Double Bedroom
1 Extra Bed In Bedroom
Hairdryer
Kitchenette
Lounge Area
Sauna
Shower
Superior Twin Room with Balcony
SLEEPS Varies - min 1, max 3
FACILITIES
Balcony
1 Sofa-bed In Bedroom
Shower
Superior
Junior Suite
SLEEPS Varies - min 4, max 5
FACILITIES
Hairdryer
Lounge Area
1 Double Sofa-bed In Lounge
1 Chair-bed in Lounge
Shower
Twin Bedroom
Tea or Coffee-making Facilities
Television
WC
Duplex Studio with Sauna
SLEEPS Varies - min 1, max 3
FACILITIES
Duplex
Hairdryer
Kitchenette
Lounge Area
Sauna
Single Bed
Shower
Television
Twin Room
SLEEPS Varies - min 1, max 3
FACILITIES
Hairdryer
1 Chair-bed in Bedroom
Shower
Television
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* Bristol, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Leeds Bradford departures added for 2025 *
From only £1,889 per adult
| Date | Adults From | Child From | Board | Days | Flying From | Enquire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 4 Dec 2025 | £1,929 | £1,829 | Full Board | 4 Days | Bristol | Enquire |
| Sun, 7 Dec 2025 | £1,889 | £1,789 | Full Board | 4 Days | Birmingham | Enquire |
| Wed, 10 Dec 2025 | £1,889 | £1,789 | Full Board | 4 Days | Birmingham | Enquire |
| Sat, 13 Dec 2025 | £1,989 | £1,889 | Full Board | 4 Days | Edinburgh | Enquire |
| Tue, 16 Dec 2025 | £1,929 | £1,829 | Full Board | 4 Days | Edinburgh | Enquire |
| Fri, 19 Dec 2025 | £1,989 | £1,889 | Full Board | 4 Days | Leeds Bradford | Enquire |
Magical Interlude: Pricing Terms and Conditions:
Discounted Child Place Conditions Discounted child places are available on selected itineraries for specified travel dates, party size and accommodation. The applicable discount will be advised at the time of booking and shown on your confirmation invoice. Discounted child places will normally apply to the youngest child only, however, on some trips, all children travelling will receive a discount. Discounted child places cannot be combined with other offers; other conditions may apply.
Child Pricing: The qualifying age for child prices and discounted child places varies by tour operator, and is based on the child’s age on the date of the return flight. Infant Pricing: a reduced charge will apply for infants aged under 2 years; this varies by tour operator