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SANTASPORT RESORT, Rovaniemi

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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
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About the Hotel

Hiihtomajantie 2, Rovaniemi, 96400
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Close to Rovaniemi downtown
Great
8.6
8.6
/10
3.4
/5

Rooms and Apartments

Santasport Resort offers lodging in the SportHotel and Apartment Hotel. The SportHotel, located in the main building, includes Standard and Superior rooms. Standard rooms feature a refrigerator and TV. Family rooms add a sauna, sink, and drying cabinet. Superior rooms include bath products, an electric kettle, and dishware; bathrobes and slippers are available at the reception. Some Superior rooms include a sauna and balcony. The Apartment Hotel provides apartments with two bedrooms, a living room with a sofa bed, a fully equipped kitchen, a sauna, and a balcony.

Onsite Dining Options

Guests can dine at Restaurant Puhti, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Student meals are available on weekdays. Buusti Lounge & Deli, next to the bowling alley, serves salads, burgers, snacks, and drinks. Catering Restaurant Havukka, a Lappish hut, offers meals prepared in its own kitchen utilizing a fireplace; it accommodates 35 guests. Catering Restaurant Leiripaikka is available for corporate and private events, offering a range of catering options.

Leisure and Recreation

Santasport features a spa with a four-lane fitness pool, hot pools, a hot tub, and a cold pool. There is a children's pool with a water slide. The resort includes 12 bowling alleys and Buusti Lounge & Deli. Equipment rental is available for fatbikes, touring skis, and snowshoes. The Adventure Park Huima, near Santasport, has 10 climbing tracks and minigolf. The resort provides access to 200 km of tracks and trails for summer and winter use.

Location and Transportation

Santasport Resort is 5 km from Rovaniemi and 1 km from Ounasvaara. It is near the Rovaniemi Local History Museum (2 km), Lappi Arena (1 km), and Arktikum (2 km). The city center is 2 km away. The Arctic Circle is 9 km by car. Outdoor trails start across the yard, with a campfire place 300 meters away. Grocery store is 650 meters away.

Services and Facilities

Santasport is an Olympic Training Center that organizes training camps, events, and coaching courses. It provides testing services, performance analysis, and coaching. Santa's Fysio offers massage and physiotherapy. The Sports Club includes a gym, group exercises, a children's park, bowling, and spa access. The resort offers free day gym access (6:00-16:00) for guests. Funpark day tickets are available for children at 5 €.

“Santasport Resort strikes me as a haven for active families, with Rovaniemi's blend of urban convenience and natural beauty right outside the door. I see a place equally suited for serious athletic training, given its Olympic certification, and relaxed family getaways, with bowling, swimming pools and easy access to Ounasvaara Ski Resort. What stands out is the balance: comprehensive sports facilities alongside welcoming, well-equipped apartments that make longer stays easy.”
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James DavidEditor-in-Chief at Skiresort

Select your room type

Santasport Resort offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
  • Standard Twin Room
    2 persons
    24 sq. feet
    2 Single beds
    Heating
    Shower
  • Standard Quadruple Room
    4 persons
    34 sq. feet
    4 Single beds
    Heating
    Shower
  • Superior Quadruple Room
    2 persons
    32 sq. feet
    4 Single beds
    Balcony
    Heating
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Facilities

Santasport Resort offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.7/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Parking
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Ski storage
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Vending machines
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Skiing
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Badminton
  • Bowling
  • Golf course
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Yoga class
  • Sports trainer
  • Aerobics

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Ski equipment hire
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's buffet
  • Children's pool
  • Water slides
  • Children's play area

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Jacuzzi
  • Massage
  • Public Bath
  • Shallow end

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Dining Onsite

Santasport Resort offers a delightful range of onsite dining options, designed to cater to families and groups alike. With an emphasis on freshly prepared meals and a cozy atmosphere, these venues promise a nourishing experience for every palate, whether it's a quick bite after an adventure or a shared meal with loved ones.
Santasport Resort Rovaniemi Restaurant photo

Buusti

Casual dining with a focus on hearty meals
Ambiance
Family-friendly and welcoming, ideal for relaxed gatherings
Key Offerings
Enjoy drinks and snacks or indulge in larger dishes prepared in the hut's kitchen, with options available before or after events. Perfect for families or larger groups seeking a private dining experience.
Reservation
No
Open daily from 09:00 to 21:00; Sunday hours are 10:00 to 20:00.

Puhti

Casual dining with an emphasis on wholesome meals
Ambiance
Bright and inviting, perfect for morning coffee or a relaxed lunch
Key Offerings
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner options created to satisfy the appetite of active guests. Time to fuel up for outdoor adventures or unwind after a busy day.
Reservation
No
Open Monday to Friday from 07:00 to 19:00.

Santasport Resort Location

Hiihtomajantie 2, Rovaniemi, 96400
Getting around
  • City Centre
    Rovaniemi 24 min  ·  1.2 mi
  • Airports
    Rovaniemi (RVN) 17 min  ·  7.0 mi
    Kemi Tornio (KEM) 176 min  ·  72.7 mi
  • Train
    Rovaniemi Railway Station 5 min  ·  1.9 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-22:00
Check-out
until 12 pm
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Breakfast
At the hotel Santasport Resort guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free.
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
Swedish
Number of rooms:
87
Former name
santasport hostel

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Santasport Resort from previous guests about their experience.
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Santasport Resort is often praised for its spacious rooms, sometimes featuring balconies, and for offering a range of on-site activities, including bowling and a pool, making it particularly appealing for families. The hotel's location, set amongst trees, provides a balance of nature and convenience, being a short drive from downtown Rovaniemi; many guests appreciated the proximity to northern lights viewing points. Some guests have mentioned that the hotel is part of a larger sports complex, which may not suit all travelers, and that breakfast could be improved, but overall, the hotel is a popular choice, with family rooms offering well-equipped kitchens and even saunas.
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Review score
Based on 1173 verified reviews
8.4 /10
Great
90 %
Recommend
Staff
9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Paid Wi-Fi
6.5/10
Breakfast
7.2/10
Pros
Quiet location
Spacious room
Helpful staff
Cons
Thin walls
Guest reviews
based on 1173 reviews
8.4/10
based on 2637 reviews
8.6/10
Isaac from Germany
Family with children
Superior Quadruple Room Sauna
4 nights in December 2025
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Reviewed: December 30, 2025
9.0/10

Excellent Stay

skiing trails sauna area outdoor experience
I found several activities to enjoy . The cross-country skiing trails are easily accessible. I also appreciated the pool and sauna area. Both were well-kept and relaxing.
I found a slight smell in the bathroom.
Location
9/10
The hotel provides direct access to cross-country skiing trails and walking areas. It is convenient for winter activities. A quick taxi service is available to reach the city center.
Dining
8/10
I could access a buffet for dining. A bar and restaurant is available on the ground floor, and it offered food. Breakfast included tasty options to enjoy.
Facilities
9/10
The hotel features a swimming pool and a soft play area. There is a gym equipped for training. Bowling is available as an activity, and families enjoyed this.
Rooms
10/10
My room included a sauna for personal use. I had a comfortable bed. The room was spacious, and this suited my needs.
Service
9/10
The staff was helpful when I needed information. They provided quick responses to my requests. I found them pleasant to deal with .
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Arthur from United Kingdom
Single
superior quadruple room
3 nights in November 2025
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Reviewed: December 19, 2025
7/10
spacious room clean room comfortable bed limited food options early closure hard sofa
i found the rooms very spacious. i appreciated that the rooms were also very clean. the beds provided a comfortable sleep, which i value a lot.
The hotel could improve its dining options in the evening. the restaurant closed quite early at 8 pm. i noticed limited cozy areas to sit in the evening. The room only had a small, hard sofa.
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Cyril from France
Family with children
Standard Twin Room
3 nights in November 2025
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Reviewed: November 23, 2025
6/10

Average Stay. Room Temperature Issues

cold room spa facilities
The room was not warm enough. I often felt cold and the central temperature control was not adjustable. The staff said extra blankets were unavailable. I found this quite disappointing. The spa facilities were also below my expectations.
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Matthew from United States
Single
Superior Quadruple Room
3 nights in August 2025
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Reviewed: October 03, 2025
6/10
limited channels distant location
The breakfast had good variety and the restaurant staff was helpful.
The room felt more like a dorm than a hotel room , it was quite basic. I was also disappointed by the limited TV channel selection , I only had access to about five channels. The location is also a bit out of the way , I needed to walk about 3 km to reach downtown.
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FAQs
About Santasport Resort
What are the check-in and check-out times at Santasport Resort?
Check-in is at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
How far is Santasport Resort from Rovaniemi city center?
The hotel is located 2 km from Rovaniemi city center.
What type of amenities are available in the rooms at Santasport Resort?
Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator, and a private bathroom with shower.
Is there any dining available on-site at Santasport Resort?
The hotel features three restaurants: Buusti Lounge & Deli, Restaurant Puhti, and Restaurant Leiripaikka.
What are the parking options at Santasport Resort?
Free private parking is available on-site without the need for reservation.
How close is Santasport Resort to Rovaniemi Airport?
The hotel is located 10 km from Rovaniemi Airport.
What wellness facilities are available at Santasport Resort?
Facilities include a spa, indoor pools, a hot tub, and a fitness center.
What recreational activities does Santasport Resort offer?
Guests can enjoy activities such as bowling, skiing, hiking, cycling, and mini-golf on-site.
What local attractions are near Santasport Resort?
Nearby attractions include Ounasvaara Ski Resort and Santa Claus Village, which is 9 km away.
Does Santasport Resort provide free Wi-Fi?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available throughout the premises.
Is breakfast available at Santasport Resort?
Breakfast is available for an additional charge of 11 EUR.
What type of guests does Santasport Resort cater to?
The hotel caters to families looking for recreational activities and athletes seeking training facilities.
What is the distance from Santasport Resort to Rovaniemi train station?
The hotel is located 4 km from Rovaniemi train station.

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