Varala Sports & Nature Hotel

Hotels
8 (1082 reviews)
Varalankatu 36 , Tampere , FI

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Good value for money
Cons:
Cold rooms
Basic breakfast options
Lack of amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.64
Specific mentions of cleanliness issues like cold rooms and worn furnishings.
Service
8.61
Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Location
9.15
Beautiful location near nature and lake, generally positive remarks.
Room Quality
7.1
Rooms are basic with reports of cold temperatures and lack of amenities.
Amenities
7.63
Basic facilities noted, but some issues like no refrigerator mentioned.
Value for Money
8.59
Good value highlighted despite some drawbacks.
Food and Beverage
7.14
Breakfast was basic or limited according to several remarks.
Overall Experience
8.11
Overall a decent experience with room for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 23:22

Property Description

Lakefront Location and On-Site Restaurant
Discover the beauty of Varalan Urheiluopisto, a picturesque hotel nestled by Lake Pyhäjärvi in Tampere. Indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant while enjoying stunning lake views.

Relaxing Amenities
Unwind at the private beach area or take in the scenery from the terrace. Don't forget to explore the gift shop for souvenirs to remember your stay.

Convenient and Fun Nearby Attractions
With free on-site parking and Särkänniemi Amusement Park just a short drive away, convenience and entertainment are at your fingertips. Plus, Tampere-Pirkkala Airport is a quick 15 km journey from the hotel.

Book your stay at Varalan Urheiluopisto now for a memorable lakeside retreat!

Important information:

Please note that is not possible to check in outside check-in hours.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1082 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.64
Service: 8.61
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 7.1
Amenities: 7.63
Value for Money: 8.59
Food and Beverage: 7.14
Overall Experience: 8.11
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Rajalaakso • family_with_children • fi
8
Mukava, rauhallinen ja perinteinen majoitus. Kaikki toimi hyvin.
Pros:

Majoitus on perinteinen mutta ehkä hieman vanhanaikainen. Huone oli siisti ja hiljainen. Ympäristö, luonto ja uintimahdollisuus olivat mahtavat!

Cons:

Aamiainen opistotyylinen, mutta hintaan nähden aamiaisella olisi saanut olla enemmän vaihtoehtoja.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Saara • solo_traveller • fi
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Olli • couple • fi
9
Hienot liikuntamahdollisuudet, kaunis luonto
Pros:

Hienoissa luonnonmaisemissa järvinäköala, huoneen laatu/hinta kohdallaan.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Tarmo • family_with_children • fi
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Olli • solo_traveller • fi
9
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Reena • solo_traveller • fi
9
Siisti ja hyvä perusmajoitus.
Pros:

Siisti huone, rauhallista ja hiljaista. Sopiva majoitus työmatkalaiselle. Kauniit maisemat!

Cons:

Illalla ei saanut mitään syövää klo 19 jälkeen.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
M
Minna • solo_traveller • fi
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
J
Jarkko • couple • fi
8
A very nice place to stay amongst nature.
Pros:

Very good basic accomodation. Breakfast was basic but very good.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Virpi • couple • fi
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Petri • solo_traveller • fi
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Heidi • solo_traveller • fi
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Viveka • solo_traveller • fi
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
H
Hannele • solo_traveller • fi
9
Pros:

Hyvä hinta-laatusuhde, ilmainen pysäköinti, kaunis luonto ympärillä

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Mikko • solo_traveller • fi
7
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Riitta • solo_traveller • fi
7
Pros:

Rauhallista

Cons:

Majoitusolosuhteet kaipaisivat päivittämistä. Aamupala

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Heli • couple • fi
9
Pros:

Aamiainen oli monipuolinen ja runsas. Varalan ympäristö oli kaunis ja lopulta paikka oli lyhyen kävelymatkan päässä keskustasta.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Petri • solo_traveller • fi
8
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Payam • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Good location, energetic vibe with a lot of youth, decent rooms, good breakfast, good beautiful location.

Cons:

Check-in stops at 6pm. It seems this might be because of the youth sports they serve but I find it a bit odd for a hotel to have such limited check in options.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
S
Saara • couple • fi
9
Cons:

Aamiainen oli aika surkea. Tarjolla oli mn. pilaantuneita omenoita.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Danguolė • extended_group • lt
9
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee