Wilderness Hotel Nellim & Igloos

Hotels
9.4 (131 reviews)
Nellimintie 4230 , Nellimö , fi

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Children allowed

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Tour desk
Sauna
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Good food
Variety of activities
Cons:
Cleaning issues
Activity timing concerns
Cold dining area

Categories

Cleanliness
8.65
Some complaints regarding room cleanliness and the need for more regular cleaning of non-cabin rooms.
Service
9.61
Staff is frequently mentioned positively, indicating good service.
Location
10
The location received praise for its remoteness and beauty.
Room Quality
9.1
Rooms were generally well-regarded, although some mentioned concerns regarding darkness and coldness of the floor.
Amenities
9.13
Amenities like sauna and breakfast were positively highlighted, but some expectation of more was noted.
Value for Money
9.09
There are comments reflecting the cost concerns related to certain activities.
Food and Beverage
9.64
The food quality and variety received positive mentions.
Overall Experience
10
Overall experiences were largely positive, despite some complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:57

Property Description

Magnificent Views of Lake Inari
Located in Finnish Lapland, Wilderness Hotel Nellim & Igloos offers modern accommodation with stunning views of Lake Inari. The picturesque setting is perfect for a tranquil and relaxing getaway.

Exciting Outdoor Activities
From husky safaris to snowmobile adventures, the hotel's staff can help arrange a variety of thrilling activities for guests to explore the surrounding wilderness. Cross-country skiing trails, canoes, rowing boats, and skis are also available for rent, ensuring a memorable outdoor experience.

Authentic Dining Experience
Indulge in traditional Finnish cuisine and Sami specialties at the summer restaurant, where the open fireplace adds to the cozy ambiance. Enjoy a taste of the local culture while savoring delicious meals.

Experience the beauty of Lapland at Wilderness Hotel Nellim & Igloos. Book now for an unforgettable stay by Lake Inari.

Important information:

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 are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for € 40 per person per stay when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 131 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.65
Service: 9.61
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.1
Amenities: 9.13
Value for Money: 9.09
Food and Beverage: 9.64
Overall Experience: 10
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Andreas • couple • at
10
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Parnian • family_with_children • de
1
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Verentschi • solo_traveller • at
8
Pros:

Hotel wirklich sehr abgeschieden, Frühstück abwechslungsreich, Personal sehr freundlich (singender Koch) und ein gutes Team, Abendessen-Buffet auch sehr gut!

Cons:

Die örtliche Adventure-Agentur! Die Dame war gar nicht interessiert daran, uns irgendeinen Ausflug mit Snowmobiles zu organisieren. Sie wirkte eher gelangweilt... Schade!

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Mikiko • solo_traveller • jp
10
Pros:

念願のイグロ泊！普通のお部屋に比べれば、お値段ははりましたが、ベッドに横になりながら空を眺めれるのは最高でした！
目の前のイナリ湖へのアクセスもいいので、空にオーロラが見えればすぐに外に出て楽しむことができました！
朝食が最高！

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Matilde • couple • it
6
Lovely position in the beauty of Lapland wilderness. Activities are really well organized (whatch out to reserve them in
Pros:

The position of the hotel is perfect. You will find yourself in the absolute silence of wilderness beauty.

Cons:

We found absurd the need to pay 10€/night (or 30€/stay) for the Aurora alert. People visiting are clearly there to see the northern lights, and from a 4star hotel this should be complementary

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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MARIA • couple • ae
9
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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emanuele • family_with_children • it
10
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Philippe • couple • fr
8
Pros:

mention spéciale pour le chef et le buffet, excellent

Cons:

cher néanmoins pour une chambre de resort pas exceptionnelle

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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brianjW9478LZ • Friends getaway
10
Auroras + high experience
Pros:

The hotel is nice and cosy, although don’t expect 5 star service. Remember you are almost 400 kms inside the arctic circle, but its very good in general. Daily activities allow to experience unique adventures like snowmobile and husky sledge driving. Chances of seeing auroras is high, weather dependent. Food is good, but buffet and not so many options, but tasty and home made feeling. This is my second time in the hotel and ive seen auroras 5 out of 7 nights in March and 3 out of 7 nights in January. Most guides are international and very well informed about wildlife, auroras, etc. Facilities are in good condition.
Only one thing i would change, is that you could have the option of booking individual activities, cause its always in groups…. And some members of those groups ruin the experience (like driving a snowmobile at 20kms/hr and the entire group having to wait for them.
Definitively a very well balanced experience that i would highly recommend for first timers in the auroras game.
A plus is that they provide winter gear (external) so you dint need to pack very heavy or spend lots of money in one time use gear.

2026-03-23 • via Tripadvisor
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SAS • couple • fr
1
Horrível
Cons:

Nos deram um quarto que era destinado ao staff.
O hotel é longe de tudo e não tem táxi não tem ponto de ônibus e o transfer é extremamente caro.
O quarto que nos deram tinha menos de 10 m²
E no anúncio do Booking diz que é 25 metros quadrados
Depois de ter visto as fotos da internet eu mostrei para o pessoal do hotel e me trocaram de quarto mas apenas no último dia

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • ie
10
Beautiful unique resort in the heart of the northern lights. Could have stayed longer!
Pros:

the room was incredible great view of the northern lights while in bed. The perfect way to celebrate our engagement. the day before. Beautiful resort we were only there for one night would happily come back and stay longer.

Cons:

Some very minor dislikes:
some of the luggage transport sleds we used needed to be repaired
Found it quiet difficult to control the light settings in the room, perhaps another nights stay and I would have cracked it

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Giuliano • couple • it
8
Esperienza immersiva nella natura del lago Inari
Pros:

Ottima posizione nel cuore di Nellim. Colazione e Cena eccezionali. Camera confortevole con dimensioni accettabili, il bagno invece risultava piccolo, un po scomodo, magari poteva essere organizzato diversamente.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
5
517maurij • Family • Balneario Camboriu, State of Santa Catarina
10
Wilderness Hotel Nellim – Amazing Experience
Pros:

Wilderness Nellim is incredible — I would definitely come back. The cabins are cozy and perfect for the Arctic setting.

The Northern Lights were extremely visible and absolutely breathtaking. A truly unforgettable experience.

The activities are fantastic and create lifelong memories.

Highly recommended!

2026-03-22 • via Tripadvisor
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Rita • couple • br
10
Estadia confortável, segura e muito divertida!
Pros:

Acomodação, alimentação, amamos o pacote de atividades que escolhemos (artic family), equipe extremante gentil, solicita, atenciosa e muito educada. O hotel contém estrutura completa para todas as diversas atividades possíveis na neve. Equipamentos seguros e modernos! Foi uma estadia muito agradável segura, confortável e muito divertida! Nota 10 a toda equipe do hotel!

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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kaybru • Friends getaway
8
Fabulous place but attention to detail could be better
Pros:

Amazing location and very comfortable accommodation. Great food and a fantastic place to do snow based activities and see the northern lights. I would have given 5 stars except for a few areas where I felt the service or attention to detail could have been improved. One - we were staying in an Aurora cabin where the whole point is to be able to see the lights from the room, so it was disappointing that on arrival the snow had not been cleared from the glass. I appreciate it does not take long to push the button to defrost it but given they knew our time of arrival it would have been a nice touch to have ensured it was clear for that wow factor. Small thing but just a suggestion! Two - it would be useful and very easy for guests to be given full details of what gear is required for each activity. You need helmets for snowmobiling for example but not the husky sledding. So when you arrive for an activity, you always have to wait for everyone to have the right gear or go and get it. If you knew in advance it would be more efficient. Three - I left some shoes in my room when I checked out and emailed them to ask if they could post them back to me. They did respond after two emails chasing to say they had looked but hadn't found them. I know I left them there so where did they go? Anyway, apart from the above, it is a super place and we had a great time.

2026-03-18 • via Tripadvisor
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Dorothea • couple • nl
9
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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AlexE37 • family_with_children • cz
10
Dream stay
Pros:

Beautiful place, nice and comfortable accommodation, tasty (and almost all lactose free and mostly gluten free) food, friendly staff

Cons:

Except quite cold weather (- 35°- -28°C) that partially limited stay outside , NOTHING.

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Tunkelo • extended_group • ch
8
Great place for first experience with snow
Pros:

Made for foreigners not accustomed with winter and snow.

Good for groups, not for individuals.

List prices high to give virtual discounts for groups.

Cons:

More options for self served activities incl lunch boxes etc.

Better selection in the in-house convenience store since all other shops are 40+ km away.

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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381JustinC • Couples • Sydney, New South Wales
10
Fantastic Adventure
Pros:

The Adventure Week at the Wilderness Hotel in Nellim was the highlight of our trip. The staff are wonderful, the food is great and the activities are awesome. I would highly recommend this place to anyone interested in a Northern Lights adventure.

2026-03-07 • via Tripadvisor
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Giulia • couple • it
10
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee