Ivalo River Camping
Kerttuojantie 1, Ivalo 99800 Finland
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Ivalo River Camping offers cosy accommodation and a wide range of services by the Ivalojoki River, half-way between Ivalo Airport and the municipality centre, and with easy access to and from E75. Only 6,5 kilometres to Ivalo airport. Heated cottages with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities, free parking and free WiFi. Café and restaurant in the same with the reception. Open all year around also for camper vans!
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Free parking
Public wifi
Sauna
Bar / lounge
Hiking
Karaoke
Highchairs available
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Parking
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Wine / champagne
Board games / puzzles
Taxi service
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Shared bathroom
Shared kitchen
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
First aid kit
Express check-in / check-out
Self-serve laundry
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Kerttuojantie 1, Ivalo 99800 Finland
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My experience at Ivalo was just awesome and Ivalo River Camping made just great. It was very exciting being here in winter season and I was lucky enough to witness some Aurora lights just on the frozen lake in front of camping site. Thanks to Mr Mathie, he was just another nice person to have a good conversation and he is very friendly. The whole camping site made and maintained very clean and at-most care towards guests. Out of my whole Europe trip, Ivalo is cherry on the cake. And my stay is made this more memorable and enjoyed all my time at this camping site. My special Thanks for a wonderful Salman soup, I still remember the flavourful and yummy soup with some bread. Overall, a nice place to stay, and specially if you’re visiting for a picnic,I’m sure you’ll enjoy more than me. I’d love to come back to Ivalo and hope I’ll say Hi again to Mr Mathie. Thanks for a wonderful stay :) I loved it 😎…
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
Room Tip: Look for nature’s beauty on the sky. You’ll get a chance to see the Northern lights. Book taxi or...
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I loved my stay here! The facilities are simple, clean, and everything you need. You can be very comfortable while still getting the experience of being out in nature. My cabin was also positioned where I could step right outside and see the Northern lights! Additionally, I felt very welcomed by the staff, who all were keen to tell me to please ask for anything I should want or need. Everyone was very friendly and I never worried about being a bother. I was able to borrow a bike from the reception and cycle all around the area. It was so much fun going hiking and also biking up and down along the river and into town. The scenery is amazing. You can also hear huskies barking from time to time :) This property is very accessible by bus and is a 5 minute drive from Ivalo airport (I actually walked). I would absolutely recommend this property and if I return to Ivalo I would love to stay here again.…
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip: I stayed during the fall season and it was very quiet, didn't seem too busy.
You can take a bus...
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I have stayed at Ivalo River Camping several times over the years and it suits my needs perfectly. If you do not require a five star hotel experience, this is a great budget option in Ivalo. The new owners and staff are super friendly. The facilities are simple and that works for someone who only needs a warm place to sleep. The toilet and shower facilities are in a separate building with a kitchen and this is typical of a camping facility in Finland. There is also a restaurant on site.
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Travelled solo
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Very economic camping. the staff is very pleasant and gives good advice. Breakfast at will excellent and friendly common room. I would just put a small negative point on the showers. there is no hot water if you go last. Opportunity to make beautiful walks in the forest behind the campsite and mini reindeer farm
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Date of stay: February 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I stayed in a small cabin. Basic equipment but fine for a short stay of one night. The camping is located right on the side of the road so you can hear the traffic from the cabin (but, yes, you are in north of Finnish Lapland, so no trafic jam...). Cleanness of the shared areas (showers, toilets, kitchen) is the weakest point according to me: this should be really improved (at least to a minimum). Also, for the camping area/cabins: very few toilets and showers. But very nice staff! I think price is quite fair for the services offered
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Date of stay: May 2019Trip type: Travelled solo
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Room Tip: Better to have a car if you want to go to Ivalo center while staying at Ivalo River camping
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Stayed here over a long weekend at the beginning of March for my partners 40th birthday so we were hoping we would see the northern lights etc. We chose to stay here as it had the kind of feel of staying in a log cabin in the woods surrounded by snow which sounded great. The place is actually only a 6 or 7 minute drive from the airport but when you get there it feels like its out of the way. I booked the Koppelo (probably spelt wrong) cabin that is designed for 6 ppl to stay but i was able to have it just for us 2. It was a bit out from the hotel reception area so it felt nice and isolated like a cabin in the woods but also just the comfort in your own head that you were near ppl lol. The cabin was great, lovely and warm, private sauna which we used just the once. Lovely big shower head, plenty of hot water. The facilities were there if you wanted to cook and make your own food but you must leave the place as you find it and i wasnt gonna start trying to clean off grease and crap. All we used was the kettle for coffees. We chose to eat mostly in the adjoining restaurant/bar beside reception. The food is pretty good but limited. Lovely burgers and cheese and bacon toasties but by day 3 i really wanted something fresh like a baked potatoe and salad but i understand its really just a thing to feed numbers of people who are maybe in a rush to go about their daily activites. Its not really a proper restaurant. All the staff were friendly and when we arrived on our first night at about 9pm when it was very dark and freezing, one of the staff said he would give us a lift up to the cabin so we would then know where it was and get our bearings,, so we were grateful for that. They also have a small area for buying little souveneirs. And they have an entire room full of warm onesies and boots you can hire if going out on husky rides and stuff. The camp also offers its own range of snowy activities. I didnt avail of these, i had separately booked another company for our husky ride...we wanted to do more...the camp offers ice fishing, my partner loves fishing....but its about £100 each and apparently it lasts 4 hours...everything is very expensive...not just the things the camp offers but all companies and snow activities...there is nothing under the price of €100-120...and really...you wouldnt be able to sit out in that freezing temperature for 4 hours...its a struggle to stand and sit about for 1 hour as we found at the 2 hour husky ride...think pain...not just your a wee bit cold...(well i suppose it depends where your from, you might be used to extreme cold) but your in pain from the cold....but its all very beautiful. We had great weather...lots of sunshine, lots of snow, lots of laughs, snow angels and a terribly built snowman…
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Date of stay: March 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Lovely area to stay in. Perfect for a solo traveller. Very warm room, lovely staff, comfortable place to sit in the bar, reindeer onsite, bus stop right outside hotel that can take you to and from Rovaniemi. A little bit away from the town, which initially seems a bit too quiet although soon the still beauty of the accommodation is perfect.
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Date of stay: January 2019Trip type: Travelled solo
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Warm welcome, key advice, very comfortable cottage (we were 6) well equiped, we enjoyed the small sauna each evening after activities. The team helped us to plan our activities and we did one snowbike&ice fishing safaris with them. To sum up good place only 10min from the airport and 5min from Ivalo center.
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Date of stay: December 2018Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Great place to stay overnight if flight gets in late or you’re on a budget good bar and food is ok very helpful service cabins can be a bit to hot just make sure to turn the temperature down.handy for a short walk to town
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Date of stay: December 2018Trip type: Travelled with family
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An amazing experience in the heart of Lapland! The location is near a glaced river (during the winter) and the bungalows are into the forest for an incredible glance! A very kind staff and a nice organization with safaris.
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Date of stay: December 2017Trip type: Travelled with friends
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PRICE RANGE
US$60 - US$85 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
FinlandLaplandIvalo
NUMBER OF ROOMS
20
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ivalo River Camping
Which popular attractions are close to Ivalo River Camping?
Nearby attractions include Giftshop Livva (3.1 km) and Taivo Planetarium (4.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Ivalo River Camping?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and free parking.
What food & drink options are available at Ivalo River Camping?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Ivalo River Camping?
Conveniently located restaurants include Pubi.fi, Kultahippu Hotel & Restaurant, and Anjan Pizza.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Ivalo River Camping?
Yes, guests have access to a sauna during their stay.
Are pets allowed at Ivalo River Camping?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Ivalo River Camping?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Finnish.