Ski-Inn Aurinkorinne Apartments
Hiihtokouluntie 16-18, Kuusamo 93830 Finland
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Aurinkorinne apartments are located in the spectacular lookout by the lifts and the slopes of Lake Talvijärvi. The services of Ruka village are within the walking distance, approx. 400 meters.
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Much better than the photos Well equipped and comfortable Short walk up hill to town inc supermarket Warm Nice sauna in large bathroom Drying cabinet is useful Needs serrated bread knife, serrated vegetable knife and some loose cushions for the sofa which can be difficult to get comfortable on Good support with minor issues/information from ski inn hotel in town
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Winter boots recommended in snowy conditions for walk down hill to flats
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Responded 16 Mar 2023
Thank you for the feedback. This is important to us in order to improve our services and customer satisfaction. Hope to see you again soon in Ruka!
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This is a beautiful, well equipped group of ski lodges with great ski-in access, good storage, drying rooms etc… However, we booked a 2 Bedroom lodge as a family of 5 (6,6,8) as part of a TUI Lapland trip. This lodge was not great for a family, there just wasn’t enough space, beds. The coach dropped us at the main pick-up drop off point. Which was about a 200m walk from the accommodation down a snow covered icy road. We commandeered a couple of kids plastic toboggans loaded our suitcases and headed down the hill, completely out of control and crashing into a big pile on snow at the bottom of the hill. This was a great fun start to the holiday for us. But, is you had any sort of mild mobility issues, or a single parent with kids, this would have been a real struggle. When we got inside only the 2 twin beds in the main bedroom were made up we had to make up, the room supposedly slept 6 people, but no idea where. There was only enough bedding pillows and towels for 4, we told the TUI rep who quickly sorted us some more bedding and towels, but then struggled for an hour to make up the bunk beds. We were then a bit confused where the extra 2 people (1 in our case) was meant to sleep. The sofa was a sofa, you could take off the pillows and use it to sleep on, but not really make it up as a bed. The bottom bunk was extra wide, so the kids shared the bottom bunk with one on the top not great but it worked. The daily walk up and down to Ruka village was again great fun if you have the ability. The drying cabinet was a great positive and really helped. As is the case in most accommodation, there’s never enough hanging space for coats, towels and clothes as a family of 5. Great location and accommodation for ski holiday for 2 adults 2 children or 3 adults max. Wouldn’t choose this accommodation for a family Lapland trip. Photo is from the balcony.…
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Two bedroom Apartment with sauna, tumble clothes dryer which was useful, bathroom and toilet plus separate second toilet. Wi-Fi and TV in rooms. Nice dining area with dining table. Only two hundred metres to the resort centre with ski facilities and Gondola or shuttle buses to other part of resort with lots of restaurants and shops.
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Date of stay: December 2021
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Just arrived back from our stay in these apartments and what can I say but fantastic. Close to the town centre which is ideal when staying self catering. The apartments are very roomy abs have everything you could possibly need. With self check in it’s such a quick process arriving there. The apartments were very clean and well maintained. Couldn’t recommend more
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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We went there for this February half term, myself a intermediate-ish skier and two improver daughters, staying at block O, a studio with two single and a sofa beds . Previous reviewer said it all. The apartment was clean with all the amenity, even with dishwasher powder and shared washing machine in block Q with laundry powder, enough toilet rolls, kitchen roll, bin bags. Only we wished there were more than minimum mug cups, glasses and small plates, though with dishwasher in our room, I should not complain too much about it. But the location was not really "ski-in". These apartments are on the Village side of Ruka. Blocks incl. O, P, Q are on the far side from the T-bar lift that takes us to Village. The path to the T-bar is about 100m, but salted and cleared during the day, i.e. not suited for skiing back. Also unless you are an experienced skier happy to be skiing on the steep hills on the Village side, you need to commute to the Valley every day. But during the busy half term, while morning ski schools start at 10;00 in Valley, Gondola from Village to Valley only starts at 9;30 with que quickly extending to 10-15 minutes wait. T-bar taking you from near the apartment to the Village to change to Gondola starts at 9;00, therefore, good time management is required if you need to arrive at Valley for school in time. Also out of 7 days we stayed, gondola was completely or partly suspended for 3 or 4 days! Then bus to Valley from Village runs every half an hour, therefore again, good organisation is needed. If I were to stay at one of these apartments again, I will make sure I will book ski lockers in advance, ideally in Valley side. Carrying my ski kit + my younger one's up and down the hill to Village as we were not sure about T-bar for the first few days or as gondola was not working and we had to leave early enough to catch a bus became a real pain. I was feeling even angry the property was advertised and probably priced as "ski-in", and was not recommended to book ski lockers, which were already full when I realised they were a must! (This will not be the case if you are comfortable using T-bar from Day 1 and do not have time pressure to attend ski lessons.) Upside of the location is, Village has everything while the Valley merely has a few restaurants mainly catered for skiers during the day, and a little branch of supermarket. Ski rental, lift pass and locker shops are located on both Village and Valley. As they are the same shop, you can rent and return at any of them. There are a few path in between these apartment blocks that lead you down to the frozen lake Talvijarvi. My kids really enjoyed sledging around there and making snow angels on the lake. RukaTonttu hotel by the lake has a lovely restaurant. Though during the half term, without booking you would not get a preferred time for dining with small children at any restaurants. Subway, Koti pizzeria and supermarket were very handy. Overall, we all loved Ruka. A short 30 min bus ride to airport is a bonus. Valley has husky and reindeer farm as we go down a blue slope, where kids found new love of going up and down the bumps between trees.…
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Date of stay: February 2020
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I stayed at Aurinkorinne with my husband and daughter two weeks ago during half term. Firstly, Ruka is only about 25 minutes' bus ride from the airport which is good. We stayed in D3 which is right next to a drag lift so if you are organised and can ski a bit already, you could ski from the door. We, however, were beginners and really the apartment was not particularly convenient for us. As others have noted, it is a steep uphill walk to the village, taking 5-10 minutes, depending on whether you decide to scramble up the 'cat's ladder' (see photos) as we called it, or whether you go the long way around. You then have to get a gondola from the village to the other side of the mountain for your ski lessons, and the gondola doesn't go if there is more than a breath of wind, meaning hanging around for a pretty unreliable bus. Getting ourselves to the nursery slopes on the other side of the mountain, with all our gear, every day , quickly became very tedious indeed. I would definitely stay in the village next time, or Ruka Valley (the side of the mountain where the nursery slopes are), as the hassle of getting to our lessons every day really detracted from the enjoyment. As for the apartment itself, it was really lovely. Everything was new and clean. There were plenty of towels and it was really warm. The sauna was a fun addition and the clothes drying cupboard was useful, (although to be honest, just hanging your clothes on doors would dry them out as it was so warm). There is a washing machine, fridge, freezer and cooker. I don't think I saw a microwave or a dishwasher. One thing that was really missing though was an adequate supply of saucepans. There was one medium sized saucepan and considering that D3 is supposed to be a 6 bed apartment, one medium sized saucepan really doesn't cut it!! I would say that although it is marketed as a 6 bed apartment, really any more than four people would be very uncomfortable. The second bedroom is tiny, and whilst it has bunk beds purportedly for 3, it would be a very uncomfortable squeeze with 3 people in there and there would certainly be no room for all the luggage. And having someone sleeping in the living room would make life difficult too. I would definitely not recommend this apartment for more than 4 people (ideally two adults and two children). There is a TV but the range of english speaking channels is extremely limited. Luckily we took a couple of box sets with us, but otherwise we would have had slim pickings! The wi-fi was really good however, and free. Just a side note, as it was half-term in both the UK and Finland, the slopes were jam-packed with people. Advanced skiers were whizzing past beginners, and snowboarders and ski-jumpers were all using the same slopes. It was a bit disconcerting. We would def go outside of school hols next time. Overall though the apartments are lovely, warm and well equipped for the most part. If they were only more conveniently located, we would definitely stay there again, but next time we will definitely be staying in the village.…
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Responded 3 May 2020
Thank you for your feedback and welcome back to Ruka!
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Location is perfect! We stayed in block B which was right on the slope next to drag lift so it was literally ski in and ski out. You could also do this with blocks A, D and E. The others may involve walking a few steps. The apartment was really cosy and warm and the sauna was a welcome luxury after skiing. Well equipped with everything you need for a weeks stay including dishwasher tablets etc. Loved the log fire but really didn’t need it due to how warm the apartment was. We had dinner included and was able to take the drag lift up and ski back down the easy blue after dinner right to our door without any fuss. We took our Amazon Fire Stick so could watch anything from home on the TV using this, (except BBC). Great showers and drying closet a bonus. Overall excellent value for money and perfect location for skiing. …
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 27 Apr 2020
Thank you for staying in AurinkoRinne apartments and thank you for your feedback!
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We have just spent 7 days in the apartments. We were in block P. Unfortunately from this block, the slopes (accessing using the T bar, on run number 6 (blue run), is almost impossible. We decided to rent a ski locker in Ruka Village, to save us carrying our skis and poles every day. It is a 10 minute walk from the apartments to the village. From the village you can get the gondola across to the valley where there are a choice of lots of different runs. As beginner skiers, this ski resort was perfect for us. Lots of nice blue runs, using button lift, chair lift or gondola to access (creating a bit of variety). If the gondola is not working (due to high winds) a replacement ‘non stop’ bus will be in service. This takes approximately 10 minutes to get from the village to the valley and vice versa. Despite being advertised as non stop, it is available every 40 minutes or so, with no scheduled time. It is completely random, but just wait at the stop and it will come along. As for the apartments themselves .... They are very cosy. Consist of two single beds (very European way, no double beds available). Log fire - we had no need to use this as the room was so warm. Sauna Clothes dryer Kitchen Shower room / Toilet Lots of wardrobe and cupboard space. They provide toilet rolls and kitchen washing stuff ie dishcloth and washing up liquid. Towels are provided and spare bedding is also available. No cleaning service provided (unless requested and paid for), however this did not pose a problem to us as we just changed our towels throughout the week and left bedding unchanged (only in the apartment for one week). There is a washing machine in block Q There is only one machine, but it is free to use. A wash takes approximately 1 hr 25. There is no specific drying facility, however the rooms are so warm, that our clothes dried overnight just hanging them in our room. There is a ski locker outside the front door of the apartment, there is a key so skis can be left securely, however, like I have already detailed, we could not ski from our apartments, so chose to hire a ski locker in the village instead of using the one outside our apartment. We had a really lovely stay, and would definitely return. With the knowledge that this side of the valley (village side) is known as the ‘wild west’, and the valley is known as the ‘easy East’, in future we would probably opt to stay in the valley. The benefit however of staying near the village is that there are restaurants/bars and the supermarket... though we have been informed that a shop is being built in the valley in the near future. There is only one cash point in the village. There is a small pharmacy, but it only sells simple over the counter medications ie paracetamol, ibuprofen and cough sweets etc. The items available are limited, and what they do have are VERY expensive (approx €5 for 16 paracetamol). …
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 27 Apr 2020
Thank you for staying in AurinkoRinne apartments and nice to hear you have enjoyed your holiday in Ruka!
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The Aurinkorinne Apartments is a little unusual in that there is no reception, you enter your apartment with a key code. Once inside you feel very cosy. We booked a two-bedroom so bunk beds for the kids and a double. The apartment had a real fire, firewood, balcony and a sauna! It's right beside the ski run so even if you're not a skier its lovely to watch people of all ages passing by. You do need to walk up a very steep hill to Ruka village which isn't far... but the high is steep and might be too much for less mobile travellers. We felt very comfortable and would certainly return.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Responded 27 Apr 2020
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Everything you could need, full kitchen, sauna, washing machine, dish washer, hair dryer, drying cupboard, open fire, outside ski locker, fire wood, .. ski in and out accommodation. Lots of clean towels. 5 min walk to main village.
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Date of stay: February 2019
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US$114 - US$161 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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FinlandNorthern OstrobothniaKuusamo
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Which popular attractions are close to Ski-Inn Aurinkorinne Apartments?
Nearby attractions include Ruka (0.4 km), Shopping Center Kumpare (0.4 km), and Riipisen Wild Game and Souvenier Shop (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Ski-Inn Aurinkorinne Apartments?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and meeting rooms.
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Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Ski-Inn Aurinkorinne Apartments?
Guests can enjoy breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Ski-Inn Aurinkorinne Apartments?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Ski-Inn Aurinkorinne Apartments?
Conveniently located restaurants include Ruok Burger, Hanki Baari Ruka, and Classic Pizza Ruka.
Are pets allowed at Ski-Inn Aurinkorinne Apartments?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does Ski-Inn Aurinkorinne Apartments offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to meeting rooms and conference facilities during their stay.
Does Ski-Inn Aurinkorinne Apartments have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the mountain view available here.
Is Ski-Inn Aurinkorinne Apartments accessible?
Yes, it offers reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.