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Hotel Karupesa
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#2 of 3 hotels in Otepaa
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Hotel Karupesa (Bear's Den) is situated in Otepaa, 500 metres from centre and next to the Tehvandi Ski-stadium. The varying nature surrounding the Hotel creates magnificent possibilities for sports and spending spare time as among your friends, family as your colleagues. The hotel offers accommodation up to 74 persons; altogether there are 30 rooms. There are various possibilities for conferences, seminars and trainings, a lobby bar, restaurant, saunas, the arbour, swings, gym, the rental of sports equipment and a parking lot for the use of our guests at the hotel Karupesa. There is free Wi-Fi internet in the hotel.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Hot bath
Bar / lounge
Bicycle rental
Canoeing
Babysitting
Wifi
Sauna
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Special diet menus
Golf course
Hiking
Ski rentals
Skiing
Billiards
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Conference facilities
Meeting rooms
Massage
Ski In / Ski Out
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Mosquito net
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Express check-in / check-out
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Room features
Allergy-free room
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Safe
Telephone
Clothes rack
Bath / shower
Iron
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Mid-range
Family
Languages Spoken
English, Russian, Estonian, Finnish
Location
Tehvandi 1A, Otepaa 67403 Estonia
Getting there
Car recommended
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The property has superb staff, super-friendly people and very nice to kids as well. Nice location and beautiful surroundings. It is right beside the FIS level cross-country ski center in Estonia. It has perfect sporting facilities for all year round activities, indoor and outdoor. The town is small and quiet, with sufficient places to get a decent meal or have a romantic dinner.
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Date of stay: May 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: If possible, ask for the top floor with the stadium view, you'll have a huge balcony as well.
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We used the Karupesa hotel for a conference in October, out of season. It is perfect for a conference of up to 50 people, with a conference room that has plenty of light and looks out onto trees/grass behind the hotel.
The staff (Katrin) were very helpful and always wanting to do their best for us. Water jugs very nicely presented, coffee breaks also ready and with a nice choice of snacks. The dining room is cosy, and the food was excellent! All our participants were happy. The rooms are good, plenty of space. Wifi also good.
Couple of things to note: the sound system in the conference room is only linked to a small TV. No mikes or connection to a computer for sound.
Also, the hotel is not staffed 24hrs a day - so the reception closes when no longer needed/overnight. But there is a number to call if anything is needed (e.g. surprise late arrivals).
Behind the hotel there is a hill you can walk up for a good view - there is also a long zipline activity we would have loved to have done if we'd had time (8 euros for 2 gos).
Next time maybe...
The staff (Katrin) were very helpful and always wanting to do their best for us. Water jugs very nicely presented, coffee breaks also ready and with a nice choice of snacks. The dining room is cosy, and the food was excellent! All our participants were happy. The rooms are good, plenty of space. Wifi also good.
Couple of things to note: the sound system in the conference room is only linked to a small TV. No mikes or connection to a computer for sound.
Also, the hotel is not staffed 24hrs a day - so the reception closes when no longer needed/overnight. But there is a number to call if anything is needed (e.g. surprise late arrivals).
Behind the hotel there is a hill you can walk up for a good view - there is also a long zipline activity we would have loved to have done if we'd had time (8 euros for 2 gos).
Next time maybe...
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Date of stay: October 2018Trip type: Travelled on business
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The hotel is situated next to Tehvandi stadium and sports center which makes it ideal for participating competitions like Tartu ski marathon or Tartu running marathon in spring or for other races.
It offers rich and tasty breakfast to go to the races or just sporting. Rooms are simple, but cosy and clean. I had a good sleep, silence at night and comfortable bed. The service was very good and personnel was friendly.
It offers rich and tasty breakfast to go to the races or just sporting. Rooms are simple, but cosy and clean. I had a good sleep, silence at night and comfortable bed. The service was very good and personnel was friendly.
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Date of stay: May 2017Trip type: Travelled with family
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Stayed for two nights in April. Even though we were literally in room nr 1, basically next to the reception, the WiFi was terrible. The bathroom had a weird smell. No outlets near bed. The breakfast was mediocre– small selection, but it seemed like the breakfast hall had never been cleaned, the floor was very dirty under the tables. The ladies at the reception were nice.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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This is a B&B place with very friendly owners. Owners are available all the time.
Rooms are ok but you must to share the bathrooms with other guests.
Rooms are ok but you must to share the bathrooms with other guests.
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Date of stay: June 2011Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Karupesa H, Public Relations Manager at Hotel Karupesa
Responded 23 Jun 2015
Hello Raikuli and thank you for your review! We are glad that you liked the friendly presence of our owners, but we would also have to correct your review about our room-facilities. There are no shared bathrooms or toilets in our hotel. All the rooms have their own fully equiped bathrooms! Sincerely Karupesa
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Close to Stadion. Friendly service. This is also the only good you can say about it. You must pay 25 Euro extra for sauna and it is never available. Breakfast is in a cellar without windows. Guests are coming in shorts and sandals. It feels like actually mostly like a youth sleeping camp. Nice people should find another place to overnight.
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Date of stay: February 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Very nice hotel, good service even if it is during low season. Breakfast time changed to the time we wanted it!!
We had dogs with us and it is easy to take a walk with them, nature right outside the door.
Calm and quite place, can stongly recommend this hotel!
We had dogs with us and it is easy to take a walk with them, nature right outside the door.
Calm and quite place, can stongly recommend this hotel!
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Date of stay: November 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Hotell is small, service is friendly. Looks like its family operated hotel. Rooms named sweet, was a 2 rooms compact pack. No luxury staff. Breakfast was a nice and simpel, tasty. It looks that hotel is popular sporthotell and sites near sporting complex and adventure park. If you like simpel hotel near skitrack, its for you.
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Date of stay: August 2016Trip type: Travelled with family
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The receptionists are kind and helpful. The room standard is ok and the restaurant is cheap but good (for sportsmen). It is difficult to rate it since I can't compare with other hotels in Estonia or close.
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Date of stay: September 2015Trip type: Travelled on business
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This is wrongly listed as a Scandic hotel. It's been independently run for many years.
But it's clean and comfortable, and the generously-sized rooms comfortably accommodate a family.
The breakfast buffet is 'continental' with bread, ham, cheese, etc. The dinner buffet looked unappetising, so we ate elsewhere.
The staff are very pleasant and helpful.
The hotel is a decent base for the many activities in the area. The Otepaa Adventure Park is next door with several family-friendly tree-top rope courses and zip slides. There is also canoeing on the beautiful rivers.
But it's clean and comfortable, and the generously-sized rooms comfortably accommodate a family.
The breakfast buffet is 'continental' with bread, ham, cheese, etc. The dinner buffet looked unappetising, so we ate elsewhere.
The staff are very pleasant and helpful.
The hotel is a decent base for the many activities in the area. The Otepaa Adventure Park is next door with several family-friendly tree-top rope courses and zip slides. There is also canoeing on the beautiful rivers.
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Date of stay: August 2011Trip type: Travelled with family
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PRICE RANGE
€67 - €70 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Scandic Karupesa Otepaa
LOCATION
EstoniaValga CountyOtepaa
NUMBER OF ROOMS
30
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Karupesa
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel Karupesa?
Nearby attractions include Lake Puhajarv (2.3 km), Otepaa Seikluspark (0.06 km), and Puhajarv War Oak (2.8 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel Karupesa?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Hotel Karupesa?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a desk, and a mosquito net.
What food & drink options are available at Hotel Karupesa?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel Karupesa?
Conveniently located restaurants include GMP Clubhotel Puhajarve Restoran, Elsa Kohvik, and Tammuri Farm Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Hotel Karupesa?
Yes, guests have access to a fitness centre and a sauna during their stay.
Is Hotel Karupesa located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.5 km away from the centre of Otepaa.
Are any cleaning services offered at Hotel Karupesa?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Karupesa?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does Hotel Karupesa offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to meeting rooms and conference facilities during their stay.