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Aurora Estate is a boutique hotel and reastaurant which was established at december 2015 at Yllasjarvi. Hotel has 7 individual rooms and a restaurant that has 50 seats. We also have in our estate an old Lappish log house and that same atmosphere was brought in to our newly built main building. In the old loghouse we have an electric sauna and shower, at the estate we also have an outdoor jacuzzi and a traditional smoke sauna, which you can book separately.
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Languages Spoken
English, Finnish
Location
Tirroniementie 4 C, Yllasjarvi 95980 Finland
Name/address in local language
Aurora Estate Hotelli
4.5 reviews
Getting there
Car recommended
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Das Aurora Estate is just the place to be - einfach wunderbar! Die Gastgeberinnen Heidi & Shirley kümmern sich so warmherzig um die Gäste, man fühlt sich sehr willkommen. Auch Tiina, Julia und die ganze Crew sind einzigartig, sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Essen war absolut SUPER - frische Produkte und sehr abwechslungsreiche Menus. Der kleine idyllische See vor dem Haus lädt nur so dazu ein vor dem Frühstück ein "Eisbad" zu nehmen! ;-) Die Zimmer sind sehr liebevoll und praktisch eingerichtet. Wir haben den Aufenthalt im Aurora Estate sehr genossen und wir kommen gerne wieder! ...ah ja und noch was: der Gin Tonic ist ein Gedicht! 😊
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Date of stay: February 2018
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Das gebuchte Zimmer entsprach in keiner Art und Weise meine Vorstellungen. Es war kleiner als mein Badezimmer zu Hause, und dies für 2 Personen. Das Hotel war soweit ganz okay, eher mangelhaft empfanden wir die Tatsache, dass es nicht ganztägig besetzt war, das Frühstück immer dasselbe war und bis um 10.00 eingenommen werden musste und man stets am Tag zuvor mitteilen musste, um welche Uhrzeit man das Abendessen einnehmen will.
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Date of stay: January 2018
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Wir waren 3 Nächte Vorort und hatten ein Standardzimmer mit Halbpension. Wir fühlten von Anfang bis Ende verwöhnt und umsorgt. Alle Mitarbeiter sind so freundlich und bemüht um das wohl der Gäste.Unser Zimmer war liebevoll eingerichtet, ebenso das Restaurant. Man hatte sofort eine behagliche Atmosphäre. Unser 3-Gang Menü war ausgezeichnet, das Frühstück wurde frisch zubereitet und hatte jeden Tag etwas Neues zu bieten. Zusätzlich hatten wir einen Saunabesuch mit Jacuzzi gebucht. Auch hier alles vorhanden, was man braucht. Ein wunderbares Erlebnis. Dieses charmant geführte Hotel ist definitiv ein MUSS.
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Date of stay: January 2018
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Response from HeidiSirly, Owner at Aurora Estate Hotelli
Responded 17 Jan 2018
Dear guests, we are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again! Thank you for your lovely review! Best regards Heidi
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Aurora Estate is located on a big lake near Yllas ski area. However, the location in winter isn't very attractive at first sight. It's just off the main road, on the midst of a (windy) plain. In the immediate vicinity of a roadside cafe, a scooter rental outfit, a gas station and a few other randomly placed houses. Our welcoming at the estate felt as cool as the winter plains! We just got our room key and a few curt instructions what not to do (i.e. smoke on the balcony). Our room was very small (13m), no place to put our suitcases, also due to a big, rustique, wobbly wooden clothes rack (with dangerous points attached to it), that doubled as a cupboard. A chest of drawers, a chair and 2 beds (with synthetic duvets) completed the room. Very low windows (under the eaves), so had to bent to our knees to look outside. Bathroom small, but adequate, with a good shower. Sauna and (much promoted) hot tub have to booked in advance and paid for extra: 70E for 2 persons!! And that on top of the 13m room price of 178E. In the end we decided not to have dinner in the restaurant (although it's featured as good), because of the unfriendly ambience. We experienced the restaurant for breakfast the next morning. A really great view towards the lake, seeing the rising orange, red sun (we had luck: a clear day). Breakfast itself (served - no buffet) wasn't sumptuous. For the 2 of us: half a plate of salad, a bit of omelet with sausages/bacon, a couple of mini croissants and 2 pieces of bread and a small bowl of yoghurt. I asked for a second serving of yoghurt, which clearly wasn't appreciated (but served). All in all, it's an ok place (the design is good, it's clean), but the location is off track: 15 minutes drive to ski area Yllas and 45 minutes to ski area Levi. Not enough value for money, certainly not if you compare it to lively, pittoresque Levi, where you can get more spacious, luxurious dwellings for less money.
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Date of stay: January 2017
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Response from Heidi S, Toimitusjohtaja at Aurora Estate Hotelli
Responded 11 Jan 2017
Hi, Aurora Estate is located at original Ylläsjärvi village and the buildings around have been built in an original style, how ever our yard and close surroundings are traditional lappish village style. To my first impression you seemed, really happy about the place and everything we we´re talking quite a while at you room after I had taken you there, helping with you luggage. I was telling you all the same things that we tell to all of our guests, including the fact that smoking at the balcony is not allowed because the ventilation system in right above it and also there is two rooms on both sides and if they have open windows, the smoke goes in the rooms. You seemed really happy about everything at your arrival and at the time we were talking by the room we were laughing together. Our interior has been greately valued especially the clothing racks, which are part of our community history. Unfortunately we can´t please everyone with our interior solutions, but this far everyones loved it all. As you asked of the sauna, it had a booking but as I told you, there was a second time avalable that day later. We do take all the bookings to sauna and unfortunately it´s not avalable all the time, since it is very popular with the jacuzzi. That 70€ (for our hotel guests) includes 2 hr private time in sauna and Jacuzzi, heating, cleaning, shampoo, soap, towels, firewood for fireplace and towels. I am sorry that you felt that it was unfriendly ambiance, for what we recall our converstions about everythin we´re very nice and we told that we can also tell you about other restaurants at Ylläs area, if you don´t want to eat with us. We don´t expect our guests to always eat with us and are glad to tell about other services in the area too. Our breakfast is highly liked too and it´s always prepared as the guests arrive to make sure it´s all fresh. And everythin you can get more absolutely, and as I my self was at the breakfast, I recall asking you if I could bring you something more, as I did the youghurt and coffee as you requested. As you propably noticed we also serve high quality Nespresso coffee at breakfast From our place it´s 3 minutes drive (4km) to ski resort. And cross country ski tracks go 200m from us, as the snowmobile track too. Levi is a very different type of ski resort from Ylläs yes, and really nice place too. Ylläs is more authentic and original and levi is more built Alpine style. All and all, I am are sorry that you felt this way and hope that you come and visit us again. Also I am sorry that we didn´t have any idea of your feelings so we could´ve somehow helped at the time you were visiting us. Warm regards Heidi
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Ehdottomasti käynnin arvoinen paikka. Kohtuu intiimi boutique hotelli ja ravintola, jossa erittäin hyvä ruoka, joka tarjoaa luonnollisesti Lapin herkkuja mutta myös muutakin. Suosittelen erityisesti tattirisottoa - olisin nuollut lautasen jos olisin kehdannut.
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Date of stay: December 2016
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Viihtyisä ja tyylikäs pieni hotelli kauniilla paikalla. Osa huonekaluista ja sisustuselementeistä oli itse tehtyjä, mikä loi uniikkia tunnelmaa Palvelu oli ystävällistä ja aitoa, ilman asiakaspalvelunaamaa. Ruoka oli hyvää ja pöytiin tarjoilu aamiaisella kivaa vaihtelua.
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Date of stay: September 2016
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Todella kaunis ja rauhallinen hotelli, jossa ihana aamiainen pöytiin tarjoiltuna. Valitettavasti vierailumme aikaan keittiö oli suljettuna, täällä todella olisin halunnut ruokaillakkin. Palaamme uudelleen kyllä, hyvänmielen majapaikka!
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Date of stay: August 2016
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I visited this picturesque hotel for one night and it was probably the best hotel experience I have ever had. The overall atmosphere and also the food was so surprisingly good that I just have to recommend this place for everybody.
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Date of stay: May 2016
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Kauniisti sisustettu, kodikas Aurora Estate tarjosi meille maukasta, ajatuksella tehtyä ruokaa. Raaka-aineet tuoreita, ja keittiö osasi loihtia juuri oikean kypsyyden poronfileeseen. Palvelu oli mutkatonta ja rentoa, viihdyimme todella hyvin ja tulemme varmasti uudestaan. Juuri tällainen on puuttunut Ylläkseltä, ihan kuin olisi ollut jossakin Ruotsissa tai Norjassa, jossa tämä osataan...
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Date of stay: April 2016
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Disclaimer: We only had a dinner at the restaurant and did not stay in this hotel. Thus the review is about the restaurant only.
Review: The food was of stellar quality. I have to admit that I had spent the day skiing so I was hungry, but still, the second I put the first spoonful of that mushroom soup into my mouth all my taste buds connected with my brain. It was so good that I actually shed a few tears. There was a slight hint of truffle at the back but it was not overpowering, which is a sign of delicate hands working at the kitchen. My friend had the wild boar buns for starters and claimed that it was the same experience for him. The main courses and desserts did not disappoint either. The fat on the pork was beautifully rendered and the meat was super tender. You could actually tear it apart with a spoon. Risotto had crisp acidity to it and the texture was perfect. Desserts were so delicious that you wanted to lick the plates clean. Kids devoured their food with good appetite as well.
The final touch was given by the service. Wine recommendations were spot on and you could actually find new flavours both from the wine and food. Both were great alone but tasted even better when combined. In my experience this is rather rare. I've been to many fancy restaurants where the recommended wines actually were not that good of a match with the cuisine because either one was dulled by the other, and I'd rather enjoyed them separately.
Verdict: Aurora Estate serves honest and delicious food. Maybe it is not of Michelin level fancy because the dishes are simpler and portions bigger, but when it comes to quality and flavour, Aurora Estate easily beats most big city restaurants. It is not the cheapest restaurant at the area but value is excellent.
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Date of stay: March 2016
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Bonjour Clarissa,
Aurora Estate is 5 km from the ski center and there is other restaurants around. We can book all the best safaris for you, rent skies and everything else you need. You can take a taxi or a bus from the airport, it's around 35km from Ylläs, we help with that also. If you would like to book a room and you need more information, please send e-mail to Heidi, she will make your holiday perfect! :) Her E-mail is heidi@auroraestate.fi
Best regards
Sirly
There are more places to choose from in the Yllasjarvi area.
PRICE RANGE
€185 - €256 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
FinlandLaplandYllasjarvi
NUMBER OF ROOMS
7
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