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Unforgettable experience

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 5 Jan 2020
We have spent our new year vacation here with my friend. It was our first trevel to Finnland and I must say it is the best choice to go to Utsjoki Holliday Village. The transfer from airport was on time and last apprx. 3,5 hours. The hotel owners have met us themselves with a glass of sect and have gave us all information that we needed to have about our aktivities during the week. We have lived in a cabin (house) with our own sauna, fireplace, two bedrooms and a kitchen corner. The only thing that was uncomfortable is that they have no double beds, but it was possible to put two separate beds together. The territory consist of the restaurant were we have always had our meals, hotel building, separate cabins (houses) and a small building with all necessary equipment.
The nature around is very beautiful and inspirative. There is a salmon river direkt on the territory, you can have a walk along it. The place is very silent at all, only forest with rendeer farm is not far away and also a small village with supermarket and church 5 km from there.
We have got 2 guides who provided us with all equipment we need and information, also they were together with us during some activities. The food in the resraurant is on a good level, every day there have different menus, it was nice to have a tasty salmon there and rendeer meat. The Holiday Village has a family concept, you can feel it already on the first day. The owners spend time with guests with pleasure and tell very interesting stories about their culture and region. There are pretty enough possible activities you can book for every day, the best ones for us were the husky tour and reindeer safari. The dinner in a hut was also very cozy.
Date of stay: January 2020
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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          Reviewed 16 October 2019

          As a group of 3, we stayed in one of the 2 bedroom cabins down on the river for 3 nights in late September. It was so cute!

          In addition to the 2 bedrooms, each with 2 twin beds, you've got a nice bathroom, private sauna, spacious living room area, kitchenette and a table with bench seats. We had stopped at a grocery on our way so we had breakfasts in our cabin while enjoying our view of the river and all the fall colors.

          Your choices for eating out are limited but the Deatnu Restaurant, on premises, is a great option. It was too cold to enjoy the deck but the restaurant is lined with huge windows to enjoy the scenery from the warmth.

          We did not take advantage of any of the activities, but they did look interesting. We hiked along the river and just relaxed. Having a sauna right in the cabin felt very luxurious!

          It was very cloudy while we were there, so we only saw the northern lights one night. It was very magical to sit on the porch of our cabin and watch such a special natural phenomenon.

          Our only regret was only have 3 nights.

          The personalized customer service that we experienced was top notch!

          Date of stay: September 2019
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          holidayvalle, Johtaja at Holiday Village Valle, responded to this reviewResponded 17 October 2019

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          Reviewed 25 July 2019

          We had a great visit in Village Valle, a hotel next to the Norwegian border! Highlight of the visit was the amazing scenery of River Teno and the hills on the opposite side.

          We had a relaxing experience in the really cool ”barrel sauna” which offered a nice view to the river through the transparent back wall. Nothing more nicer than watching the boats go by while having a sauna and dipping into the refreshing water of River Teno between ”löylys”.

          Also, the restaurant was great quality and we enjoyed a nice dinner and breakfast.

          Rooms are super clean and modern. Also service is very good and friendly.

          Highly recommended!

          Date of stay: July 2019
          Trip type: Travelled with friends
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          holidayvalle, Omistaja at Holiday Village Valle, responded to this reviewResponded 31 July 2019

          Thanks a lot, hope to see you again, maybe wintertime!

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          Reviewed 15 April 2019

          We spent the last week in February 2019 in this wonderful hotel. Starting from the arrival at the airport we had a fantastic time in Lapland. The hotel arranged the transfer from the airport, which worked without any problems or delays. We had a booked a nice, modern and charming room in the hotel. Everything was very clean, the food was fantastic and also the hospitality. It is a nice, quiet and beautiful area, which helps a lot to slow down and relax. We have been extremly lucky to see fantastic Northern lights during 2 nights. In addition we had wonderful activities like a tour to the northern ocean, a husky tour, hiking with snow shoes etc. All activities have been perfectly organised from the hotel and here also a special Thanks to our guides, Antti, Henna & Anne. All of them did a fabulous job to make this week to a very special and unforgettable time. Not to forget an impressive traditional dinner at a Sami hut. Thanks to all for a fantastic week and hope to see you again in the future !

          Date of stay: February 2019
          • Trip type: Travelled with family
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          holidayvalle, Omistaja at Holiday Village Valle, responded to this reviewResponded 31 July 2019

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          Reviewed 2 February 2019

          This is a magical place in northern Finland, remote, quiet and beautiful but also warm, cosy and welcoming
          This is the fifth time we have travelled to Northern Europe for a winter break and it was definitely the best.
          It is a family owned hotel where guests are made to feel very welcome and the standard of hospitality is high. The rooms are large, stylish and comfortable with fabulous views across the river to the Norwegian fells. Unusually for mainland Europe, each room has a kettle with tea and coffee making facilities and a refrigerator. The bathroom is large with an excellent shower
          The meals in the restaurant are of a high standard with a large choice and very large servings! The service is excellent and the staff are very friendly
          Guests are provided with warm outdoor boots and clothing and free use of kick sledges, skis and snowshoes - of excellent quality
          There are organised activities - snowshoeing, a trip to a reindeer farm with a sleigh ride, husky dog sledding, cross country skiing .....
          The guides are personable and knowledgeable and go out of their way to help. Also, because the holiday village is owned by a Saami family, there is ample opportunity to learn about Saami culture and customs
          The highlight of our trip was an Aurora Tour with one of the guides. You can see the Northern lights from the hotel but to be taken out on a sledge through the forest onto the high fell for a 360 degree view was just magical. Also, the guide is an expert on the aurora and knows where to go and when for best chance of seeing it
          The trip to the Arctic Ocean was another highlight
          All in all, a fabulous place run by lovely people

          Room tip: Al the rooms are quiet with great views
          Date of stay: January 2019
          • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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          Reviewed 7 January 2019

          Everything at Holiday Village Valle was wunderful! The Hotel was very clean and charming, we also could see Northern Lights from our hotel room and enjoyed the sauna several times. We enjoyed the program so much- we had such wonderful, amazing and unique moments, which we will never forget! The food at the Restaurant Deatnu was very very delicious, also special wishes were no problem, even a complete raw food diet were fulfilled in a perfect way that we never saw in any other hotel. The kitchen created wunderful meals with love. The service and the guides were also very nice and helped in every situation. All in all it was perfect.

          Date of stay: December 2018
          • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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