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Basecamp Oulanka
2.5 star property

Beachfront guesthouse with free breakfast and sauna
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Basecamp Oulanka

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Scandinavian cuisine, garden views
Exterior
Twin Room, Private Bathroom
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Scandinavian cuisine, garden views
Cafe

Overview of Basecamp Oulanka

Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • On private beachOn private beachOn private beach
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included

Explore the area

Map
Myllykoskentie 30, Kuusamo, 93900
  • Popular LocationRuka Ski Area39 min drive
  • Popular LocationRukatunturi Ski Jumping Hill39 min drive
  • Popular LocationOulanka National Park Visitor Center42 min drive
  • AirportKuusamo (KAO)53 min drive
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Room options

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Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 22 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Kuusamo

Located in Kuusamo, Basecamp Oulanka is in a national park and on a private beach. Ruka Ski Area and Karhunkierros Trail are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Oulanka National Park and Oulanka National Park Visitor Center. Riisitunturi National Park and Kuusamo Park are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing.
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What's nearby

  • Käylän Uimaranta - 22 min drive
  • Ruka Ski Area - 39 min drive
  • Rukatunturi Ski Jumping Hill - 39 min drive
  • Oulanka National Park - 40 min drive
  • Oulanka National Park Visitor Center - 42 min drive

Getting around

  • Kuusamo (KAO) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • Juuman kahvila - 11 min walk
  • Kahvila Cafe - 23 min drive
  • M-L Juuma Oy - 17 min drive

About this property

Basecamp Oulanka

Guest house by the lake
At Basecamp Oulanka, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a beach bar and a terrace. Active travellers can enjoy paddleboarding, fishing and canoeing at this guest house. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. The on-site Scandinavian cuisine restaurant, Basecamp Kitchen, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. Enjoy on-site activities, such as ecotours, snowshoeing and rafting. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a firepit and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and coffee/tea in reception
  • Luggage storage, concierge services and bike tour information
Room features
All guest rooms at Basecamp Oulanka boast comforts, such as heated floors and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heated floors and heating

Languages

English, Finnish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Basecamp Kitchen
  • Basecamp Terrace
  • Bear Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Boat and paddles
  • Books
  • Canoeing
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Games
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Paddleboard
  • Rafting
  • Sauna
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski lessons
  • Ski storage
  • Sledding
  • Snow sports gear
  • Snowshoeing
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a lake
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 15 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (100 centimetre high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (100 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2005
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 8 April 2024 to 22 May 2024 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 35 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 120 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 35 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: MobilePay
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Basecamp Oulanka Kuusamo
Basecamp Oulanka Guesthouse
Basecamp Oulanka Guesthouse Kuusamo

Frequently asked questions

Is Basecamp Oulanka pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of EUR 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Basecamp Oulanka?

As of 1 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Basecamp Oulanka on 23 May 2024 start from AU$185.13, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Basecamp Oulanka?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Basecamp Oulanka?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Basecamp Oulanka?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Basecamp Oulanka provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 120 per vehicle applies.

Where is Basecamp Oulanka located?

Situated on a lake, this guesthouse is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Oulanka National Park, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Oulanka National Park Visitor Center and Ruka Ski Area. Riisitunturi National Park and Kuusamo Park are also within 32 mi (52 km).

Basecamp Oulanka Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at Basecamp Oulanka made a great effort to welcome us and to accommodate our plans. We were very pleased with our stay. We were also impressed by deep interest in the Oulanka park.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Esko

Liked: Staff & service
Lähellä luontoa, kaukana kaikesta ; )
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Aki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jari

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Mika

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Pertti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Erinomainen,luonnon rauhaa rakastavalle ihanteellinen kohde.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jouni

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jorma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Markku

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023