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Giellajohka

3.0 star property
Travelers snowshoe through pristine wilderness before returning to the warmth of genuine local hospitality and hearty meals beside the flowing river

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Giellajohka hotel sits by a peaceful riverside where adventure meets comfort. Guests explore through snowshoeing in winter or hiking and biking in warmer months. After outdoor activities, they enjoy satisfying meals at the restaurant and recover in the soothing sauna.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
The current price is AU$133
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar

Room options

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Deluxe Cabin (Taiga)

Deluxe Cabin (Taiga)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
  • River view
  • 50 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Cabin (Routa)

Deluxe Cabin (Routa)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
  • River view
  • 50 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Deluxe Cabin (Halla)

Deluxe Cabin (Halla)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
  • River view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Basic Cottage

Basic Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Heated bathroom floor
  • River view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Basic Quadruple Room (Shared Kitchen)

Basic Quadruple Room (Shared Kitchen)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Separate bedroom
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Basic Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Basic Triple Room (Shared Kitchen)

Basic Triple Room (Shared Kitchen)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • 5 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Studio

Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Day bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
Located on the ground floor
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Garden view
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Inari, Giellajohka is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kevo Trail and Sulaojan Nature Trail. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby. Visit our Inari travel guide
Map
2920 Karigasniementie, Inari, 99910

What's nearby

  • Kevo Trail
    20 min drive - 33.5 km
  • Sulaojan Nature Trail
    20 min drive - 33.5 km
  • Sámi Museum Siida
    43 min drive - 79.4 km
  • Sajos Sámi Cultural Centre
    44 min drive - 79.7 km
  • Inari Church
    45 min drive - 80.7 km

Getting around

  • Ivalo (IVL)
    92 min drive

About this property

Giellajohka

Hotel by the river
Consider a stay at Giellajohka and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a bar. Adventurous travellers may like the hiking/biking trails and snowshoeing at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Giellajohka, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), barbecues and snow sports gear
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free property and a TV in reception
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Giellajohka include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers, hairdryers and shampoo
  • Communal kitchens, heating and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Giellajohka

Things to do

  • Cross-country skiing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Sauna
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Snow sports gear
  • Snowshoeing
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a river
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately EUR 15 per person
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property is also known as

Giellajohka Hotel
Giellajohka Inari
Giellajohka Hotel Inari

Frequently asked questions

Is Giellajohka pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Giellajohka?

As of 10 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Giellajohka on 30 Mar 2026 start from AU$133, 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 Giellajohka?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Giellajohka?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Giellajohka?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Giellajohka located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this hotel is 16.9 mi (27.2 km) from Kevo Trail and 16.9 mi (27.2 km) from Sulaojan Nature Trail.

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Reviews

Giellajohka Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 120 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mengni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly staff. Perfect location for aurora and all winter activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chung Kin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay if you want to see Aurora! It’s so far from any city so you get the full dark sky here, even the weakest aurora would be so vivid in this place. They have a WhatsApp group so everyone on site can share information if they see aurora. The place has a restaurant and the foods are amazing with a reasonable price! Plenty of activities you can do on site as well. Recommend to stay minimum 3/4 nights. My first 2 nights were cloudy but 3rd night was one of the best auroras in my trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
River view stay very relax and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place with amazing staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best place I stayed in Finland.

Amazing location, great food, no light pollution, great views, nice people. Everything about this place was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay in Giellajohka.The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The area was beautiful and peaceful and there was almost no light pollution.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We felt at home right from the start. The surroundings, the peace and quiet, the food, the possibility to hire skis and snowshoes, the friendliness of all the staff and of course the northern lights and reindeer right on the doorstep. Simply a dream. We would love to come back and have already recommended it to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jules

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Like a fairytale

It was awesome, for our Christmas Eve Eve. It felt like a Christmas movie. And the food was great !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect accommodation

Absolutely fabulous, no joke! The cabin Halla was exactly what we were looking for. You can see the northern lights from your bed. The three cabins are sufficiently far from one another so that you are not disturbed by the neighbors. The cabin itself has everything one needs. Staff was welcoming
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chu-Wu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best for northern light viewing in the area, with extremely friendly and helpful owner/staff make this place easily get the best rating for the place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priyank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and very kind hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clémence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay, everything was perfect (from the accomodation to the food). We loved every minute there and will definitively come back!

10/10 Excellent

AJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic stay

It was a great stay. Staff was friendly, helpfull and the accomodation was very comfortable. It is nice and relatively small so no mass tourisme which makes the experience much more personal. We stayed for a week.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

marcello

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
best place to see aurora boreale
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent!

It was so amazing 😍 Cosy hut, very friendly people and a lot of fun ☺ Thank you 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clémence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not our first time there and it is never a disappointment! Our favorite place ever, everything is perfect: from the cabine, to the activities, the service, the food.. We will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Barrie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Interesting place but not my type
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wai Yip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect place to watch aurora and Very nice staff

The house we stayed is very nice and the warm feeling makes you like to stay at home. The staff is very nice and very helpful. You can join the whatsapp group where the staff will update and inform you when aurora comes. It is really a nice service! On the other hand, a camp fire will be set up outside by the staff such that we can stay longer time outside to take photo of aurora. It is really a perfect place to stay to watch aurora and we will come back to enjoy again in future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

rani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Giellajohka for 6 days and wished we had longer. It was magic. The river cabins are cozy, warm and have a substantial kitchen. We enjoyed the in cabin sauna and the beautiful floor to ceiling window meant we enjoyed the aurora from our bed while having a cup of tea early in the morning. The property is run by Anita and her son Jouni and they are actively involved passionate hosts. We loved them and all the staff. The activities were well run, relaxed, intimate and so much fun. No mass tourism to be found. There are beautiful walk, ski and snowshoe tracks from your doorstep and all the gear to borrow. The food was good. We loved reindeer soup and the breakfasts, especially the pancakes with jam. Yum! Don’t hesitate booking it would be impossible to regret a stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ka Yan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will come back for sure

We were here from 23 to 27 January 2023 and enjoyed our stay very much! Routa was perfect! The location was away from light and the glass windows were so clean, we could stay inside and step outside to take pictures when aurora arrived. We saw aurora on Day 1, 3 and 4, i.e. a 75% chance. We used our private sauna every day, so relaxing. And we ordered afternoon tea every day, yummy and affordable. We tried the fireplace as well, it looked gorgeous in pictures. The beds and the fully-equipped kitchen, etc. All were just great! And lastly, we would like to thank for the airport transfer service. Our flight was reschedule to a late night flight in a sudden, thanks so much for picking us up. We shall visit here again in coming 2 to 3 years, in mid September to see the fall colors and aurora!
Routa
Day 3 aurora (5:30pm)
Day 3 aurora (11:30pm)
Day 4 aurora
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles perfekt, beste wahl für Finnland
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mega
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not what is mentionned on hôtel.com

Je déplore toutefois qu’on nous ait vendu une chambre comme une cabine (la photo est celle d’une cabine avec vue sur lac mais on a eu qu’un apart avec aucune vue sur l’eau qui d’ailleurs est un étang et non un lac) et de plus ma recherche était pour Inari, l’affichage dit qu’elle se trouve à Inari, alors qu’elle est à 45 minutes d’Inari et qu’on a donc dû revenir sur nos pas. On nous a dit que c’était hôtel.com qui faisait sa vente ainsi et non eux. Malgré une belle chambre et une belle accueil, c’ st un peu décevant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merja Sinikka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loistava palvelu ja lemmikkiystävällinen paikka
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sakai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

オーロラ見るなら最高の場所です。

イナリの街から、だいぶ遠いですが、車で行けば問題ありません。場所は相当北に位置してオーロラを見るには一番コスパがいいと思います。日本での言うキャンプ場にロッジが併設されている感じの場所です。
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025