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Gáldu Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Enjoy 3 outdoor pools at this 4-star Saariselka hotel

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Signature Suite
3 outdoor pools
Spa

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1 Viskitie, Saariselkä, Lappi, 99830
  • Place, Ruijanpolku
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Saariselkä Sport Resort
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Saariselkä Ski Resort
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ivalo (IVL)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Stellar Haven

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Hill view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Forest Haven

  • Park view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Suite

Signature Suite

  • Hill view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Saariselka

Saariselka retreat .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Ruijanpolku and 2 miles (3 km) of Saariselkä Sport Resort with a stay here. Saariselkä Ski Resort and Urho Kekkonen National Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Ruijanpolku - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Saariselkä Sport Resort - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Saariselkä Ski Resort - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Urho Kekkonen National Park - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Kaunispään Tower - 8 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Ivalo (IVL) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaunispään Huippu - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Panimo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Suomen Latu Kiilopää - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bistro & Café Kuukkeli - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Gáldu Hotel & Spa

Enjoy 3 outdoor pools at this 4-star Saariselka hotel
As a guest of Gáldu Hotel & Spa, you'll find 3 outdoor swimming pools, a hot tub, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 215 square feet (20 square meters) and includes conference space. Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Gáldu Hotel & Spa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Saariselka hotel is smoke free.

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 215 sq ft of conference space
  • 20 sq m of conference space
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Gáldu Hotel & Spa offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. This Saariselka hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, and hair dryers. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Mountain biking
  • Sauna
  • Snow sports gear
  • Snowshoeing
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

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 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 45 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 45 (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses geothermal energy
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property uses geothermal energy.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Gáldu Hotel & Spa to the airport?

Gáldu Hotel & Spa is 18.9 mi (25-min drive) away from the Ivalo (IVL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Gáldu Hotel & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Gáldu Hotel & Spa offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 45 per person, one-way.

Does Gáldu Hotel & Spa offer free breakfast?

Gáldu Hotel & Spa offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Gáldu Hotel & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Gáldu Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Gáldu Hotel & Spa?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Gáldu Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Gáldu Hotel & Spa features 3 outdoor pools.

Does Gáldu Hotel & Spa have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Gáldu Hotel & Spa have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer spa services.

How close is Gáldu Hotel & Spa to downtown Saariselka?

Gáldu Hotel & Spa is 2.1 mi away from Saariselka.

Gáldu Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jack, Pyrmont

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nora, Jermu and Milla were incredible. They made our stay so easy and so special.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was very beautiful and elaborate. Exceptional stay, would definitely recommend. Family owned hotel and the owners went out of the way to help us in any way possible. Loved everything about the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beds, view from the room, service, dinner...all five star and more. Pools in the outdoor spa area, when temperature hit -20 were my favorite. Finally, views from saunas to calm forest covered by white snow are to die for.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Doruntina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Incredible stay - it was just breathtaking - we could see the northern lights from the room. The staff has been incredible. Super professional and nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for relaxation excellent food and to discover Lapland‘s beauty
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jefferson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Adoramos o hotel e principalmente o atendimento, limpo, o restaurante excelente, comemos a melhor sopa de king crab da vida. Tudo perfeito! Vista dos quartos lindas, o spa incrível, Transfer, hotel luxuoso, botique e excelente. Voltaremos muitas outras vezes!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025