Mostly stunning. However, it's worth noting that this hotel is all about the glorious communal areas. The room (we went for one with a private sauna) was small, and pretty basic - with not even a bedside table on one side of the bed. No tissues in the room, and only a combined shower get/shampoo in the bathroom, if that sort of thing bothers you. These rooms also have a sauna building in front of them, so their view of the river is obscured. We were on a half board package. The food was superb - although it's worth noting the evening meal included is absolutely fixed. The bar has a good selection of drinks. All the staff were absolutely excellent. All personable and happy to chat. Breakfast buffet was also superb (with the exception of the coffee machine which wasn't a bean machine, and therefore the coffee was pretty naff) All in all - not a cheap stay, but a great hotel in a wonderful location - with amazing staff and great food

We loved everything. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We loved the breakfast buffet.

Friendly staff particularly in the restaurant. Room was clean and well presented. Fantastic views of the lake

Beautiful river view. Great wifi, ample free parking. Nice river trail to pedestrian suspension bridge over river rapids.

A very warm welcome by the lady at reception and all services explained. The restaurant is very fancy with Michelin quality meals. I was unable to have breakfast as it started at 07.00 but with a 10.00 flight departure from Ivalo, it would have been a little tight. The timings of the Ivalo flights aren’t great but maybe adjust the timings a little so people can have a bite to eat? (Start 06.45 for example). The rooms are nice and cosy but it would be good to have something next to the bed to put things on. If not a bedside table maybe at least a little shelf as nowhere to put your phone. Also good to know is that there is no lift so tricky if you have a heavy suitcase but despite of this, I warmly recommend this hotel.

Beautiful

The room was very small for what you pay for. The wifi was not working in the room. You have very limited meal options. They only offer set menus for dinner.

It was horrible room was very small it was not given as it’s advertised in the photos to go to bed we must have to squeezed with the walls never had such a bad hotel in our whole travel history. Wouldn’t really recommend anyone to go and stay in this hotel it just to expensive doesn’t worth it. And also for every single thing they charge you even to tell you northern lights they charge you. I was hoping at some point maybe they will charge us to breath. Stuff was rude…

What a lovely place. The room, the restaurant, the breakfast, the view of the river. All was wonderful.

It was such a great here that we stayed an additional night. We loved our deluxe double room looking through the forest to the river. The heated floor in the bathroom was great. The room was spacious and the bed comfortable. Breakfast had lots of options and specialized in Finnish products. I especially enjoyed the cloudberry jam.

Beautiful property, next to the river, breakfast was nice and healthy, quiet and clean.

Tastefully decorated, peaceful, charming hotel. Delightful staff. Lovely cocktails and fine dining. Very good breakfast. Activities available to book directly with hotel or independently. Close walking distance to fabulous Sami Siida museum and a great 6.3 km walk through the woods and along the river. Walking distance to a couple of eating places nearby and to the bus stop to take bus to Ivalo or Saariselka. Sauna with jacuzzi can be rented for a small group. Highly recommend

I didn't like the impossibility to have clean air in the room

Great place to stay! Super friendly staff, clean rooms, excellent restaurant!

Breakfast is no good and the sauna is not heat, location is not very good but quite

The staff was nice, the room was clean and tidy. Breakfast is good. Highly recommended.

Stayed only for overnight hoping to see the northern lights but wasn’t fortunate. Small space but nice and clean. Helpful staffs. Easy booking for airport shuttle. Walking distance to some shops. Will recommend

Nice basic hotel very close to the river. Interesting drinks and food menu. Unfortunately during our visit it was quite heavily understaffed which showed to the restaurant and bar service.

Kultahovi is a lovely hotel, beautifully situated. The staff is friendly and extremely helpful. Our room had a great view and sauna, but it was a little small for 3 adults. The restaurant is outstanding - the chef is terrific.

Comfortable, elegant - great food