Aurora Village Ivalo
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Summary of reviewsAurora Village Ivalo offers an extraordinary retreat that perfectly balances seclusion with accessibility. Nestled within a serene forest, this idyllic resort provides a fairytale escape ideal for nature enthusiasts and Northern Lights seekers. The resort’s prime location is perfect for witnessing the majestic display of auroras while enjoying outdoor activities such as woodland walks and river strolls.
Guests consistently laud the resort's stunning design, which maximizes the natural beauty of its surroundings. The cozy, modern cabins and glass igloos are meticulously maintained, boasting elegant Nordic charm. With heated glass roofs, visitors can admire the starry sky and Northern Lights from the comfort of their beds. Exceptional cleanliness and modern furnishings further elevate the experience, making the accommodations both luxurious and relaxing.
The dining experience at Aurora Village Ivalo is highly praised with breakfast offerings described as varied and delicious, featuring high-quality items like salmon and freshly cut fruit. The dinner, often compared to Michelin-star restaurants, earns commendations for its exquisite taste, beautiful presentation and variety, including vibrant vegetarian options. The staff’s friendliness and attentiveness enhance the culinary experience, solidifying it as a highlight of the stay.
The exceptional service provided by the staff is a notable feature, consistently praised for their warm, welcoming and accommodating nature. They demonstrate genuine hospitality, going above and beyond to ensure guests have a memorable stay.
Aurora Village Ivalo masterfully combines luxury and natural beauty, offering modern, comfortable amenities amidst a stunning wilderness backdrop. The extremely comfortable beds and well-designed bathrooms contribute to the overall luxurious feel. While some guests noted minor areas for improvement, such as room temperature controls or room detailing, the overall consensus is overwhelmingly positive.
In summary, Aurora Village Ivalo delivers an enchanting blend of comfort, luxury and breathtaking natural beauty, making it an exceptional destination for a memorable, high-end retreat amidst the pristine Finnish wilderness.
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Guests consistently laud the resort's stunning design, which maximizes the natural beauty of its surroundings. The cozy, modern cabins and glass igloos are meticulously maintained, boasting elegant Nordic charm. With heated glass roofs, visitors can admire the starry sky and Northern Lights from the comfort of their beds. Exceptional cleanliness and modern furnishings further elevate the experience, making the accommodations both luxurious and relaxing.
The dining experience at Aurora Village Ivalo is highly praised with breakfast offerings described as varied and delicious, featuring high-quality items like salmon and freshly cut fruit. The dinner, often compared to Michelin-star restaurants, earns commendations for its exquisite taste, beautiful presentation and variety, including vibrant vegetarian options. The staff’s friendliness and attentiveness enhance the culinary experience, solidifying it as a highlight of the stay.
The exceptional service provided by the staff is a notable feature, consistently praised for their warm, welcoming and accommodating nature. They demonstrate genuine hospitality, going above and beyond to ensure guests have a memorable stay.
Aurora Village Ivalo masterfully combines luxury and natural beauty, offering modern, comfortable amenities amidst a stunning wilderness backdrop. The extremely comfortable beds and well-designed bathrooms contribute to the overall luxurious feel. While some guests noted minor areas for improvement, such as room temperature controls or room detailing, the overall consensus is overwhelmingly positive.
In summary, Aurora Village Ivalo delivers an enchanting blend of comfort, luxury and breathtaking natural beauty, making it an exceptional destination for a memorable, high-end retreat amidst the pristine Finnish wilderness.
Luxury Resort
Offers glass-roofed cabins designed for Northern Lights viewing directly from the bed. Cabins are equipped with private bathrooms and coffee machines, and guests have access to a hot tub and sauna, along with various safaris and outdoor activities.
Resort Taking Steps Towards Sustainability
This was the first hotel in Northernmost Lapland to receive the Green Key environmental certificate and is part of the Sustainable Travel Finland program. It offers eco-friendly activities like snowshoeing and fat biking, and collaborates with local companies. The hotel supports nature diversity by adding birdhouses and insect hotels, performs its own forest management, and uses revenue from snowmobile safaris for tree planting.
Resort with Parking
Aurora Village Ivalo provides plenty of free parking space for guests. Electricity outlets are available at the parking area to plug in car heaters, which is useful in cold conditions.
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Resort with EV Charging Stations
Family Friendly Resort
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4-Star Resort
Guest Reviews
Aurora Village Ivalo boasts an exceptional location, combining seclusion and accessibility. Nestled in the tranquil embrace of a forest, this idyllic resort provides peace and luxury with well-maintained, cozy cabins that offer splendid views from their glass roofs. Described as breathtaking, the setting is perfect for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a fairytale-like escape.
The resort's prime position is ideal for northern lights viewing, providing a remarkable backdrop against the stunning landscape. Opportunities for outdoor activities abound, including picturesque walks by the river and through wooded areas. While slightly remote, the resort is conveniently close to Ivalo village, making it a perfect balance of isolation and accessibility.
Beautifully designed to maximize the natural surroundings, Aurora Village Ivalo presents a perfect retreat for those looking to experience the majestic beauty of the Northern Lights and the serenity of the Finnish wilderness. Despite its peaceful location, it remains easily accessible and offers a fantastic dining experience with rich, delicious meals. The resort encapsulates the essence of a wonderland getaway.
The breakfast at Aurora Village Ivalo receives consistently high praise from guests, who describe it as varied, abundant and delicious. Many reviews highlight the buffet style offering, which includes high-quality items such as salmon, freshly cut fruit and eggs, all meticulously arranged. There is a notable emphasis on the balance and variety of sweet and savory dishes, catering to diverse tastes.
Guests appreciate the thoughtful detail in the breakfast presentation and the plentiful options available. The breakfast is frequently mentioned alongside the dinner, which is also commended for its quality and fine dining experience. An added convenience is the arranged takeaway breakfast for early check-outs, ensuring guests start their day well-fed regardless of their schedule.
While some feedback notes a desire for a larger selection or labels the offering as compact, the overwhelming sentiment is that the breakfast at Aurora Village Ivalo is superb, substantial and well-prepared, contributing significantly to the overall positive guest experience.
'At Aurora Village Ivalo, dinner has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from guests. Many have praised the exceptional quality and taste of the meals, often describing the food as excellent, delicious and beautifully presented. The three-course dinners, included with the accommodation, are frequently highlighted for their superb taste and impeccable presentation, comparing the culinary experience to that of a Michelin-star restaurant.
The variety of meals is diverse and consistently high in quality with vibrant vegetarian options noted by several guests. The staff has also been commended for their friendliness and attentiveness, further enhancing the dining experience. While a few reviews mentioned limited menu options and the high cost of dining, the majority emphasize that the exquisite flavors and superb presentation make the meals worth every penny.
Overall, the consistent praise for delicious and high-quality food makes dinner at Aurora Village Ivalo a delightful highlight, offering an exceptional gastronomic experience in the heart of nature.
Aurora Village Ivalo offers an exceptional accommodation experience, deeply embedded in a picturesque landscape ideal for observing the northern lights. The rooms, ranging from cozy cabins to breathtaking glass igloos, are meticulously clean, modernly furnished and exude Nordic charm. Guests praise the comfort and warmth of the accommodations, noting the well-thought-out layout and stylish decor.
Each cabin is designed to maximize comfort with excellent amenities, comfortable furnishings and spacious interiors, making them perfect for both relaxation and adventure. The cabins feature heated glass roofs, allowing guests to admire the northern lights and the starry sky from the comfort of their beds. Cleanliness is consistently highlighted with extremely clean rooms and bathrooms contributing to a comfortable stay.
Guests find the location both quiet and picturesque, enhancing the overall experience. The sauna facilities and panoramic windows add to the sense of luxury and relaxation. The accommodations are also well-suited for romantic getaways with many guests describing the setting as idyllic and private.
In summary, Aurora Village Ivalo combines stunning, modern design with a perfect location for witnessing natural phenomena, offering an unparalleled blend of comfort and wilderness.
Aurora Village Ivalo offers a unique experience that combines cozy accommodation with breathtaking views of the northern lights. The cabins are modern, fully equipped and designed for comfort, making them perfect for stargazing through their glass roofs. Guests frequently highlight the extremely comfortable beds with many finding them soft and cozy, enhancing their stay and allowing them to fall asleep under the magical display of auroras.
Despite the overall comfort, a few guests have noted minor issues, such as beds drifting apart or being too hard for some. However, the general consensus is that the bedding is excellent with very warm duvets ensuring a snug night's sleep. The cabins also come with amazing amenities, including a sauna with excellent views and a good shower, adding to the overall comfortable experience.
In addition to the comfort and views, guests also appreciated the beauty and modernity of the cabins, along with a very good breakfast to start the day. Aurora Village Ivalo provides an enchanting combination of comfort and nature, making it an ideal spot for anyone looking to witness the northern lights from the comfort of their bed.
Aurora Village Ivalo stands out with its exceptional cleanliness and well-kept surroundings. Guests frequently note the spotlessly clean rooms and bathrooms, accompanied by modern, comfortable furnishings. The cabins, described as both spacious and meticulously clean, are just as picturesque as advertised. The entire complex, including the lovely igloos and rustic yet warm facilities, is maintained to an impeccable standard. Visitors also appreciate the friendliness and professionalism of the staff, contributing to a welcoming and familiar atmosphere. Overall, Aurora Village Ivalo offers a clean, cozy retreat, seamlessly combining quality service and natural beauty.
Aurora Village Ivalo stands out for its exceptionally friendly and accommodating staff, consistently praised by guests. Reviewers highlight numerous instances of their positive experiences, noting the team's warm and welcoming attitude from the moment of check-in. The staff's helpfulness extends to various aspects of the stay, including providing assistance with drying riding gear and being incredibly supportive and flexible with activity bookings.
The friendliness of the staff is a recurring theme with guests frequently mentioning how the team went above and beyond to make their stay enjoyable. The staff’s positive demeanor is described as genuine and natural, contributing significantly to the overall pleasant atmosphere of the village. The receptionists and service staff alike receive commendations for their attentive and accommodating service.
Overall, the staff at Aurora Village Ivalo leave a lasting positive impression, adding to the charm of the location and enhancing the guest experience with their professionalism and dedication.
Aurora Village Ivalo offers a deliciously comfortable luxury stay, ideal for those seeking a special location and a unique experience. Guests praised the fantastic rooms, highlighting the great bathrooms and beds, which contribute to the overall luxurious atmosphere. The facility itself is beautiful, complemented by excellent food and very friendly staff who enhance the experience.
The concept and furnishings notably stand out, especially the open roof with a huge window, which adds to the charm and uniqueness of the accommodation. The restaurant provides just the right amount of space for a comfortable dining experience.
However, some guests felt that the hotel could improve certain aspects to better align with its 4-star rating. Comments suggested enhancements in services offered and the quality of toilet paper. Despite these minor setbacks, almost everything else about Aurora Village Ivalo was met with high praise, making it a special place worth visiting.
Aurora Village Ivalo offers a luxurious experience that provides guests with an exceptional and world-class stay. Located at the edge of a serene forest, the cabins boast beautiful views making the setting undeniably picturesque. The property is well-managed, ensuring that the accommodations meet high standards and it exceeds visitor expectations.
Guests can enjoy peace and luxury along with an impressive and extensive breakfast selection. The food, praised for being tasty, also caters to dietary preferences including vegan and vegetarian options. Despite the luxury label, some visitors felt the price was steep, particularly if the elusive northern lights were not visible during their stay. Additionally, a few highlighted the automated room temperature control and room detailing as areas that could use enhancement.
Overall, Aurora Village Ivalo is deemed worth the price for those seeking a memorable and high-end retreat amidst nature.
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Location
The resort's prime position is ideal for northern lights viewing, providing a remarkable backdrop against the stunning landscape. Opportunities for outdoor activities abound, including picturesque walks by the river and through wooded areas. While slightly remote, the resort is conveniently close to Ivalo village, making it a perfect balance of isolation and accessibility.
Beautifully designed to maximize the natural surroundings, Aurora Village Ivalo presents a perfect retreat for those looking to experience the majestic beauty of the Northern Lights and the serenity of the Finnish wilderness. Despite its peaceful location, it remains easily accessible and offers a fantastic dining experience with rich, delicious meals. The resort encapsulates the essence of a wonderland getaway.
Breakfast
Guests appreciate the thoughtful detail in the breakfast presentation and the plentiful options available. The breakfast is frequently mentioned alongside the dinner, which is also commended for its quality and fine dining experience. An added convenience is the arranged takeaway breakfast for early check-outs, ensuring guests start their day well-fed regardless of their schedule.
While some feedback notes a desire for a larger selection or labels the offering as compact, the overwhelming sentiment is that the breakfast at Aurora Village Ivalo is superb, substantial and well-prepared, contributing significantly to the overall positive guest experience.
Dinner
The variety of meals is diverse and consistently high in quality with vibrant vegetarian options noted by several guests. The staff has also been commended for their friendliness and attentiveness, further enhancing the dining experience. While a few reviews mentioned limited menu options and the high cost of dining, the majority emphasize that the exquisite flavors and superb presentation make the meals worth every penny.
Overall, the consistent praise for delicious and high-quality food makes dinner at Aurora Village Ivalo a delightful highlight, offering an exceptional gastronomic experience in the heart of nature.
Rooms
Each cabin is designed to maximize comfort with excellent amenities, comfortable furnishings and spacious interiors, making them perfect for both relaxation and adventure. The cabins feature heated glass roofs, allowing guests to admire the northern lights and the starry sky from the comfort of their beds. Cleanliness is consistently highlighted with extremely clean rooms and bathrooms contributing to a comfortable stay.
Guests find the location both quiet and picturesque, enhancing the overall experience. The sauna facilities and panoramic windows add to the sense of luxury and relaxation. The accommodations are also well-suited for romantic getaways with many guests describing the setting as idyllic and private.
In summary, Aurora Village Ivalo combines stunning, modern design with a perfect location for witnessing natural phenomena, offering an unparalleled blend of comfort and wilderness.
Beds
Despite the overall comfort, a few guests have noted minor issues, such as beds drifting apart or being too hard for some. However, the general consensus is that the bedding is excellent with very warm duvets ensuring a snug night's sleep. The cabins also come with amazing amenities, including a sauna with excellent views and a good shower, adding to the overall comfortable experience.
In addition to the comfort and views, guests also appreciated the beauty and modernity of the cabins, along with a very good breakfast to start the day. Aurora Village Ivalo provides an enchanting combination of comfort and nature, making it an ideal spot for anyone looking to witness the northern lights from the comfort of their bed.
Cleanliness
Staff
The friendliness of the staff is a recurring theme with guests frequently mentioning how the team went above and beyond to make their stay enjoyable. The staff’s positive demeanor is described as genuine and natural, contributing significantly to the overall pleasant atmosphere of the village. The receptionists and service staff alike receive commendations for their attentive and accommodating service.
Overall, the staff at Aurora Village Ivalo leave a lasting positive impression, adding to the charm of the location and enhancing the guest experience with their professionalism and dedication.
4 Star
The concept and furnishings notably stand out, especially the open roof with a huge window, which adds to the charm and uniqueness of the accommodation. The restaurant provides just the right amount of space for a comfortable dining experience.
However, some guests felt that the hotel could improve certain aspects to better align with its 4-star rating. Comments suggested enhancements in services offered and the quality of toilet paper. Despite these minor setbacks, almost everything else about Aurora Village Ivalo was met with high praise, making it a special place worth visiting.
Luxury
Guests can enjoy peace and luxury along with an impressive and extensive breakfast selection. The food, praised for being tasty, also caters to dietary preferences including vegan and vegetarian options. Despite the luxury label, some visitors felt the price was steep, particularly if the elusive northern lights were not visible during their stay. Additionally, a few highlighted the automated room temperature control and room detailing as areas that could use enhancement.
Overall, Aurora Village Ivalo is deemed worth the price for those seeking a memorable and high-end retreat amidst nature.
No, Aurora Village Ivalo doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Aurora Village Ivalo.
No, Aurora Village Ivalo doesn't allow dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at Aurora Village Ivalo.
No, Aurora Village Ivalo doesn't have a gym.
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