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Gielas Hotel
The Gielas Hotel, a luxury 4-star establishment within the Tunturi Hotel complex in Saariselkä, offers deluxe rooms and junior suites.
Located in a dedicated wing, Gielas features its own fireside lounge, bar, and à la carte restaurant, providing a refined experience. The property enjoys a tranquil setting just 250 metres from the village centre and steps from the extensive cross-country ski tracks.
Guests have access to the atmospheric Tunturi main building, which boasts cosy wood-paneled public areas, the main reception, and an additional restaurant known for its quality cuisine. Situated only 100 metres from Gielas, the Tunturi main building enhances the overall guest experience.
The ski bus conveniently stops outside, ensuring easy access to the downhill slopes. Saariselkä itself is renowned for its pristine wilderness and excellent winter activities, complementing the hotel’s luxurious offerings.
Hotel Highlights
3 Restaurants (in main Hotel Tunturi building)
Fireside bar
Pub in main Hotel Tunturi building
Lappish Kota (pay locally, on request)
Music and dancing most nights in the main building
Massage (pay locally)
Ski waxing room
Saunas
Fitness room
Guest PC
Free Wi-Fi in the Lobby Lounge
Free Wi-Fi in all hotel rooms and suites
Hotel Room Options
Superior twin room sleeps two to four people, recommended for two adults and two children or three adults, and are around 30m². These rooms have twin beds and an additional sofa bed for one adult or two children.
Single superior room offers sole occupancy of the twin room.
Kontio suites sleep two to four people and are around 30-49m². They have twin beds and a sofa bed (suitable for one adult or two children) in the lounge area. These modern suites have a sleek Scandinavian style and all have a private sauna. They're located in the Kontio building opposite the main restaurant.
Please note:
Rooms are cleaned every day, apart from Sundays.
Superior rooms are located in the Gielas wing of the Hotel Tunturi, approximately 100 metres from the main building. Kontio suites are located in the modern Kontio building opposite the main Hotel Tunturi building, where breakfast and evening meals are taken. The Gielas building with a bar and lounge area with a fireplace, is about 100 metres away.
Room facilities:
Balcony
Free Wi-Fi
TV
Sauna
Drying closet
Tea and coffee-making facilities
Bath and shower
Sauna
WC
Fridge
Safe
Hairdryer
Iron
Hotel Catering
Gielas Hotel guests have breakfast and dinner in the main building of the Tunturi Hotel (approx. 100 metre walk).
Breakfast includes an extensive hot and cold buffet breakfast and evening meals include a three-course buffet dinner with a choice of main courses, including a vegetarian option, two desserts, soup, and a salad buffet.
For guests staying over Christmas and New Year, you can enjoy a buffet style meal with a seasonal menu, often featuring traditional Finnish dishes
This property caters for the following special dietary requirements:
Diabetics - Insulin can be stored
Gluten-free
Vegetarians
Dairy-free
