Giellajohka

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Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a bar at Giellajohka. Adventurous travelers may like the snowshoeing and hiking/biking 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.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Room options

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View all photos for Deluxe Cabin (Taiga)

A wooden cabin with a glass facade, surrounded by snow, under a night sky with visible stars and green aurora.

Deluxe Cabin (Taiga)

  • River view
  • 50 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Cabin (Routa)

A wooden cabin with glass doors and windows, surrounded by snow, under a night sky with visible stars and green aurora.

Deluxe Cabin (Routa)

  • River view
  • 50 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Cabin (Halla)

A bedroom with a bed, a window, and a wooden wall.

Deluxe Cabin (Halla)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Basic Cottage

A small, red cabin with a snow-covered roof, a large window, and a door.

Basic Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Basic Quadruple Room (Shared Kitchen)

A cabin with wooden walls and floors, a bunk bed, a red chair, and a striped rug.

Basic Quadruple Room (Shared Kitchen)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Basic Triple Room

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Basic Triple Room (Shared Kitchen)

A cozy room with wooden walls, a bunk bed, a small table, and a colorful striped rug.

Basic Triple Room (Shared Kitchen)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

A small, cozy room with wooden walls and a single bed. There is a bench and a small table with a lamp.

Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 5 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Studio

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a sofa with colorful cushions, a white table with a candle, and a bed with a floral wallpaper.

Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a red chair, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Basic Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

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 hunting and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Inari travel guide
Map
2920 Karigasniementie, Inari, 99910

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 travelers may like the snowshoeing and hiking/biking 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 like:
    • Free self parking
    • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), snow sports gear, and smoke-free premises
    • Luggage storage, barbecue grills, and a TV in the lobby
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Giellajohka include amenities such as free WiFi.
  • More amenities include:
    • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
    • Communal kitchens, heating, and housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Is Giellajohka pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 139 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great for one night while passing by, especially taking into account the price. Very friendly host and good restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Extremely friendly staff. Perfect location for aurora and all winter activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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I had a great stay at Giellajohka. The cabin did not disappoint. It was comfortable and well equipped, and had a beautiful view of the river. The location was perfect because it allowed for day trips to other areas of Lapland. The only downside was that there were 2 camping caravans that parked about 1 meter from the cabin for 1 night and they disrupted the peacefulness of the stay. Luckily, they were only there for 1 day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful place with amazing staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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River view stay very relax and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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We did not use the ski slopes or their spa services since our flight came in at 6pm. We were able to check in about 30 minutes before 9pm so we were able to just go straight into our lodging and start relaxing and enjoying the views. In the morning, we were able to see that there was an reindeer farm next to us and were able to take photos of them. Their buffet breakfast was delicious. Although they did not have an overwhelming selection, but what they put out was absolutely divine and delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent property and very kind hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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We had an amazing stay, everything was perfect (from the accomodation to the food). We loved every minute there and will definitively come back!
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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best place to see aurora boreale
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent!

It was so amazing 😍 Cosy hut, very friendly people and a lot of fun ☺ Thank you 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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6/10 Okay

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Interesting place but not my type
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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4/10 Poor

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Bien regarder car par de photos des studios. C'est juste un hangar avec salon et cuisine commune. Chambre petite, murs fins, très bruyant ( porte qui claque, vaisselles, discussions) . Lit avec matelas usé et qui fait pyramide. Expérience déçu. Bien prendre un logement complet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Tasokas majoitus, rauhallinen paikka, viihtyisä ympäristö ja erittäin ystävällinen henkilökunta! Plussaa sähköauton latauspaikasta suoraan oman majoituksen edessä.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026