The location at the frozen river was very beautiful. The staff was exceptionally helpful, the guide Tomas was extra kind and most surprisingly he speaks excellent Slovak:) We rented cross-country skis directly at the property and explored the forests and area around which was a breathtaking experience. It is not too far (walking/skiing) to Ivalo city where you can do grocery shopping if you need or buy souvenirs.

Ondrej Slovakia

Everything: location, facilities, rooms, landscape, the restaurant, but specially the breakfast buffet! Was really good and labeled, with lactose- and gluten-free options. The staff was also nice and helpful. You can rent snowshoes and other equipment for outdoor activities.

Natalia Spain

We had the most amazing time at Arctic River Resort. The people who hosted us were so friendly and helpful. The location was priceless, with a very nice view of the river. The food was very tasty at a reasonable price. We really enjoyed all the activities we booked. I definitely recommend this place to everyone because it was an extraordinary experience and you definitely shouldn't miss it. Many thanks to Thomas who was our guide. We had the best time hunting the auroras with you. Thank you to everyone who works there. You are doing an excellent job! I will definitely come back because it is 100% worth the money. -Zahra (:

Zahra Germany

Perfect place for aurora watching and hospitable staff.

Prakrati Ireland

We had an amazing stay in the Arctic River Rtheiresort. we stayed there for 3 nights with family. they had provided us their best cottage as we had kids with us. the service was exceptional. They called their aurora tour guide at late night on our request just to satisfy our queries. The location is also amazing. We were extremely lucky that we could see dancing aurora from just outside our cottage. Their Husky tour was also amazing.

Sheel India

The best? The people working there! Also the location: we could actually see the northernlights from the frozen river nearby or go skiing from the hotel to the river and forest

Cristina Spain

From the owner Mika, to the employees Natalie and our aurora hunter Thomas. Fantastic people. Great instalations, comfy and clean. Unique place by the frozen arctic river, where we could watch the northern lights from our backyard.

Bernardhardman Portugal

Very friendly and helpful staff, spotless clean accommodation, we had the hotel room. Not too spacious, but more than enough to get around a couple of days. Proper shower. Nice restaurant. Beautiful environment! We had a great stay.

Mirella Netherlands

We really enjoyed our stay at one of the Aurora cabins, a private sauna included to heat up after a day in the cold! There were rental snowshoes, which we used for hiking in the nearby national park Urho Kekkonen (driving there by car) and several options for tours like snowmobile or aurora hunting. The cabin itself had everything needed, the kitchen was well equipped for quick meals and the beds were very comfortable! The resort is located at a quiet place next to the river with friendly staff and a good restaurant in the main building. We tried the breakfast once which was delicious.

Fariba Germany

Excellent Restaurant! The food was very good quality and served in a cozy lodge, with a big fire. Just what you want on a cold winter's day. Continental breakfast was also very good.

Fiona Ireland