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Reviews of Hillside Rooms

5 Kerttuojantie, 99800 Ivalo, Finland

#19 of 25 hotels in Ivalo

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Review score

Based on 38 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit noisy cause there are 4 rooms in this hut booked separately.

    Very clean, nice and warm,very cheap.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I can’t feel alone because I can feel all the people from other rooms around me and I can know what are they doing

    It’s clean and warm and easy to get the key and parking.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really thin walls so you could hear everything from the other rooms.

    Easy check-in, fast replying and helpful host.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Did not like that there was no bed linen with a cover and bad sound insulation.

    I liked beautiful, organized environment.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The sound isolation is very poor. My neighbours had a loud conversation in the middle of the night (2am) and didn’t take others into consideration at all. I could hear every sound.

    Room has everything you need for short stay. Location is very good as it’s close to the bus stop and there is also restaurant selling basic needs aprox 200m away.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2023

    8.0
    ok quality for price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    couldn’t lock the door or got locked in. each time it was a struggle 🙈 I know others had similar problems, I could tell from the noises.

    right size for one person, walking distance to city centre-Ivalo. quiet neighborhood. WhatsApp communication with the caretaker was quick.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2023

    8.0
    Good price/quality ratio
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It took us some time to find our cabin. It's possible that I didn't understand well the directions but for some reason we couldn't easily spot cabin number 3 from the car when arrived. You have to pay to rent the bed sheets, it's not much but it'd be perfect if they were included (same with towels)

    Very convenient location for us, near the road and next to a gas station. Very private as you don't need to meet anyone to get into the cabin, very easy to get in (classic box with a code for the keys inside). We had space to park the car. Big bed and enough space in the bathroom, the room itself it's not big but it had everything we needed and it felt warm and cozy enough. Overall a good one night stay, good price/quality ratio.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2023

    8.0
    Visit to Ivalo, Finnish Lapland
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Local transport consists of taxis and regional buses only. All are comfortable but it is wise to check out bus availability and timetables before your trip because there are limited times available to other regions of interest like Inari or Saariselka. Soundproofing between the accommodation units is minimal but this is not really surprising considering the type of accommodation this chalet is.

    I stayed here for an extended weekend in Ivalo, Finnish Lapland. It is fantastic value for money, and was a lovely, warm and cosy place to stay. The accommodation is basic, no cooking facilities, and consists of a sleeping area and private shower, toilet, there are 4 such units in the main building. It is ideal if you have a car, I didn't but I also did not mind walking the 4 km into Ivalo town. There is a safe and wide footpath and cycle lane that is separated from the main road. It is possible to get a breakfast, or tasty toasted cheese and ham sandwich and coffee in the nearby Ivalo River Camping reception building located about 200m as you head for the main road. The accommodation is mostly suitable for solo travelers and couples.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2022

    8.0
    Great place to stay overnight.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room is really small. I wish there was a covered sport outdoors in case it rains and still to be outside (as essentially you get a room with bed and table which has little space for anything else). Linen is at extra charge, so this makes good value if you have your sleeping bag.

    It is a minimalistic stay, but has wifi, a working desk, washing machine and basically, all you need for short stay. Outdoors there is a table and bench which is nice during good weather. I traveled with a motorcycle and found this to be a good spot to rest and spend the night on a stormy night (for street bikes, keep in mind steep incline and loose gravel to park next to the lodge).

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2022

    8.0
    Best quality / price in aurora territory
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The accustic isolation regarding the other attached cabins is not that good, but nothing umbereable

    A cozy and warm place, a bit small, but really good price for the area (the best quality/price I might say). It looks much better when you are in than in the pictures. The bed was wonderful. The only thing is that it's a bit far from the town (Ivalo), 1 hour by walk (you can do it walking straight by the side of the road) or 5 minuts in a 25 euro taxi. The bus stop is very close. Positive thing: you are in a very quit area in the beggining of the forest.

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2021

    9.0
    Lovely experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a bit cold at first but they managed to fix the problem as soon as I mentioned it!

    Lovely cabin. We had a great stay!

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2023

    3.0
    Complete disappointment, better and bigger rooms are available in center of Ivalo for same price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No bed sheets, No pillow covers, No towels, no blanket covers, no shampoo, no soap, tiny room, dirty rug, no room for shoes, just one small glass of drinking water, we were disappointed when the mother of the Owner came before 11 o clock and asked us to check out

    NOTHING!! The room was warm, and the hot water was running nicely. small tiny refrigerator, small microwave oven, coffee machine, water-warming electric jar, all these things are available. But thanks to the owner, Tina, she let me in before check-in.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hidden fees for sheets and towels. The bed wasnt made we had to make our own bed after 4h drive. Wifi not working. Parking not accessible

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2023

    10
    A compact apartment but had everything we needed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    It was compacted but had everything we needed. We came back the next night too. It was good to know it just had a microwave. It had a good bed and bathroom with shower.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    10
    So good we went again the next night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No tea towel.

    Everything you need in one small cabin . We bought ready made meals from the supermarket and cooked it in the microwave. Very comfortable bed and warm room. Shower and toilet.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location in the wood so beautiful The room warm and very clean

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Simple locks (not secure), bathroom floor had some wood just screwd in?! And other side didn't have drain at all. At evening we had to get cold shower as warm water runned out. There wasn't lining included (not mentioned in booking.com as far as I remember while booking)

    Location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was small room in small 4 room cotage, but when you are dead tired it is realy perfect.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2023

    6.0
    Small room at the outskirts of Ivalo
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room is very small, and a large part of it is dedicated to the bathroom. The floor was very cold so bring wollen socks in winter. Parking is challenging if all the 4 rooms are full, there is de facto space only for 3 cars. You need a car to go to the centre e.g. for dinner as the cooking facilities are limited to the microwave oven.

    Inexpensive option in the height of the winter season

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Price could be a little lower

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2023

    10
    Spotless room and friendly host
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cottage is far from city center. Visiters could buy some food before heading to accommodation.

    The room is spotless. The facilities are enough for a short stay. The host replied messages fast and always gave useful information to cope with my problem.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2022

    10
    Very convenient small room for overnight stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite okay for overnight stay. Parking next to front door, nice and clean small room with private bathroom.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2022

    10
    A very comfortable cabin room with private toilet/shower set in a very quiet woodland.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you stay for less than 3 days the bed linen and towel are not included in the rates.

    The room was very clean and comfortable and good value for money. I also like the microwave oven, kettle, fridge and basic meal utensils. The private shower and toilet compartment is last s plus feature for the cabin styled accommodation.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2022

    10
    All that a pair of travellers needs in a small room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Awesome place, friendly and helpful host, very clean. Better bed out of about 10 places visited during our journey.

    Stayed in September 2022

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