The room is small

Can see the aurora light

Stayed in February 2024

They only gave a little bit of fire wood and 3 matches to light up the fireplace. Need to buy extra whole bag (no option other option) for the firewood and matches to continue on burning.

Beautiful corner fireplace inside the room

Stayed in January 2024

The staff at check-in didn't seem to know much about the local area, like where to advise us to pick up food or things to do. The restaurant on-site was reasonably priced but the food was not great and breakfast was basic. Using the sauna seemed awkward as it was not close to our cottage and the booking system was unclear. More information could be provided on arrival about the area and on-site facilities as well as pricing for the extras like wood for the fireplace. Our neighbours were quite loud (just on the other side of the wall) until late at night.

The location was beautiful and very remote. We were lucky and got to see the northern lights. The stay would have been tricky without a car. With the car, we were able to get to skiing, food shops and other restaurants within about 30 minutes. There isn't anything in walking distance outside of the compound, but the compound has a cozy restaurant and bar. The fireplace made our cottage very cozy, and the staff was very quick to respond when we had issues with anything. The shower and kitchen were extremely tiny but worked well for our purposes. The staff was friendly and they even did a fireworks show on New Year's Eve. The staff contacted me in advance to see if we wanted to book a husky or reindeer tour, which we did, but only the husky tour was available. It was a great experience for the kids, but should have been stated when booking that kids under 16 are not allowed to drive the husky sled. The kids loved the pool table in the restaurant, which was often available and free of charge. We considered hiring snowshoes but we weren't sure if the kids would manage them and they were a little pricy for a family of four.

Stayed in January 2024

The "gold town" concept is a bit odd, everything is focused on "gold diggers", guided tours are quite expensive. The cottages are a bit simple and not really well furbished. Everything seems a bit run down but clean. The shared kitchen might be a bit small if many guests would stay. Did not try the shared bathrooms and showers which also looked a bit old.

Nice cottages in the middle of nature and countryside. Nice team and staff in the restaurant/cafe. Everything clean. Good stopover on the way from/back North Lapland.

Stayed in August 2023

The bathroom isn't new but clean.

There were very few people at that time. Cottage is simple but comfortable. It was warm in the hotel. Breakfast is normal It was also possible to have lunch. The girls at the reception are friendly.

Stayed in September 2023

Gold panning was not available

Staff was friendly and room was very clean. Easy access for day hike to Pikku-Tankavaara. Gave view to gold mining and war history

Stayed in September 2023

The food was great,the ambience and how everything looked very western. Loved it !

Stayed in August 2023

Shared Bathroom and toilet were not tidy and was stinking. Shared kitchen was good but refrigerator was smelling.

The cabin was really good and tidy. Wooden cots were impressive. Bed linen were clean and tidy. Stay was good. It was warm as well.

Stayed in July 2023

Reindeers walking all around

Stayed in July 2023

the facilities- bathroom and shower was away from the room. at -20c that’s unpleasant.

overall great place for travelers, the location is near the national park which makes it a perfect place for hiking/ski. great breakfast and lunch and the staff was the best.

Stayed in March 2023

with the price, we cannot complaint. everything is great

Stayed in February 2023

Hotel restaurant closed at 22, Service closed yes but there is no place where you can not sit.

Super friendly staff, clean rooms.

Stayed in February 2023

Shower building for the little houses was a bit shabby. Houses can also use better curtains.

Cosy restaurant, very good breakfast, great service, some beautiful offroad cross country tracks nearby.

Stayed in February 2023

Soundproofing of the apartments is just bad. Neighbours had a night-talking session (no music or dancing, etc.) and we could hear everything. Also 20EUR payment for using a shed with a fireplace (stays empty most of the time). Also the complex has no backup generator and the power was down a couple of times (short outages but still annoying in the polar night).

The location is nice, lots of snow and nature (winter visit). Nearby to Saariselka Ski resort. OK restaurant in the Village. There is a sweet white reindeer the kids can feed. Proper heating in the cabins/apartments.

Stayed in January 2023

the beds were a bit hard because of really thin mattresses.

really cute little village in the middle of nature! concept is amazing and the staff was super nice!

Stayed in November 2022

Breakfast only opens at 9:00, it was a bit late as our 2 years old daughter woke up at 7:30 ^^

Very nice people, when even had a flat tyre and someone from the gold village helped us à lot. Thank you Marko ! Room was confortable and brand new.

Stayed in October 2022

No internet in the room.

We liked Lumi the reindeer and gold panning activity. Restaurant had good food.

Stayed in June 2022

The place is absolutely amazing on its own. The price vs quality is extraordinary.

Stayed in February 2022

The toilet was a little bit unclean and smelly. The WIFI is only present at the reception but it was already mentioned.

Very nice and helping staff. A 3-course meal option, also a good option for vegan and vegetarian food. Very nice and spacious cottage. There is a fireplace that is ready to use in the room. The common kitchen has good options for cooking and storing food. There are lots of activities present and also you can book other activities like a snowmobile, a husky safari at the reception. There was good bus connectivity between airport and nearby city.

Stayed in December 2021

Fireplace at the restaurant.

Stayed in December 2021

The cottages don't have WIFI.

The overall atmosphere of this place is great. I stayed during the winter and the entire gold village was covered in a thick pack of snow, making it very photogenic. You get a beautiful and cozy cottage with a fireplace, which gives you all the privacy you need. Also the price is relatively low in comparison with many other properties in Lapland.

Stayed in December 2021

Beautifull Area, traditional cottage, comfortable hotel rooms, very interesting Gold museum and super restaurant with saloon inkl billiard and nice hiking trails. Love his place

Stayed in October 2021

The Tankavaara village is near Saariselkä but not as crowded. The apartment we got had enough room for our family.

Stayed in September 2021

Shower was outdated for Finnish standards

Fireplace in your cabin. Plenty of space. Really good location for hiking. Wanha waskoolimies restaurant is excellent

Stayed in August 2021