Ranua Resort Holiday Village

“Beautiful location with amazing staff”

We stayed in the cabins for three nights before heading to the glass igloos for our final night. We were late arriving due to an issue with our aircraft, both reception & restaurant staff stayed past their usual time to check us in and feed us. We were so grateful to them, and soon realised that … more

We stayed in the cabins for three nights before heading to the glass igloos for our final night. We were late arriving due to an issue with our aircraft, both reception & restaurant staff stayed past their usual time to check us in and feed us. We were so grateful to them, and soon realised that this was the way they were, nothing was too much trouble. The weather wasnt particularly on our side, it was 'too warm' and there wasnt enough snow, which had an impact on some of the activities we were meant to do, but the staff did their best and we managed two out of three of them. We also visited the on site zoo. The food in the restaurant was very nice, as a vegetarian I was limited to two main meals, but everything we had we really enjoyed. The breakfast buffet was good too. The two bedroom cabin was really spacious, with way more storage then you usually get in holiday accommodation. The Artic Fox Igloos, where we stayed for our last night, were enchanting. The only mistake we made was staying only one night. Due to the fact that it only got light between 10am and 2pm, it meant we arrived in the dark and left in the dark, so we just didnt get long enough to enjoy it properly.

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“Winter wonderland”

We have just returned from 3 nights here, we stopped in one of the apartments. We were picked up at the airport by a member of staff who was friendly and helpful. He took us to a shop before we got to the hotel where we bought milk and sandwich bits. We brought our own teabags. Check in was quick a… more

We have just returned from 3 nights here, we stopped in one of the apartments. We were picked up at the airport by a member of staff who was friendly and helpful. He took us to a shop before we got to the hotel where we bought milk and sandwich bits. We brought our own teabags. Check in was quick and we were directed to our accommodation which is on the other side of the road and reached by walking under the bridge. This only took a few minutes. They are all semi detached houses set at the edge of the woods, each can accommodate up to 6 people. Each one has a different animal name. There were 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, one with a sauna and 2 beds on the landing. There is a full kitchen which had a lot of utensils etc so you would be able to cook every night if you wished. They supplied washing up liquid, bin bags etc. There was ample seating and a log burner, they supplied a basket of wood which easily lasted us our stay. We were very warm throughout our stay. We had breakfast included, quite a small buffet style but with enough options that you could try something different each morning. We went to the restaurant once during our stay, not cheap but great food and had the buffet lunch at Bubo which was nice. We were also supplied with warm winter overalls to keep us warm whilst doing any activities including boots and gloves. We got free entry to the wildlife park which is on site for the duration of our stay which is definitely worth a visit. The hotel offers many different activities, we went on a husky ride and an unsuccessful aurora trip. We enjoyed both. Would recommend this hotel and I would stop there again

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“Beautiful cottages”

+ Free Parking + Near zoo + Cleanliness + Great sauna + Very well equipped sauna - Increased prices, been here 3x but price seems to go up each time

“magical location”

Value for money is not a thing out here, the accommodation is ok, the meals are single choice but the setting is magical and unforgettable, the Huskeys are amazing the zoo makes a nice distraction , and the northern lights are stunning when they appear.. One word of caution, clarify your insurance … more

Value for money is not a thing out here, the accommodation is ok, the meals are single choice but the setting is magical and unforgettable, the Huskeys are amazing the zoo makes a nice distraction , and the northern lights are stunning when they appear.. One word of caution, clarify your insurance position before going on the snow mobiles , we had an 'off" and the plastic screen popped off. Vehicle was recovered and we continued. On return the snowmobile was present with screen re fitted... we had to complete a, no we aren't injured form and were hit with a three hundred euro bill... The wife wouldn't let me cause a fuss but it was straight theft...

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