Backby Manor

“A great venue for a party or just a spa visit with friends”

I’ve been to Kaisankoti a couple of times. The first time was a spa visit with the girls with pampering and having a swim and a sauna. The second visit was a party with friends. Friendly service and a charming atmosphere. Nice place to visit in the summertime.

“Beautiful, but not amazing”

The location is beautiful and peaceful. Nice assortment of facilities, close to nature, and the bus. The room is clean, but nothing special. Reception is often left alone, making check-in, purchase of cafe items, and asking questions difficult. Food is hit or miss at best. The first night I arrived… more

The location is beautiful and peaceful. Nice assortment of facilities, close to nature, and the bus. The room is clean, but nothing special. Reception is often left alone, making check-in, purchase of cafe items, and asking questions difficult. Food is hit or miss at best. The first night I arrived the restaurant was not serving dinner, but they were able to make an exception and produced a delicious meal. The next night I paid almost as much for a dinner buffet that was almost exclusively a limited salad bar. Very dissapointing for the price and cannot recommend. Furthermore, there are always a lot of flies in and around the kitchen area. In short, go for the place not the food.

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“Nice place but small cold room”

Manor is great as well as the nature around it. You can relax here in piece. My room was rather small but actually it was enough. TV was really small and single bed was also a bit tiny. Room was very cold when I went there and adjusting heater didn't help much. Too chilly for my taste but some peop… more

Manor is great as well as the nature around it. You can relax here in piece. My room was rather small but actually it was enough. TV was really small and single bed was also a bit tiny. Room was very cold when I went there and adjusting heater didn't help much. Too chilly for my taste but some people like it. Floor was cold so you need some wool socks, slipper or so. I just wonder how it is during the winter time. Now outside temperature was around 10 degree Celsius. Buffet lunch was ok but nothing special. Both days soup was bit salty and main course (I tasted only one) was on the other day too sweet (vegetable cabbage stew). We had for our group set dinner and that was good. Salads were ok but main course was really tasty. They have decent gym and some exercise room as well. Service was polite but little bit home made, not like in the big international hotel chains. Fits to this place. If you like to stay in quiet place, this is your choice. And it takes only about 40 minutes to Helsinki center by car.

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“Beautiful and basic”

A real coincidence that I ended up spending one night at Kaisankoti, and considering the rather remote location in true countryside, the coincidence could even be said to be unlikely. Kaisankoti is the home to one of Finland's presidents' wife a very long time ago, there is a beautiful manor buildi… more

A real coincidence that I ended up spending one night at Kaisankoti, and considering the rather remote location in true countryside, the coincidence could even be said to be unlikely. Kaisankoti is the home to one of Finland's presidents' wife a very long time ago, there is a beautiful manor building where breakfast is served, whereas the accomodation is situated in the very nearby modern-ish annex. The accomodation may not quite reach good hotel levels, but the room I had was comfy, albeit very basic. Shower and toilet en-suite. I had a good night's sleep, but ifyou woul end up here, be aware that there is no restaurant, and the drive to the closest one is nearly half an hour, so: eat before getting there. In the morning, however, breakfast is served, included in the price, and a good one it is! If you like jogging or walking, the country roads may not take you home, but they are excellent leg-stretchers. Also, a rather good wellness centre right next to the reception. Saunas, a small pool and a Jacuzzi, and next to the spa you will find a small but fairly well equipped gym! Kaisankoti seems to be popular among elderly, so no partying noises about, and let me assure you: in most cases the average age will indeed drop when you step in! Finally, recommend? Yeah, why not, but realize: this is not your normal chain or boutique hotel, but rather something a bit different. You do need a car, however, and the road means bumps, as well as bends!

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