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Yllasjarvi is a traditional resort in a woodland setting. Surrounded by Yllas Fell, this resort offers a true, old-fashioned Lappish feel. Along with some of the longest ski slopes in the area, the village centre has a choice restaurants and bars for those relaxing Winter days. Activities like snowmobile rides, reindeer sleigh rides, sledging, ski facilities and optional snowmobile safaris and more are also available. |
Yllas will be quite overcome by the magnificent scenery and varying moods. Whether you are looking for a quiet holiday or days packed with action, you'll find Yllas has both and everything between. Yllas area consists of seven fells and two original lappish villages. At 718m, Yllas fell itself is one of the highest fells in Lapland. Akaslompolo village is located on the northern side of the Yllas fell and Yllasjarvi village on the southern side. Yllas has a skiing tradition dating back to 1930's.
Snow Princess Hotel
The Snow Princess is a cosy hotel built in traditional Lappish style. There are plenty of facilities available here, including a comfortable and spacious restaurant with panoramic views across the Arctic landscape. The hotel is approx. 500m from a small selection of restaurants, bars and a souvenir shop. Yllas Ski Centre is 4km away, and a free ski bus operates from the hotel. The spa pool at Akashotel is 1 km away.
Accommodation
Twin rooms sleep 2 adults and 1 child (aged 2 - 12 years only) with limited space and have sauna, private facilities (shower only), hairdryer, satellite TV, telephone, kettle and central heating. Larger rooms which sleep up to 4 adults (some with limited space) have twin beds in a mezzanine and 2 single beds or sofa beds downstairs, and have facilities as per twin rooms. Any of the rooms may be in the main building or in the grounds of the hotel. Twin rooms for sole occupancy are available at a supplement.
Facilities
International restaurant
Lobby bar with daily happy hour including Christmas themed drinks
Reception
Santa's letterbox
Fitness centre
Sauna
Snow and Elf Apartments
Filled with friendly Lappish charm and surrounded by wintry forests, this traditional hotel is considered Yllas' centre. While the cozy mini-spa and therapy treatments offer quiet relaxation, the hotel's bar, with its lively entertainment, and the nearby cross-country ski tracks provide even more excitement. The hotel is regarded the centre of the resort, with the nearest restaurants and shops 300m away. Near cross-country ski tracks, there are ski lifts, a nursery slope and a ski school just 3.2km away.
Accommodation
Surrounded by wintry forests yet still in the centre of Yllas, cross-country ski laps pass through the grounds of the charming Snow Elf Hotel, with its cosy mini-spa and lively entertainment making it a great all-round choice. You can upgrade to the stylish Premier apartments for a real taste of luxury.
Twin Rooms
These rooms sleep up to 3 adults (3rd bed is a camp bed or similar) and have central heating, TV, kettle and telephone.
1 Bedroom Apartment
These apartments sleep up to 4 adults, with single sofa beds in the lounge area. All have a kitchenette with hob, microwave, fridge, kettle, toaster and coffee maker, central heating, TV, mini bar, fireplace, sauna and telephone.
Features
Gym
Spa
Health & Beauty Centre
Massage
Sauna
Indoor Pool
Yllas Log Cabins
Idyllic, luxurious high-quality log cabins, romantically dotted around the woods, 600-800m from Akas Hotel where guests may prebook optional halfboard. Free ski bus stops 200-400m away. Excellent cross-country skiing from the door.
2 room log cabin, sleeps 2-5 (45+10m)
1 twin bedroom, a mezzanine with 2 mattress beds, and a single sofa bed in open-plan living room/kitchen.
Facilities:
All cabins have shower, wc, sauna, fireplace (wood included), TV, VCR, full oven, fridge, toaster, microwave, dishwasher, hoover, iron, coffee-maker, drying closet, washing machine.
3 room log cabin sleeps 3-6 (57+20m)
2 twin bedrooms; large mezzanine with 2 beds.
Facilities:
All cabins have a shower, wc, sauna, fireplace (wood included), TV, VCR, full oven, fridge, toaster, microwave, dishwasher, hoover, iron, coffee-maker, drying closet, washing machine.
Included: Linen, towels and end of stay cleaning costs.
Hotel Yllasrinne
The welcoming Hotel Yllasrinne enjoys a breathtaking setting overlooking the fabulous forests of Yllas Fell, and lies next to a tobogganing slope deep amidst the sleepy snow-covered woods. This superb modern hotel offers picturesque views, combined with excellent facilities and comforts, including a vaulted restaurant and bar, and a soothing sauna. There is even something to keep the kids amused with regular activities taking place in the kid's club. Sure to be a great base for a winter break, many of the bedrooms enjoying snowy forest views.
Facilities:
Free use of toboggans, free sauna between 3pm-7pm (for main building guests), daily courtesy bus to nearby ski slopes, kid's club with regular activities, playroom and free cots.
Accomodation:
Hotel room for 2 adults consists of, twin beds, TV, minibar shower and wc, forest views.
hotel room for up to 4 adults similar to above but with an upstairs gallery via a ladder with 2 beds.
Hotel Yllas Saaga
It doesn’t get more ‘winter wonderland’ than Yllas Saaga. So if your trip to Lapland is all about visiting Santa, exploring snowy landscapes, and generally getting into the Christmas spirit, you might want to stick this hotel on your shortlist. It’s got a great, central location for festive excursions and snow-bound action. Plus, the hotel has à la carte dining, a stylish lobby with a huge fireplace, and an impressive spa that offers everything from peat facials to Indian head massages.
Facilities:
Snowboarding (at a local charge), snowmobiling (at a local charge), snowshoeing, gym (at a local charge), spa, beauty treatments, finnish sauna (at a local charge), manicure (at a local charge), pedicure (at a local charge), personal health consultant (at a local charge).
Swimming pool, pool bar, international buffet restaurant, terrace bar serving snacks and featuring an open fireplace, pub, a la carte restaurant, bars with satellite TV’s, mini-market, gift shop, ski shop, reception, internet and laundry room.
Entertainment:
occasional entertainment including live music, nightclub, karaoke. The nightclub is located next to the ski chalets approximately 200-300m from the main hotel.
Accomodation:
Standard rooms sleep 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children - extra beds are double sofa beds with central heating, hairdryer, TV and telephone.
One bedroom apartments sleep up to 4 adults - extra beds are double sofa beds and also have tea and coffee making facilities, dishwasher, drying cabinet, fridge, iron and ironing board, microwave and private sauna.
Two bedroom apartments are available with the same facilities as the one bedroom apartments and sleep up to 6 adults.
For rooms: Daily maid service with towel change on request, linen changed on day of arrival. For apartments: No daily maid service for stays of 3 or 4 days, cleaning on request (at a local charge).
Hotel capacity:
84 rooms.
Location:
4km from Ylläs' resort centre. On the slopes, with the nearest ski lift 50m away and the resort's main ski lift just 200m away, a kindergarten and ski school are both located 200m from the hotel.
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