Magical Pond Nature Igloos

3.0 star property
Waterfront lodge in Kuusamo with restaurant and bar/lounge
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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View from room
Premium bedding, minibar, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Property grounds
Fireplace
Garden view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Banquet hall
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Cross-country skiing
Feel at home
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Kitchenette
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Premium bedding

Room options

Nature Igloo

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Heated bathroom floor
  • 15 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
43 Tahkolanrannantie, Kuusamo, 93820

What's nearby

  • Ruka Ski Area - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Rukatunturi Ski Jumping Hill - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Valtavaaran Nature Reserve - 17 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Kuusamo Church - 30 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Oulanka National Park Visitor Center - 53 min drive - 38.6 km

Getting around

  • Kuusamo (KAO) - 31 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Ruka Suites - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ravintola Piste - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Piste After Ski - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ski Booster - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bar IHKU - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Magical Pond Nature Igloos

Magical Pond Nature Igloos puts you within a 10-minute drive of Ruka Ski Area. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

Languages

English, Finnish, Russian

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 20 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets allowed*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Specific rooms only*
  • Food and water bowls available

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
  • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Sledding
  • Snowshoeing
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Ski area nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • 100% renewable energy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Accessibility

  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • Heated floors

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Kitchenette
  • Free bottled water
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils
  • Paper towels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • LED light bulbs
  • Mobile key entry
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Special features

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property uses geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Guests traveling with an animal must contact the property prior to arrival in order to verify availability of a pet friendly room.

Also known as

Magical Pond Nature Igloos Lodge
Magical Pond Nature Igloos Kuusamo
Magical Pond Nature Igloos Lodge Kuusamo

Frequently asked questions

Does Magical Pond Nature Igloos offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Magical Pond Nature Igloos does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Magical Pond Nature Igloos?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 30 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Magical Pond Nature Igloos?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking and electric vehicle charging are available.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Magical Pond Nature Igloos?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Magical Pond Nature Igloos?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Magical Pond Nature Igloos and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy onsite recreation like cross-country skiing and snowshoeing and return when the snow melts for hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Magical Pond Nature Igloos also has a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near Magical Pond Nature Igloos?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Magical Pond Nature Igloos have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes cookware and a coffee maker.
What's the area around Magical Pond Nature Igloos like?
Magical Pond Nature Igloos is located on the waterfront. Popular attractions include Ruka Ski Area, which is 9 minutes away by car.

Magical Pond Nature Igloos Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Kari, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

The location is so magical. We have never been to anywhere like this place. The customer service is truly the best! We sent an email about arriving late at night (reception closes at 11pm), they sent instructions about how to access our cabin, so check in was seamless. Reception also gave us a portable wifi connector when we mentioned we could not get wifi connection in our cabin. They went out of their way to pack our breakfast the night before we check out as we were leaving before breakfast starts (breakfast starts at 9am). Lammintupa is 10min walk away and truly a peaceful and magical walk. The only (minor) negative things were the bathroom towels were not the fluffy kind, felt more like a giant tea towel and the cabin is actually quite small. We took out the things we need from the suitcases, store them in the compartments available next to the bed and kept them closed throughout our stay. There were no rooms to keep 2 luggages open.
Ingrid, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay here was magical. It was definitely an experience we will remember for a very long time. The staff were very friendly and happily called to order taxis for us. You have to come here prepared. We knew we wouldn’t book dinner here so we made sure we had enough food supplies so we didn’t have to rely off of going into town every meal. The rooms are lovely and cozy. We made it work with two large suitcases and carry on luggage. The heated flooring was amazing.
Sarah, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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10/10 Exceptional

Clare, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

YU JEN, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Beautiful property, very romantic
So the only (big) rub is...I didn't know when I booked that it was the "off season". That mean's (1) no desk staff for the majority of the day, and alarmingly, the entire lobby area is locked from the outside during that time, and (2) the restaurant is not open at all. The first one was concerning given that I got dropped off by a cab in zero degree weather at night,not great if something goes wrong and I can't get into my cabin. The 2nd one was a big deal for me; I really was sold on the idea of lounging on the property for 2 days and not leaving (for meals). Scrounging for dinner was an unexpected, expensive, and interruptive negative to my short stay. Understand if the resort wants to go into eco-lodge mode, just be clear about it. This is a small one, but worth noting (staff) - I stayed in Igloo 4. The outside entry light of Igloo 5 reflects *directly* into the middle of the ceiling glass of Igloo 4 at night, which kind of kills the stargazing experience. Very nitpicky, not worth complaining about, and certainly nothing the designers could have predicted....but I would consider making those lights motion activated like the fireside lighting. That said, Kata is great, the breakfast was wonderful, the igloo was perfect, and I would definitely come back. I walked through the short trail behind the property and stumbled on a ~9 mile well marked cross country ski path, which conveniently goes right by the Ruka ski resort (read: lunchtime pint to break up the trail walk!)
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jarmo, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely beautiful property and stay. The reception staff could not be more attentive. We arrived late tired and starving and they accommodated us and got us snacks (best chessboard of the week). Free snowshoes to borrow just outstanding!
Jeanette, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic cozy way to see the Aurora
We had a great stay at Magical Pond. The view was lovely and the surroundings were serene. All the staff was friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the breakfast each morning and we had a night with a wonderful display of the northern lights.
The view from our cabin
Breakfast each morning
Aurora
Matt, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

If you want to unplug and relax, this is the place. Staff was wonderful, all of them. But Laura and Heli were amazing. ❤️
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Phanachit, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Peaceful and Relaxing
Lovely pods with a very large comfortable bed and some clever storage under the steps. There is only a kettle, sink, coffee maker and a fridge so you won't be able to stay long without transport. The lights on the other pods (their pod number) and some of the pathways are on all night, so you don't get a complete blackout and it's only the ones at the very front that face the lake. It still feels private though. The firepit by the lake was nice and there are some clip on torches available as well as sledges and snowshoes you can use. It was lovely for 2 nights. Note that on Friday night when they have late night skiing in Ruka you can see the lights illuminating the sky nearby.
Rachael, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

magnus, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Michelle, 2-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

Sanna, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amanda, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Es war einfach ein toller urlaub :) die mitarbeiter vor ort sind super freundlich und hilfsbereit. Die Lage der unterkunft ist traumhaft. Wird nicht unser letzter urlaub dort gewesen sein :)
Janina, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Jasmin, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Werde nicht nochmal wiederkommen
Franziska, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Leevi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Krista, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing!
Susanne, 1-night romance trip
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