Wilderness Hotel Juutua - Inari

4-star riverside hotel in Inari with award-winning dining and private sauna rooms

Dining at Restaurant Aanaar

Wilderness Hotel Juutua houses Restaurant Aanaar, an award-winning restaurant that received the Lappish Entrepreneur of the Year Award and the Finnish Entrepreneur of the Year Award. The restaurant serves signature Aanaar 3 and 5 menus, which are 3-course and 5-course meals built around local ingredients like reindeer meat and fish from Lake Inari. Guests can add matching drink pairings or choose from a comprehensive wine selection; non-alcoholic drinks feature wild herbs.

Accommodations with Private Sauna Options

The hotel offers three room types: Wilderness Rooms in the main building, and Juutua Suites and Arctic Rooms in separate buildings. Several room categories include an exclusive private sauna, which guests can use for relaxation after outdoor activities. Each room has a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and a kettle; some rooms offer views of the Juutua River.

Year-Round Guided Activities

Juutua Wilderness Hotel provides guided activities throughout the year, including midnight sun tours in summer and husky tours, Northern Lights tours, and snowmobiling in winter. The hotel offers a dedicated aurora viewing service with expert guides and an optional aurora alert system that notifies guests when the lights are visible. Winter sports arrangements and comprehensive outdoor gear are available on site.

Location on the Juutua River

Wilderness Hotel Juutua Inari sits directly on the banks of the Juutua River, within walking distance of Inari village services. Nearby attractions include the Sámi Museum Siida, Pielpajärvi wilderness church (4 miles), and Otsamo mountain (5 miles). The hotel provides free parking and an electric car charging station; Ivalo Airport is 25 miles away with a shuttle service available.

Wellness and Sauna Facilities

In addition to private in-room saunas, the hotel has a new Koski sauna building with two saunas that guests can book for private use. The property also offers a hot tub/Jacuzzi and a shared sauna for relaxation after activities. Guided tours of local culture and walking tours complement the wellness experience.

• Location: On Juutua River, 5 min walk to Inari village
• Rooms: 3 types - Wilderness, Arctic, and Juutua Suites with private sauna
• Dining: Award-winning Restaurant Aanaar with local Arctic cuisine
• Wellness: Private sauna options, Koski sauna building, hot tub
• Activities: Guided husky tours, Northern Lights tours, snowmobiling, midnight sun tours
• Package: Aurora alert system, shuttle from Ivalo Airport, free parking