Hotel Vartiosaari - The Aurora Island

Aino Private Island Hotel, an adults-only boutique retreat on the private island of Vartiosaari in Rovaniemi, offers a quiet and personal stay 10 minutes from central Rovaniemi and Santa Claus Village. Accessible via a hanging bridge over the Kemijoki River, the hotel features individually designed deluxe rooms and suites with natural materials and custom furnishings. Each room includes a TV, kettle, capsule coffee machine, and private bathroom with shower and towels. A private villa with three bedrooms, a spacious living room with fireplace, and a terrace overlooking the Arctic river is also available. The Kota restaurant, inspired by traditional Lappish huts, serves daily breakfast and dinner, included in all room rates. Hotel amenities include a Finnish sauna and a bookable wood-heated sauna by the river. The hotel arranges tailored activities based on guest preferences. Nearby points of interest include Ounasvaara Ski Resort and Lappi Arena. Rovaniemi Airport is 10 km away.