"A lack of cleanliness in the rooms, food always the same, unsmiling staff, drinks at the hotel bar very expensive compared to the outside bar. Correct and pleasant swimming pool, missing a few degrees in the jacuzzi."

"Incredibly charming hotel! Super clean and cozy cabin; comfy bed; wonderful forest view; refreshing shower; convenient kitchen corner with a small fridge and a tea/coffee maker. I enjoyed my morning coffee in bed very much! We really liked the welcoming and relaxing atmosphere in the restaurant; its delicious food with a lot of local specialities. The Northern Lights were absolutely stunning!! A truly unforgettable experience in many ways! Huge thank you to the hotel staff for their help and hospitality!"

"The hotel is very good overall, recommended"

"The accommodation is very poorly located, right next to the road, which makes it impossible to sleep well. The lights flicker until 3 a.m., making it impossible to stargaze or see the Northern Lights. If you're hoping to catch up on sleep in the morning, forget it! The Huskies start barking at 8 a.m. The bathroom is tiny, access to hot water is limited to 15 minutes (followed by 30 minutes of cold water), and using the sauna (in a separate area) costs around €100. I paid an extra €10 for a crib, even though the price is already clearly overpriced! The restaurant isn't very good, and people who have checked in or are about to leave walk right through the middle of the room, creating a terrible draft. I had to beg for hot milk at breakfast (which isn't offered). Furthermore, drinks are extra, even with half-board. The room is clearly too small for two adults and a child (plus a baby). The activities are overpriced. We had stayed in several places and only booked one night in this accommodation, and thank goodness! The value for money is absolutely terrible."

"We are from the United States and traveling across Finland in Summer of 26. We wanted to experience Lapland and were defaulting to Rovaniemi but the touristy spin on every hotel and experience was a turn off and thankfully we found Ivalo, and GALDU ! I don’t leave reviews but I had to do it ! I was a bit hesitant to book at Galdu given that it was a brand new hotel and not part of any chain. The reviews were minimum but we bit the bullet based on Gemma Bowes’s and T& L review. In addition it being a Small Luxury Hotel property really helped and it was the best decision of our trip. I will let the travel journalists do a root canal on the property but here is what a half baked global traveler experienced and enjoyed. Location : Galdu is in the middle of nowhere but accessible from everywhere. There is a direct Finnair flight from Helsinki to IVL and the big towns are a few miles away. Fun fact we drove to the Finnish Russian border via a gorgeous road and the round trip with stops was about 3 hrs !! The region is a hidden treasure !! Hotel Design and Character : I will leave the in and outs of the hotel’s design to the professionals but for us the hotel’s architecture, the earthy tones and minimalist interiors were luxurious and classy. More importantly the attention the detail was top notch. There were no half done tile or crooked fixture. The construction was top notch with high quality materials, fittings and fixtures. No short cuts !!! And free tip… no room has a bad view !! In room amenities: No big box or cheap stuff. Top quality personal products , bedding is heaven. Just pick up the bed throw and you know by the weight and density that it is legit! SPA : the crowning jewel of course. Every sauna is unique and whilst I thought that the different type of heating was a gimmick … but I was wrong. Again the quality of the build out was solid ….10/10 on cleanliness and the quality of lotions, salts and perfumes ! The spa and dipping pools were thoughtfully designed and immaculate. The spa effortlessly blends into the nature to the extent that we were in the hot tub and a herd of reindeers were maybe 10 feet from us grazing !! Food: absolutely delicious. We did their tasting menu, hamburgers and daily breakfast. Sometimes it is hard who to attribute the effort of a good meal to.. quality of the ingredients or the chef? The hotel however balanced both and the outcome was damn delicious. The buffet thankfully was not a conveyor belt but a personalized tray with many options !! If there are any downsides then I would say … no TV in room no traditional call by phone . Just one restaurant and It is not a traditional resort with poolside service nor is it a typical star hotel. It is a property to slow you down and help you connect with nature and yourself with design , luxury and service that is not in your face. Everything just blends in. The tagline said that only the fortunate find their way to Galdu and I thought it was a smar"

"It was a very clean and comfortable stay. I also really liked the sauna in the room, which I used many times during my stay. The hotel is also close to supermarkets and souvenir shops, and the bus stop is right in front, making it a very convenient location."

"3 bedrooms is good. Nice living area and good size of each bedrooms."

"its dont have lift...lucky we stay ground floor. all the things is so far so good."

"I was worried when I saw the average reviews online. But after staying for three days, I still felt good. We stayed in a suite with a sauna, which was quite large and clean. The sauna and fireplace were also quite good. Although there were not many people at the front desk, the service attitude was very good. The most important thing is that the location is very convenient. It is very convenient to go to town or take a bus."