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Hotel Kalevala

3.5 star property
Mountain ski retreat with 2 hot tubs and restaurant

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Property grounds
Outdoor spa tub
Superior Room
View from property
Snow and ski sports

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • On private beach
The current price is AU$231
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar

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Väinämöinen 9, Kuhmo, Northern Finland, 88900
  • Kuhmon Talvisotamuseo
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Petola Luontokeskus
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Kalevalakylä
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Kuhmo

Hotel Kalevala places you steps from Kuhmon Talvisotamuseo and within a 10-minute stroll of Petola Luontokeskus. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 hot tubs, a private beach and a restaurant. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Along with cross-country skiing and snowmobiling, you'll find skiing lessons and ski rentals on site. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a sauna and coffee/tea in a common area. Free buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7 AM and 10 AM and on weekends between 8 AM and 10 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Kuhmo hotel, you'll be 0.7 km (0.5 mi) from Kalevalan leirintäalue and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Isohiekka.

What's nearby

  • Kuhmon Talvisotamuseo - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Petola Luontokeskus - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kalevalakylä - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kalevalan leirintäalue - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kuhmo Arts Centre - 6 min drive - 3.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaesan Kotileipomo Oy - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ravintola Eskobar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kalateltta - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kahvila Retro - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Neljä Kaesaa Lounas-Kahvila - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Hotel Kalevala

Mountain ski retreat with 2 hot tubs and restaurant
Have fun with on-site winter activities, including cross-country skiing, sledging and snowshoeing, and in warmer months enjoy rowing and boating. After a day on the slopes, soothe your muscles in one of the 2 hot tubs or enjoy the use of a sauna. Hotel Kalevala helps provide the perfect winter holiday with ski storage, skiing lessons, and ski equipment rentals. At the end of the day, order après-ski drinks at the hotel's bar.

There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Kuhmo hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 47 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 646 sq ft of conference space
  • 60 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1989
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Kalevala offers 47 accommodations with a hairdryer and portable fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include massages.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English, Finnish, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM on weekdays and 8 AM to 10 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 2 spa tubs
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat and paddles
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Library
  • Paddleboard
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sauna
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski lessons
  • Ski storage
  • Sledding
  • Snowmobiling
  • Snowshoeing
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 646 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • On a lake
  • On a private beach
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift (93 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 15 July and 29 July.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 15 per pet, per stay
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Kalevala
Hotel Kalevala Kuhmo
Kalevala Hotel
Kalevala Kuhmo
Kalevala Hotel Kuhmo
Hotel Kalevala Hotel
Hotel Kalevala Kuhmo
Hotel Kalevala Hotel Kuhmo

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Kalevala?

Hotel Kalevala offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Kalevala?

As of 4 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Kalevala on 23 Mar 2025 start from AU$230.79, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel Kalevala?

Yep, Hotel Kalevala has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Kalevala?

Yep, Hotel Kalevala is a short 9-minute walk from Kalevalan leirintäalue. Fun beach activities include kayaking, canoeing and fishing.

Is there a spa on site at Hotel Kalevala?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does Hotel Kalevala serve breakfast?

Yep, free buffet breakfast is offered weekdays between 7 AM and 10 AM and weekends between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Kalevala?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Kalevala?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Kalevala?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Hotel Kalevala Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 90 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Siu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s only 5 mins drive from Kuhmo town. The hotel vicinity offers trail walking, bike riding and winter activities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ercan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff and nice view
Amazing hotel with a nice view next to the lake. Friendly staff and very beautiful nature, what can be asked more?
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

HelsinkiCouple

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Poor value for what it is
This is an OK, slightly average hotel, but very overpriced for what it is. The surrounding "Kalevala park" is also frankly neglected, and has surely seen better days. The hotel is in a spectacular natural setting, but there are other signs of under-investment, such as the pier that is close to falling away into the lake. I'm not too fussy a traveller and wouldn't normally mind, but the value for money just isn't here in this case. And sauna -- which is usually open to all guests and included in the room rate at most Finnish hotels, and certainly all hotels in this price category -- is NOT included, as we very unpleasantly found out upon checking out. There was no posting anywhere in the hotel of such "rates" for the sauna, and the hotel staff even cheerfully offered us a sauna turn, without bothering to tell us of the very substantial charge to our bill that would result. That's the sort of behaviour that cannot be forgiven. The cracked, slightly run-down charms of the hotel are real, but the management is less than forthcoming with its guests -- and clearly more interested in fleecing them than investing in the property.

6/10 Okay

Esa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Senna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hyvät ulkoilumahdollisuudet ja hienot maisemat. Hotellissa rauhaisa tunnelma, ja perusasiat kunnossa. Ravintolan aamupala hyvä, ja iltaruokailukin oli positiivinen yllätys.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

DONG

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Eero

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kemppainen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Olimme sotahistoriamatkalla ja yövyimme hotelli Kalevalassa. Söimme illallisen ja ruoka oli erinomaista. Paikka oli hyvin rauhallinen ja maisemat ympärillä upeita. Voin suositella.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super Frühstücksbuffet!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotelli itsessään oli viihtyisä. Yöllä huoneessa oli kuitenkin aivan älyttömän kuuma (huoneessa olevan mittarin mukaan 26 astetta), vaikka ulkona oli viileää. Ilmanvaihto vaikutti olevan pois päältä (ei kuulunut huminaa venttiileistä ennen kuin vasta seuraavana aamuna), ja paikalla ei ollut henkilökuntaa, jolle ilmoittaa asiasta. Hieman helpotti, kun irrotti tuuletusikkunasta hyttysverkon, jotta ilma pääsi vaihtumaan. Aamiainen oli laadukas. Häiritsi, että henkilökunnalla tuntui olevan jotakin kränää ja jotkut istuivat yksinään omissa pöydissään salin toisella puolella.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ilkka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kalevala-hotelli on helmi Suomen hotellien joukoss
Patjat alkoivat olla loppuun nukuttuja, varsinkin toinen sänky oli istuttu reunaltaan niin luiskaksi, että patja pyrki valumaan pois sängystä. Wi-Fi toimi hyvin huonosti. Suhtautuminen koiraan oli kiitettävää. Se, että huoneesta oli pelkkä ovi naapurihuoneeseen, orjuutti koiranomistaajaa: häiritseekö koiran haukkuminen naapurihuoneen asukasta. Aamiainen oli hyvä, samoin ala carte-annokset, jotka söimme. Sauna oli hyvä. Ympäristö oli kuin suoraan satukirjasta.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juhani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luontoa ja rauhaa
Vietimme kaksi yötä hotellissa, viihdyimme oikein hyvin ja paikassa oli tällä kertaa rauhallista. Saunassa ja ulkoporeammeessa tuli käytyä molempina iltoina ja Talvisotamuseo joka sijaitsee aivan naapurissa on suosituksen arvoinen. Hotellilla on oma ranta josta pääsee hyvin uimaan, ranta on loivahko ja rappuset takaisin saunalle/altaille. Aamiaisvalikoima ei ollut valtava mutta täysin riittävä ja laadukas, vähemmän on joskus enemmän. Emme itse nyt käyttäneet mutta kuulimme muilta vierailta että hotellin kautta voi varata aktiviteetteja mm. karhujen spottausta jne.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tulisin uudestaan
Oikein viihtyisä Hyvä ruoka Kaunis paikka Ystävällinen ja pätevä henkilökunta
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Antti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rikke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and cozy spa hotel with excellent staff
This is a nice and cozy hotel by the lake in beautiful surroundings. The staff was excellent and very helpful in getting the best possible experience in Kuhmo and the area around it. Breakfast was good with home-baked bread. The hotel has a nice spa and sauna area, with an outdoor jacuzzi by the lake. It is very good value for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Jari

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Alles o.k.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ari J

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kalevi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Unto Tapani

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kimmo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Satu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Irma

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023