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Hotel Kakola

3.5 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Reception
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included

Explore the area

Map
Kakolankatu 14, Turku, 20100
  • Mikaelinkirkko
    9 min walk
  • Forum Marinum
    18 min walk
  • Paavo Nurmi Stadium
    19 min walk
  • Turku (TKU)
    20 min drive

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - double
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Bidet
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Bidet
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Day bed
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cell Room

Cell Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Bidet
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Exterior

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Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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The price is AU$284
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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About the area

Turku

Hotel Kakola places you in the centre of Turku, within just a 15-minute stroll of Mikaelinkirkko and Wäino Aaltonen Museum. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and a complimentary breakfast. .A relaxing visit to Kakola Spa can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and body wraps along with access to the mud bath and sauna. The fine-dining restaurant, Ravintola Ruben, is open for breakfast and dinner. Viinitupa Hilarius is the hotel's own wine bar. 1507 square feet (140 square metres) of event facilities include 4 meeting rooms and conference space. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and microwave in a common area. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Turku hotel, attractions include Port of Turku and Viking Line Terminal.

What's nearby

  • Turku Market Square - 6 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Port of Turku - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Turku Castle - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Viking Line Terminal - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Tallink Silja Terminal - 7 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Turku Station - 19 min walk
  • Turku (TKU) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Martinsillan Grilli - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ravintolalaiva Wanha Rahtilaiva - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Nerå - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪RantaKerttu - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Vaakahuoneen Paviljonki - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Hotel Kakola

Eco-certified hotel with full-service spa and free breakfast
Hotel Kakola offers its guests a full-service spa. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 1507 square feet (140 square metres) and includes conference space. Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the eco-certified Hotel Kakola. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Turku hotel is smoke free.

  • 150 guestrooms or units
  • 1507 sq ft of conference space
  • 140 sq. m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Kakola offers 150 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Kakola Spa has 3 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (EUR 15 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Ravintola Ruben
  • Viinitupa Hilarius

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,507 square feet of conference space
  • 4 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Mud bath
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 20 per accommodation, per day
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant 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.

  • Self-parking fee: EUR 15 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per accommodation, per day
  • 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and sofa beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and sofa beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Kakola Hotel
Hotel Kakola TURKU
Hotel Kakola Hotel TURKU

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Kakola?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Kakola?

As of 24 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Kakola on 25 Nov 2024 start from AU$197.10, 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 Kakola?

Yep, Hotel Kakola has a self car park for EUR 15 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Kakola?

The closest beach to Hotel Kakola is Littoisten uimaranta (7.3 km).

Is there a spa on site at Hotel Kakola?

Yep, Kakola Spa is available for guests. It has a hot tub, a steam room, a sauna and a mud bath. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Is Hotel Kakola family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a deli, as well as art supplies and travel cots in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Kakola is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Kakola serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary buffet breakfast is available weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Kakola?

No, Hotel Kakola does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Kakola?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Hotel Kakola Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 695 out of 1029 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 1029 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 1029 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1029 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1029 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jerel, Coorparoo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel had an interesting history as being a notorious prison.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James, Dartmouth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Once was a prison for people awaiting trial. Lots of character. The have done a lovely job of vonverting it into a hotel. Rooms smallish by North American standards but all in all, a good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Prisoners have too much comfort.
Efficient check-in/check-out via online portal. Quiet room and big bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alfred, Malibu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. We arrived at 8 am from an overnight cruise from Stockholm and they let us check in. So nice. Everyone here has been fantastic at this unique hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location and unique
Great ambiance
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roosa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel with beautiful and clean room and comfy beds. The Soda maker and coffee maker in the room were a nice plus and the discount hotel guests get from the spa was a nice surprise. Staff were super nice. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice staff
Welcoming staff and really cool experience, also nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun place to stay in Turku. Clean, comfortable, and convenient. Wonderful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun hotel rhat was originally a prison. They have used the badic infrastructure and upgraded to a interesting and comfortable hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautifully remodeled hotel in an old prison. clean, comfortable. Exceptionally helpful staff who helped us navigate Turku.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

brent

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mika

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Suvi

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Anna

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nelli

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mika

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susanna

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ilona

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Topi

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely modern conversion from previous use as a prison. We had a balcony room which was large and very well appointed. We didn’t get to try breakfast as we were leaving on an early ferry but I’m sure it would have been as good as the rest of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Kalle

Stayed 1 night in May 2023