Stayed here for 7 nights. It proved a good base for walking, activities but as a hotel it was very basic. Communal areas were clean and functional. Rooms weren’t cleaned, just bin bags changed. The food was disappointing with little choice.
We went on a northern lights tour with Transun via our Travel Counsellor Dean McKmackin who hosted us. The hotel is no frills family run, warm and friendly. The rooms are comfortable with plenty of plug sockets! The bar is well stocked and not too bad price. The food is basic but wholesome and plentyful. There is a supermarket accorss the road which is well stocked and other cafes are clsoe by when you are on downtime. There are are beautiful walks all around the hotel, espcecially down by the lake. Overall a lovely hotel. Would like to mention Lisa the Transun rep who was lovely.
Stayed here as part of the northern lights package with transun. Pick ups, trips and transfers were all smooth and well organised and our rep Lisa was great, very helpful and knowledgeable. The hotel was quite basic but very friendly staff and clean. Food was good, I'm a picky eater and always had an option at meal times. We had lots of activities included which filled most of our time in any free time there is not much else to do in the area, we took walks on the frozen lake opposite the hotel, behind the super market and we took a walk, about 20 mins, to the visitor center and did one of the hikes which was well marked and had cake in the cafe there which was lovely. If you get a clear night go to the school field behind the hotel which makes a good viewing point.
Our first time to Finland and didn't know what to expect. The hotel is quite close to the airport, we stopped to collect snow suit and boots en-route. Our room was on the ground floor at the back so we had views of the snow and trees. If you ask for an upstairs room you won't hear anyone walking above you. Don't bother with any 'evening' clothes, it's very much casual and comfortable - you'll be too tired from the days activities. The food was fine - nothing fancy but you are in the arctic circle, you'll get what you need. Wine by the glass from the draft was cheaper than buying a bottle. The draft gin is a must try. The shutter next to the window was great for chilling drinks. The sauna was hotter than I expected the Finnish sauna to be, more like Swedish. There's a hairdryer next to the showers for the Sauna/Plunge Pool. None for the room. Bathroom/shower is compact but perfectly acceptable. The hotel was always warm, the staff are friendly and helpful. Get your duty free at the airport on the way out, there's nothing on the plane and no duty free shop at the airport in Finland. Overall this was a brilliant experience and we would love to return next year. Bring a head-torch, hat/snood, gloves and thermals for winter including some thick thermal socks. Walk up to the tourist/visitor centre, the cafe has amazing cakes and even Yorkshire tea!…
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Jussantupa on our Transun Northern Lights package tour in Jan 2023. The rooms and communal areas were kept lovely and warm and clean with a designated space in reception to store your snow boots and outer wear. The sauna was a great treat and part of the national culture so don't forget to bring your swimming costume. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and went above and beyond to accommodate us and make sure that my 91 year old grandma was able to get the most out of her experience and take part in all activities. We enjoyed the meals, with something different served everyday. Some of the dishes (1-2 choice of dishes served at lunch and dinner) were more typically Finnish so be prepared to try new things and you will be pleasantly surprised with good hearty food. They were also able to accommodate our dietary requirements which was great. This hotel is a great place to see the Northern Lights when they are out. There is a school field behind the hotel with less light for a good view and a frozen lake right across the road where you can go sledging. There is also a supermarket across the street if needed and a lovely little souvenir shop in the hotel reception and a couple more further up the road. One thing to be aware of is that there is no kettle in the rooms. This is not a problem as coffee, tea and hot chocolate are available at meal times but if you are someone who likes a late night or very early morning drink then pack a travel kettle.…
This hotel can’t be faulted.. Big bedrooms.. all spotless.. restaurant was excellent. Food was really good, Staff all very friendly. Reception lady very helpful and pleasant. We went with Hayes travel who set a great deal.. The Rep Lisa, was always smiling, great greeting and always around to help..
I booked a three night trip for my husband's 70th birthday surprise. The hotel was really well run, the trip included three meals a day, the food was excellent with a good choice of options. The staff were very helpful and the rooms were a good size, well heated. We were accommodated in a suite, with a separate sitting room, a large walk-in cupboard. There was no fridge or tea and coffee facilities in the room, but we were able to pop our wine between the interior and exterior windows to keep our wine cool.
We travelled her with Transun, after having our original hotel cancelled as it had shut down. It’s a short 15 minutes from the airport, and is all you need as a base for your activities. The rooms are large and warm, with the best shower and a comfy bed. The views aren’t spectacular, but it’s clean and welcoming. We kept getting told that things operated on Finnish time, and meals, bar, sauna times changed most days, but this didn’t spoil a thing. Meals were varied, and in a buffet style, very tasty, but not much choice, just pretty much a one meal option. There’s a supermarket opposite the hotel if you need to stock up on snacks and beer, but there is a nice bar in the hotel. If you’re here for activities such as reindeer sleigh, husky sleigh etc, then prepare to travel up to an hour each way per activity, there’s not much on your doorstep. We did everything, and the only thing remotely close to the hotel was the night in the ice igloo - an activity that requires you to wrap up warm, then put on more layers, then even more, and you’ll still be cold (don’t be fooled by the “some people just wear pyjamas” speech - it’s not true!) No kettle in your room, but coffee and hot choc are available in the bar most of the day. We stayed for three nights and saw the fabled Northern Lights on the last night - really lovely to see.…
Have just stayed at the Jussantupa as part of the Festive Lights trip with Transun. We were originally suppose to stay at the Davi Star but got moved a few months prior to our arrival due to the Star not being open. At first we were a little disappointed as I thought the Star was better located. However, I was soon proven wrong. Our stay was lovely. The staff were all friendly and accommodating and always greeted us with a smile. The rooms were of a good standard and if you ask for a room at the back of the hotel you will have amazing views of the forest. There is a small shutter at the end of the window which worked perfect as a cooling area for a bottle of wine. We took wine in our hold luggage as I had heard the cost of wine in the hotel was high and also Finland have tighter regulations on alcohol sales. This proved valuable. The food was really good. Yes, you don't get a selection but what you do get is a nice hearty warm meal. I am a vegetarian and the meal that is prepared each day isn't vegetarian. However, just ask the staff and they will make sure they prepare you something different. Again, it is just one thing that they will prepared but they do go out of their way to get something in specially for you. Lunch and dinner you will always have a salad and bread option if all else fails. The hotel does have a sauna and a cold plunge pool but the times it opens does not fit in with dinner times. This was the only negative as we would've liked to use these facilities. I do think they need to rethink the timings of the pool and sauna. Right opposite the hotel is a supermarket and a chemist. The supermarket sells everything a supermarket at home would sell. There is the local church you can visit and plenty of nice walks around the woodland area. You will find the local school five minutes down the road and the school field behind is a perfect spot to view the Northern Lights (if you are lucky enough to see them) There is a a beautiful lake opposite the hotel which is a must visit. When it is all frozen and snowy, it is just incredible to see. You also have the visitor centre 25 mins walk up the road which has a small museum and a cafe. As you walk up to the visitor centre there is a small silver store and also a craft workshop where the owner handcrafts items from reindeer antlers and other locally sourced stones and wood. The craft workshop is located on the side of her house but a sign is put out on the road side. You have many perfect sledding spots around the hotel too. All Transun excursions are about 40 minutes away but you are taken in mini buses. The airport is only 15 mins away. Overall a very lovely hotel based in the traditional area of Lapland. We certainly couldn't have asked for better.…
Really nice warm, clean, basic hotel. Staff all very friendly and work really hard. Stayed as part of a transun package holiday and all excursions were really good and well organised. My only gripe was that as a vegetarian I really didn't enjoy the food. They did make effort to accommodate and provided me with a separate vegetarian meal but there was no protein substitute for the meat it was just vegetables served with vegetables. Some lentils or egg or cheese etc would have made the food a lot more substantial and appealing. Aside from this really enjoyed my stay.
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