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Reviewed 5 February 2012

We stayed at Holiday Club Ruka at the end of Jan/beginning of Feb 2012 and are a family of 5 (4 adults and a 12 year old).

The cabin was typical of this area and was similar to those we have previously stayed in on trips to Levi, Pyha and Yllas. The kitchen/dining/living area was open plan with a decent kitchen which featured all we needed including a dishwasher (which is nice when you are on holiday), a good sized table that seats 6 and a couple of wood framed sofas (to sit 5).

Since some of the photos already posted have been taken, our tv had been updated to a Sony flat screen. Not that we used it that much.

Also in the main room was, as usual, an open log fire. The cabin was warm enough without it but we still had a fire most of the time we were in anyway. There was a log store outside with a good supply of logs in it which we would not have got through if we had spent 3 weeks there!

The bedrooms (1 double, 2 twins) weren't huge but were ok - after all you will be out and about enjoying all the area has to offer rather than spending time indoors. There were 3 additional beds in the upstairs mezzanine level but these are suited only for children as it is in the roof space so you have to crawl around. In other cabins we have stayed in these mezzanine levels have opened up in to the main living space but on this occasion it was enclosed which we found beneficial once our daughter had gone to bed.

The 2 toilets were quite small but ok. The wet room featured 2 showers, drying cabinet and tumble dryer and led on to the sauna. The sauna did not reach extremely hot temperatures as it was fighting against 2 outside windows but was nice none-the-less.

The only thing missing was a ski store.

The resort is out on its on, some 15 minutes away from both Ruka and Kuusamo. The ski bus does stop at the end of the road you turn down to get to the cabins but this is some 2km away so a car is really an essential. Not that you have to leave the area as there are lots of nice walks and next to a lake there was a lovely Kota (wooden teepee like structure with a space for a fire in the centre - perfect for cooking sausages in) that was part of the holiday club - the perfect place to enjoy the Northern Lights if you are lucky enough to see them!

We had no major dealings with reception but the gentleman there was friendly and efficient and even acted as a translator when we wanted to book the taxi across the slopes but had a language problem!

Ruka is a lovely village and has undergone major work over the past few years. There is still some building work going on but it is unobtrusive. Finand is great for beginner and intermediate skiers and Ruka is no different - though for the more advanced the FIS slope is good fun.

We will certainly return to Ruka one day and would be happy to go back to Holiday Club Ruka.

Date of stay: January 2012
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Thank James E
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Reviewed 17 January 2012

We stayed in a 3 Bedroom Log Cabin with additional loft sleeping upstairs. We are a family of 6, 2 adults and 4 kids....18, 12, 6, 1 years. We hired a car as we believed it was essential based on the feedback we had read and it was one of the best decisions. Without a car I think it would be very difficult to enjoy it here as you would feel a little in the sticks. It took a maximum of 15 minutes to reach the main resort of Ruka where you can find everything.

When we arrived we were greeted by the reception staff and didn't even need to get out of our car. We were handed our keys and directed to our cabin. The cabin was clean, very warm and had everything we needed. I won't deny it was a little bit dated but that didn't bother us. We had requested a cot for our one year old before arrival and I was a little concerned that it wouldn't be there but I didn't need to be concerned it was ready and waiting for us. The bathroom set up is a little strange, there are two separate toilets with sink and cupboards for toiletries etc, they weren't very big and they are side by side. These are in the main part of the log cabin. The shower is completely open, like a wet room and it is in the same area as the laundry and dryer, which leads into a very nice Sauna. Takes a little getting used to but was adequate.

The 3 bedrooms downstairs all have wardrobes and aren't the biggest, one is a double and the other two are twins. Upstairs is reached by a very steep ladder/staircase and the ceiling is low, perfect for our two youngest girls who thought it was brilliant to have their own little space.

Overall the log cabins for us were perfect as this is just what we wanted. We were happy to be surrounded by nothing other than woodland and snow. The kids went out every night after we got back from skiing or an excursion and played in the snow making sledge runs and building snowman.

We did several excursions whilst we were there, Santa, Huskies, Horse Riding and Snow Mobiles and of course the skiing. All of them were amazing in there own way, don't get me wrong very expensive but worth it all.

We had an amazing holiday, we planned it all independently and would highly recommend the accommodation, the skiing and the excursions. Experiences we will never forget.

Date of stay: December 2011
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1  Thank Don_Dons_22
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Reviewed 22 December 2008

I really liked this resort. It's not to be confused with the other more popular Holiday Club (Tropiikki). The Ruka Holiday Club is off Highway 5, between Kuusamo and Ruka.

If you come from Kuusamo, drive towards Ruka, pass the junction with road 81 to Rovaniemi but stay on Road 5. After 5km you will see a very small street on your left. Go down that road for about 2km and the Holiday Club reception is on your left. Blink and you'll miss it!

The independent chalets are in a very isolated area, a car is recommended. The chalets are simply lovely, you have your very own fireplace and plenty of wood in an outside storage room. We had 3 bedrooms plus 3 more beds in an upstairs mezzanine. The kitchen is well equipped with a very big fridge/freezer, toaster, pots and pans, a coffee maker, etc. There is also a washing machine inside the chalet.

There were 2 toilets plus a separate shower room which then led to a cozy sauna! After spending the day on the slopes, this was a welcome treat!

The Ruka skiing resort is 10km away from the Holiday Club driving north on Road 5. Kuusamo is 15km away on the same road but on the opposite direction. Skiing is good and suitable to both beginners and expert skiiers. Because of the chilli wind we made big use of the covered chair-lift which offered some shelter from the cold! On the same side of the fell there is also a very nice snow-trail for children with wood sculptures in the snow.

Plenty of cross-country trails too.

In Kuusamo there is a very big K-Market to buy provisions and you can take a lift up to the observation tower (free entry) for good views over the surrounding area and a coffee at the bar.

We ate at the Martina restaurant at 3, Oulukante. Food in Finalnd isn't great. This restaurant was ok-ish though.

I would definitely recommend this resort and I hope to be back there soon!

Date of stay: December 2008
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4  Thank marcouk76
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Reviewed 17 January 2023
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Reviewed 30 January 2021
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Date of stay: January 2021
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