Aino Private Island Hotel

Dreamlike location: a small isle in a frozen lake connected to the mainland by a suspended bridge(ideal for watching the Aurora Borealis).Warm cabin.Good food.Kind and enthusiastic hosts, eager to help.Henni, Pia, Emma, Mona: thank you!

It's one of the worst places I've ever stayed at, paying this level of money. As a result, we may need to check in early since we are arriving by plane. However, even though they have empty rooms, they charge an hourly fee for early check-in. But this is not a problem either. The rooms at the hotel are nice, although they have some problems. It is in a bad location and they help with transportation. To go to the city center, you have to pay an average of 30 EUR one way. One of the interesting issues is that they offer dinner service, but it is open buffet; Let's say they cook a meal like a salad and get paid for it. You can eat this meal unlimitedly, or you can eat in the city center by paying 60 EUR round trip. The choice is up to you. It is realy terrible. I paid 15-20 euros per person for a meal like potato salad. There is no bar or any activity you can do in your location. They have a small sauna and it is free and only open between 5 and 7 pm. If all the rooms come, they cannot use it. You may be going for a holiday, but you have to wake up in the morning because breakfast ends at 10 o'clock. And it is better to go to breakfast at 8 o'clock. They never renew what's left for breakfast. You can't drink hot tea, and whatever food is left may have to be gnawed like a mouse. There is a television in the room that you can view with a magnifying glass. If you get bored of the activities that are not available at the hotel, you can watch television with magnifying glass. A hotel that is definitely not worth the money they charge. Frankly, if I rented a house and stayed there, I would have more options and pay much less.

This hotel was worth the travel. The views are amazing all around the island. The chef cooked amazing food where I know I cannot receive back at home. The staff were amazing, helpful, and friendly. If you had questions, they were able to assist. The best part with the right view and setting in evening the northern lights will show. I will be returning to Finland next year as this felt peaceful and a serene getaway to be in the cold. Thank you 🙏🏼