Kotka is a city in Finland near the Russian border. It is loved for its huge number of plants, seascape and parks inside and around the city. The goal of the program for greening the city is to turn Kotka into a unique city-park.
Kotka is interesting for tourists not only for its history and modern device, but also in demand among lovers of outdoor activities, as next to it is the ski resort “Ouperi”, the Golf Center works in the city, there are schools of motorcycling, karting and horse riding.
Original Sokos Hotel Seurahuone
Location/Infrastructure
The hotel is located in the heart of the city, close to the railway station. It is convenient to get here by train and by car (there is parking). Within walking distance there are coffee shops, restaurants, a cinema, a park.
Room stock
The hotel has 164 rooms, all of them were completely renovated in 2008, since then regularly carried out minor cosmetic repairs and replacement of worn furniture. Thanks to the central heating, the hotel is not cold in winter.
Food
There is a bar around the clock offering a continental breakfast in the morning. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and serves a variety of cuisines. There is also a café where you can order delicious hot drinks and snacks.
Leisure
In the café you can play billiards, sing karaoke or sit on the terrace, there is a children’s playground. Centrally located, the hotel is surrounded by restaurants, parks and attractions. Activities in the surrounding area include volleyball, archery and bicycle rental.
Reviews
The hotel was very nice. We had a family with two children (5 and 7 years old). Children’s menu, friendly staff, almost new furniture in the rooms. I don’t know what to complain about. The hotel is very conveniently located, in the city center. Within walking distance of restaurants, shops, parks. We walked all day! And then with pleasure returned to a clean and cozy room. Is that parking is not cheap (14 euros per day).
Santalahti Resort
Location/Infrastructure
It is located on the outskirts of the city on the shore of the bay. Nearby there are golf courses, natural hiking trails. The proximity to the city allows you to visit restaurants and other tourist places.
Room stock
On the territory of the hotel there are several cottages of different capacity, it is possible to rent a place in the campsite or a bed on a tree.
Food
The on-site café offers drinks and food, and catering services for events can be arranged. The equipped barbecue area allows you to cook dinner on an open fire.
Leisure
The hotel is conveniently located on the shore of the bay, has a long walk in the open air. It is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts: skiing is available in winter, while a golf club and bicycle rental are available in summer.
Reviews
We went with a company of 9 people. Loved! The house has everything you need for a comfortable life, the atmosphere and nature around are peaceful. And the sauna is just top class. The perfect place to take a break from the city noise and spend a few evenings with friends. We were looking for a place to come with a dog. We didn’t regret it. Our dog also liked it, in the restaurant on the territory he was fed with goodies, it seems he felt sorry no less than the rest when we left.
Scandic Kotka
Location/Infrastructure
Located near the city, about 7 kilometers. Supermarkets, restaurants and shops can be found within a 5-minute walk, and the centre of Kotka can be reached in 20 minutes by bus.
Room stock
All rooms of the hotel (97 in total) were completely renovated in 2000, since then regularly renovated, furniture is maintained in good condition and replaced with new ones.
Food
The on-site restaurant serves local cuisine and serves buffet breakfast. There is also a snack bar and a lobby restaurant on site.
Leisure
A gym and sauna are available on site. Nearby attractions include Riverside Park, Kymi Church, and Industrial Park Karhu ja Tahti.
Reviews
We stayed together with a girl for a few nights. Quiet, nice, clean. The rooms are small but cozy. All attractions and the city are convenient to get to. The food is delicious. The staff is polite and courteous, all questions were answered, they helped to navigate the area. I can’t say anything bad, just positive memories.
Manor Hotel Karhulan Hovi
Location/Infrastructure
The hotel is located 10 minutes from the center of Kotke, in the suburbs. It is a French-style manor house that is close to shops and restaurants.
Room stock
The rooms are located in the same building and are furnished in a classic style.
Food
It features a bar and the famous Karhulan Hovi Restaurant is 200 metres away.
Leisure
Fishing is organised and the grounds are beautifully decorated and ideal for walking. Nearby there is a lake, within walking distance of the famous Restaurant Karhulan Hovi and attractions such as Riverside Park, Kymi Church and Industrial Park Karhu ja Tahti.
Reviews
They were a wife here. It was a very romantic trip. Everything is so beautiful, antique, but new. I liked the style very much, you feel like in a palace. And the territory is very pleasant, the lake and views are of magnificent beauty. And when we came back, it was always clean and cleaned. I think we’ll come back again.
Hotel Leikari
Location/Infrastructure
10 minutes to the shore of the Gulf of Finland, 15 minutes drive to the center of Kotka. Bus stops, supermarkets and restaurants can be found nearby.
Room stock
In total, the hotel has 93 rooms located on 2 floors.
Food
A daily breakfast buffet is served, the restaurant is open all day and serves both local and international cuisine.
Leisure
There are many hiking trails in the surrounding area, fishing and rare bird watching. Meeting rooms are available.
Reviews
I came here for work. The food is delicious, the service is excellent. I really liked that you can serve breakfast in a separate room for a business meeting. Clean, well maintained. At the same time, I walked a little and rested from the noisy city. It turned out to combine work, and a little rest. Now I’m thinking of going here with my family for the weekend.
Hotelli Kotola
Location/Infrastructure
The hotel is close to the centre of Kotka, close to restaurants, shops and attractions.
Room stock
The hotel has 18 small double rooms, the hotel does not offer other accommodation options.
Food
There is no on-site restaurant, but there is a bar and a terrace in the common living room. Various restaurants, coffee, supermarkets and markets are nearby.
Leisure
The hotel offers visitors to organize a game of squash or golf, horse riding and diving lessons, fishing, bowling. Offers bicycles and canoes for rent. Provides hiking trails.
Reviews
He went to Kotka for work purposes. The hotel is convenient, located in the city itself, all within walking distance. The rooms are clean and tidy, and most importantly, quiet and few people. A wonderful place to focus and relax after work meetings. And finish the presentation in the next one. In the common living room it is very comfortable to sit with a laptop, many people have not been there. At the same time, a friendly hotel staff member helped organize my fishing trip. And I caught the fish and finished working business, I was satisfied.
Villa Seurakuja
Location/Infrastructure
It is located 18 km from the city center on the shores of the Gulf of Finland overlooking the archipelago, far from the center of Kotka. The nearest grocery store and restaurant is 5 km away, and the neighbouring town of Hamina is 25 km away.
Room stock
The hotel room can accommodate 8 people, the beds are located in 2 different bedrooms, in the living room – a sofa bed.
Food
The kitchenette allows guests to prepare any meals, the equipped barbecue area is available allows you to make lunch or dinner on the fire.
Leisure
A private sauna is available for guests, you can rent a tray or a wooden jacuzzi. From the territory of the villa there is excellent access to the Gulf of Finland, you can swim or fish. Darts, croquet, petanque, DVD player are provided.
Reviews
Had a lot of fun with friends in nature! The water, of course, is cold, but it did not stop us. The villa is cozy, clean, away from civilization. All equipment and furniture are new and working. As if they went to the dacha, only modern, warm and clean. And I will never forget the evenings by the fireplace. Thank you for your hospitality, wait for us again!
Pikku Torppa Cottage
Location/Infrastructure
A small house 12 km from the city, located 2 km from the river Kymiyoki. The nearest café is 2 km away.
Room stock
The cottage can accommodate 5 people, the beds are located in 2 bedrooms, in the living room – a sofa bed.
Food
The cottage has a full kitchen that allows you to cook yourself. A barbecue area is available around the clock. Kalastuskievari Café & Restaurant is 2 km from the cottage.
Leisure
An ideal home for lovers of outdoor recreation and fishing. The Kymiyoka River is full of fish and is just 2 km away.
Reviews
Fishermen and lovers of breaking away from civilization will be delighted. We definitely were! Cozy, beautiful, the river is nearby. After working without vacation for several months, there are simply no better options. I really liked how the places for barbecues were made. Everything is convenient for people. Remembered with friends this place, next time only here.
Villa Kivikoski
Location/Infrastructure
The cottage is located in the small town of Pyhtjaa, 30 km from kotka on the banks of the Kivikoski River. It was originally a hunting home, but has now been converted into a hotel. The nearest supermarket is 2 km away.
Room stock
The hotel consists of two cottages accommodating 3 rooms, each of which can accommodate 5-8 people. It was built in 1950, but in 2014 was completely renovated.
Food
The cottage is pleased with a full kitchen, on the veranda there is a dining table that can accommodate 8 people, and a gas grill. There is a separate hut on site to barbecue.
Leisure
On the territory there is a sauna, a good location next to the river allows you to spend time in nature and fish.
Reviews
Two families came here last summer. I loved it so much! Children ran around the territory in nature, played catch-up and other active games. My friend and I went fishing, and in the evening the sauna. And we managed to make a kebab, and we went to the sauna. Beauty! And how to sleep in a log house! The air is so unique. The wives also liked it, a kind of separation from the bustle of the city turned out.
Villa Skituns
Location/Infrastructure
The villa is located on the shores of the Gulf of Finland, 16 km from Svartholm Fortress is not far from the airport “Utti Aerodrome”.
Room stock
The villa can be rented entirely, it can accommodate up to 12 people. The beds are accommodated in 3 bedrooms and one living room.
Food
There is also a kitchenette where you can prepare some simple meals. Barbecue area allows you to eat on the fire.
Leisure
Willy is an ideal point for starting hiking routes, nature walks, a good location on the shore of the bay allows you to fish and enjoy a holiday on the shore. There is also a private sauna.
Reviews
A good place for a big company. We did not come here for a long time, for a couple of nights. Everything is clean, cleaned. The view is stunning. Every evening they made a barbecue, and the next day they just heated it in the microwave. I just forgot the fishing rod, and I would also try to catch a fish. I recommend this place for a comfortable stay in nature.
inference
Kotka offers a large selection of hotels for every taste and for any task. For a comfortable stay with children, Santalahti Resort is suitable, for short business trips it is best to stay in Original Sokos Hotel Seurahuone or Hotelli Kotola, while fishermen will appreciate Pikku Torppa Cottage or Villa Seurakuja more. Kotka is an ideal place to relax in nature near the amenities of a modern city.
