Imatra is a small cozy town in the south of Finland. Developed tourist infrastructure attracts travelers from all over the world. In the vicinity there is one of the largest lakes in the country – Saimaa. The city stands on the Vuoksi River. Here is an artificial 18-meter Imatrankoski water-culvert. In summer, fascinating water-light shows are organized here to the music of Finnish composers. The schedule of weavels is printed in the form of posters and pasted throughout the city. Vacationers can visit the water park, museums and temples of the city. The best hotels in Imatra offer accommodation, catering and leisure activities.
Imatran Kylpyla Spa
The best option for parents with children. The spahotel is located on the shores of Finland’s largest body of water, Lake Saimaa. Indoor swimming pool, water slides, restaurants, coffee shop, small shops are located right on the territory. A playground has been built for children, and access to the Magic Forest water park is free for all residents.
You can come here with pets. The number of rooms is more like a cozy house, and not a hotel. There are a lot of options to choose from individual rooms to apartments, cottages and villas. For group trips of a budget plan (school groups, sports sections) there is a cozy hostel.
Imatran Kylpyla Spa is a paradise for athletes. Inside there is a spacious gym, and in the vicinity is the country’s largest sports complex “Ukonniemi”, which includes the facilities:
- a golf course, as well as for playing Frisbee golf;
- aviation arena;
- baseball and biathlon stadiums;
- ice arenas;
- tennis courts;
- ski and roller tracks;
- hiking trails.
“A rich and nutritious breakfast is included in the price. Lunch and dinner are charged separately. Meals are provided on a buffet system. The quality of service is estimated by vacationers at 8.4 points.”
Scandic Imatran Valtionhotelli
In the center of the city on the banks of the Vuoksi River rises a beautiful castle. It is connected by an underground tunnel to the modern building of the hotel. Rooms can be booked in any of the buildings. Couples in love like to come here. The infrastructure is created for a romantic holiday for two. Here you can swim in the indoor pool, steam in the Finnish sauna, lie on stone heated sun beds, take hot tubs. Tourists rate the level of comfort at 9.5 points.
“Cosy hotel in a beautiful historic building in the style of Northern Art Nouveau on the high bank of the canyon, surrounded by a park. Immediately imbued with a romantic atmosphere. The hotel has carefully preserved and restored the historical situation, it is interesting to walk around it, looking into different corners. Great restaurant in a beautiful room with fireplace and windows to the canyon.” (Svetlana, Rf)
Buffet breakfast is included in the room rate. On-site restaurant “Linnasali”. Here, for dinner, excellent dishes of national and European cuisine are served.
Accommodation is possible in single, family, superior and luxury rooms. A play area and cots are available for children. The rooms have bowls for pets, so owners can safely take them with them.
Entertainment venues in the city center offer a varied program for evening relaxation.
Saimaa Life Hotel
The realm of separate apartments – this is how you can call this hospitable hotel. It is located in a park area and consists of two-storey townhouses with their own saunas. Within walking distance there is access to the ski slope, tennis court. Literally 2 km away is the Ice Palace. The hotel cooperates with a travel agency engaged in the organization of outdoor recreation. Its employees have developed more than 50 hiking trails. They are also engaged in the rental of ski equipment, boats, bicycles.
As one of the visitors wrote in his review:
“This is the cleanest apartment we have ever seen! They are so cozy, the wood stove in the hall, sauna, large space on the terrace. Near the spa. And, if you want to sleep well, you need to come here.” (Oksana, Rf)
Here you can:
- to be alone with nature and dissolve in it;
- get in shape or just actively rest;
- spend the evening by the fireplace or in your own sauna;
- come with pets.
All apartments in townhouses are designed for different groups of vacationers. There are elite Fisherman’s House, Hunter’s House, as well as simpler and cheaper cottages. They are designed for the company of friends or family holidays with children. Meals are organized independently. Staff can provide addresses to restaurants, bakeries and coffee shops near the village.
Imatran Kylpyl Spa Apartments
A 15-minute drive from Imatra, modern apartments are located right in the forest. The main partner is the hotel “Imatran Kylpyla Spa” located literally 400 meters away. It registers visitors. Vacationers can come here at any time to dine in a restaurant, swim in an indoor pool, visit the gym. And then go back to the apartment with its own terrace to plunge into the world of nature and silence.
Guests say that there is excellent coffee and a decent buffet. According to their estimates, the apartments scored 8.9 points in terms of hospitality and comfort. A group of tourists from St. Petersburg left the following review:
“We rest here with a large company every spring. Excellent villas with three bedrooms, large verandas, 5 minutes to the water park. On weekdays in general beauty – there are few people, silence, a view of the lake … We will certainly continue the tradition of spring visits.” (Lyubov, RF)
Pistaasi Restaurant is located on site. It is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner. Meals are organized according to the “Buffet” system.
There are many places for hiking. Lake Saimaa is 100 metres away, there is a water park nearby, and there is always something to do in a partner hotel.
Apartments Villa Rajala
Finland is not in vain called the country of a thousand lakes. Pleasant in all respects private apartments are located 50 metres from Lake Immalenjärvi. There is a beach area on the beachfront and barbecue facilities near the apartments. All accessories are right there. The sauna is located in a building along the shore. Two hours a day it can be visited free of charge. Boat and fishing equipment can be rented on site.
Attention! You can bring your own bed linen or rent them from the owner. The cost of a set with a bath towel for a 2-bed bed is 16 euros, for a single bed – 8 euros (prices are current for February 2020).
Cleaning of the room,except for the kitchenette, is included in the price. The owner also offers to bring with him coal and a liquid to ignite the grill, as in Finland it is quite expensive.
Rento Hotelli
This place is more designed for lovers of sports and outdoor activities. In 150 meters there is the Ice Palace, in 300 meters – tennis courts, a little further – the famous spa center Imatra. Ski and cross-country trails are laid nearby. The marina and the comfortable beach of Uytonniemi are located half a kilometer from the hotel. Visitors rated the place at 9 points. The room rate includes breakfast, sauna.
“Great small hotel in the woods. Nearby is a comfortable walking area. There is everything for outdoor sports. Cozy, clean, quiet. Helpful staff. I liked everything. Let’s return to the warm season” (Inga, Russia)
Almost all hotels in Imatra are adapted for people with disabilities. For them, there are convenient entrances to the premises, walking routes in the fresh air, toilets with handrails and other amenities.
Marina Village in Saimaa Gardens
Apartments in the natural area are rated by visitors at 8.1 points. On the shore of the lake there is a beach. In addition to traditional gazebos, sun loungers and umbrellas, hammocks are offered here. Special fasteners are installed throughout the beach. On the territory there is a playground for sports games, a children’s playground. Private boats or yachts can be left in the marina for ships. For lovers of fishing, an exciting fishing trip is offered.
“I liked everything, interior, facilities, barbecue, sauna, cleanliness. Lots of kitchen utensils in perfect condition. It is very convenient that there is a shower, toilet on the second floor too. Special respect to the fireplace, it was a cold and dank day, and the fireplace brought everything to life and cheered me up. Thank you for the interior design – the photo shoot was a success.” (Svetlana, Rf)
Despite the fact that the apartments are located in a quiet corner of nature, within walking distance there are numerous entertainments:
- Angry Birds Activity amusement park;
- Capry Shopping Mall;
- Vipelen Talli stable;
- marina with kayaks, boats for rent.
A 10-minute walk away is the hotel and entertainment center “Holiday Club Saimaa”.
Holiday Club Saimaa
The complex is located on the shore of Lake Saimaa and covers an area of 300 hectares. hotels offer spacious rooms, delicious breakfasts. On the territory there is a spa, saunas, an indoor pool with water slides and a fountain, sports and children’s playgrounds. Here you can order any wellness treatments from a massage in the sauna to a pleasant pastime in the salt room. Restaurants, cafés and bars are open from morning until late evening. They can buy a quick meal or book a table for dinner. Watch the competition in the circle of fans invites the sports bar.
Breakfast is included in the price. Buffet meals are served at easy Kitchen. Another 3 à la carte restaurants offer original cuisine:
- steakhouse «Le Biff» – grill, barbecue;
- “O’Learys” – American cuisine;
- «Classic Pizza Restaurant» – Italian pizza.
The hotels of the complex offer a large selection of rooms for every taste and number of guests.
“The hotel is very good for relaxing. Different types of rooms-standard, apartments, cottages. Huge territory. Quiet, peaceful and clean. For an extra charge-7 euro-SAUNA WORLD: 4 saunas, swimming pool, relaxing atmosphere-a great addition to the SPA water park, which is included in the room rate.” (Igor, Rf)
Holiday Club Saimaa Apartments
The apartments of the hotel complex are located in a natural area, a 10-minute drive from Imatra. Visitors rated the level of comfort and location at 8.6 points. It has its own restaurant, where you can order food with delivery. Spacious rooms, saunas, terraces for relaxation characterize this place. On-site activities include bicycle rental, fitness center, hiking trails, fishing. You can come here with pets.
The staff speaks 8 languages. Vacationers have access to the entire infrastructure of the complex. The apartments fully meet the requirements of modern tourists.
“Very cozy and thoughtful cottage. It looks small, all rooms are optimal, warm, perfectly staffed and equipped. Plus, the infrastructure of the complex is available. Everything is great!” (Andrey, Rf)
Holiday Houses Saimaa Gardens
Set in Rauha, on the shores of Lake Saimaa, the holiday home is a 7-minute walk from Holiday Club Saimaa. This place is considered the best option of all offered in Imatra. Its rating is 9.7 points according to visitors. The houses are designed for different numbers of guests. There are with two, three and four bedrooms. Each cottage has its own sauna.
«The apartment exceeded expectations. Internally, the content is much better than it seems from the outside. Nice bonus – tickets to the water park are included in the price.” (Alexander, Rf)
Here you can go active sports, hiking or cycling. On the territory there is a restaurant operating on the system of “Buffet”. Within walking distance there is a supermarket and a chain of cafes of the complex “Holiday Club Saimaa”.
inference
Imatra hotels are available at different prices. The cheapest places are offered by hostels – from 3962 rubles. (in accordance with the prices of February 2020). Nature lovers choose cottages and apartments. Those who like to be in the center of events and people, stay in the main buildings of hotel complexes. Hospitable Imatra is ready to satisfy any tastes of its guests and provide the most cozy and comfortable accommodation for the duration of your stay in the city.
