Beana Laponia
Meltaus, Finland
At a Glance
The first adults-only hotel in Finnish Lapland
Amazing private toboggan slope right by the hotel
Only 45 minutes away from Rovaniemi airport
Just 11 bedrooms, giving a wonderful boutique feel
Restaurant on site featuring locally-sourced produce.
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Best time to Visit
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Winter is the perfect time to visit Finnish Lapland. The winter temperatures can vary anywhere between 0°C and -40°C. The average temperature in January is -14°C, but the cold is not biting because the air is dry. There can be as much as one meter of snow and it usually lasts until May. There is potential for Northern Lights viewing throughout the winter months.
Insider's View
Unleash your inner child with a trip down the toboggan slope - guaranteed fun for all ages!
Take a trip to the authentic tee pee, situated at the top of a fell surrounding the property, for an Aurora night adventure.
Enjoy a drink in the outdoor hot tub and hopefully spy the Northern Lights dancing above you.
Retreat back to the bar and lounge in the late afternoon or early evening to enjoy a cosy drink beside the roaring fire.
No need to trek for hours to see the northern lights - step outside the front door and they can be there in all their glory!
Take part in a full-day husky sledding tour, learning the art of mushing.
To start planning your vacation to Beana Laponia
Description
Beana Laponia is an adults-only boutique hotel in the heart of Finnish Lapland. Surrounded by a mesmerising snowy landscape, Beana Laponia offers a wilderness hideaway with an abundance of winter activities on its doorstep.
As the first adults-only hotel in Finnish Lapland, Beana Laponia provides the ideal place for couples or friends to experience the magic and beauty of Lapland. With just 11 rooms, it has a lovely intimate feel and larger parties have the option to hire the property for exclusive use.
With a variety of activities to choose from, you can experience the thrill of husky sledding, venture off snow-shoeing through the forest or have fun downhill tobogganing.
After a long day out in the snow, retreat back to the hotel spa where you can warm up in the sauna, unwind in the hot tub or even enjoy a massage. There is also an outdoor hot tub where you can relax, take in the remarkable surroundings and may even be lucky enough to see the Aurora Borealis.
The hotel also offers a relaxed bar and lounge area where you can enjoy a pre or post dinner drink on the comfortable sofas and share stories with fellow guests.
Accommodation
There are 11 guestrooms, each tastefully furnished and equipped with either double or twin beds, minibar, flat screen TV, hairdryer, coffee and tea making facilities, bathrobes and slippers.
Facilities
There is a lovely restaurant on site serving a changing menu of dishes from delicious locally-sourced ingredients, including reindeer, freshly-caught salmon and a variety of freshly-picked berries. There is also a gift shop at the property.
Activities
The name Beana Laponia actually translates as 'Dog Lapland', so it is unsurprising that they have a strong focus on husky sledding here. They have their own pack of dogs on the land near the hotel, so you can go and meet the dogs before going off on a sledding adventure.
We can also arrange reindeer farm visits and reindeer sleigh rides as well as snowmobiling and snow shoeing excursions.
Reviews
Hannah Ingle (Staff)
Claire Medlock (Staff)
Beana Laponia is the place for you if you love huskies and want to experience a more authentic Finnish vacation. The rooms are cosy and are a great place to relax at the end of the day. The main lounge area centers around a roaring fire with large windows out onto the snow-covered woodland below. The owners enthusiasm for her huskies is infectious and you cant help but fall in love with them. Im already dreaming of revisiting for a winter wonderland escape.
Milly Walker (Staff)
When I visited in November 2015, the hotel was due to open in just a few weeks. I absolutely loved the concept and thought that an adult-only hotel was an inspired idea. The toboggan slope, although I didn't actually have time to have a go on it, looked incredible and the outdoor hot tub very tempting too.
Experiences
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Aurora night at Beana Laponia
Spend an evening under the stars, huddled around the campfire at Beana Laponia. Stay warm with hot drinks and listen to tales of the Aurora Borealis as you keep your eyes peeled for the Northern Lights dancing in the sky overhead.
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Husky safari at Beana Laponia
Explore the wilderness of Finnish Lapland with an exhilarating husky sled journey. Meet the friendly huskies and set off through the snow on a traditional Lappish adventure. Husky sleds at Beana are adults-only and run in small groups on exclusive trails.
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Reindeer safari at Beana Laponia
Visit a reindeer farm and learn about the traditions of reindeer herding in Lapland. Climb into the cosy sleigh for a wonderful journey pulled by reindeer through the wilderness, across pristine white snow and through Lapland's magical forests.
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Snowmobile safari at Beana Laponia
Ride a snowmobile through the incredible winter wonderland of Finnish Lapland. Admire the incredible scenery and keep an eye out for local wildlife as you speed through the snow to tranquil spots with beautiful views.
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Snowshoeing at Beana Laponia
Explore the wilderness of Finnish Lapland by snowshoe, one of the Lapland's traditional methods of transport. Your expert guide will teach you how to walk before leading you through forests, keeping your eyes peeled for glimpses of the region's wildlife.
Vacation Ideas
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Extraordinary Finnish Lapland
Finnish Lapland
from $3500 pp 4 nights
- Reside in a luxurious, boutique, adults-only hotel close to the Arctic Circle
- Plunge into a vast array of activities, just for grown-ups, including reindeer safaris and snowmobiling
- Sleep under the stars and spot the Northern Lights in your very own glass igloo
Location & directions
Meltaus, Finland
Beanan Laponia is in the area of Meltaus in Finnish Lapland. Rovaniemi airport is just 45 minutes away. Alternatively Kittila is 1 hour 30 minutes away.
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