Beana Laponia

The staff were so friendly, and the restaurant food was amazing. Compliments to the chef 🙌. With snow and ice covering all the trees, Finland felt like a movie. Dog sledding was one of the greatest experiences of my life. I wish I could give them more than five stars.

We had delicious meals, prepared with real care, and the staff were wonderful. There are husky sledding, a sauna, a jacuzzi, and other activities. The place near Rovaniemi was quiet, with white all around and kind, warm people. It felt magical, and I'll definitely return on my next trip to Finland.

The husky and snowmobile outings were the standout part, memorable experiences lasting five hours. The aurora made us wait, but it was worth it. Our plus room was a decent size, comfortable, and well equipped, though the bed was a bit hard. The large ensuite had double showers and good quality toiletries. A few more towels would have helped, it felt like they were trying a bit too hard to be green. Dinner is a set menu with a choice of vegetarian or non-vegetarian main. Some of the food was very good and some less so. The lodge near Meltaus has a boutique feel, with personal service and experiences. A perfect spot for a short break.

The food was a treat, especially the nightly set menu dinners, each one a tasty surprise. Breakfast had a good range of warm and cold choices. The activities were just as memorable, from the husky safari and snowmobile outing to the aurora night and sauna. We didn't see the northern lights, but the trip was still magical, with small groups and friendly, knowledgeable guides making each activity feel special. We stayed in the forest near a frozen river, with lovely walks right nearby and a real sense of Lapland's quiet. The rooms were well equipped, and the intimate atmosphere and attentive, warm staff made us comfortable from the start. It was one of our most unforgettable trips, a perfect escape.