Ski-Inn PyhäSuites

After searching for a while for a weeks break in January stumbled across this resort. Firstly we all thought this was great value and the snow reports looked great. Other reviews in general were positive so we thought we’d give Finland a go. Booking for a group was easy enough and we settled for Pyhä suites as it was ski in ski out. We flew into Kittilä from Gatwick and were collected with no issue. Transfer was just under 2 hours but the scenery ate up most of that time. We were greeted by our lovely rep at reception on arrival and given our packs which included lift passes and a map. A short walk to the accommodation which was clean and tidy and ideal for a group of 4. This included fridge, dishwasher, 2 bathrooms and a sauna. Perfect for a weeks getaway. We also had drying facilities for all our kit after a day on the slopes. We walked down on day 1 to the ski hire shop who were very helpful and we were all out on the slopes in no time. The runs are swept and bashed daily so the whole resort was immaculate every morning. Snow was good, around 70cm at the top and 50cm at base. We enjoyed 5 days of powder out of 7 which to be fair was amazing. Main lift opens at 8am and all the others at 10. The resort is open until 5pm but early and late are floodlit as daylight hours are minimal. There are a couple evenings a week with evening skiing too. There’s a good mix of runs for all abilities and some challenging black runs for the more advanced. The runs aren’t huge but we found the place really quiet and didn’t ever wait for a lift. There are 2 gondolas and plenty of T bars and button lifts dotted around. We stopped on piste most days for lunch, hot chocolates or local food which was all very nice and I didn’t feel it was too badly priced when compared to more conventional resorts like Austria or Switzerland etc. The local supermarket is well stocked as we cooked for ourselves most evenings. We found everything we needed however, most of the accommodation is half way up the Fel so it’s a good 15-20 walk back up the hill with shopping. We did see a few taxis but we chose to Walk. We ventured into the main hotel restaurant one of the evenings and the food was excellent. Service great and beers tasty too. There’s also a bar with pool table etc at the bottom of the hill open later which we used a couple of times. There is plenty to do if you want a day off the piste. Skidoo hire, reindeer or dog sledding to name a few. Overall the stay was amazing. All the staff were helpful and pleasant. The skiing was top notch and we’ll definitely return as we didn’t see the northern lights as we had snow and clouds most days so that’s as good a reason as any to return.

I love this location. Pet friendly and kid friendly! A sled and fire wood are available for your unit. The in unit sauna, washer, and winter gear dryer are awesome additions! The heated floors and kitchen cabinets are my favorite Finnish touch - but iitala plates and bowls just made my entire stay that much better. Quality all around. The ladder to the loft was a bit scary but expected for a loft, sofa turned into a bed for the family member who couldn’t use the stairs. Loved the stay, the location at the base of the ski resort provided plenty of activities and within 2 hours or less there were plenty more activities! Will be visiting again. The staff at the restaurant (where we checked in late after visiting Santa) was very accommodating and friendly! Super helpful.