Ylläs Saaga Apartments

Lapland Finland , Yllas

  • Ski In/Ski Out
  • Close to Lifts
  • Spa & Wellness
4.5/5
Inghams rating

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  • Iso-Ylläksentie 42, 95980 Kolari, Finland

Facilities

  • Gym/Fitness Centres
  • Indoor Pool
  • Spa Facilities
  • Hot Tub
  • Sauna/Steam Room
  • Bar
  • Family Rooms
  • Drying Closet
  • Free Wi-Fi

Ylläs at a glance

  • Finnish
  • Euro (EUR)
  • London Gatwick (LGW), Bristol (BRS), Manchester Int. (MAN)

Included in your Lapland Adventure holiday to Ylläs

  • On holiday support and tailored advice from our Destination Experts based in Ylläs
  • Access to Inghams Digital Travel Guide with useful information to enhance your holiday
  • Flights from the UK, transfers and accommodation

About Yllas Saaga Apartments

Ylläs Saaga Apartments enjoy a prime slope side setting, offering virtually ski-in, ski-out access.  Situated on the Ylläsjärvi side of the fell, you can enjoy stunning views over the snow covered horizon stretching into the distance. For added convenience, the ski lifts, ski school meeting point and ski hire shop are right next door. The apartments are just a short bus ride from the centre of Äkäslompolo, where you can find a large supermarket, a couple of shops and restaurants.

The apartments are modern and spacious, furnished in a contemporary Nordic style, with all the features needed for a week in Lapland, including a TV, kitchen, drying cabinet and a sauna. The Saaga apartments are set out across different blocks, with one block being connected to the hotel and another block being around 300 metres from the hotel.

The apartments form part of the resort with the Ylläs Saaga Hotel. Pre-book the optional 'Spa Package' where you can enjoy the excellent spa facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room and hot tub for the duration of your stay (pre-book or pay locally). 

All facilities are situated in the Ylläs Saaga Hotel

Spa & wellness facilities

  • Spa with large indoor pool, children's pool & play area, saunas, hot tubs and steam room.  Add on the Spa Package, which includes 7 days entry to the Saaga Spa (pre-bookable or payable locally) 
  • Spa treatments and massages are available to book for a local fee
  • Fitness room (payable locally)

Additional facilities

  • Two restaurants: Biegga half-board buffet restaurant and à la carte restaurant Tsohka (pay locally)
  • Bistro Bar 
  • Lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fireplace bar
  • Located next to the ski lifts, ski school and ski hire shop on the Ylläsjärvi side of the fell

Located on the Ylläsjarvi side of the fell, the Saaga Apartments are ideal for keen skiers and boarders, as the slopes and ski lifts are a snowballs throw away - making it incredibly easy to get on and off the piste each day. An added benefit being the ski school meeting point and ski hire shop are conveniently located next door. Lapland offers a unique skiing experience as the slopes are floodlit, allowing you to ski on the gentle slopes from sunrise to sunset - even when there are limited daylight hours. 

  • Virtually ski in/ ski out 
  • Gondola runs next to the hotel
  • Ski school and ski hire shop next door
  • Ylläsjärvi side of the fell
  • Apartments may be up to 300 metres from the hotel

The Saaga Apartments are self-catered apartments. You also have the option to upgrade to bed & breakfast or half board for an additional supplement.

Conveniently located within walking distance of a local mini-market, you can stock up on the essentials. Each apartment includes a small kitchenette, allowing you to prepare meals in comfort or explore the nearby restaurants.

Take the fuss out of meal times, and upgrade to either bed & breakfast or a half board. Meals are taken in the Biegga restaurant at the Ylläs Saaga Hotel (up to a 300 metre walk).

  • Each morning enjoy a varied breakfast buffet with a range of hot and cold options, served from 7am - 10am.
  • If you have upgraded to half board, you can enjoy a delicious three course meal with a choice of main, available from 6pm - 7.30pm. 

You receive a 30% discount for the Tsohka à la carte restaurant. Please inform the reception by 6pm the day before. Please note that the à la carte restaurant is not guaranteed to be open all season.

If you're staying on half board over Christmas, you can enjoy festive Finnish menu on the evening of December 24th. If you’re staying on half board over the New Year, you can enjoy a special seasonal menu.

No of restaurants: 2

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements:

  • Vegetarians
  • Vegans
  • Gluten Free
  • Dairy Free

Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking. Allergies and intolerances not listed above cannot be catered for. All allergies and intolerances, even if listed above, are subject to confirmation by the accommodation.

Board basis available: Half Board, Bed and Breakfast, Self Catering

One Bedroom Apartments are around 43m², sleeping one to four people. The apartments have one twin bedroom and a double sofa bed, which is suitable for one adult or two children, in the open plan living room and kitchen.

Two Bedroom Apartment are around 62m², sleeping two to six people. The apartments have two twin bedrooms and a double sofa bed, which is suitable for one adult or two children, in the open plan living room and kitchen.

Annexes

Some apartments are connected to the Hotel Saaga, while others are a short walk (approx. 300 meters) from the main reception. 

The Saaga Apartments will always try to situate our guests in the block connected to the hotel, however, guests may also be located in nearby apartment blocks, which are not directly connected to the hotel and are up to a 300 metre walk away.

Apartment facilities

  • Balcony or terrace
  • Sauna
  • Drying closet
  • TV 
  • Radio
  • Fully equipped kitchen with oven, microwave, dishwasher, coffee-maker, grill, and toaster
  • Shower and WC
  • One linen and towel set included, per person per week
  • Mid week clean with towel and linen change included
  • End of stay cleaning included
  • Free Wi-Fi access in the hotel reception
  • Apartments that are not connected to the main building have Wi-Fi. Apartments connected to the hotel access have internet access via a cable suitable for laptops (free Wi-Fi in the lobby).

General information

  • Check-in: 4pm
  • Check-out: 11am

Additional information

  • No. of rooms: 120
  • No. of buildings: 1
  • No. of floors: 4
  • Lift accessible: Yes
  • Lift serves all floors: No
  • Access ramp: Yes

Please note that there may be a few minutes' walk to your apartment.

Travel to Ylläs

Depart on: Wednesdays & Sundays

Fly into: Kittilä

Transfer time: approx. 40 minutes - 1 hour by coach

 

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Travel by Air

Direct exclusive charter flights to Kittilä airport departing on Wednesdays (for 4 or 7 nights) & Sundays (for 3 or 7 nights) from:

  • Gatwick 
  • Bristol  
  • Manchester 

Flight supplements may apply.

Airport Transfer Time - approx. 40 minutes - 1 hour by coach

Please note that there may be a few minutes' walk to your accommodation due to access/regulations on where coaches can stop.

Discover Ylläs

Ylläs combines all the ingredients necessary for a perfect Lapland Adventure. It's named after the fell Yllästunturi and we offer cosy comfortable accommodation for your winter break in two main areas; Äkäslompolo - to the north of the fell and Ylläsjärvi on the south side of the fell.

More about Ylläs

Fresh for this winter

No more wondering when your activity will take place, we now provide the date and time of day of your excursions so you can plan your holiday with confidence.

  • Unless stated otherwise, excursion days and time of day (morning, afternoon, or evening) are as shown on your invoice.
  • Exact excursion timings will be confirmed upon arrival in resort.
  • Some excursions may have flexible scheduling. Where this is the case, your invoice will state: "The actual time and day of your excursion will be confirmed locally and may differ from your invoice and voucher." Our resort team will then advise you on arrival.
  • Excursion days and times are subject to change. While we will do our best to provide advance notice, some adjustments may be necessary. Our Excursion Coordinator and Destination Experts will be available in the resort to assist with any changes.
  • Times and distances are approximate and may vary due to weather and other conditions. In extremely cold temperatures or bad weather conditions excursions may be cancelled at late notice.
  • Prices and supplements are correct at time of publishing but may vary up or down. Correct prices will be advised at the time of booking.
  • Travel insurance is a condition of booking with us, and you should ensure that your chosen policy covers the activities that you plan to take part in during your holiday. Your policy should provide cover for your own personal and medical expenses, however individual policies will not cover damage to snowmobiles or skidoos and a compulsory excess will be payable directly to the supplier of the snowmobile/skidoo excursion.
  • Save up to 35% when booking an excursion package (based on the Authentic package)
  • Excursion package offers apply to new bookings only
  • Offer is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time
  • The percentage discount is taken off of the basic price of the applicable excursions when pre-booked individually.
  • Additional supplements, i.e. for single drivers on snowmobiles/huskies, are not applicable for the % discount.
  • Monetary savings are based on adult prices.
  • All prices, offers and availability are correct at time of publication and are subject to change
  • Valid on 3, 4 & 7-night Inghams Lapland Adventure holidays.
  • Classic and ski/snowboard packages available on 7 night Santa Breaks subject to availability
  • Not valid on 3 or 4 night Santa Breaks
  • Not valid for the following ages:
    Classic: 0-3 (Levi, Ylläs & Pyhä), 0-4 (Saariselkä)
    Northern Lights & Authentic: 0-7 (Levi, Ylläs & Pyhä), 0-11 (Saariselkä)
    Ultimate: 0-11 (Levi, Ylläs & Saariselkä)
    Ski/Snowboard: 0-5 (Levi: 4-5 get free lift pass, Ylläs: 3-5 get free lift pass & equipment), 0-7 (Saariselkä: free lift pass under 7 with paying adult)
  • Snowmobile – Drivers must be 18+ with a full, valid photo driver’s license. Passengers must be 11+ and 140cm+ tall. Children under 11 or under 140cm will be towed in a sled/pod (heating not guaranteed).
  • Excursion experiences and durations vary between resorts and are dependent on weather conditions
  • Most excursion days and times will be advised shortly after booking, others will be confirmed on arrival in resort
  • Travel Insurance is required for booking. Must cover planned activities and personal circumstances, including medical conditions. Snowmobile damage is not usually covered so a compulsory excess is payable directly to the supplier of the excursion. Single-driver snowmobile supplement available in all resorts (18+ only).
  • Cancellation: In the event of cancellation of a qualifying excursion, the cost of the excursion, minus the % saving on the total package, will be deducted from any refund due. You will then be charged full price for any remaining excursions.

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