These cosy open-plan log cabins, are in a highly scenic and peaceful wooded location 3-5 minutes' walk (250-450m) from Äkäs Hotel. Excellent extensive cross-country ski trails start from the door. Äkäs Hotel itself is an atmospheric, friendly hotel situated in the traditional unspoiled Lappish village of Äkäslompolo. Its popular bar, dance floor, restaurant and night club form the hub of local entertainment. Cabin guests have free use of the hotel swimming pool, sauna and fitness room. The cross-country ski trails start from just outside, the downhill ski area is reached in a few minutes by the ski bus (free for hotel and cabin guests) and the well-stocked large supermarket is approx. 7-8 minutes' walk away, the .
Akas Cabins
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Lapland/Finland, Yllas
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Rooms
- No. of rooms: 10
- No. of buildings: 0
- No. of floors: 2
- No. of interconnecting rooms: 0
- Annex:
The Äkas Cabins are all open plan log cabins that feature:
- Shower, sauna, WC, hairdryer
- Fireplace (free firewood), Satellite TV
- Kitchen area with fridge, microwave, toaster, 2 ring hob and coffee maker
- Linen, towels, firewood and final clean included
- Wi-Fi access (daily fee)
1-room open-plan log Cabin, 31m² (A3) sleeping 1-3 people, with twin beds and a single sofa bed
Accessibility
Not suitable for wheelchair users.
- Lift accessible: No
- Lift serves all floors: No
- Access ramp: No
Meals
- Self catering cabins
- Optional pre-bookable half board at buffet breakfast and 3 course buffet evening meal taken at Akäs Hotel (250-350m away)
- New Year's Eve gala dinner, live music and dancing included for guests on half board.
- Any special dietary requirements for guests booking half board should be advised at time of booking.
- Distance to nearest restaurant serving dinner outside of property:
800m
- Dress code for restaurants:
Casual
- Breakfast service:
Buffet (if pre-booked at a supplement)
- Lunch service:
N/A
- Dinner service:
Buffet (if pre-booked at a supplement)
Board basis options available
- Half Board
- Self Catering
Yllas
Lapland winter wonderland activity holidays in Ylläs
Ylläs combines all the ingredients necessary for a perfect Lapland experience. Guests return year after year to enjoy its stunning unspoiled natural scenery, Finland’s longest ski slopes, an excellent network of cross-country trails and superb choice of accommodation, including our best selection of idyllic high-quality log cabins. It offers a wide choice of activities and safaris, including exhilarating reindeer, husky and snowmobile safaris. The skies here are especially clear, ideal for witnessing the magical Northern Lights. The resort comprises two Lappish villages set 15 minutes apart connected by a resort shuttle bus: Äkäslompolo where Äkäs Hotel and all our cabins are located, and Ylläsjärvi where the Ylläs Saaga Spa Hotel enjoys a panoramic slopeside position.
Santa Breaks in Ylläs
- 3 or 4 night Santa Breaks to visit Santa in Lapland are also available in our resorts of Levi and Ylläs in November and December. Please click on the link Yllas Santa Breaks
Skiing Levels
- Beginners
- Intermediates
- Advanced
- Snowboard
- Cross Country
Mountain Facts
- Ski area 53 km
- Runs
- Longest run 3 Km
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Snowparks
2 floodlit snowparks with jumps, a super-pipe and boarder-cross course.
- Lifts Drag lifts 28, Chairlifts 1, Cablecars 0
- Slope direction N,S,W
- Ski/resort bus True
Things to do in resort
See Activity Information below
For more information on travel and transport visit our Yllas page
Extras
Pre-bookable Lift Passes, Ski Hire & Tuition Winter 2018/19
| SPECIAL OFFERS | ||||
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| HALF PRICE OFFER on Thermal Clothing for guests staying at Yllas Log Cabins and Villa Armas Cabins for Winter 2018/19. Guests staying at these properties can pre-book a combined thermal suit and boot package for £30 per person (7 days). Valid 6.1.19 - 16.2.19 | ||||
| UP TO 15% OFF 'BLUE' CATEGORY SKIS & BOOTS HIRE (already deducted in below prices) for 6 days adult or child skis or skis & boots if pre-booked (plus 7th day FREE issued in resort) | ||||
| 1 Free Day Lift Pass & Equipment Hire - guests pre-booking 6 days lift pass and/or equipment hire receive 7th day Free issued in resort. | ||||
| Children under 6yrs Ski Free and receive Free Equipment Hire if wearing a Free Rental Helmet and accompanied by an adult. |
Winter 2018/19 prices shown below
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SAVER PACKS SAVE £££s
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LEARN TO SKI/BOARD* For complete beginners only
Adult Ski/Board: from £268 SKI INCLUSIVE PLUS
Adult Ski/Board: from £310 Child† Ski/Board: from £231 LEARN TO CROSS-COUNTRY*
Adult: £170 |
All Learn to Ski/Board/Cross-country and Ski Inclusive Plus bundles must be pre-booked in UK and are not bookable locally.
*Learn To Ski, Board & Cross-country is for complete beginners only (guests who have never skied). Any guests booking this package who have skied before will be charged an upgrade cost locally.
Red/black equipment (resort dependant) is for adults only. Children receive standard ('Blue') equipment.
**Ski/Board Inclusive Plus is for all other levels and includes 'Red' equipment hire, except Child skis & boots are 'Blue'. †Child Ski & Cross-country 6-11yrs/Child Snowboard 7-11yrs. Children 5yrs old should only book tuition as lift pass & equipment are FREE (see special offers below.
Please note: A compulsory SkiData lift pass keycard costs approximately €7 payable in resort or guests may use a SkiData keycard from another resort or year.
Winter 2018/19 prices shown below
Lift Passes
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Lift Passes* |
Days |
Season* |
Senior 65yrs+ | Adult 12-64yrs | Child 6-11yrs Senior 65yrs+ |
Child 0-5yrs |
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| Local Area Pass | 6 | L/H | £96/£107 | £163/£175 | £97/£107 | FREE |
*L = (2-22 Dec & 6 Jan - 16 Feb), H = (All other dates)
Please note: A compulsory SkiData lift pass keycard costs approximately €7 payable in resort or guests may use a SkiData keycard from another resort or year.
Equipment Hire (6 days with 1 day free issued locally. See Inghams Plus offers above)
| Equipment | Description | Blue | Red |
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Adult
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Skis | £59 | from £96 |
| Ski boots | £52 | - | |
| Skis & boots |
£101 |
from £130 | |
| Snowboard | - | from £96 | |
| Snowboard & boots | - | from £126 | |
| Cross-country skis & boots | from £105 | - | |
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Child 6-11yrs
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Skis | £59 | - |
| Ski boots | £52 | - | |
| Skis & boots | £69 | - | |
| Snowboard | - | from £99 | |
| Snowboard & boots | - | from £126 | |
| Cross-country skis & boots | from £75 | - |
'Red' ski boots only available for Ylläs Saaga adults. All ski boots for other properties are of the same good standard. 'Blue' skis & boots and 'cross-country' skis & boots or 'Red' skis & boots and snowboard & boots may be exchanged once during rental period at no extra cost. Please see here for description of hire categories.
Tuition
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TUITION |
Days | Hours | Adult 12yrs+ | Child 5-11yrs† |
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| Ski/Snowboard |
3/5 |
1½ hrs per day |
from £92/£150 | from £83/£129 |
| Cross-country | 3/5 | 1½ hrs per day | from £92/£150 | - |
†Child snowboard tuition = 7 - 11yrs.
Thermal Suits and Boots
| Clothing | Days | Adult 13yrs+ | Child 3-12yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thermal Suit |
7 | £39 | £39 |
| Thermal boots | 7 | £19 | £19 |
| Guests staying at Yllas Log Cabins and Villa Armas Cabins can pre-book at a half price offer for a 7 day combined thermal suit and boot package for just £25 per person. Valid 6.1.19-16.2.19. |
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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
Facilities
- Location: 5 minutes' walk (500m) to the village centre
- Free ski bus stops outside the Hotel (250m)
All Facilities are located in the 'Äkäs' Hotel
- Bar with large dance floor
- Restaurant
- Free use of gym, sauna, indoor swimming pool
- Spa treatments (pay locally)
- Free use of guest PC in lobby
- WI-FI available in all cabins for a small daily fee
Inghams Plus
- Early Booking Offers: Save up to £20 per cabin - ends 31 Aug
- Special child prices from £299
- Free Christmas Dinner with a visit from Santa and his reindeer on 8, 15, 22 and 25 December 2018
Special Offers
