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Located just 0.9 mi from Rukatunturi Ski Village, is this boutique hotel in Ruka. It offers gourmet Lapland cuisine and free private parking. Guests can easily reach the slopes by a ski bus in front of the hotel. Hotel Royal Ruka’s air-conditioned guest rooms feature a work desk and a private bathroom with shower. All are equipped with Pay TV access. Royal Ruka's in-house restaurant serves Finnish and international à la carte dishes. On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, a luxurious Lapland buffet is offered. Guests can relax by the fireplace in the lounge. Wi-Fi is free in public areas. Staff is happy to help arrange snowmobile safaris, reindeer farm visits and other activities. Summertime leisure options include fishing, hiking and cycling. The surrounding Rukatunturi Village has shops, bars and restaurants. Oulanka National Park is just a 30-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Free parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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2 sofa beds
2 twin beds
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2 sofa beds
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.8
Free Wifi
10
High score for Ruka

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were excellent - very friendly and they really went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable.
  • Piotr
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Excellent choices at breakfast buffet including warm dishes, very tasty Lapland dinner buffet on Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays; very friendly and helpful staff creating a family atmosphere in the hotel; sauna available in the hotel; very good...
  • Lucia
    Argentina Argentina
    The view is amazing, is very close to Ruka centre.
  • Lari
    Finland Finland
    exclusive feeling. quiet and relaxed with a good taste.
  • Steven
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic location just a 20 min walk into Ruka village! Food was great on the evening although the breakfast could have been better. The staff were very helpful and friendly too
  • Anna-riikka
    Finland Finland
    Breakfast was ok, though nothing special. I could have used more information about sauna, it would have been nice to go, but when we arrived in the evening it was not possible. Clean, nice rooms and peaceful.
  • Roberto
    Italy Italy
    L'accoglienza estremamente cordiale della proprietaria, simpatica ed anche un'ottima cuoca. Ci siamo sentiti a casa!
  • Pierre
    France France
    L’hôtel est situé à 4min en voiture de la station de ski de Ruka et à 25min à pieds. La vue sur la montagne éclairée juste en face de l’hôtel est très jolie. Les salons sont très cosy. Le petit déjeuner est très copieux. Le personnel est très...
  • Esa
    Finland Finland
    Pidin siitä, että kyseessä oli asiakasmäärältään pienempi hotelli, jossa oli rauhallista asua. Aamupala oli riittävä ja monipuolinen.
  • Taina
    Finland Finland
    Erittäin siisti, ihana Irmeli hoiti vastaanottoa ja järjesti saunat vaelluksen jälkeen ja maittavan aamiaisen.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Ravintola #1
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Hotel Royal Ruka
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Skiing
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Ski

  • Ski storage

Activities

  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Skiing

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Spa

  • Sauna

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Finnish

House rules
Hotel Royal Ruka takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
Crib upon request
€ 10 per child, per night
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Reception opening hours: 10:00-22:00

Please note that all meals must be booked in advance.

If you wish to take a pet with you please confirm availability of pet rooms from property before making the reservation.

FAQs about Hotel Royal Ruka

  • The prices at Hotel Royal Ruka may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Hotel Royal Ruka has 1 restaurant:

    • Ravintola #1
  • Guests staying at Hotel Royal Ruka can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet
  • Check-in at Hotel Royal Ruka is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Room options at Hotel Royal Ruka include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Twin/Double
  • Hotel Royal Ruka is 1 miles from the center of Ruka. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Hotel Royal Ruka offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Sauna
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Themed dinners