Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel
Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel
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Only 12 miles from Alta’s town center, along the Alta River, is where this special igloo hotel is located. The impressive 21,528 ft² structure is made entirely from snow and ice every year and offers guests a unique experience. Reindeer leather sleeping pads and ultra-warm sleeping bags are provided in each Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel guest room. With a constant temperature between 20 - 25°F (-4 and -7 °C), guests are encouraged to bring their own thermal under garments. A modern service building is located next door and features showers, changing rooms and a luggage storage room. Sorrisniva also has a sauna and 2 reserved, outdoor hot tubs for warming up and relaxation. Local specialties and produce are available at the 2 on-site restaurants. Guests can enjoy drinks at the ice bar, served in glasses made of ice. Artistic ice sculptures are on display throughout the hotel. The staff is happy to assist with booking a snowmobile safari to explore the surroundings.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
Dave
United Kingdom“Our stay in the ice hotel and meal in Maku was excellent, the staff were so accommodating and friendly”- Hannah
United States of America“One of the most unique hotel experiences I've ever had! Going to be talking about this for a long time.” - Teresa United States of America“The igloo part of the hotel was very well done and the breakfast was wonderful.”
- Lauren United States of America“Ice hotel is profoundly beautiful. Such a once in a lifetime experience. Warm enough overnight and hauntingly gorgeous as one of few guests in the ice hotel itself. Breakfast was delicious- tons of local items. Highly recommend.”
Mehrbod
Germany“That was an amazing experience to sleep there. I enjoyed my time there. The temperature is about-4 to -7. But they provide a sleeping bag which can tolerate till -30. So I felt pretty warm there.”
Kylie
Australia“Great experience staying in the ice hotel. We stayed in the basic ice rooms since they were much cheaper and you can visit the carved rooms before 8pm. Food was lovely in the Laavu restaurant and breakfast was also very nice. Sleeping bags for the...”
Graham United Kingdom“A bucket list destination that exceeded expectations. Our ‘room’ was in the Igloo hotel, we chose the Aladdin room which was stunning and had orange lighting and amazing ice sculptures including a palm tree, it looked tropical but was still very...”
Lisa Australia“The hotel was spectacular. We had the chance to view all the suites and they were all incredible. If you can splurge on the suite…do it! The art in the hotel is just incredibly creative and beautiful. All around in incredible!!”- Mary United States of America“The staff were very helpful, especially Margrethe.”
- Karthikeyini United Kingdom“Incredible breakfast, beautiful location but a little further out from the city centre. Friendly staff, stunning ice hotel and the main house is also very beautiful. I would want to come back in the summer as well!”
Hotel area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Sorrisniva restaurant
- CuisineEuropean
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of Sorrisniva Igloo HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 9.2
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
Bedroom
- Linens
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
Activities
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Walking tours
- CyclingOff-site
- Hiking
- SkiingOff-site
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' meals
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
InternetWifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Business Facilities
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Wake-up service
- Chapel/Shrine
- Soundproof rooms
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Spa
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Hot tub/JacuzziAdditional charge
- SaunaAdditional charge
Languages Spoken
- English
- Norwegian
House rulesSorrisniva Igloo Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children over 3 are welcome.
Children 12 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
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Please contact property to book transfers can be arranged by the property to/from Alta Center.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
FAQs about Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel
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Guests staying at Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Buffet
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Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel is 6.8 miles from the center of Alta. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel include:
- Double
- Suite
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel on this page.
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Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Sorrisniva restaurant
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The prices at Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Walking tours
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Tour or class about local culture
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Check-in at Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
