Scandic Pohjanhovi - Rovaniemi

4-star riverside hotel in central Rovaniemi with direct bus access to Santa Claus Village and Ounasvaara ski slopes

Location & Accommodations

Scandic Pohjanhovi sits along the Kemijoki River in central Rovaniemi, with the Lumberjack's Candle Bridge within walking distance. The hotel is 4 km from Ounasvaara ski slopes and golf course, and 8 km from Santa Claus Village. A bus stop directly outside the hotel serves routes to the airport, Santa Claus Village, and Santa Park. Rooms offer hardwood floors, a TV, and private bathroom with shower; family rooms include wall-mounted foldable bunk beds for children. The hotel consists of two buildings connected by an underground passage, allowing guests to move between wings without going outside.

Dining

Breakfast is served in the Pohjanhovi restaurant overlooking the Kemijoki River, with a buffet that includes gluten-free options, fresh smoothies, and a kid-friendly buffet. The restaurant also offers an à la carte menu; the smoked reindeer salad and traditional Finnish dishes are available. Guests can order wine, champagne, and fruits at the bar, and a children's menu is provided for younger guests.

Wellness & Recreation

The hotel has an indoor swimming pool and a sauna area with two saunas that can be privately booked. Guests also have discounted access to a nearby fitness centre that includes a 19-metre swimming pool and 4 saunas. The on-site saunas are open in the evenings, and the pool area provides floating noodles for children. A gym is available for guests who wish to keep up their routine.

Family-Friendly Features

Scandic Pohjanhovi Rovaniemi provides family rooms with separate sleeping areas for children, including wall-mounted bunk beds and sofa beds. Children have access to dedicated playrooms in both the restaurant and reception area. The hotel offers complimentary parking, a quick check-in service, and laundry facilities to ease family travel.

Entertainment & Business

The Life Nightclub operates within the hotel, featuring a dance floor and karaoke events for guests. The hotel also provides spacious conference areas for business events, with fax/photocopying services and meeting/banquet facilities. Daily housekeeping, dry cleaning, and luggage storage are available for all guests.

• Location: Riverside in central Rovaniemi, bus stop to airport and Santa Claus Village
• Rooms: Family rooms with foldable bunk beds, river views, connecting buildings via underground passage
• Dining: Buffet breakfast with river view, à la carte restaurant, children's menu
• Wellness: Indoor pool, on-site saunas (2 private), discounted access to 19-metre pool and 4 saunas
• Family: Playrooms, kid-friendly buffet, complimentary parking
• Entertainment: Life Nightclub with dance floor and karaoke, business conference facilities