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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel

Situated 20 km from Alta’s town centre, along the Alta River, is this special igloo hotel. The impressive 2,000 m² 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 -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 bookable, outdoor hot tubs for warming up and relaxation. Local specialities and produce are offered 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. Staff will gladly assist with booking a snowmobile safari to explore the surroundings.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Buffet

    • Free parking available at the hotel


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Room type
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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Iris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous experience staying at the igloo hotel. We were there in early April and it was unusually warm. We were able to pick our suite. However, due to warm temperatures it was starting to melt, so we stayed in a different one in the end. I was so...
  • Serdar
    Cyprus Cyprus
    Yhe hotel was perfect, all the staff were so helpful and friendly. They made our holiday perfect. İ m not too satisfied with the meal options. İ d prefer beside fine dining and alacarte restaurant , there should be also quick bite options for...
  • Martin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The interior of the igloo hotel is magical and very unique. It has to be seen, photos only give part of the picture (sorry about the pun) . Sleeping in the Igloo rooms is an experience not really that comfortable. It is a one off that I am glad...
  • David
    Australia Australia
    Despite being an ice hotel with limited facilities in the ice section. The hotel itself has plenty of options to make your stay as comfortable as possible. It is an experience sleeping on ice, and I thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of our stay. The...
  • Maya
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    An amazing and unforgettable experience. Loved the sculptures and the lights. The breakfast was great - oh, those Norwegian waffles!❤️
  • Thomas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A once in a lifetime experience with amazing staff and great tours available. 100% recommend.
  • Selene
    Cyprus Cyprus
    We loved our stay in the ice hotel. This year's theme was the greek pantheon and the sculptures were gorgeous. We stayed in a suit, which is well worth the upgrade. We did many hikes in the area and enjoyed our time here immensely. The staff were...
  • George
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Great experience. We slept wel. Sleeping bags were warm enough. Breakfest was very good.
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great staff, beautiful facilities, delicious food. Sleeping in igloo part obviously cold but sleeping bags and reindeer skins kept us toasty. We did splash out on a carved suite but the regular rooms would have been fun too. Loved getting into the...
  • Bogdan
    Norway Norway
    The whole experience was as expected - excellent. In addition to the ice facilities there is a whole bunch of "ice free" spots: the top quality restaurant, a cozy big living-room with a fireplace, and some trails outside to have a nice walk. The...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Sorrisniva restaurant
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
    Off-site

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

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

  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Wellness

  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Norwegian

House rules

Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 3 years are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
NOK 1,295 per child, per night

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-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 identification 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.

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