In autumn, the national park surrounding Kelo Resort turns amber and gold. The trails come alive with locals who have been making this journey for years and first-time visitors who quickly understand why.
Kelo Resort sits on the edge of Pallas–Yllästunturi National Park. Trails start outside the front door and boutique style breakfast is served at Restaurant Jäkälä.
Our special autumn escape package 179€ per night includes:
Superior room
Boutique breakfast
Exclusive sauna session
Two E-bikes for 3 hours
Autumn is short. The best weeks fill quickly.
Booking only by email info@keloresort.fi or phone +358 40 5582 218
The offer is valid for new bookings and stays between 2–26 September 2026, subject to availability.
We had a wonderful stay at Kelo Resort in mid February and felt completely at home during our visit.
The staff at the reception and in the restaurant were exceptionally friendly and helpful throughout our stay. They were always happy to assist with questions and made us feel very welcome.
The location was great for exploring the area. We were able to park our car there for free and used the hotel as a base for several trips and activities. Almost every evening we were even lucky enough to see the Northern Lights, which made the experience even more special.
Our room was very clean, although a bit on the smaller side. We also really appreciated that the hotel provided thermal overalls for guests to use, which was incredibly helpful in the cold temperatures.
The food in the restaurant was excellent as well — we really enjoyed dining there.
Overall, we had a fantastic stay and would definitely recommend Kelo Resort to anyone visiting the area.
Had an incredible stay at Kelo Resort! The hotel and its staff, especially the GM, Niina, are the best of the best! The scenery, the excursions (do as many as possible!), the food, the overall vibe…all are outstanding. The northern lights do not disappoint and with the resort sitting on a frozen lake, it’s probably one of the best places in Lapland to see them. Lots of other activities you can do on your own like biking, hiking up the fjells and generally just wandering and hanging out. So relaxing yet adventurous. Love love love Kelo Resort and plan to come back!
New resort with a remote and stunning location away from mass tourism. Location is unbeatable! The resort is obviously in its early stage of opening, service needs some improvement. Focus on long stay package guests is obvious. Breakfast is great with many options. Dinner well prepared, but overpriced, small portions. Sauna was a bit of disappointment, considering we are in Finland. Charging 120eur for 1,5 hour in a tiny house, with no access to lake dip - no go. I am big fan of sauna, but chose to skip this one. Snowmobiling tour with Reetha was great experience. Smiling and enthusiastic guide! For our first short visit of Lapland, this accommodation was right choice for us. We enjoyed the nature and calmness. And not least we were lucky to see auroras !
Niina and her team are doing a fantastic job - thank you for a very memorable stay, the sense of hospitality is exceptional. Rooms and food are great. The location is quite remote but fantastic to enjoy nature at it’s finest on the edge of a national park! The chances of seeing the aurora here are very high! Definitely recommended!
Wow! What a lovely place. We have just spent a week here doing the Arctic Week of Wonders and can thoroughly recommend it. The staff are so fantastic and very friendly and helpful. The resort is pristine and very comfortable, the landscape around is utterly beautiful too. As a keen photographer, it definitely rates as one of the very best places to see the Northern Lights in our experience. The forests of the National Park are very easy to get to on foot. Many local people work here too.
We stayed at Kelo Resort at the beginning of February 2026 and had an absolutely extraordinary vacation! The Kelo Resort is super cozy and very clean. The staff is incredibly friendly and warm. You always feel welcome with any request.
Unfortunately, I got sick during our stay, and the staff did everything possible to make sure I could get to a doctor and a pharmacy, even though they are about an hour’s drive from the hotel. At this point, I highly recommend having good travel health insurance!
The food was also fantastic. The tours we booked were amazing! Driving a Husky-Slegh by your own is a once in a livetime expirience. We would especially like to thank Eirini (tour guide), who accompanied us on all the tours. You are amazing!
All in all, a 10 out of 10 experience! But make sure to check prices in advance… you are in Finland, not Egypt 😉
We had a fantastic stay at Kelo. The location is gorgeous and remote. The lodge is comfortable and cozy, the food was exquisite - especially the reindeer! The activities were small/intimate and our god Diego was so friendly and enthusiastic, taking us on small detours to show us the beauty of Lapland. The rooms are small but have everything you need.
Just had the most wonderful 5 night stay at the Kelo Resort in Raatama. All the staff made you feel very welcome. The food was outstanding michelin star quality. The food way surpassed our expectations! We had some wonderful trips organised by Nina Hilarto the general manager and Reeta who were both very attentive! and to top it all we got to see the northern lights in full 3 nights out of 5 which was magical! We can't wait to go back!
Kelo is an amazing resort. The location is beautiful, the staff is absolutely amazing, and the food is so freaking amazing. Niina is the best host ever and her staff is unmatched! They ensure you are taken care of and will make your stay so special. Thank you to Niina, Claudia, Bjorn, Chef Aki, Heidi, Heli, Justin, Tila, and anyone I may have forgotten. You made our trip so special. Can’t recommend this place enough!!! And make sure you hit that authentic Finnish sauna. So great!
Autumn Experiences Right Outside Your Door
Follow quiet trails, find your favourite viewpoint, and take your time.
Stay Close to Nature Without Compromising Comfort
Whether you’re planning a romantic escape, a friends’ weekend, or a family break
Kelo Resort is tucked away in the quiet village of Yli-Kyrö, embraced by the untouched landscapes of Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park – one of Finland’s largest national parks. Snow blankets the landscape for around 200 days each year, and the northern lights can be seen on up to 200 nights annually. At Kelo, you experience Lapland’s nature at its most authentic.
We arrange transfers from Kittilä and Rovaniemi airport as well as from Kolari train station, which makes us easy to reach for everyone.
In the summer of 2024, a group of entrepreneurs united by their love for Lapland and its nature learned that the historic Vuontispirtti was for sale. They saw the area’s potential and the possibility of a new beginning – shaped by responsibility and deep respect for both history and the surrounding environment.
Our company’s name comes from the kelo pine, an icon of Lapland’s forests. The kelo timber used in the construction of our hotel symbolises everything we cherish at Kelo: permanence, authenticity and respect for nature. This is how the name Kelo Resortwas born.
The renewed hotel opened on 1 November 2025 as a full-service boutique resort.