Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Free WiFi

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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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

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

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • 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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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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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

House rules

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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
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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.
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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.