4-Star Hotels in Kainuu, Finland

The story began over a hundred years ago from a store run by Antti Valjus. In the 1970s - the store became the popular Hotel Valjus and its restaurants the definition for the place to be. Over time - Osuuskauppa Maakunta cooperative took the reins by renovating the building into a modern town centre hotel - replacing the disco balls with local kitchen delicacies as well as international cuisine. This is the story of how Sokos Hotel Valjus was born and how it is now marching to the same beat with its joyful customers - in the centre of Kajaani.

Located in Kuhmo, Hotel Kalevala is on a lake, a 3-minute walk from Kuhmon Talvisotamuseo and 5 minutes by foot from Petola Luontokeskus. This beach hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Kalevalan leirintäalue and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Orthodox Church. Spend the day on the private beach or dip into one of the 2 hot tubs. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, ski storage, and gift shops/newsstands. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 7 AM to 10 AM and on weekends from 8 AM to 10 AM. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Kuhmo? This hotel has 646 square feet (60 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite. Stay in one of 47 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones and portable fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.

With a stay at Hotel Aateli Hillside in Sotkamo, you'll be near ski lifts, just a 3-minute walk from Vuokatinrinteet Ski-slopes and a 5-minute drive from SuperPark Vuokatti. This ski hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Vuokatti Hill and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Katinkulta Golf. Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the convenience of ski-in/ski-out access at this hotel, which also features an indoor pool and a sauna. Additional features at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance. Enjoy Fusion cuisine at Ravintola Ainoa, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 15 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and minibars. Rooms have private balconies or patios. 48-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature bidets and hair dryers.

Located in Sotkamo, Holiday Club Katinkulta is next to a golf course, within a 5-minute walk of Katinkulta Golf and Katinkullan Dog Park. This family-friendly hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Vuokatti Ski Tunnel and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from SuperPark Vuokatti. Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You're sure to appreciate the convenience of ski-in/ski-out access at this hotel, which also features 3 indoor swimming pools. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and an arcade/game room. Enjoy Modern European cuisine at Easy Kitchen, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM. Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Stay in one of 116 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

When you stay at Hotel Aateli Lakeside in Sotkamo, you'll be on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Vuokatti Ski Tunnel and Vuokatinrinteet Ski-slopes. This beach hotel is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Skateboard Park and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Vuokatti Hill. Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities including an outdoor tennis court and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, ski storage, and a television in a common area. You'll be on the slopes in no time with the complimentary ski shuttle. Enjoy local and international cuisine at Hotellin ravintola, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Featured amenities include express check-out, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and coffee/tea in a common area. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided on weekdays only.

With a stay at Holiday Club Katinkulta Superior Apartments in Sotkamo, you'll be a 3-minute walk from Katinkulta Golf and 7 minutes by foot from Katinkullan Dog Park. This family-friendly aparthotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Vuokatti Ski Tunnel and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from SuperPark Vuokatti. Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a waterslide. Additional features at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a hair salon, and lifeguards on site. Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Club Katinkulta Superior Apartments. Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 137 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.

Located in Sotkamo, Holiday Club Katinkulta Apartments is near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Katinkulta Golf and Katinkullan Dog Park. This family-friendly aparthotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Vuokatti Ski Tunnel and 2 mi (3.2 km) from SuperPark Vuokatti. Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. While the golfer in the family is out on the course, you can enjoy above-par recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. This aparthotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a picnic area. You'll be on the slopes in no time with the ski shuttle (surcharge). Grab a bite to eat at Easy Kitchen, one of the aparthotel's many dining establishments, which include 3 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 260 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. 37-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and microwaves.