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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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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • 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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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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...
  • 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...
  • Haydee
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The ice hotel was brilliant. Cold and cosy at the same time. Very comfortable and a fantastic experience.
  • Mehrbod
    Germany Germany
    That was an amazing experience to sleep there. I enjoyed my time there. The temperature is about-4 to -7. But they provide a sleeping bag which can tolerate till -30. So I felt pretty warm there.
  • Lisa
    Australia Australia
    The hotel was spectacular. We had the chance to view all the suites and they were all incredible. If you can splurge on the suite…do it! The art in the hotel is just incredibly creative and beautiful. All around in incredible!!
  • John
    New Zealand New Zealand
    It was a unique experience but probably best only done for one night. You can arrive earlier but you don't get your roo. Until 8pm as the ice hotel is open to visitors until then. So you have to wait in the rest area until then. Over all it was...
  • Anonymous
    Australia Australia
    Igloo hotel is amazing! The lodge is super clean and modern. Really friendly staff! Food is amazing too!!!
  • Coen
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Alles klopte, vriendelijkheid en alertheid van het personeel, organisatie, diner en ontbijt etc
  • Karry
    United States United States
    The hot cocoa from the main bar!!! And the hot tub was pretty incredible!

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

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 check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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.