Only 12 miles from Alta’s town center, along the Alta River, is where this special igloo hotel is located. The impressive 21,528 ft² 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 20 - 25°F (-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 reserved, outdoor hot tubs for warming up and relaxation. Local specialties and produce are available 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. The staff is happy to assist with booking a snowmobile safari to explore the surroundings.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • 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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Karen
United States United States
They were very well equipped for the igloo hotel! From the sleeping bags to the room where you stay before you go to your ice room and the showers in the main building! It was a great experience!
Li
United States United States
We loved this igloo hotel. Beautiful and clean. Their ice hotel is so fun to visit. We stayed in one of their igloo room. It was incredible. Service was great. Food was excellent.
Robert
United States United States
Stayed in the ice hotel. A once in a lifetime experience!
Michaela
United States United States
Beautiful hotel, cosy lighting, extensive breakfast, friendly staff
Shannon
Canada Canada
This was truly a a bucket list trip. The hotel is absolutely amazing. The he igloo Pictures do not do it justice. Extremely talented people put their craft on display. The staff is very friendly and all the culturally experiences are wonderful.
Karry
United States United States
The hot cocoa from the main bar!!! And the hot tub was pretty incredible!
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
What a magical hotel a truly wonderful experience, we stayed in the Eros suite and it was amazing. The dinner and breakfast in the main hotel was fantastic. We had a great time and an experience we will never forget ❤️ We also got to see the...
Telo
United States United States
Staff was so helpful and nice. Very cool experience sleeping in an igloo. Sleeping bags were warm and The ice carvings were amazing!
Belle
United States United States
Loved the igloo hotel and rooms. It was awesome we were able to choose a room and the staff was very pleasant.
Dave
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Our stay in the ice hotel and meal in Maku was excellent, the staff were so accommodating and friendly

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Sorrisniva restaurant
  • Cuisine
    European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

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

House rules

Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 3 are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

Cribs and extra beds aren't 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

Must-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 ID 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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