Varjola Holiday Center

Vilppulantie 51, 41370 Laukaa, Finland – Great location - show map

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8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
263 reviews
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Varjola Holiday Center

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Situated next to the Kuusankoski Canal, Varjola Holiday Center is 7 km north of Laukaa. It provides rooms, suites and villas, a restaurant and a garden. WiFi and parking are free. Guest rooms feature a TV and private bathroom. The suites and villas have fully equipped kitchen facilities, spacious seating areas and a private canal-view terrace. The Holiday Center’s restaurant serves Finnish cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. During the summer, guests can enjoy the seasonal restaurant Bistro Sylvi. Varjola’s leisure options include bookable hot tubs and smoke saunas. Staff can arrange husky sledding, whitewater rafting and snowmobile safaris. Jyväskylä Airport is reached within 20 minutes by car. Central Jyväskylä is about 40 minutes’ drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 2 restaurants
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
4 single beds
Bedroom :
2 single beds
Living room:
3 sofa beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.0
High score for Laukaa
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Tatjana
    Germany Germany
    “Nice Apartment near the Lake. Check-in with Keybox worked great. Breakfast was amazing.”
  • Finmiller
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “The riverside cabin with glassfront had a very good view and was very comfortable. It had all the amenities needed. The breakfast buffet had a lot of options and we enjoyed it.”
  • Risto
    Finland Finland
    “If you need to be thereabouts, it is an excellent choice.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.1Based on 259 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

The history of Varjola farm goes all the way back to 1880's. The history and stories can be seen and felt from the restored buildings as well as from the service. After five generations of successful farming, nowadays Varjola offers travel services with the same passion - we trust in traditions but seek to unite with new experiences.

Property information

Varjola offers wide variety of activities and nature treks! All our groups are small and safety procedures are always taking into account. Whether you are looking for adrenaline burst with safari or rafting, or relaxing nature experience on hiking or berry picking trek, we have choices for you. Enjoy nature, calming lakeland in Varjola. We offer outdoor programs for winter and summer, so you can feel calming snowy winter forest and also green and fresh lakeland summer. Our programs are done with over 20 years of experience, and you can find all equipments and necessary clothing from Varjola as well.

Neighbourhood information

Varjola Resort & Activities is family-owned countryside small resort in Lakeland, near Jyväskylä city, only 30 minutes from Jyväskylä city center. From Helsinki is about 3,5 hours driving time to Varjola. Quality accommodations are located near nature and Varjola services. We offer outdoor programs for winter and summer, so you can feel calming snowy winter forest and also green and fresh Lakeland summer. You can also enjoy Finnish sauna with outdoor Jacuzzis under the stars

Languages spoken

English,Finnish

Property surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Maalaisbistro Sylvi
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Navettaravintola
    • Cuisine
      Pizza • European
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Varjola Holiday Center
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 2 restaurants
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Ski
  • Ski storage
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Archery
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Skiing
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wellness
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Open-air bath
    Additional charge
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Finnish

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Varjola Holiday Center takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

Check-out

Until 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free
2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per child, per night
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Varjola Holiday Center in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Varjola Holiday Center

  • Room options at Varjola Holiday Center include:

    • Single
    • Twin
    • Apartment

  • Varjola Holiday Center has 2 restaurants:

    • Maalaisbistro Sylvi
    • Navettaravintola

  • Check-in at Varjola Holiday Center is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Varjola Holiday Center is 2.9 miles from the centre of Laukaa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Varjola Holiday Center may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at Varjola Holiday Center can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

  • Varjola Holiday Center offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Beachfront
    • Private beach area
    • Archery
    • Body scrub
    • Bike tours
    • Foot bath
    • Bicycle rental
    • Beauty Services
    • Walking tours
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Open-air bath
    • Body wrap
    • Beach
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Body treatments

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Varjola Holiday Center on this page.