Surroundings & Activities

Santalahti Beach is a popular destination for everybody. It is right next to Beach Hotel Santalahti so all guests of the hotel can visit it. There are lots of activities on the beach, like beach-volleyball courts, picnic areas, places to barbecue and mini golf Park. It has changing cubicles, toilets, picnic areas, and a wheelchair ramp that provides access to the water.

Two pristine trails begin just steps from our doors. The Santalahti Sea View Trail (1.8 km) invites you to wander along sun-dappled shores where Baltic breezes whisper through pine branches. Its forest counterpart (2.6 km) leads deeper into quiet stands of century-old trees, their fragrant needles cushioning each step. Our hotel provides free walking sticks for all our guests — enjoy the authentic Nordic walking.

Our neighbors offer SUP board rental.

• 22 € / hour + additional hours 12 €
• 70 € / day

The rental fees include

• A stand-up paddleboard that is ready for use, as well as a strap, a high-quality adjustable paddle (adjustable for children or adults) and a lifejacket.
• The use of lifejackets is voluntary, but the use of the straps is mandatory.
• A waterproof phone pouch is available on request.

More information:
This service is not provided by our hotel. Please check pricing and schedule information directly with service provider.

Santalahti Resort
+35852605055
info@santalahti.fi
Santalahdentie 150, 48310 Kotka

Just a leisurely 5-minute stroll from Beach Hotel Santalahti lies the 18-hole Kotka Golf Center - your gateway to Finland's most picturesque fairways. Whether you're here to perfect your swing in competition or simply enjoy a relaxed round surrounded by nature, our location offers the ideal balance of sport and tranquility. After your game, return to the quiet comfort of our seaside retreat, where the rhythm of the Baltic waves continues your day's peaceful cadence. The perfect pairing of active days and restorative evenings in Southern Finland's gentle embrace.

More information:
Please check pricing and schedule information with service provider.

Kotka Golf Center
05 210 3700
caddie@kymengolf.fi
Niinilahdentie 2, 48310 Kotka
kymengolf.fi

If you are into bicycles or fatbikes, you may rent one and try many of the great routes in the Kotka area. Our neighbors offer great bikes for rent:

Electric Fatbike (Fantic Issimo Urban)

• Summertime 35 € / 3 hours (9-12 or 13-16 or 17-20) or 59 € / day (morning-evening)
• Wintertime 49 € day 12.00-16.00

Fatbikes

• 10 € / hour
• 35 € / day (morning-evening)

Bicycles

• 5 € / hour
• 19 € / day (morning-evening)

Cycling routes in Kotka area:

• Santalahti Resort – River tour (28 km)
• Santalahti Resort – Kotka park tour (19 km)
• Santalahti Resort – Culture tour to the Alvar Aalto’s Sunila (35 km)
• Santalahti Resort – Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge (19 km)

More information:
This service is not provided by our hotel. Please check the prices and schedule with service provider.

Santalahti Resort
+35852605055
info@santalahti.fi
Santalahdentie 150, 48310 Kotka

The wild Kymijoki River offers thrilling rafting experiences just a short journey from our hotel. As one of Finland's most powerful rivers, Kymijoki's rapids range from exciting Class II to challenging Class IV, perfect for both beginners and experienced rafters. Local operators provide guided tours from May through September, when the spring meltwaters create the most exhilarating conditions. After conquering the rapids, unwind back at our seaside sanctuary, where the Baltic's calm waters soothe your adventurous spirit.

More information:
This service is not provided by our hotel. Please check pricing and schedule information directly with service provider.

+358503202559
info@eramys.fi
Kultaanranta 124, 46930 KOTKA

Immerse yourself in the green kingdom of Kotka, a town whose parks are considered some of the most picturesque in Finland. Magical Sapokka awaits you with its iridescent waterfalls and floral carpets, elegant Fuksinpuisto with romantic alleys and fountains, and a breathtaking panorama of the archipelago from Katarina Park Hill. Each of these unique parks gives its own special mood, together creating a unique atmosphere of a seaside city where nature itself becomes art.

Discover Kotka's marine soul in the unique Vellamo Museum, where stories about ships and seafaring live under one roof. Real ships, fishing boats and interactive exhibits are waiting for you in this modern building, inviting you into the world of maritime adventures. Experience the rich heritage of Finnish navigation and feel the breath of the Baltic Sea, which has defined the character of this amazing port for centuries.