Featuring a sauna, Ilona Apartments -"Home Away From Home" is set in Kotka. This apartment provides free private parking, a lift and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 2 km from Mansikkalahti Beach. The apartment comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with garden views. The unit at the property features a walk-in shower and a dressing room. Laundry service is also available. For guests with children, the apartment offers a children's playground. A water park is available on-site and both fishing and hiking can be enjoyed within close proximity of Ilona Apartments -"Home Away From Home". The nearest airport is Lappeenranta Airport, 106 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.1
High score for Kotka
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  • Jakub
    Poland Poland
    The apartment is spacious and clean. Bed is comfortable. For my stay the location was superb, 10 min walk from the Sataama Arena and Maritime museum, 20 min walk from the bus and train stations. And 5 min walk from amazing Thai cuisine place in...
  • Tsironi
    Greece Greece
    Good position of the house,clean,warm equipped with everything you may need.parking space and easy to find.if you habe kids there is playground very close,bakery and supermarket
  • Benjamin
    Finland Finland
    Location is absolutely great next to a very nice park. Appartement is super quiet. Beds are confortable.
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Francisca Gummerus

8.7
8.7
Host review score
Host review score

Francisca Gummerus
Ilona Apartment situated 5 minutes walk from the city center - Kotka. This well full furnished unity features 1 bedroom with a King size bed - which can turn into two individual beds if needed, living room features with flat Smart TV with satellite channels, dining room, toilet, bathroom with a shower, communal SAUNA, as well as a well-equiped kitchen with fridge, microwave, coffee maker & water heater. The Apartment is equipped with all you may need, whether you are a long or short stayer. Other features come with this unity: - Free WiFi - Free Parking - Linens ( bed covers & bedsheets ) - Towels - Toilet papers, shampoo, etc.
Kotka is located on the coast of the Gulf of Finland, approximately 90 minutes drive east of Helsinki, in the estuary of Kymijoki, the largest river in southern Finland. The city offers great possibilities to observe the nature and sea. For example, the Sapokka Water Garden and the magnificent Katariina Seaside Park on Kotkansaari island are great places to visit. The area is known for its events that bring together audiences from around the world. The tourist’s favorite list includes the most diverse maritime festival event in Finland, the Kotka Maritime Days, and Hamina Tattoo, which represents the best in international military music. Discover our Neighborhood: Maritime Centre Vellamo - The museums of Maritime Centre Vellamo is full of stories of the sea and the local region. Aquarium Maretarium - In Maretarium, the fish, frogs and water creatures live in harmony with the seasons of Finnish nature. Autumn is the spawning time for salmon and trout; February for burbot; spring for pike, river lamprey, ide, bream, perch, and vimba; and summer for ray-finned fish, gudgeon and zander. More to see: - Sibelius Park - Haukkavuori Sightseeing Tower - Katariina Seaside
Languages spoken: English,Finnish

Property surroundings

Facilities of Ilona Apartments -"Home Away From Home"
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Sauna
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Carpeted
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Water park
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • City view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Children's playground
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Finnish

House rules

Ilona Apartments -"Home Away From Home" takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 23:30

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

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

Damage policy

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to EUR 300 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

No cots or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 20:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

The guests have access to free coffee and tea during their stay.

Please inform Ilona Apartments -"Home Away From Home" 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 300 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Ilona Apartments -"Home Away From Home"

  • Ilona Apartments -"Home Away From Home" offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Water park

  • Ilona Apartments -"Home Away From Home" can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Ilona Apartments -"Home Away From Home" is 400 yards from the centre of Kotka. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Ilona Apartments -"Home Away From Home" may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, Ilona Apartments -"Home Away From Home" is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Ilona Apartments -"Home Away From Home" is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Ilona Apartments -"Home Away From Home" has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.