The natural and bewitching beauty of Karelia is the visiting card of this small republic, where not only Russians, but also guests from abroad began to come to spend their holidays. There are countries where tourists like to relax in the summer, there are those where it is best to visit in the winter, and hotels in Karelia - on the lake, river or in the forest - offer quality service and an unforgettable experience at all times of the year.
SPA relaxation
Today, around the world there is a passion for relaxation, combining activity with wellness, caring and relaxing procedures. In modern society, there is a tendency to lead a correct lifestyle and monitor appearance in order to stay young and active for as long as possible.
Due to this, SPA hotels are becoming increasingly popular in the tourism industry. Karelia has something to offer its guests. Judging by the reviews that people leave about these places, here the choice is made not only by the level of service and price, but also by location - on the shore of a lake or river, in a forest or in a nice, quiet village.
Today, many recreation centers and hotels are equipped with modern diagnostic and medical equipment, and their staff develops preventive programs that cleanse, restore and strengthen the body for several days.
No wonder enterprising tour operators offer wellness tours from 3 to 7 days in spa hotels in Karelia. The combination of democratic prices with quality of service, clean air, pristine nature and a pleasant climate make this area more and more popular among lovers of a healthy lifestyle.
Hotel Karelia
Petrozavodsk is one of the most sought-after trends for recreation in Karelia. Located on the shores of Lake Onega Bay , it is the best option for those who like to enjoy nature without losing sight of civilization.
The city is surrounded by lakes Lamba, Logmozero, Denna and others, on the banks of which you can spend time with health benefits. Vacationers and those who come here specifically to restore strength and improve health are very well aware of Karelia, the SPA 4 * hotel.
It offers modern, comfortable rooms with views of Lake Onega. The apartments are decorated in bright colors using natural wood.
Among the wellness treatments, the SPA center's programs are most popular with hotel visitors:
- therapeutic and relaxing massages;
- hydromassage baths;
- solarium;
- Sauna and Turkish bath.
Not all spa hotels in Karelia with a swimming pool are by far. In this health complex, it is covered and operates year-round. People come here to rest with children, for whom playgrounds and entertainment with Russian-speaking animators are organized. Active guests can enjoy hiking in the city’s historic and cultural sites, a fitness room and water sports.
The first Russian resort
The first health resort in Russia was the Marcial Waters sanatorium, founded on the orders of Peter the Great in 1719, which he himself came to treatment in this region several times, and many noble people of the country began to visit these places with his "light" hands.
These places were truly popular only in Soviet times, when modern buildings were built, the chemical and healing properties of the water at the source were fully studied, and wellness programs for various types of diseases were developed.
Located in a quiet beautiful place in a pine forest, in the immediate vicinity of the unique reserve of rare Karelian birch, surrounded by lakes, the sanatorium is a balneological resort, well known in Europe.
Not all SPA hotels in Karelia in the forest can offer such a level of comfort and service as in the Marcial Waters sanatorium.
Sanatorium Wellness Programs
The rich experience gained by more than one generation of physicians working in Marcial Waters has enabled them to compose numerous health-improving packages of services aimed at both treating and rehabilitating diseases and preventing them.
Programs designed for 3-7 days are very popular:
- Relax - stress relief using special procedures: phyto and aromatherapy, light therapy, contrast baths and a pool, collar zone massage, SPA capsule, pearl baths with lavender and herbal teas.
- The Silhouette program will help to rid the body of 3-4 kg, toxins and toxins in 6 days and normalize metabolic processes. The procedures include: intestinal lavage and Sharko shower, underwater massage, contrast baths and infrared sauna, pneumatic massage of the hips, buttocks and waist.
- The weekend tour allows guests to quickly restore working capacity, relieve stress and have a great rest. The program includes: a visit to the pool, circular shower, solarium and gym, salt chamber and infrared sauna, SPA capsules and a doctor's examination.
Longer programs are designed to work with diseases such as diabetes mellitus (the alternative course of ozone therapy), neuritis and radiculitis (mud therapy), the cardiovascular system, bronchial asthma (dry carbon dioxide baths) and much more.
Like many SPA hotels in Karelia, this sanatorium has developed cosmetology programs aimed at skin correction and treatment: a course of mesotherapy, plasmolifting, biorevitalization. Among the procedures are paraffin therapy, a vertical solarium and infrared saunas, wax depilation and others.
In addition to the above services, food and leisure are well organized here. Guests can sign up for numerous excursions, choosing what they prefer - rafting, visiting the Kivach waterfall or the Ruskeala mountain park, the extinct Girvas volcano or the Three Bears zoo complex. Not all spa hotels in Karelia can boast of such vast wellness and entertainment programs. Separate treatment courses have been developed for children, so families come here, sometimes consisting of representatives of several generations.
Sanatorium "Palaces"
If you choose for recreation and recreation hotels in Karelia on the lake (inexpensive), then the “Palaces”, also located on the Marcial Waters, will be optimal in terms of price - quality and quantity of services. So write in their reviews those who rested here.
The sanatorium is conveniently located in a forest near two picturesque lakes - Upper Lamba and Gabozero. It offers 58 fully equipped and comfortable rooms, friendly staff, homely healthy food and a wellness center.
In the program of the center:
- Course "Movement without pain."
- "Improvement of the digestive tract."
- The course "Healthy heart and blood vessels."
- Antistress program.
- Courses "Cleansing" and "Beauty and Health."
- "Wellness program for children from 2 to 14 years."
At the disposal of guests are doctors, a swimming pool, saunas of various types, massage rooms, bubble baths, hiking and cycling, and much more.
Hotel "13 Chairs"
If you choose hotels in Karelia with a swimming pool (photo below), then the small and cozy place “13 chairs” in the very center of Petrozavodsk is an opportunity to fully relax without moving away from civilization.
It offers 12 classic-style rooms, an indoor pool, hot tubs, a sauna, massage rooms, a children's playground and friendly staff. Bicycles can be rented right on site for walking to the lakes near Petrozavodsk.
According to vacationers, the hotel “13 chairs” is notable for its low prices and the provision of a quiet family vacation in the center of a big city. An important fact is the possibility of staying with pets (free of charge for animals), which is rare among 4-star hotels.
SPA Bungalow
The solitary rest began to enjoy great popularity among tourists, providing the opportunity to both relax and improve, and to go fishing to the heart in peace and quiet. "SPA Bungalow" is a country house on the shores of Lake Ladoga, which provides 2 equipped rooms with private facilities, a shared kitchen and necessary appliances.
It offers vacationers a SPA center with a bath complex, hiking and horseback riding, fishing, massage, beach and evening entertainment in complete comfort with all the benefits of civilization - television and the Internet.
As tourists note, “SPA Bungalow” is one of the most inexpensive types of recreation, where you can come with the whole family, even taking pets.
All inclusive
Although experienced tourists will say that hotels in Karelia with a swimming pool (all-inclusive) do not meet generally accepted standards that meet this criterion, holidays here have not become less popular. Yes, in local hotels there is no free alcohol, 3 meals a day on the basis of the "buffet" and other privileges, but most of the services included in the price of the ticket are wellness programs, a visit to the pool, sauna, massage therapist and more.
Rest in Karelia itself is more aimed at improving the health of the whole family with visits to interesting excursions or outdoor activities.
Hotel Severnaya
Relaxing in a hotel equipped with a wide range of SPA facilities, a gym and a sauna will be a great way to regain activity and rejuvenate.
Relaxing in one of 104 comfortable rooms with all the amenities of the Severnaya Hotel, guests can go through wellness and beauty treatments without leaving the hotel and get an even, beautiful tan in the solarium. According to holidaymakers, this is the best offer for a holiday in the city with comfort. Average rating is 8.3 out of 10.
Rest in Karelia in the winter
Winter Karelia is as popular as summer. This is evidenced by the numerous reviews of enthusiastic guests of the republic.
Here at this time of the year, those who are used to actively spending every day and those who prefer peace and silence feel great. Cottages, motels and hotels in Karelia in winter offer:
- ice fishing;
- ski walks;
- snowmobiling;
- weekend tours to Kizhi, to the Kivach nature reserve with an ice-free waterfall and to the island of Valaam;
- a trip to the Marble Canyon in Ruskeala;
- dog sledding or downhill skiing;
- Wellness in numerous spa hotels or resorts.
This is far from all that this small republic offers. Its most important assets are not hotels and hostels, but ecologically clean nature, beautiful at any time of the year.
Health and Beauty Tours
This type of recreation has become the most popular among people of any age and gender who are tired of large cities and stresses. Every citizen of Russia can afford 2-3 days to restore strength and beauty, since these tours are inexpensive, but return to work and have a radiant look.
Equipped with modern equipment, SPA hotels in Karelia easily compete with European ones in the number of procedures, quality and price of services.