Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Vaasa
A free evening sauna and a private Sky Sauna
About this hotel
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Vaasa pairs genuine hotel comfort with two distinct sauna experiences: a free evening sauna and fitness centre included with every stay, and a Sky Sauna on the top floor available for private rental, a rare extra for a mid-range city hotel. Restaurant Venn covers breakfast, lunch and dinner, while Restaurant Rosso serves pizza in a more relaxed setting, giving families genuine choice without leaving the building after a day at Tropiclandia, which sits within five minutes' drive. Just 1 kilometre from the Ostrobothnian Museum, the hotel also works well for a family wanting a cultural stop on a rest day between water park visits. It works equally well for a short weekend trip or a longer stay built entirely around repeat Tropiclandia visits.
- Sauna
- 2 restaurants
- Fitness centre
Our take
This suits a family wanting hotel-level comfort with a proper wind-down sauna included, plus the rare option of a private Sky Sauna booking for a special evening. It's a strong full-service alternative to self-catering for families who'd rather not cook after a long day of slides. That focus is precisely the point, rather than a shortcoming worth holding against the stay.
- ✓Use the free evening sauna most nights, since it's included with every stay rather than an optional paid extra.
- ✓Book the Sky Sauna in advance for a special evening, since it's a private rental rather than always available on demand.
- ✓Try Restaurant Rosso for a relaxed pizza night after Tropiclandia, saving Restaurant Venn for a fuller sit-down dinner.
Why we love it
- Free evening sauna and fitness centre
- Rentable rooftop Sky Sauna
- Two restaurants on site
- Five minutes' drive from Tropiclandia
Why guests love itI would choose Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna for a family that wants full hotel service in central Vaasa, five minutes from the train station. The free evening sauna is a good way to end a day at Tropiclandia, roughly five minutes' drive away, and there is also a Sky Sauna to rent. Two on-site restaurants take care of dinner, and superior rooms have cable TV and a minibar. With 535 reviews and an 8.5 rating, it is a reliable pick.