Name: Polar Lodge
Address: B 1624, Mitaarfiit Aqq, Kangerlussuaq, Kangerlussuaq, Kangerlussuaq, 3910, Greenland
Rating: 7

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Smoke-free property

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Kangerlussuaq Airport

Polar Lodge

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This is a good strategic location, just left to the airport exit door. You don't need any map neither, their sign just could be seen. The room was small but very nice and functional. No complains about the heating or lights. I really liked the view from the room. The bed was comfortable too and due to the silence around had a long and good sleep. The wifi was much better than expected, easy to access. The staff was not about to chif-chat, true (I refer to the previous comment below), but they are a few people and can be overwhelmed. Anyways they were very helpful when I asked, also allowed to stay until needed, despite the check out is truly too early. Probably that has to be adjusted with the possibility to 12AM, and the check-ins pushed to 1PM. The water was hot enough in the shower, as well the breakfast was also enough for the needs, for sure enough not to starve after that. If I compare with the hostel in Longyearbyen, this looks to have some advantage, at least by some aspects. So I just can recommend it to others

A good surprise

The Polar Lodge does exactly what it needs to do! The rooms are basic and clean, beds are comfortable, and the bathrooms functional. The wifi works and the common areas are well equipped and function as they should,.
Why then the 5 star review - Because of the people. I have stayed at Polar Lodge twice and all my expectations in regards to helpfulness have been surpassed both times. In the face of delays and potential difficulties, the staff at Polar Lodge have helped us out and ensured that our challenges were minimized and enabled us to be productive with our time. Having good people around makes everything easier - and there are good people at Polar Lodge.

Good People

We booked this place in February for two nights in June. I did also wanted to book the two nights a week later on the journey back but it was already sold out so we ended up in Old Town.

We did get a room in the same building as the reception, but only to be reached from the outside.
The hostel was clean and nothing was broken. The room was not large but good enough. The window could be opened and was protected by a mosquito net. The free wifi was good (with no malfuctions at all)  in our room and in the canteen. 
We could choose between two bathrooms/toilets in our part of the building. They were not occupied when needed. There were some mosquito's in one of the bathrooms.

The kitchen, next to the reception, was very complete, including cooking equipment, magnetron, crockery and even a dishwasher. We did prepare a meal our self in the kitchen.
The breakfast was just ok. Strange thing was that on the second day we sent away because they wanted to vacuum the canteen.
The room did cost 144 euro a night. But everything in Greenland is expensive, so it is hard to say if this is too much or not.

The supermarket was just a short walk away, just like the airport and the 'bus station'.  There was only one bus going too Old Camp and the small town on the other side of the airport strip. Only during day time, not in the evening and limited in the weekend.
Note that everything was closed on 21th of June, except the restaurant in the airport building (and the restaurant in the hotel I guess). The airport restaurant was the best option for lunch and dinner. 
The reception has limited service times but this was not a problem. The reception did sell some souvenirs. Two shops close to the airport and one inside did also sell (expensive) souvenirs.
Both, Polar Lodge and Old Camp are managed by Albatros. This company also offer several tours. We did the Ice Cap Point 660 tour and a week later the terrific tour to the same location, but with a walk of 4 hours on the ice. This plan did work out well, because the first time we did get snow on the ice cap and the second time sun. Beside the tours, nothing interesting can be done around the lodge. There are no nice short hikes directly in the neighborhood.
In my opinion; Polar Lodge is highly recommended above Old Camp!

Simple but complete hostel very close to the airport

This was the first night of my 10 day journey. after a 4 + hr. plane ride I called thus home. 
The hostel was very clean a shared bath breakfast not so much There is a local grocery store plus several shops too get some tourist stuff. This is a great place it is only rated as a village because of the size of the population.for one night I found it very adequate.

10 days in Greenland

Do not expect much from this place. It is an acceptable place to crash after a long flight and an excursion to the icecap plus dinner at that fabulous little restaurant.

Be sure to minimize the amount of waking hours in this place. There are lots of nice hikes nearby and shopping. Get a sim card from Tele-Post so you have some internet access. Pilersuisoq the grocery store is nearby with some excellent and fresh offerings. They also sell a lot of cold weather gear for a reasonable cost as does Butik Sara. So I suggest you buy some things there if your low on luggage space. Stop at By Heart for some of the best handicraft in Greenland.

Don't focus on the negative aspects of this place because it is just a small step below most hotels in Greenland that cost a lot more... you just won't have to strip your sheets at most of them.

Very basic. Clean enough. You will strip your own sheets though.

Fantastic location,  nearby airport.

To be honest, we booked here when during my research, I was advise there were only two places in Kangerlussuaq to stay...here and another place further from the airport. However,  upon arriving to Kangerlussuaq,  I saw that this was not the case, there are other options, but Polar Lodge was still a comfortable stay, very basic but surprisingly offers fantastic nights sleep in basic rooms, basic beds. Super fast heating radiators if you need. 

The carpet does smell in the rooms and the toilet and shower rooms also smell a bit, but in and out is the way! 

The other guests and staff here weren't the friendliest people we've encountered though. The staff were always miserable and never greeted you when you greeted them, is is why it is only 3 stars not 4. The human element to a place you're staying also matters.

The breakfast finishes at 9am, not sure when it starts, but it is so basic you could skip it, bread, cheese and some cereal with tea or coffee. Not good if you're vegan or lactose intolerant.

There is no restaurant here, but because it is so close to the airport, you could pop over there for food and drinks or the supermarket which is also nearby.

Free wifi, which worked well.

Fantastic location, near the airport

We went to Greenland via a local travel agency and provided accommodation here for few nights. Very basic hostel. Shared bath rooms and kitchen. No TV in the room. Breads and cereal for daily breakfast. Small gift shop and provide Internet Wifi service for 90 DKK duration of 2 hours.

Greenland trip

Its clean and safe - my primary wants/needs when I'm traveling.  They have a little gift-shop - not the cheapest prices, but few things are in Greenland.  The breakfast was more than adequate as well and is included in the price of the room.

This is the best you can get I think in this little tiny settlement

Very close to the airport, 3 min walk, very close to supermarket and telepost office. Small rooms, very basic but clean. 2 bathrooms with toilet per 6 rooms. Beds are clean and comfortable. Internet but payable. Better to buy local sim-card at the tele-post store, 100m from Polar Lodge. Simple but good breakfast.

Convenient location for 2-3 days

We stayed at Polar Lodge for two nights and found the beds clean and comfortable. The hostel is close to airport and supermarket, which is very convenient. It consists of a row of simple houses with bedrooms and shared bathrooms (two toilets/showers for about six rooms). There is a sufficient continental breakfast in the common room (rolls, bread, muesli, juice, cheese, jam, honey) and you can cook your own meals in the shared kitchen.   

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