Karelian-Finnish myths tell about a fabulous forest state called Tapiola. The ruler of this country, Tapio, is a forest god with a gray beard who patronizes hunters. The recreation center "Tapiola" is called this magical toponym. Guards - the village where it is located.
The surroundings of Gvardeisky are really fabulous. Lake Lesnoye is framed by picturesque rocky shores. It is surrounded by fir trees with shaggy paws and relic pines, among which huge boulders, covered with velvety mosses, are attached. In this piece of paradise, the Tapiola club recreation center with a luxurious hotel, cottages, saunas, a water park and a restaurant has comfortably settled down.
Location of the complex
Near Finland, in the place where Vyborg settled, among the age-old forests of the village of Gvardeyskoye, there is a wonderful Lake Lesnoye. On its picturesque coasts, in a birch grove adjoining a pine and spruce massif, the Tapiola hotel complex hid. 130 kilometersSt. Petersburg is located from the recreation center.
Infrastructure of the recreation center
The territory of the complex includes a hotel, cottages and a restaurant. At the recreation center "Tapiola" baths were built, bridges from which run straight into the water surface of a crystal-clear lake, a children's playground, a volleyball court, a football field, and winter slides. It has picnic areas, a water park and a wellness center.
Rooms
Guests are accommodated in cozy hotel apartments or cottages. The hotel rooms are divided into 3 categories. Tourists are accommodated in junior suites, standard or family apartments with elegant interiors. The rooms are equipped with a bathroom with shower, refrigerator and TV.
Presentable cottages have been erected at the recreation center "Tapiola". They are located on the shore of the lake and among the trees. The houses are designed for 4 vacationers (however, if necessary, they create additional places). Their space is conveniently planned out.
They are equipped with bedrooms, shower rooms, a living room with a fireplace and satellite TV, a kitchen. The rooms are equipped with appropriate household appliances and furniture. Self-contained kitchens have everything you need to prepare lunches and dinners.
Food
In the lobby of the hotel there is a lobby bar where guests can enjoy light meals and drinks. The vouchers at the recreation center "Tapiola" include breakfast. A delicious buffet is served in the cozy restaurant with a breakfast bar. Guests are spoiled with Slavic, European and Scandinavian dishes. It serves food cooked on the grill, barbecue and in the Russian oven, hot smoked fish.
The panoramic restaurant is located on the coast of the lake, its terrace hangs over the mirror surface of the reservoir. Luxurious panoramas of Lake Lesnoye open from the windows and verandas. In the warm season, tables are served on the veranda for guests. Live fish launched into the lake next to the restaurant.
In the evenings, when it is cool, a fireplace is kindled in the restaurant hall. On such days, dinners are held in a cozy atmosphere. On Saturdays there is live music. WiFi is available here.
Children's leisure
A corner for children's games has been created in the lobby bar. While the adults are comfortably relaxing in the hotel lobby, the kids are watching cartoons or playing. A play town has been built for children on the street. It is equipped with slides, swings, a trampoline and other attractions. Houses are hidden in the crowns of trees.
Russian baths
Traditional Russian baths with bridges overlooking the lake were built on the basis of Tapiola. They allow you to plunge into the bathing culture of Russia. Taking a steam bath in a classic black sauna is a real exotic. Relaxing in a white sauna is a real pleasure.
Visit to Russian baths is paid separately. Guests are provided with brooms, towels, sheets, bath hats and mittens. A samovar, fruit drinks, kvass, tea, honey and dryers are put on the table.
Entertainment
The hotel complex is equipped with a billiard room. It has tables for playing Russian and American billiards. In this room there is a place for playingair hockey and table football.
In summer, guests relax on a well-maintained beach that stretches along the pond. Ride boats and catamarans on the lake surface. They take walks, furrowing the nearest channels and lakes.
In winter, a figure skating rink is poured at the base. Douse a hill 50 meters long with water. Tourists ride sledges and cheesecakes along this hill. Cut skiing trails. A smooth ice surface is formed in the hockey box. For walruses - lovers of outdoor winter swimming - they prepare an ice hole. Organize ice fishing.
Water park with he alth center
A wonderful water park has been built at the recreation center "Tapiola", which includes a he alth complex. The wellness pool features waterfalls, hydromassage and countercurrent.
A separate pool has been built for children in the water park. Guests are invited to relax in the Finnish sauna and Turkish bath. A visit to the water park is included in the price of tours.
Guest reviews
Wonderful hotel complex - recreation center "Tapiola", the reviews, in any case, say so. Those who rested there like spacious rooms, a swimming pool with a spa area, which can be used for free in the morning. Boating trips, service and food in the restaurant make a pleasant impression on vacationers.
According to the guests, the equipment of the kitchens in the cottages is not up to par, there are too few utensils. They have a problem with parking. There are not enough parking places for those who live in apartmentsbase, due to the fact that during the day tourists come who want to use the services of a water park with a spa zone.
