Featuring a communal lakeside sauna, Hotel Punkaharju offers rooms by the Punkaharju Ridge, 200 metres from Lake Saimaa. Guests enjoy free WiFi and private parking. Housed in a charming villa from the mid 1800s or in the historic forest cabins, all guest rooms have cable TV. Bathrooms are private or shared. A tennis court, mini market and terrace are found at Hotel Punkaharju. At the nearby beach, a volleyball court and barbecue facilities are available. The hotel's weekend restaurant specialises in wild herb cuisine with local foods and forest ingredients which changes with the seasons. The surrounding area offers excellent hiking and fishing opportunities. Other popular activities among guests include canoeing and snorkelling.