During the winter season, the Bistro operates as a café and a bar; the kitchen is closed.
Bistro Santalahti is a cosy seaside living room for the whole family, surrounded by the beautiful Kotka archipelago. Stop by for morning coffee, lunch, a refreshing drink on the terrace or a relaxed evening with good company.
Bistro also serves as Santalahti Resort’s reception, information point and activity rental. The mini market offers drinks, snacks, barbecue items and other holiday essentials.
The glazed and heated terraces and the Sea Pavilion offer beautiful sea views. The glass walls and roof of the Sea Pavilion can be opened in good weather, connecting the indoor space and terrace into one unique seaside setting with panoramic views.
Rent equipment for minigolf, disc golf, SUP boarding, kayaking and cycling – and during winter for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Yard games, table games and volleyballs are also available from Bistro.
Pets are welcome at Bistro Santalahti. Dogs have their own treat bar, and there is a fenced dog park next to the terrace.
The Sea Pavilion can also be reserved for celebrations, corporate events and other private occasions.
Comfortable lounge seating for approximately 40 guests
Dining tables for up to 100 guests
Stage and event technology
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Bistro Santalahti is open during the winter season as a café and bar.
Our kitchen is closed for the winter season.
Our Summer 2027 menu will be published in spring.
Bistro Santalahti’s Summer 2027 events and performers will be announced in spring.
Look forward to live music and summer events by the sea.
Admission to Bistro events is free unless otherwise stated.
We reserve the right to make changes.
The Sea Pavilion is also available for private events. Celebrate, organise a corporate event or bring your group together in a unique setting by the sea.
A celebration buffet at Villa Aava, refreshments for a meeting or a special event at Bistro Santalahti’s Sea Pavilion?
Santalahti’s catering services complement meetings, celebrations and events with food tailored to the occasion and your group. Catering can be arranged in Santalahti’s different meeting and event venues, from relaxed get-togethers to larger celebrations.
Our kitchen combines quality ingredients, seasonal flavours and delicious food designed to suit the occasion.
Catering at Santalahti is arranged through Santalahti Resort Group Sales.
For more information and offers:
groups@santalahti.fi
+358 444 914 595
Enjoy a barbecue or picnic surrounded by the sea and nature at Santalahti.
Guests staying at Santalahti have several barbecue areas available. There is a barbecue shelter in the camping area and two barbecue huts in the cottage and villa area. Firewood is included in the camping or accommodation price for guests staying at Santalahti.
Groups can reserve the large Lappish Shelter by the sea, featuring a wood-fired grill and underfloor heating. It is a great place for a shared meal and a relaxed evening together throughout the year.
Public barbecue areas are also available near Santalahti’s sandy beach and along the nature trail, surrounded by beautiful open-sea views. Bring your own firewood to the public barbecue areas and leave the area clean for the next visitors.
If barbecuing isn’t on the menu today, pack a picnic and find your favourite spot on the beach, lawn or along the seaside nature trails.
Pamper yourself with tastes of all that Santalahti Holiday Resort has to offer. Santalahti is near the city of Kotka.
For recommendations of restaurants near the resort, contact our reception staff.
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