Domain Hotelli Review 2026. Is domainhotelli.fi good web hosting in Finland?

📄 Editorial Review

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(3*) 🔧 Services: Web HostingDomain Registration
Domainhotelli is a Finnish domain and web hosting provider founded in 2015, operating from Helsinki and owned by Planeetta Internet Oy, which belongs to the wider European team.blue group. The brand keeps its portfolio deliberately compact: domain registration, DNS/name service and shared web hosting tuned for WordPress and other common CMS platforms. The focus is on low-cost, automated services that still run on modern infrastructure and stay strongly local to Finland. The service targets people and small organizations that like to manage their own sites but want tools that stay simple and predictable rather than enterprise-level complexity.

On the domain side, Domainhotelli acts as an official .fi domain registrar and offers close to 600 different extensions. Domain search and registration are straightforward, with campaigns frequently running on .fi and popular generic TLDs like .com, .net, .eu, .online, .store, .site and .tech. Orders paid through online payment buttons or credit cards are registered automatically, usually within minutes, and domain management happens in a customer portal where owners can change contacts, adjust nameservers, manage DNSSEC, apply for transfer keys, renew domains and lock them against unwanted changes. The whole domain workflow is designed around self-service, which fits well for freelancers, associations and small businesses who want control but not a lot of bureaucracy.

Alongside domains, Domainhotelli sells DNS hosting (Name Service) as a separate product for customers who only need name servers or who route traffic to third-party hosting or email systems. For a flat yearly fee per domain, DNS hosting gives access to a cPanel-based interface where A, CNAME, MX, TXT and other records – including TTL values – can be edited directly. This is useful when a customer registers domains there but runs websites on SaaS platforms or needs advanced DNS control without a full web hosting package.

The core of the hosting offering is a line of 2–5 star shared web hosting plans. All of them run on SSD storage and are explicitly optimized for WordPress, but they also support other PHP-based CMSs such as Joomla or Drupal. The 2-star plan is tailored to a single small site with 10 GB disk space, 10 email accounts and 100 GB/month traffic. Higher tiers scale this up: the 3-star plan doubles disk and email capacity; the 4-star and 5-star plans move into more demanding territory with 35–60 GB of disk space, 35–60 mailboxes, 350–600 GB/month traffic and the ability to host 2–4 websites under one account. CPU and RAM allocations also grow (roughly from 1 CPU / 512 MB RAM up to 3 CPU / 2 GB RAM), so heavier WordPress setups with builders, multilingual plugins or WooCommerce can run more comfortably.

All shared hosting plans are managed through cPanel, with WordPress one-click installation, MySQL/MariaDB databases, SSH access, FTP accounts, cron jobs, CGI/Python support and built-in LiteSpeed caching. A free SSL certificate is included, and email is handled through standard IMAP/POP3 and SMTP alongside an integrated SpamExperts filter to cut down spam. The environment is tuned specifically for WordPress with pre-installed caching and a Click installer, but the platform remains flexible enough for custom PHP projects. The product pages underline that server monitoring is in place 24/7, and the hosting includes a 30-day satisfaction / money-back style guarantee so new customers can test performance and control panel workflow without a long lock-in.

For WordPress users, Domainhotelli goes beyond just selling hosting. There is a dedicated WordPress section explaining what WordPress is, how to install it manually or with the one-click installer, and how to pick themes, plugins and basic security settings. They recommend a familiar plugin stack – Elementor, WooCommerce, Jetpack, Yoast SEO, contact form plugins and LiteSpeed Cache – and give simple performance tips like removing unused plugins and optimizing images. It is not a managed WordPress service in the strict sense (you still handle updates and content yourself), but the documentation and tooling make it easy to launch and maintain typical blogs, business sites or small online stores.

Overall, Domainhotelli is a lean, Finland-centric shared hosting and domain platform. There are no VPS, dedicated servers or cloud clusters on offer, and no reseller tiers. Instead, the strength lies in straightforward shared hosting with decent technical limits, clean cPanel access, a strong domain offering and an environmentally conscious Helsinki data center, all wrapped in an interface available in Finnish and English. For many domestic sites and small companies, that limited but focused toolbox is exactly what is needed.

💰 Price & Cost

Pricing is clearly structured around euro (EUR) as the primary currency, with all advertised prices shown excluding Finnish VAT (25.5%). In the order system, customers can choose to display amounts in EUR or USD, but billing is fundamentally euro-based and aligned with Finnish/EEA expectations.

For shared web hosting, there are two main billing cycles: one month at a time or a 12-month contract. Indicative public prices (before VAT, and before any campaigns) are:

• 2-star web hosting: around 5.90 €/month on a monthly term, or about 4.90 €/month when billed annually.
• 3-star web hosting: around 7.90 €/month monthly, or roughly 6.90 €/month annually.
• 4-star web hosting: about 13.90 €/month monthly, 12.90 €/month with a yearly term.
• 5-star web hosting: about 21.90 €/month monthly, or 19.90 €/month on a 12-month plan.

These numbers can be lower during promotions. At the time of review, there is a first-year discount campaign that reduces annual hosting prices for new customers, with promotions clearly labelled as limited-time offers.

The DNS hosting (Name Service) product is priced at 9 €/domain/year + VAT, a simple flat fee that includes cPanel access for DNS management and is typically used by customers who only need name services without web space.
For domains, Domainhotelli is very aggressive on .fi pricing, frequently running campaigns. A typical non-promotional structure is:

• .fi domain – about 12.90 € for the first year, then about 20.90 €/year on renewal.
• .com domain – roughly 12.90 € for the first year and 18.90 €/year afterwards.
• Other popular TLDs such as .net, .eu, .info, .site, .store, .online and .tech sit in the usual mid-range for European registrars, with distinct intro vs renewal prices and VAT added on top.

A key commercial reassurance is the 30-day satisfaction guarantee tied to web hosting. New users can try a web hotel for about a month and, if the service does not meet expectations, request their money back for the hosting fee in line with the company’s general terms. Domain registration fees and registry-level costs are usually treated differently and typically fall outside such guarantees, so the risk-free element mainly applies to the hosting component.

Payment options are modern and well suited to both private individuals and companies. Supported methods include Visma Pay (which covers Finnish online banking buttons and major credit/debit cards), PayPal, e-invoicing (Verkkolasku) for businesses and classic bank transfer. This mix allows customers to choose between instant automated activation (via Visma Pay / PayPal) and more traditional invoicing.

🏢 Data Center

All hosting and domain services are anchored in Helsinki, Finland, where Domainhotelli uses a modern server room / data center monitored around the clock. Both the About section and company information page repeatedly stress that servers are located domestically in Helsinki, which is important for Finnish customers who want low-latency access from local networks and clear jurisdiction under Finnish and EU law.

From an infrastructure and sustainability perspective, Domainhotelli goes further than many small hosts. The company has been recognized by The Green Web Foundation as an environmentally responsible provider and states that it runs on 100% renewable energy. The data center uses district cooling, and the waste heat generated by servers is reused for district heating, turning what would normally be wasted energy into heat for the local grid. To keep power usage down, the platform relies on energy-efficient servers and SSD storage, which also helps performance and reduces mechanical failure points.

For reliability, Domainhotelli highlights 24/7 server monitoring and a modern facility, but does not prominently publish a numeric uptime guarantee (e.g., 99.9%) on the public site. This does not mean uptime is poor – independent tests and long-running customer experiences often report solid stability – but customers looking for a contractual SLA percentage will not find a dedicated SLA page with credits or penalties publicly detailed. Instead, reliability is built on the team.blue/Planeetta backbone, domestic data center design, renewable energy infrastructure and constant monitoring.

It is worth noting that all hosting is in a single geographic region (Helsinki). There are no alternate data center locations mentioned for load balancing or geo-redundancy under the Domainhotelli brand itself. For most Finnish sites this is ideal – local speed and simple architecture – but international projects that need multi-region presence would typically have to rely on CDNs or look at other brands inside the broader team.blue group.

✍️ Customer Support

Domainhotelli follows a self-service first philosophy, backed by focused but limited-hours human support. The Knowledgebase / Guides & Support area is structured into clear sections: My account, Domains, Websites, Email, and WordPress. Each section contains step-by-step instructions on things like updating account details, moving a site in, handling DNS, setting up email clients, troubleshooting mail issues and managing WordPress. For many day-to-day tasks, this documentation is the first and often sufficient line of support.

When direct help is needed, customers can reach the team in several ways:

• Support request form (ticket) from the website, recommended when already logged into the customer account.
• Email support via a dedicated support address.
• Phone support, available Monday–Friday, roughly 10:00–14:00 Finnish time.

These channels are backed by the same core team that runs Hostingpalvelu and Planeetta Internet under the group umbrella, but Domainhotelli clearly positions itself with limited phone hours and an emphasis on efficient, documented workflows rather than 24/7 live chat. For many small site owners this is acceptable, especially when the knowledgebase covers most basic operations. Customers who expect round-the-clock, hand-holding support via chat might find the four-hour weekday phone window too narrow, although email and tickets can of course be sent at any time.

Language-wise, support and documentation are primarily in Finnish, but key product pages and many guides are also available in English, and the control panel can be used in English. This makes the service usable for non-Finnish customers, though the strongest fit is clearly Finnish-speaking users and companies.

🔨 Control Panel

A central part of the Domainhotelli experience is the cPanel control panel, used both for web hosting and DNS hosting. Customers manage websites, email accounts, databases and DNS records through this familiar interface, which is widely used across the hosting industry.

For DNS hosting only, cPanel is used as a lightweight DNS management console where A, CNAME, MX, TXT and other records can be added or edited, and TTLs adjusted. This is particularly useful when the domain is at Domainhotelli but the website or email is elsewhere.

On top of cPanel, there is a separate customer account area ("My account") where billing, orders, domains, renewals and support tickets are handled. Many customers will interact with both: the account portal for invoices and domain renewals, and cPanel for day-to-day site and email tasks.

Importantly, Domainhotelli notes that management can be done in Finnish or in English, which helps when technical administrators are more comfortable in English while business owners use Finnish, or vice versa. Overall, the control panel setup is classic, predictable and friendly for users who have seen cPanel before, while still accessible enough for newcomers willing to invest a bit of time learning the basics.

🎯 Conclusion

Domainhotelli is a specialist in shared web hosting and domain services for the Finnish market, rather than a one-stop cloud or infrastructure giant. Its main strengths are clear:

• Local, Helsinki-based infrastructure with 24/7 monitoring and strong environmental credentials, including 100% renewable energy, district cooling and heat reuse.
• A simple but capable shared hosting lineup that scales from small brochure sites up to fairly demanding WordPress installs, with SSD storage, LiteSpeed caching, free SSL and decent resource allocations.
• Strong domain registrar capabilities, especially for .fi domains, plus a flexible DNS hosting option and a large catalog of international TLDs.
• A 30-day satisfaction / money-back style guarantee on web hosting, giving new customers a realistic trial period without long-term risk.
• A bilingual (Finnish/English) environment in both the website and control panel, making it accessible beyond native Finnish speakers.

The trade-offs are equally clear. There are no VPS, dedicated servers, reseller programs or managed high-end stacks under the Domainhotelli brand, so projects that outgrow shared hosting will have to migrate to other providers or to sister brands in the group. Human support is competent but not 24/7, with phone support limited to weekday daytime hours. Highly non-technical users who want constant live chat or fully managed WordPress may find the self-service model a little lean.

For the target audience – Finnish individuals, associations and small businesses that want affordable, green, Helsinki-hosted shared hosting and domains with solid self-service tools – Domainhotelli is a very attractive option. It delivers good value, a clean technical foundation and an environmentally responsible data center footprint, without piling on features that many smaller sites will never need.

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