Apukka Resort vs Arctic SnowHotel
Two Lapland stays, split by split. Apukka Resort scores 7.8, Arctic SnowHotel 7.2. Here is where the difference comes from.
Summary
Apukka Resort scores 7.8/10 and Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos 7.2/10 in our ranking. Apukka Resort is ahead on stay & rooms, privacy & wellness, guest ratings, dining, spa & activities and location & access, while Arctic SnowHotel is ahead on value for money.
Rooms: Apukka Resort's units are 24–41 m²; Arctic SnowHotel's are 20–33 m². At Apukka Resort no unit has a private sauna and no unit has a private hot tub; at Arctic SnowHotel no unit has a private sauna and no unit has a private hot tub.
Location: Apukka Resort is in Rovaniemi, Lake Olkkajärvi, 10 km from RVN; Arctic SnowHotel is in Sinettä, near Rovaniemi, 36 km from RVN.
| Criterion | Apukka Resort | Arctic SnowHotel |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.8/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Ranking | #9 | #14 |
| Area | Rovaniemi · Lake Olkkajärvi | Sinettä · near Rovaniemi |
| Stay type | Aurora cabins, Glass igloo suites | Glass igloos, Snow hotel |
| Glass-roof room size | 24 m² and up | 20 m² and up |
| Largest unit | 41 m² | 33 m² |
| Private sauna | No | No |
| Private hot tub | No | No |
| Guest rating (avg /10) | 9.0 (2,730 reviews) | 8.7 (3,358 reviews) |
| Airport | 10 km (RVN) | 36 km (RVN) |
| From / night | €356 · breakfast included | €286 · breakfast included |
| Restaurant / spa | Yes / No | Yes / No |
| Stay & rooms | 7.8 | 6.8 |
| Privacy & wellness | 5.4 | 4.6 |
| Guest ratings | 9.0 | 8.7 |
| Dining, spa & activities | 9.0 | 8.2 |
| Location & access | 8.6 | 7.6 |
| Value for money | 7.2 | 8.2 |
Apukka Resort
Rovaniemi's activity hub, with three restaurants and its own huskies. Cabins are compact and saunas cost extra.
Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos
Two experiences in one place and a dark lakeside site. Igloos are small, twin-bedded, and most extras cost more.
Also compare our #1: SkyView Igloo Resort
Two-floor glass igloo suites where every unit has its own sauna and outdoor hot tub, on a quiet forest hill 15 minutes from Rovaniemi Airport. It scores 9.5/10 in our ranking, ahead of both Apukka Resort (7.8) and Arctic SnowHotel (7.2).
The short answer
Choose Apukka Resort for: Huge on-site activity programme · Quiet lakeside setting · Winter clothing included.
Choose Arctic SnowHotel for: Glass igloo plus snow hotel in one trip · Dark lakeside site with aurora night watch. Keep in mind: 20 m² igloos with twin beds only · 30–40 minutes from Rovaniemi.
Apukka Resort vs Arctic SnowHotel: FAQ
Which is better, Apukka Resort or Arctic SnowHotel?
In our ranking Apukka Resort comes out ahead with 7.8/10. Apukka Resort is ahead on stay & rooms, privacy & wellness, guest ratings, dining, spa & activities and location & access, while Arctic SnowHotel is ahead on value for money.
Which has better guest reviews, Apukka Resort or Arctic SnowHotel?
Apukka Resort averages 9.0/10 (2,730 reviews) and Arctic SnowHotel 8.7/10 (3,358 reviews), combining Google, Tripadvisor and Booking.com.
Which is cheaper, Apukka Resort or Arctic SnowHotel?
Apukka Resort starts from €356 per night (breakfast included) and Arctic SnowHotel from €286 (breakfast included). Compare what is included, such as breakfast, sauna and hot tub, as well as the nightly rate.