Apukka Resort vs Kakslauttanen
Two Lapland stays, split by split. Apukka Resort scores 7.8, Kakslauttanen 7.6. Here is where the difference comes from.
Summary
Apukka Resort scores 7.8/10 and Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort 7.6/10 in our ranking. Apukka Resort is ahead on stay & rooms, guest ratings, dining, spa & activities, location & access and value for money, while Kakslauttanen is ahead on privacy & wellness.
Rooms: Apukka Resort's units are 24–41 m²; Kakslauttanen's are 25–90 m². At Apukka Resort no unit has a private sauna and no unit has a private hot tub; at Kakslauttanen every 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; Kakslauttanen is in Saariselkä, Kakslauttanen, 35 km from IVL.
| Criterion | Apukka Resort | Kakslauttanen |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.8/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Ranking | #9 | #10 |
| Area | Rovaniemi · Lake Olkkajärvi | Saariselkä · Kakslauttanen |
| Stay type | Aurora cabins, Glass igloo suites | Glass igloos, Kelo-glass igloos, Log cabins |
| Glass-roof room size | 24 m² and up | 25 m² and up |
| Largest unit | 41 m² | 90 m² |
| Private sauna | No | In every unit |
| Private hot tub | No | No |
| Guest rating (avg /10) | 9.0 (2,730 reviews) | 7.9 (4,538 reviews) |
| Airport | 10 km (RVN) | 35 km (IVL) |
| From / night | €356 · breakfast included | €424 · half board in most winter rates |
| Restaurant / spa | Yes / No | Yes / No |
| Stay & rooms | 7.8 | 7.6 |
| Privacy & wellness | 5.4 | 7.6 |
| Guest ratings | 9.0 | 7.9 |
| Dining, spa & activities | 9.0 | 8.4 |
| Location & access | 8.6 | 7.0 |
| Value for money | 7.2 | 6.2 |
Apukka Resort
Rovaniemi's activity hub, with three restaurants and its own huskies. Cabins are compact and saunas cost extra.
Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort
The original and still a bucket-list name, with a huge range of units. Value and service scores now trail newer resorts.
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 Kakslauttanen (7.6).
The short answer
Choose Apukka Resort for: Huge on-site activity programme · Quiet lakeside setting · Winter clothing included.
Choose Kakslauttanen for: The original glass-igloo experience · Private sauna in igloos and cabins. Keep in mind: Lowest value-for-money scores in this ranking · Many paid extras.
Apukka Resort vs Kakslauttanen: FAQ
Which is better, Apukka Resort or Kakslauttanen?
In our ranking Apukka Resort comes out ahead with 7.8/10. Apukka Resort is ahead on stay & rooms, guest ratings, dining, spa & activities, location & access and value for money, while Kakslauttanen is ahead on privacy & wellness.
Which has better guest reviews, Apukka Resort or Kakslauttanen?
Apukka Resort averages 9.0/10 (2,730 reviews) and Kakslauttanen 7.9/10 (4,538 reviews), combining Google, Tripadvisor and Booking.com.
Which is cheaper, Apukka Resort or Kakslauttanen?
Apukka Resort starts from €356 per night (breakfast included) and Kakslauttanen from €424 (half board in most winter rates). Compare what is included, such as breakfast, sauna and hot tub, as well as the nightly rate.