Apukka Resort vs Santa's Igloos
Two Lapland stays, split by split. Apukka Resort scores 7.8, Santa's Igloos 7.3. Here is where the difference comes from.
Summary
Apukka Resort scores 7.8/10 and Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle 7.3/10 in our ranking. Apukka Resort is ahead on stay & rooms, guest ratings, dining, spa & activities and value for money, while Santa's Igloos is ahead on privacy & wellness and location & access.
Rooms: Apukka Resort's units are 24–41 m²; Santa's Igloos's are 19–28 m². At Apukka Resort no unit has a private sauna and no unit has a private hot tub; at Santa's Igloos some units have a private sauna and some units have a private hot tub.
Location: Apukka Resort is in Rovaniemi, Lake Olkkajärvi, 10 km from RVN; Santa's Igloos is in Rovaniemi, Santa Claus Village, 5 km from RVN.
| Criterion | Apukka Resort | Santa's Igloos |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.8/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Ranking | #9 | #13 |
| Area | Rovaniemi · Lake Olkkajärvi | Rovaniemi · Santa Claus Village |
| Stay type | Aurora cabins, Glass igloo suites | Glass igloos |
| Glass-roof room size | 24 m² and up | 19 m² and up |
| Largest unit | 41 m² | 28 m² |
| Private sauna | No | In some units |
| Private hot tub | No | In some units |
| Guest rating (avg /10) | 9.0 (2,730 reviews) | 8.6 (1,201 reviews) |
| Airport | 10 km (RVN) | 5 km (RVN) |
| From / night | €356 · breakfast included | €415 · breakfast included |
| Restaurant / spa | Yes / No | Yes / No |
| Stay & rooms | 7.8 | 6.8 |
| Privacy & wellness | 5.4 | 5.6 |
| Guest ratings | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| Dining, spa & activities | 9.0 | 7.2 |
| Location & access | 8.6 | 9.6 |
| Value for money | 7.2 | 6.8 |
Apukka Resort
Rovaniemi's activity hub, with three restaurants and its own huskies. Cabins are compact and saunas cost extra.
Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle
Unbeatable for Santa Claus Village on foot. Most igloos are 19 m², and few have a sauna or hot tub.
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 Santa's Igloos (7.3).
The short answer
Choose Apukka Resort for: Huge on-site activity programme · Quiet lakeside setting · Winter clothing included.
Choose Santa's Igloos for: Walk to Santa Claus Village · Working aurora alarm in every igloo. Keep in mind: Most igloos are 19 m² · Sauna in 10 igloos, hot tub in 2.
Apukka Resort vs Santa's Igloos: FAQ
Which is better, Apukka Resort or Santa's Igloos?
In our ranking Apukka Resort comes out ahead with 7.8/10. Apukka Resort is ahead on stay & rooms, guest ratings, dining, spa & activities and value for money, while Santa's Igloos is ahead on privacy & wellness and location & access.
Which has better guest reviews, Apukka Resort or Santa's Igloos?
Apukka Resort averages 9.0/10 (2,730 reviews) and Santa's Igloos 8.6/10 (1,201 reviews), combining Google, Tripadvisor and Booking.com.
Which is cheaper, Apukka Resort or Santa's Igloos?
Apukka Resort starts from €356 per night (breakfast included) and Santa's Igloos from €415 (breakfast included). Compare what is included, such as breakfast, sauna and hot tub, as well as the nightly rate.