Arctic TreeHouse vs Apukka Resort
Two Lapland stays, split by split. Arctic TreeHouse scores 7.9, Apukka Resort 7.8. Here is where the difference comes from.
Summary
Arctic TreeHouse Hotel scores 7.9/10 and Apukka Resort 7.8/10 in our ranking. Arctic TreeHouse is ahead on stay & rooms, privacy & wellness and location & access, while Apukka Resort is ahead on guest ratings, dining, spa & activities and value for money.
Rooms: Arctic TreeHouse's units are 27–55 m²; Apukka Resort's are 24–41 m². At Arctic TreeHouse some units have a private sauna and no unit has a private hot tub; at Apukka Resort no unit has a private sauna and no unit has a private hot tub.
Location: Arctic TreeHouse is in Rovaniemi, Syväsenvaara, 3 km from RVN; Apukka Resort is in Rovaniemi, Lake Olkkajärvi, 10 km from RVN.
| Criterion | Arctic TreeHouse | Apukka Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.9/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Ranking | #7 | #9 |
| Area | Rovaniemi · Syväsenvaara | Rovaniemi · Lake Olkkajärvi |
| Stay type | Design treehouse suites | Aurora cabins, Glass igloo suites |
| Glass-roof room size | No glass roof | 24 m² and up |
| Largest unit | 55 m² | 41 m² |
| Private sauna | In some units | No |
| Private hot tub | No | No |
| Guest rating (avg /10) | 8.7 (1,510 reviews) | 9.0 (2,730 reviews) |
| Airport | 3 km (RVN) | 10 km (RVN) |
| From / night | €367 · breakfast included | €356 · breakfast included |
| Restaurant / spa | Yes / Yes | Yes / No |
| Stay & rooms | 8.4 | 7.8 |
| Privacy & wellness | 5.8 | 5.4 |
| Guest ratings | 8.7 | 9.0 |
| Dining, spa & activities | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| Location & access | 9.6 | 8.6 |
| Value for money | 6.4 | 7.2 |
Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
Striking design, good food and a spa. The standard suite is 27 m² with no glass roof, and value scores are low.
Apukka Resort
Rovaniemi's activity hub, with three restaurants and its own huskies. Cabins are compact and saunas cost extra.
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 Arctic TreeHouse (7.9) and Apukka Resort (7.8).
The short answer
Choose Arctic TreeHouse for: Distinctive award-winning design · Strong restaurant and a spa · Close to the airport and SantaPark.
Choose Apukka Resort for: Huge on-site activity programme · Quiet lakeside setting. Keep in mind: Cabins are 24–27 m² · No private sauna or hot tub.
Arctic TreeHouse vs Apukka Resort: FAQ
Which is better, Arctic TreeHouse or Apukka Resort?
In our ranking Arctic TreeHouse Hotel comes out ahead with 7.9/10. Arctic TreeHouse is ahead on stay & rooms, privacy & wellness and location & access, while Apukka Resort is ahead on guest ratings, dining, spa & activities and value for money.
Which has better guest reviews, Arctic TreeHouse or Apukka Resort?
Arctic TreeHouse averages 8.7/10 (1,510 reviews) and Apukka Resort 9.0/10 (2,730 reviews), combining Google, Tripadvisor and Booking.com.
Which is cheaper, Arctic TreeHouse or Apukka Resort?
Arctic TreeHouse starts from €367 per night (breakfast included) and Apukka Resort from €356 (breakfast included). Compare what is included, such as breakfast, sauna and hot tub, as well as the nightly rate.