Arctic TreeHouse vs Kakslauttanen
Two Lapland stays, split by split. Arctic TreeHouse scores 7.9, Kakslauttanen 7.6. Here is where the difference comes from.
Summary
Arctic TreeHouse Hotel scores 7.9/10 and Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort 7.6/10 in our ranking. Arctic TreeHouse is ahead on stay & rooms, guest ratings, dining, spa & activities, location & access and value for money, while Kakslauttanen is ahead on privacy & wellness.
Rooms: Arctic TreeHouse's units are 27–55 m²; Kakslauttanen's are 25–90 m². At Arctic TreeHouse some units have 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: Arctic TreeHouse is in Rovaniemi, Syväsenvaara, 3 km from RVN; Kakslauttanen is in Saariselkä, Kakslauttanen, 35 km from IVL.
| Criterion | Arctic TreeHouse | Kakslauttanen |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.9/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Ranking | #7 | #10 |
| Area | Rovaniemi · Syväsenvaara | Saariselkä · Kakslauttanen |
| Stay type | Design treehouse suites | Glass igloos, Kelo-glass igloos, Log cabins |
| Glass-roof room size | No glass roof | 25 m² and up |
| Largest unit | 55 m² | 90 m² |
| Private sauna | In some units | In every unit |
| Private hot tub | No | No |
| Guest rating (avg /10) | 8.7 (1,510 reviews) | 7.9 (4,538 reviews) |
| Airport | 3 km (RVN) | 35 km (IVL) |
| From / night | €367 · breakfast included | €424 · half board in most winter rates |
| Restaurant / spa | Yes / Yes | Yes / No |
| Stay & rooms | 8.4 | 7.6 |
| Privacy & wellness | 5.8 | 7.6 |
| Guest ratings | 8.7 | 7.9 |
| Dining, spa & activities | 8.8 | 8.4 |
| Location & access | 9.6 | 7.0 |
| Value for money | 6.4 | 6.2 |
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.
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 Arctic TreeHouse (7.9) and Kakslauttanen (7.6).
The short answer
Choose Arctic TreeHouse for: Distinctive award-winning design · Strong restaurant and a spa · Close to the airport and SantaPark.
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.
Arctic TreeHouse vs Kakslauttanen: FAQ
Which is better, Arctic TreeHouse or Kakslauttanen?
In our ranking Arctic TreeHouse Hotel comes out ahead with 7.9/10. Arctic TreeHouse 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, Arctic TreeHouse or Kakslauttanen?
Arctic TreeHouse averages 8.7/10 (1,510 reviews) and Kakslauttanen 7.9/10 (4,538 reviews), combining Google, Tripadvisor and Booking.com.
Which is cheaper, Arctic TreeHouse or Kakslauttanen?
Arctic TreeHouse starts from €367 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.