Arctic TreeHouse vs Santa's Igloos
Two Lapland stays, split by split. Arctic TreeHouse scores 7.9, Santa's Igloos 7.3. Here is where the difference comes from.
Summary
Arctic TreeHouse Hotel scores 7.9/10 and Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle 7.3/10 in our ranking. Arctic TreeHouse is ahead on stay & rooms, privacy & wellness, guest ratings and dining, spa & activities, while Santa's Igloos is ahead on value for money.
Rooms: Arctic TreeHouse's units are 27–55 m²; Santa's Igloos's are 19–28 m². At Arctic TreeHouse some units have 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: Arctic TreeHouse is in Rovaniemi, Syväsenvaara, 3 km from RVN; Santa's Igloos is in Rovaniemi, Santa Claus Village, 5 km from RVN.
| Criterion | Arctic TreeHouse | Santa's Igloos |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.9/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Ranking | #7 | #13 |
| Area | Rovaniemi · Syväsenvaara | Rovaniemi · Santa Claus Village |
| Stay type | Design treehouse suites | Glass igloos |
| Glass-roof room size | No glass roof | 19 m² and up |
| Largest unit | 55 m² | 28 m² |
| Private sauna | In some units | In some units |
| Private hot tub | No | In some units |
| Guest rating (avg /10) | 8.7 (1,510 reviews) | 8.6 (1,201 reviews) |
| Airport | 3 km (RVN) | 5 km (RVN) |
| From / night | €367 · breakfast included | €415 · breakfast included |
| Restaurant / spa | Yes / Yes | Yes / No |
| Stay & rooms | 8.4 | 6.8 |
| Privacy & wellness | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Guest ratings | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Dining, spa & activities | 8.8 | 7.2 |
| Location & access | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| Value for money | 6.4 | 6.8 |
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.
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 Arctic TreeHouse (7.9) and Santa's Igloos (7.3).
The short answer
Choose Arctic TreeHouse for: Distinctive award-winning design · Strong restaurant and a spa · Close to the airport and SantaPark.
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.
Arctic TreeHouse vs Santa's Igloos: FAQ
Which is better, Arctic TreeHouse or Santa's Igloos?
In our ranking Arctic TreeHouse Hotel comes out ahead with 7.9/10. Arctic TreeHouse is ahead on stay & rooms, privacy & wellness, guest ratings and dining, spa & activities, while Santa's Igloos is ahead on value for money.
Which has better guest reviews, Arctic TreeHouse or Santa's Igloos?
Arctic TreeHouse averages 8.7/10 (1,510 reviews) and Santa's Igloos 8.6/10 (1,201 reviews), combining Google, Tripadvisor and Booking.com.
Which is cheaper, Arctic TreeHouse or Santa's Igloos?
Arctic TreeHouse starts from €367 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.