Glass Resort vs Apukka Resort
Two Lapland stays, split by split. Glass Resort scores 9.1, Apukka Resort 7.8. Here is where the difference comes from.
Summary
Glass Resort scores 9.1/10 and Apukka Resort 7.8/10 in our ranking. Glass Resort is ahead on stay & rooms, privacy & wellness, guest ratings, location & access and value for money, while Apukka Resort is ahead on dining, spa & activities.
Rooms: Glass Resort's units are 44–320 m²; Apukka Resort's are 24–41 m². At Glass Resort every unit has a private sauna and every unit has a private hot tub; at Apukka Resort no unit has a private sauna and no unit has a private hot tub.
Location: Glass Resort is in Rovaniemi, Santa Claus Village, 3 km from RVN; Apukka Resort is in Rovaniemi, Lake Olkkajärvi, 10 km from RVN.
| Criterion | Glass Resort | Apukka Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 9.1/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Ranking | #2 | #9 |
| Area | Rovaniemi · Santa Claus Village | Rovaniemi · Lake Olkkajärvi |
| Stay type | Glass-roof apartments | Aurora cabins, Glass igloo suites |
| Glass-roof room size | 44 m² and up | 24 m² and up |
| Largest unit | 320 m² | 41 m² |
| Private sauna | In every unit | No |
| Private hot tub | In every unit | No |
| Guest rating (avg /10) | 9.5 (1,161 reviews) | 9.0 (2,730 reviews) |
| Airport | 3 km (RVN) | 10 km (RVN) |
| From / night | €528 · half board only in winter | €356 · breakfast included |
| Restaurant / spa | Yes / No | Yes / No |
| Stay & rooms | 9.0 | 7.8 |
| Privacy & wellness | 9.6 | 5.4 |
| Guest ratings | 9.5 | 9.0 |
| Dining, spa & activities | 8.4 | 9.0 |
| Location & access | 9.8 | 8.6 |
| Value for money | 7.4 | 7.2 |
Glass Resort
SkyView's closest rival: every apartment has its own sauna and hot tub. Smaller units, a busier location and steep winter prices keep it second.
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 Glass Resort (9.1) and Apukka Resort (7.8).
The short answer
Choose Glass Resort for: Private sauna and hot tub in every apartment · 3 km from the airport · Excellent restaurant and staff.
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.
Glass Resort vs Apukka Resort: FAQ
Which is better, Glass Resort or Apukka Resort?
In our ranking Glass Resort comes out ahead with 9.1/10. Glass Resort is ahead on stay & rooms, privacy & wellness, guest ratings, location & access and value for money, while Apukka Resort is ahead on dining, spa & activities.
Which has better guest reviews, Glass Resort or Apukka Resort?
Glass Resort averages 9.5/10 (1,161 reviews) and Apukka Resort 9.0/10 (2,730 reviews), combining Google, Tripadvisor and Booking.com.
Which is cheaper, Glass Resort or Apukka Resort?
Glass Resort starts from €528 per night (half board only in winter) and Apukka Resort from €356 (breakfast included). Compare what is included, such as breakfast, sauna and hot tub, as well as the nightly rate.