Glass Resort vs Nova Skyland
Two Lapland stays, split by split. Glass Resort scores 9.1, Nova Skyland 8.4. Here is where the difference comes from.
Summary
Glass Resort scores 9.1/10 and Nova Skyland Hotel 8.4/10 in our ranking. Glass Resort is ahead on stay & rooms, privacy & wellness, guest ratings, dining, spa & activities and location & access, while Nova Skyland is ahead on value for money.
Rooms: Glass Resort's units are 44–320 m²; Nova Skyland's are 34–82 m². At Glass Resort every unit has a private sauna and every unit has a private hot tub; at Nova Skyland every 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; Nova Skyland is in Rovaniemi, Santa Claus Village, 3 km from RVN.
| Criterion | Glass Resort | Nova Skyland |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 9.1/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Ranking | #2 | #3 |
| Area | Rovaniemi · Santa Claus Village | Rovaniemi · Santa Claus Village |
| Stay type | Glass-roof apartments | Two-floor suites, Nordic cottages |
| Glass-roof room size | 44 m² and up | No glass roof |
| Largest unit | 320 m² | 82 m² |
| Private sauna | In every unit | In every unit |
| Private hot tub | In every unit | No |
| Guest rating (avg /10) | 9.5 (1,161 reviews) | 9.1 (1,535 reviews) |
| Airport | 3 km (RVN) | 3 km (RVN) |
| From / night | €528 · half board only in winter | €275 · breakfast included |
| Restaurant / spa | Yes / No | Yes / No |
| Stay & rooms | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Privacy & wellness | 9.6 | 7.4 |
| Guest ratings | 9.5 | 9.1 |
| Dining, spa & activities | 8.4 | 7.4 |
| Location & access | 9.8 | 9.6 |
| Value for money | 7.4 | 8.6 |
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.
Nova Skyland Hotel
Big, well-designed suites with saunas at a fair price. No glass roofs, so aurora watching happens at the window.
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 Nova Skyland (8.4).
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 Nova Skyland for: 56 m² suites with a private sauna · Good value for the space. Keep in mind: No glass roof · Strict cancellation and check-out policies.
Glass Resort vs Nova Skyland: FAQ
Which is better, Glass Resort or Nova Skyland?
In our ranking Glass Resort comes out ahead with 9.1/10. Glass Resort is ahead on stay & rooms, privacy & wellness, guest ratings, dining, spa & activities and location & access, while Nova Skyland is ahead on value for money.
Which has better guest reviews, Glass Resort or Nova Skyland?
Glass Resort averages 9.5/10 (1,161 reviews) and Nova Skyland 9.1/10 (1,535 reviews), combining Google, Tripadvisor and Booking.com.
Which is cheaper, Glass Resort or Nova Skyland?
Glass Resort starts from €528 per night (half board only in winter) and Nova Skyland from €275 (breakfast included). Compare what is included, such as breakfast, sauna and hot tub, as well as the nightly rate.