Glass Resort vs Santa's Igloos
Two Lapland stays, split by split. Glass Resort scores 9.1, Santa's Igloos 7.3. Here is where the difference comes from.
Summary
Glass Resort scores 9.1/10 and Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle 7.3/10 in our ranking. Glass Resort is ahead on stay & rooms, privacy & wellness, guest ratings, dining, spa & activities, location & access and value for money.
Rooms: Glass Resort's units are 44–320 m²; Santa's Igloos's are 19–28 m². At Glass Resort every unit has a private sauna and every 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: Glass Resort is in Rovaniemi, Santa Claus Village, 3 km from RVN; Santa's Igloos is in Rovaniemi, Santa Claus Village, 5 km from RVN.
| Criterion | Glass Resort | Santa's Igloos |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 9.1/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Ranking | #2 | #13 |
| Area | Rovaniemi · Santa Claus Village | Rovaniemi · Santa Claus Village |
| Stay type | Glass-roof apartments | Glass igloos |
| Glass-roof room size | 44 m² and up | 19 m² and up |
| Largest unit | 320 m² | 28 m² |
| Private sauna | In every unit | In some units |
| Private hot tub | In every unit | In some units |
| Guest rating (avg /10) | 9.5 (1,161 reviews) | 8.6 (1,201 reviews) |
| Airport | 3 km (RVN) | 5 km (RVN) |
| From / night | €528 · half board only in winter | €415 · breakfast included |
| Restaurant / spa | Yes / No | Yes / No |
| Stay & rooms | 9.0 | 6.8 |
| Privacy & wellness | 9.6 | 5.6 |
| Guest ratings | 9.5 | 8.6 |
| Dining, spa & activities | 8.4 | 7.2 |
| Location & access | 9.8 | 9.6 |
| Value for money | 7.4 | 6.8 |
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.
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 Glass Resort (9.1) and Santa's Igloos (7.3).
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 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.
Glass Resort vs Santa's Igloos: FAQ
Which is better, Glass Resort or Santa's Igloos?
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, location & access and value for money.
Which has better guest reviews, Glass Resort or Santa's Igloos?
Glass Resort averages 9.5/10 (1,161 reviews) and Santa's Igloos 8.6/10 (1,201 reviews), combining Google, Tripadvisor and Booking.com.
Which is cheaper, Glass Resort or Santa's Igloos?
Glass Resort starts from €528 per night (half board only in winter) 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.