Jávri Lodge vs Kakslauttanen
Two Lapland stays, split by split. Jávri Lodge scores 8.0, Kakslauttanen 7.6. Here is where the difference comes from.
Summary
Jávri Lodge scores 8.0/10 and Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort 7.6/10 in our ranking. Jávri Lodge is ahead on stay & rooms, guest ratings, dining, spa & activities and location & access, while Kakslauttanen is ahead on privacy & wellness and value for money.
Rooms: Jávri Lodge's units are 21–45 m²; Kakslauttanen's are 25–90 m². At Jávri Lodge no unit has 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: Jávri Lodge is in Saariselkä; Kakslauttanen is in Saariselkä, Kakslauttanen, 35 km from IVL.
| Criterion | Jávri Lodge | Kakslauttanen |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.0/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Ranking | #6 | #10 |
| Area | Saariselkä | Saariselkä · Kakslauttanen |
| Stay type | All-inclusive boutique lodge | Glass igloos, Kelo-glass igloos, Log cabins |
| Glass-roof room size | No glass roof | 25 m² and up |
| Largest unit | 45 m² | 90 m² |
| Private sauna | No | In every unit |
| Private hot tub | No | No |
| Guest rating (avg /10) | 9.0 (75 reviews) | 7.9 (4,538 reviews) |
| Airport | IVL | 35 km (IVL) |
| From / night | €2,130 · all-inclusive, 2-night minimum | €424 · half board in most winter rates |
| Restaurant / spa | Yes / Yes | Yes / No |
| Stay & rooms | 8.6 | 7.6 |
| Privacy & wellness | 7.4 | 7.6 |
| Guest ratings | 9.0 | 7.9 |
| Dining, spa & activities | 8.8 | 8.4 |
| Location & access | 7.2 | 7.0 |
| Value for money | 5.6 | 6.2 |
Jávri Lodge
Lapland's priciest all-inclusive: fine dining and guided days, but no glass roofs, and rates start above €2,000 a night.
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 Jávri Lodge (8.0) and Kakslauttanen (7.6).
The short answer
Choose Jávri Lodge for: Fine dining and personal service · Everything included · Adults-only calm.
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.
Jávri Lodge vs Kakslauttanen: FAQ
Which is better, Jávri Lodge or Kakslauttanen?
In our ranking Jávri Lodge comes out ahead with 8.0/10. Jávri Lodge is ahead on stay & rooms, guest ratings, dining, spa & activities and location & access, while Kakslauttanen is ahead on privacy & wellness and value for money.
Which has better guest reviews, Jávri Lodge or Kakslauttanen?
Jávri Lodge averages 9.0/10 (75 reviews) and Kakslauttanen 7.9/10 (4,538 reviews), combining Google, Tripadvisor and Booking.com.
Which is cheaper, Jávri Lodge or Kakslauttanen?
Jávri Lodge starts from €2,130 per night (all-inclusive, 2-night minimum) 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.