Jávri Lodge vs Star Arctic Hotel
Two Lapland stays, split by split. Jávri Lodge scores 8.0, Star Arctic Hotel 7.4. Here is where the difference comes from.
Summary
Jávri Lodge scores 8.0/10 and Star Arctic Hotel 7.4/10 in our ranking. Jávri Lodge is ahead on stay & rooms, privacy & wellness, guest ratings and dining, spa & activities, while Star Arctic Hotel is ahead on location & access and value for money.
Rooms: Jávri Lodge's units are 21–45 m²; Star Arctic Hotel's are 20–35 m². At Jávri Lodge no unit has a private sauna and no unit has a private hot tub; at Star Arctic Hotel some units have a private sauna and no unit has a private hot tub.
Location: Jávri Lodge is in Saariselkä; Star Arctic Hotel is in Saariselkä, Kaunispää fell, 28 km from IVL.
| Criterion | Jávri Lodge | Star Arctic Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.0/10 | 7.4/10 |
| Ranking | #6 | #12 |
| Area | Saariselkä | Saariselkä · Kaunispää fell |
| Stay type | All-inclusive boutique lodge | Aurora glass cabins, Sauna suites |
| Glass-roof room size | No glass roof | 20 m² and up |
| Largest unit | 45 m² | 35 m² |
| Private sauna | No | In some units |
| Private hot tub | No | No |
| Guest rating (avg /10) | 9.0 (75 reviews) | 8.8 (1,366 reviews) |
| Airport | IVL | 28 km (IVL) |
| From / night | €2,130 · all-inclusive, 2-night minimum | €360 · breakfast included |
| Restaurant / spa | Yes / Yes | Yes / No |
| Stay & rooms | 8.6 | 7.2 |
| Privacy & wellness | 7.4 | 6.0 |
| Guest ratings | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Dining, spa & activities | 8.8 | 7.8 |
| Location & access | 7.2 | 7.4 |
| Value for money | 5.6 | 7.6 |
Jávri Lodge
Lapland's priciest all-inclusive: fine dining and guided days, but no glass roofs, and rates start above €2,000 a night.
Star Arctic Hotel
Great views and skiing on the doorstep. The glass cabins are the smallest in our comparison.
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 Star Arctic Hotel (7.4).
The short answer
Choose Jávri Lodge for: Fine dining and personal service · Everything included · Adults-only calm.
Choose Star Arctic Hotel for: Fell-top panorama · Ski-to-door. Keep in mind: Glass cabins only 20 m² · Partial glass roof, not a dome.
Jávri Lodge vs Star Arctic Hotel: FAQ
Which is better, Jávri Lodge or Star Arctic Hotel?
In our ranking Jávri Lodge comes out ahead with 8.0/10. Jávri Lodge is ahead on stay & rooms, privacy & wellness, guest ratings and dining, spa & activities, while Star Arctic Hotel is ahead on location & access and value for money.
Which has better guest reviews, Jávri Lodge or Star Arctic Hotel?
Jávri Lodge averages 9.0/10 (75 reviews) and Star Arctic Hotel 8.8/10 (1,366 reviews), combining Google, Tripadvisor and Booking.com.
Which is cheaper, Jávri Lodge or Star Arctic Hotel?
Jávri Lodge starts from €2,130 per night (all-inclusive, 2-night minimum) and Star Arctic Hotel from €360 (breakfast included). Compare what is included, such as breakfast, sauna and hot tub, as well as the nightly rate.