Kakslauttanen vs Aurora Village
Two Lapland stays, split by split. Kakslauttanen scores 7.6, Aurora Village 7.5. Here is where the difference comes from.
Summary
Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort scores 7.6/10 and Aurora Village Ivalo 7.5/10 in our ranking. Kakslauttanen is ahead on privacy & wellness and dining, spa & activities, while Aurora Village is ahead on guest ratings, location & access and value for money.
Rooms: Kakslauttanen's units are 25–90 m²; Aurora Village's are 28–41 m². At Kakslauttanen every unit has a private sauna and no unit has a private hot tub; at Aurora Village no unit has a private sauna and no unit has a private hot tub.
Location: Kakslauttanen is in Saariselkä, Kakslauttanen, 35 km from IVL; Aurora Village is in Ivalo, Inari, 13 km from IVL.
| Criterion | Kakslauttanen | Aurora Village |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.6/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Ranking | #10 | #11 |
| Area | Saariselkä · Kakslauttanen | Ivalo · Inari |
| Stay type | Glass igloos, Kelo-glass igloos, Log cabins | Glass-roof aurora cabins |
| Glass-roof room size | 25 m² and up | 28 m² and up |
| Largest unit | 90 m² | 41 m² |
| Private sauna | In every unit | No |
| Private hot tub | No | No |
| Guest rating (avg /10) | 7.9 (4,538 reviews) | 9.3 (1,289 reviews) |
| Airport | 35 km (IVL) | 13 km (IVL) |
| From / night | €424 · half board in most winter rates | €345 · breakfast & dinner included Sep–Apr |
| Restaurant / spa | Yes / No | Yes / No |
| Stay & rooms | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| Privacy & wellness | 7.6 | 5.0 |
| Guest ratings | 7.9 | 9.3 |
| Dining, spa & activities | 8.4 | 8.0 |
| Location & access | 7.0 | 7.6 |
| Value for money | 6.2 | 7.6 |
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.
Aurora Village Ivalo
A genuinely dark, far-north base with good food included. Cabins are simple, and saunas and the hot tub 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 Kakslauttanen (7.6) and Aurora Village (7.5).
The short answer
Choose Kakslauttanen for: The original glass-igloo experience · Private sauna in igloos and cabins · Wide choice for families and groups.
Choose Aurora Village for: Half board included in aurora season · Dark forest site far north. Keep in mind: Cabins are basic for the price · No private sauna or hot tub.
Kakslauttanen vs Aurora Village: FAQ
Which is better, Kakslauttanen or Aurora Village?
In our ranking Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort comes out ahead with 7.6/10. Kakslauttanen is ahead on privacy & wellness and dining, spa & activities, while Aurora Village is ahead on guest ratings, location & access and value for money.
Which has better guest reviews, Kakslauttanen or Aurora Village?
Kakslauttanen averages 7.9/10 (4,538 reviews) and Aurora Village 9.3/10 (1,289 reviews), combining Google, Tripadvisor and Booking.com.
Which is cheaper, Kakslauttanen or Aurora Village?
Kakslauttanen starts from €424 per night (half board in most winter rates) and Aurora Village from €345 (breakfast & dinner included Sep–Apr). Compare what is included, such as breakfast, sauna and hot tub, as well as the nightly rate.