Kakslauttanen vs Star Arctic Hotel
Two Lapland stays, split by split. Kakslauttanen scores 7.6, Star Arctic Hotel 7.4. Here is where the difference comes from.
Summary
Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort scores 7.6/10 and Star Arctic Hotel 7.4/10 in our ranking. Kakslauttanen is ahead on stay & rooms, privacy & wellness and dining, spa & activities, while Star Arctic Hotel is ahead on guest ratings, location & access and value for money.
Rooms: Kakslauttanen's units are 25–90 m²; Star Arctic Hotel's are 20–35 m². At Kakslauttanen every 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: Kakslauttanen is in Saariselkä, Kakslauttanen, 35 km from IVL; Star Arctic Hotel is in Saariselkä, Kaunispää fell, 28 km from IVL.
| Criterion | Kakslauttanen | Star Arctic Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 |
| Ranking | #10 | #12 |
| Area | Saariselkä · Kakslauttanen | Saariselkä · Kaunispää fell |
| Stay type | Glass igloos, Kelo-glass igloos, Log cabins | Aurora glass cabins, Sauna suites |
| Glass-roof room size | 25 m² and up | 20 m² and up |
| Largest unit | 90 m² | 35 m² |
| Private sauna | In every unit | In some units |
| Private hot tub | No | No |
| Guest rating (avg /10) | 7.9 (4,538 reviews) | 8.8 (1,366 reviews) |
| Airport | 35 km (IVL) | 28 km (IVL) |
| From / night | €424 · half board in most winter rates | €360 · breakfast included |
| Restaurant / spa | Yes / No | Yes / No |
| Stay & rooms | 7.6 | 7.2 |
| Privacy & wellness | 7.6 | 6.0 |
| Guest ratings | 7.9 | 8.8 |
| Dining, spa & activities | 8.4 | 7.8 |
| Location & access | 7.0 | 7.4 |
| 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.
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 Kakslauttanen (7.6) and Star Arctic Hotel (7.4).
The short answer
Choose Kakslauttanen for: The original glass-igloo experience · Private sauna in igloos and cabins · Wide choice for families and groups.
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.
Kakslauttanen vs Star Arctic Hotel: FAQ
Which is better, Kakslauttanen or Star Arctic Hotel?
In our ranking Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort comes out ahead with 7.6/10. Kakslauttanen is ahead on stay & rooms, privacy & wellness and dining, spa & activities, while Star Arctic Hotel is ahead on guest ratings, location & access and value for money.
Which has better guest reviews, Kakslauttanen or Star Arctic Hotel?
Kakslauttanen averages 7.9/10 (4,538 reviews) and Star Arctic Hotel 8.8/10 (1,366 reviews), combining Google, Tripadvisor and Booking.com.
Which is cheaper, Kakslauttanen or Star Arctic Hotel?
Kakslauttanen starts from €424 per night (half board in most winter rates) 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.