Levin Iglut vs Kakslauttanen
Two Lapland stays, split by split. Levin Iglut scores 7.8, Kakslauttanen 7.6. Here is where the difference comes from.
Summary
Levin Iglut – Golden Crown scores 7.8/10 and Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort 7.6/10 in our ranking. Levin Iglut is ahead on stay & rooms, guest ratings, location & access and value for money, while Kakslauttanen is ahead on privacy & wellness and dining, spa & activities.
Rooms: Levin Iglut's units are 23–53 m²; Kakslauttanen's are 25–90 m². At Levin Iglut no unit has a private sauna and some units have a private hot tub; at Kakslauttanen every unit has a private sauna and no unit has a private hot tub.
Location: Levin Iglut is in Levi, Utsuvaara fell, 14 km from KTT; Kakslauttanen is in Saariselkä, Kakslauttanen, 35 km from IVL.
| Criterion | Levin Iglut | Kakslauttanen |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.8/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Ranking | #8 | #10 |
| Area | Levi · Utsuvaara fell | Saariselkä · Kakslauttanen |
| Stay type | Fell-top glass igloos | Glass igloos, Kelo-glass igloos, Log cabins |
| Glass-roof room size | 23 m² and up | 25 m² and up |
| Largest unit | 53 m² | 90 m² |
| Private sauna | No | In every unit |
| Private hot tub | In some units | No |
| Guest rating (avg /10) | 8.8 (908 reviews) | 7.9 (4,538 reviews) |
| Airport | 14 km (KTT) | 35 km (IVL) |
| From / night | €395 · breakfast included; ~€970 in March | €424 · half board in most winter rates |
| Restaurant / spa | Yes / No | Yes / No |
| Stay & rooms | 8.5 | 7.6 |
| Privacy & wellness | 6.4 | 7.6 |
| Guest ratings | 8.8 | 7.9 |
| Dining, spa & activities | 7.8 | 8.4 |
| Location & access | 8.2 | 7.0 |
| Value for money | 6.6 | 6.2 |
Levin Iglut – Golden Crown
The best view of any igloo resort, at a premium price. Standard igloos are small and the hot tub is reserved for the Suite Igloo.
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 Levin Iglut (7.8) and Kakslauttanen (7.6).
The short answer
Choose Levin Iglut for: Spectacular 360° fell-top view · Comfortable igloos with kitchenettes · Well-regarded restaurant.
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.
Levin Iglut vs Kakslauttanen: FAQ
Which is better, Levin Iglut or Kakslauttanen?
In our ranking Levin Iglut – Golden Crown comes out ahead with 7.8/10. Levin Iglut is ahead on stay & rooms, guest ratings, location & access and value for money, while Kakslauttanen is ahead on privacy & wellness and dining, spa & activities.
Which has better guest reviews, Levin Iglut or Kakslauttanen?
Levin Iglut averages 8.8/10 (908 reviews) and Kakslauttanen 7.9/10 (4,538 reviews), combining Google, Tripadvisor and Booking.com.
Which is cheaper, Levin Iglut or Kakslauttanen?
Levin Iglut starts from €395 per night (breakfast included; ~€970 in March) 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.