Northern Lights Ranch vs Aurora Village
Two Lapland stays, split by split. Northern Lights Ranch scores 8.3, Aurora Village 7.5. Here is where the difference comes from.
Summary
Northern Lights Ranch scores 8.3/10 and Aurora Village Ivalo 7.5/10 in our ranking. Northern Lights Ranch is ahead on stay & rooms, privacy & wellness, guest ratings and value for money, while Aurora Village is ahead on dining, spa & activities.
Rooms: Northern Lights Ranch's units are 21–50 m²; Aurora Village's are 28–41 m². At Northern Lights Ranch some units have a private sauna and some units have a private hot tub; at Aurora Village no unit has a private sauna and no unit has a private hot tub.
Location: Northern Lights Ranch is in Levi, Köngäs, 30 km from KTT; Aurora Village is in Ivalo, Inari, 13 km from IVL.
| Criterion | Northern Lights Ranch | Aurora Village |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.3/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Ranking | #4 | #11 |
| Area | Levi · Köngäs | Ivalo · Inari |
| Stay type | Sky View glass-roof cabins | Glass-roof aurora cabins |
| Glass-roof room size | 21 m² and up | 28 m² and up |
| Largest unit | 50 m² | 41 m² |
| Private sauna | In some units | No |
| Private hot tub | In some units | No |
| Guest rating (avg /10) | 9.5 (723 reviews) | 9.3 (1,289 reviews) |
| Airport | 30 km (KTT) | 13 km (IVL) |
| From / night | €275 · breakfast included | €345 · breakfast & dinner included Sep–Apr |
| Restaurant / spa | Yes / No | Yes / No |
| Stay & rooms | 8.4 | 7.6 |
| Privacy & wellness | 7.8 | 5.0 |
| Guest ratings | 9.5 | 9.3 |
| Dining, spa & activities | 7.6 | 8.0 |
| Location & access | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| Value for money | 8.4 | 7.6 |
Northern Lights Ranch
Polished, calm and very well reviewed. Most cabins are compact, and only the top two types add a private sauna.
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 Northern Lights Ranch (8.3) and Aurora Village (7.5).
The short answer
Choose Northern Lights Ranch for: Glass ceiling in every cabin · Private hot tub from Deluxe upwards · Excellent cleanliness and staff scores.
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.
Northern Lights Ranch vs Aurora Village: FAQ
Which is better, Northern Lights Ranch or Aurora Village?
In our ranking Northern Lights Ranch comes out ahead with 8.3/10. Northern Lights Ranch is ahead on stay & rooms, privacy & wellness, guest ratings and value for money, while Aurora Village is ahead on dining, spa & activities.
Which has better guest reviews, Northern Lights Ranch or Aurora Village?
Northern Lights Ranch averages 9.5/10 (723 reviews) and Aurora Village 9.3/10 (1,289 reviews), combining Google, Tripadvisor and Booking.com.
Which is cheaper, Northern Lights Ranch or Aurora Village?
Northern Lights Ranch starts from €275 per night (breakfast included) 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.