Northern Lights Ranch vs Kakslauttanen
Two Lapland stays, split by split. Northern Lights Ranch scores 8.3, Kakslauttanen 7.6. Here is where the difference comes from.
Summary
Northern Lights Ranch scores 8.3/10 and Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort 7.6/10 in our ranking. Northern Lights Ranch is ahead on stay & rooms, privacy & wellness, guest ratings, location & access and value for money, while Kakslauttanen is ahead on dining, spa & activities.
Rooms: Northern Lights Ranch's units are 21–50 m²; Kakslauttanen's are 25–90 m². At Northern Lights Ranch some units have 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: Northern Lights Ranch is in Levi, Köngäs, 30 km from KTT; Kakslauttanen is in Saariselkä, Kakslauttanen, 35 km from IVL.
| Criterion | Northern Lights Ranch | Kakslauttanen |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.3/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Ranking | #4 | #10 |
| Area | Levi · Köngäs | Saariselkä · Kakslauttanen |
| Stay type | Sky View glass-roof cabins | Glass igloos, Kelo-glass igloos, Log cabins |
| Glass-roof room size | 21 m² and up | 25 m² and up |
| Largest unit | 50 m² | 90 m² |
| Private sauna | In some units | In every unit |
| Private hot tub | In some units | No |
| Guest rating (avg /10) | 9.5 (723 reviews) | 7.9 (4,538 reviews) |
| Airport | 30 km (KTT) | 35 km (IVL) |
| From / night | €275 · breakfast included | €424 · half board in most winter rates |
| Restaurant / spa | Yes / No | Yes / No |
| Stay & rooms | 8.4 | 7.6 |
| Privacy & wellness | 7.8 | 7.6 |
| Guest ratings | 9.5 | 7.9 |
| Dining, spa & activities | 7.6 | 8.4 |
| Location & access | 7.6 | 7.0 |
| Value for money | 8.4 | 6.2 |
Northern Lights Ranch
Polished, calm and very well reviewed. Most cabins are compact, and only the top two types add a private sauna.
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 Northern Lights Ranch (8.3) and Kakslauttanen (7.6).
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 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.
Northern Lights Ranch vs Kakslauttanen: FAQ
Which is better, Northern Lights Ranch or Kakslauttanen?
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, location & access and value for money, while Kakslauttanen is ahead on dining, spa & activities.
Which has better guest reviews, Northern Lights Ranch or Kakslauttanen?
Northern Lights Ranch averages 9.5/10 (723 reviews) and Kakslauttanen 7.9/10 (4,538 reviews), combining Google, Tripadvisor and Booking.com.
Which is cheaper, Northern Lights Ranch or Kakslauttanen?
Northern Lights Ranch starts from €275 per night (breakfast included) 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.