Nova Skyland vs Apukka Resort
Two Lapland stays, split by split. Nova Skyland scores 8.4, Apukka Resort 7.8. Here is where the difference comes from.
Summary
Nova Skyland Hotel scores 8.4/10 and Apukka Resort 7.8/10 in our ranking. Nova Skyland is ahead on stay & rooms, privacy & wellness, guest ratings, location & access and value for money, while Apukka Resort is ahead on dining, spa & activities.
Rooms: Nova Skyland's units are 34–82 m²; Apukka Resort's are 24–41 m². At Nova Skyland every unit has a private sauna and no unit has a private hot tub; at Apukka Resort no unit has a private sauna and no unit has a private hot tub.
Location: Nova Skyland is in Rovaniemi, Santa Claus Village, 3 km from RVN; Apukka Resort is in Rovaniemi, Lake Olkkajärvi, 10 km from RVN.
| Criterion | Nova Skyland | Apukka Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.4/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Ranking | #3 | #9 |
| Area | Rovaniemi · Santa Claus Village | Rovaniemi · Lake Olkkajärvi |
| Stay type | Two-floor suites, Nordic cottages | Aurora cabins, Glass igloo suites |
| Glass-roof room size | No glass roof | 24 m² and up |
| Largest unit | 82 m² | 41 m² |
| Private sauna | In every unit | No |
| Private hot tub | No | No |
| Guest rating (avg /10) | 9.1 (1,535 reviews) | 9.0 (2,730 reviews) |
| Airport | 3 km (RVN) | 10 km (RVN) |
| From / night | €275 · breakfast included | €356 · breakfast included |
| Restaurant / spa | Yes / No | Yes / No |
| Stay & rooms | 8.8 | 7.8 |
| Privacy & wellness | 7.4 | 5.4 |
| Guest ratings | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Dining, spa & activities | 7.4 | 9.0 |
| Location & access | 9.6 | 8.6 |
| Value for money | 8.6 | 7.2 |
Nova Skyland Hotel
Big, well-designed suites with saunas at a fair price. No glass roofs, so aurora watching happens at the window.
Apukka Resort
Rovaniemi's activity hub, with three restaurants and its own huskies. Cabins are compact and saunas 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 Nova Skyland (8.4) and Apukka Resort (7.8).
The short answer
Choose Nova Skyland for: 56 m² suites with a private sauna · Good value for the space · Minutes from the airport.
Choose Apukka Resort for: Huge on-site activity programme · Quiet lakeside setting. Keep in mind: Cabins are 24–27 m² · No private sauna or hot tub.
Nova Skyland vs Apukka Resort: FAQ
Which is better, Nova Skyland or Apukka Resort?
In our ranking Nova Skyland Hotel comes out ahead with 8.4/10. Nova Skyland is ahead on stay & rooms, privacy & wellness, guest ratings, location & access and value for money, while Apukka Resort is ahead on dining, spa & activities.
Which has better guest reviews, Nova Skyland or Apukka Resort?
Nova Skyland averages 9.1/10 (1,535 reviews) and Apukka Resort 9.0/10 (2,730 reviews), combining Google, Tripadvisor and Booking.com.
Which is cheaper, Nova Skyland or Apukka Resort?
Nova Skyland starts from €275 per night (breakfast included) and Apukka Resort from €356 (breakfast included). Compare what is included, such as breakfast, sauna and hot tub, as well as the nightly rate.