Nova Skyland vs Arctic TreeHouse
Two Lapland stays, split by split. Nova Skyland scores 8.4, Arctic TreeHouse 7.9. Here is where the difference comes from.
Summary
Nova Skyland Hotel scores 8.4/10 and Arctic TreeHouse Hotel 7.9/10 in our ranking. Nova Skyland is ahead on stay & rooms, privacy & wellness, guest ratings and value for money, while Arctic TreeHouse is ahead on dining, spa & activities.
Rooms: Nova Skyland's units are 34–82 m²; Arctic TreeHouse's are 27–55 m². At Nova Skyland every unit has a private sauna and no unit has a private hot tub; at Arctic TreeHouse some units have a private sauna and no unit has a private hot tub.
Location: Nova Skyland is in Rovaniemi, Santa Claus Village, 3 km from RVN; Arctic TreeHouse is in Rovaniemi, Syväsenvaara, 3 km from RVN.
| Criterion | Nova Skyland | Arctic TreeHouse |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.4/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Ranking | #3 | #7 |
| Area | Rovaniemi · Santa Claus Village | Rovaniemi · Syväsenvaara |
| Stay type | Two-floor suites, Nordic cottages | Design treehouse suites |
| Glass-roof room size | No glass roof | No glass roof |
| Largest unit | 82 m² | 55 m² |
| Private sauna | In every unit | In some units |
| Private hot tub | No | No |
| Guest rating (avg /10) | 9.1 (1,535 reviews) | 8.7 (1,510 reviews) |
| Airport | 3 km (RVN) | 3 km (RVN) |
| From / night | €275 · breakfast included | €367 · breakfast included |
| Restaurant / spa | Yes / No | Yes / Yes |
| Stay & rooms | 8.8 | 8.4 |
| Privacy & wellness | 7.4 | 5.8 |
| Guest ratings | 9.1 | 8.7 |
| Dining, spa & activities | 7.4 | 8.8 |
| Location & access | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| Value for money | 8.6 | 6.4 |
Nova Skyland Hotel
Big, well-designed suites with saunas at a fair price. No glass roofs, so aurora watching happens at the window.
Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
Striking design, good food and a spa. The standard suite is 27 m² with no glass roof, and value scores are low.
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 Arctic TreeHouse (7.9).
The short answer
Choose Nova Skyland for: 56 m² suites with a private sauna · Good value for the space · Minutes from the airport.
Choose Arctic TreeHouse for: Distinctive award-winning design · Strong restaurant and a spa. Keep in mind: No glass roof · Standard suites are 27 m².
Nova Skyland vs Arctic TreeHouse: FAQ
Which is better, Nova Skyland or Arctic TreeHouse?
In our ranking Nova Skyland Hotel comes out ahead with 8.4/10. Nova Skyland is ahead on stay & rooms, privacy & wellness, guest ratings and value for money, while Arctic TreeHouse is ahead on dining, spa & activities.
Which has better guest reviews, Nova Skyland or Arctic TreeHouse?
Nova Skyland averages 9.1/10 (1,535 reviews) and Arctic TreeHouse 8.7/10 (1,510 reviews), combining Google, Tripadvisor and Booking.com.
Which is cheaper, Nova Skyland or Arctic TreeHouse?
Nova Skyland starts from €275 per night (breakfast included) and Arctic TreeHouse from €367 (breakfast included). Compare what is included, such as breakfast, sauna and hot tub, as well as the nightly rate.