Nova Skyland vs Santa's Igloos
Two Lapland stays, split by split. Nova Skyland scores 8.4, Santa's Igloos 7.3. Here is where the difference comes from.
Summary
Nova Skyland Hotel scores 8.4/10 and Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle 7.3/10 in our ranking. Nova Skyland is ahead on stay & rooms, privacy & wellness, guest ratings, dining, spa & activities and value for money.
Rooms: Nova Skyland's units are 34–82 m²; Santa's Igloos's are 19–28 m². At Nova Skyland every unit has a private sauna and no unit has a private hot tub; at Santa's Igloos some units have a private sauna and some units have a private hot tub.
Location: Nova Skyland is in Rovaniemi, Santa Claus Village, 3 km from RVN; Santa's Igloos is in Rovaniemi, Santa Claus Village, 5 km from RVN.
| Criterion | Nova Skyland | Santa's Igloos |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.4/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Ranking | #3 | #13 |
| Area | Rovaniemi · Santa Claus Village | Rovaniemi · Santa Claus Village |
| Stay type | Two-floor suites, Nordic cottages | Glass igloos |
| Glass-roof room size | No glass roof | 19 m² and up |
| Largest unit | 82 m² | 28 m² |
| Private sauna | In every unit | In some units |
| Private hot tub | No | In some units |
| Guest rating (avg /10) | 9.1 (1,535 reviews) | 8.6 (1,201 reviews) |
| Airport | 3 km (RVN) | 5 km (RVN) |
| From / night | €275 · breakfast included | €415 · breakfast included |
| Restaurant / spa | Yes / No | Yes / No |
| Stay & rooms | 8.8 | 6.8 |
| Privacy & wellness | 7.4 | 5.6 |
| Guest ratings | 9.1 | 8.6 |
| Dining, spa & activities | 7.4 | 7.2 |
| Location & access | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| Value for money | 8.6 | 6.8 |
Nova Skyland Hotel
Big, well-designed suites with saunas at a fair price. No glass roofs, so aurora watching happens at the window.
Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle
Unbeatable for Santa Claus Village on foot. Most igloos are 19 m², and few have a sauna or hot tub.
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 Santa's Igloos (7.3).
The short answer
Choose Nova Skyland for: 56 m² suites with a private sauna · Good value for the space · Minutes from the airport.
Choose Santa's Igloos for: Walk to Santa Claus Village · Working aurora alarm in every igloo. Keep in mind: Most igloos are 19 m² · Sauna in 10 igloos, hot tub in 2.
Nova Skyland vs Santa's Igloos: FAQ
Which is better, Nova Skyland or Santa's Igloos?
In our ranking Nova Skyland Hotel comes out ahead with 8.4/10. Nova Skyland is ahead on stay & rooms, privacy & wellness, guest ratings, dining, spa & activities and value for money.
Which has better guest reviews, Nova Skyland or Santa's Igloos?
Nova Skyland averages 9.1/10 (1,535 reviews) and Santa's Igloos 8.6/10 (1,201 reviews), combining Google, Tripadvisor and Booking.com.
Which is cheaper, Nova Skyland or Santa's Igloos?
Nova Skyland starts from €275 per night (breakfast included) and Santa's Igloos from €415 (breakfast included). Compare what is included, such as breakfast, sauna and hot tub, as well as the nightly rate.