Santa's Igloos vs Arctic SnowHotel
Two Lapland stays, split by split. Santa's Igloos scores 7.3, Arctic SnowHotel 7.2. Here is where the difference comes from.
Summary
Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle scores 7.3/10 and Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos 7.2/10 in our ranking. Santa's Igloos is ahead on privacy & wellness and location & access, while Arctic SnowHotel is ahead on guest ratings, dining, spa & activities and value for money.
Rooms: Santa's Igloos's units are 19–28 m²; Arctic SnowHotel's are 20–33 m². At Santa's Igloos some units have a private sauna and some units have a private hot tub; at Arctic SnowHotel no unit has a private sauna and no unit has a private hot tub.
Location: Santa's Igloos is in Rovaniemi, Santa Claus Village, 5 km from RVN; Arctic SnowHotel is in Sinettä, near Rovaniemi, 36 km from RVN.
| Criterion | Santa's Igloos | Arctic SnowHotel |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.3/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Ranking | #13 | #14 |
| Area | Rovaniemi · Santa Claus Village | Sinettä · near Rovaniemi |
| Stay type | Glass igloos | Glass igloos, Snow hotel |
| Glass-roof room size | 19 m² and up | 20 m² and up |
| Largest unit | 28 m² | 33 m² |
| Private sauna | In some units | No |
| Private hot tub | In some units | No |
| Guest rating (avg /10) | 8.6 (1,201 reviews) | 8.7 (3,358 reviews) |
| Airport | 5 km (RVN) | 36 km (RVN) |
| From / night | €415 · breakfast included | €286 · breakfast included |
| Restaurant / spa | Yes / No | Yes / No |
| Stay & rooms | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Privacy & wellness | 5.6 | 4.6 |
| Guest ratings | 8.6 | 8.7 |
| Dining, spa & activities | 7.2 | 8.2 |
| Location & access | 9.6 | 7.6 |
| Value for money | 6.8 | 8.2 |
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.
Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos
Two experiences in one place and a dark lakeside site. Igloos are small, twin-bedded, and most extras cost more.
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 Santa's Igloos (7.3) and Arctic SnowHotel (7.2).
The short answer
Choose Santa's Igloos for: Walk to Santa Claus Village · Working aurora alarm in every igloo · Warm, clean igloos.
Choose Arctic SnowHotel for: Glass igloo plus snow hotel in one trip · Dark lakeside site with aurora night watch. Keep in mind: 20 m² igloos with twin beds only · 30–40 minutes from Rovaniemi.
Santa's Igloos vs Arctic SnowHotel: FAQ
Which is better, Santa's Igloos or Arctic SnowHotel?
In our ranking Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle comes out ahead with 7.3/10. Santa's Igloos is ahead on privacy & wellness and location & access, while Arctic SnowHotel is ahead on guest ratings, dining, spa & activities and value for money.
Which has better guest reviews, Santa's Igloos or Arctic SnowHotel?
Santa's Igloos averages 8.6/10 (1,201 reviews) and Arctic SnowHotel 8.7/10 (3,358 reviews), combining Google, Tripadvisor and Booking.com.
Which is cheaper, Santa's Igloos or Arctic SnowHotel?
Santa's Igloos starts from €415 per night (breakfast included) and Arctic SnowHotel from €286 (breakfast included). Compare what is included, such as breakfast, sauna and hot tub, as well as the nightly rate.