SkyView Igloo Resort vs Arctic SnowHotel
Two Lapland stays, split by split. SkyView Igloo Resort scores 9.5, Arctic SnowHotel 7.2. Here is where the difference comes from.
Summary
SkyView Igloo Resort scores 9.5/10 and Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos 7.2/10 in our ranking. SkyView Igloo Resort is ahead on stay & rooms, privacy & wellness, guest ratings, dining, spa & activities, location & access and value for money.
Rooms: SkyView Igloo Resort's units are 25–60 m²; Arctic SnowHotel's are 20–33 m². At SkyView Igloo Resort every unit has a private sauna and every unit has a private hot tub; at Arctic SnowHotel no unit has a private sauna and no unit has a private hot tub.
Location: SkyView Igloo Resort is in Rovaniemi, Ollerovaara, 17 km from RVN; Arctic SnowHotel is in Sinettä, near Rovaniemi, 36 km from RVN.
| Criterion | SkyView Igloo Resort | Arctic SnowHotel |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 9.5/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Ranking | #1 | #14 |
| Area | Rovaniemi · Ollerovaara | Sinettä · near Rovaniemi |
| Stay type | Two-floor glass igloo suites, Aurora cabins | Glass igloos, Snow hotel |
| Glass-roof room size | 50 m² and up | 20 m² and up |
| Largest unit | 60 m² | 33 m² |
| Private sauna | In every unit | No |
| Private hot tub | In every unit | No |
| Guest rating (avg /10) | 9.7 (137 reviews) | 8.7 (3,358 reviews) |
| Airport | 17 km (RVN) | 36 km (RVN) |
| From / night | €299 · dynamic rates, breakfast included | €286 · breakfast included |
| Restaurant / spa | Yes / Yes | Yes / No |
| Stay & rooms | 9.6 | 6.8 |
| Privacy & wellness | 9.8 | 4.6 |
| Guest ratings | 9.7 | 8.7 |
| Dining, spa & activities | 9.2 | 8.2 |
| Location & access | 9.2 | 7.6 |
| Value for money | 8.8 | 8.2 |
SkyView Igloo Resort
The most complete glass-igloo stay in Lapland right now: big two-floor suites, a private sauna and hot tub with every one, a restaurant and rooftop spa on site, and a 15-minute transfer from Rovaniemi Airport.
Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos
Two experiences in one place and a dark lakeside site. Igloos are small, twin-bedded, and most extras cost more.
The short answer
Choose SkyView Igloo Resort for: Private sauna and outdoor hot tub in every unit · Entry-level suite is 50 m² over two floors, the largest standard glass-roof unit we compared · Breakfast included; restaurant and rooftop spa on site.
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.
SkyView Igloo Resort vs Arctic SnowHotel: FAQ
Which is better, SkyView Igloo Resort or Arctic SnowHotel?
In our ranking SkyView Igloo Resort comes out ahead with 9.5/10. SkyView Igloo Resort is ahead on stay & rooms, privacy & wellness, guest ratings, dining, spa & activities, location & access and value for money.
Which has better guest reviews, SkyView Igloo Resort or Arctic SnowHotel?
SkyView Igloo Resort averages 9.7/10 (137 reviews) and Arctic SnowHotel 8.7/10 (3,358 reviews), combining Google, Tripadvisor and Booking.com.
Which is cheaper, SkyView Igloo Resort or Arctic SnowHotel?
SkyView Igloo Resort starts from €299 per night (dynamic rates, 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.