SkyView Igloo Resort vs Aurora Village
Two Lapland stays, split by split. SkyView Igloo Resort scores 9.5, Aurora Village 7.5. Here is where the difference comes from.
Summary
SkyView Igloo Resort scores 9.5/10 and Aurora Village Ivalo 7.5/10 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; Aurora Village's are 28–41 m². At SkyView Igloo Resort every unit has a private sauna and every unit has a private hot tub; at Aurora Village 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; Aurora Village is in Ivalo, Inari, 13 km from IVL.
| Criterion | SkyView Igloo Resort | Aurora Village |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Ranking | #1 | #11 |
| Area | Rovaniemi · Ollerovaara | Ivalo · Inari |
| Stay type | Two-floor glass igloo suites, Aurora cabins | Glass-roof aurora cabins |
| Glass-roof room size | 50 m² and up | 28 m² and up |
| Largest unit | 60 m² | 41 m² |
| Private sauna | In every unit | No |
| Private hot tub | In every unit | No |
| Guest rating (avg /10) | 9.7 (137 reviews) | 9.3 (1,289 reviews) |
| Airport | 17 km (RVN) | 13 km (IVL) |
| From / night | €299 · dynamic rates, breakfast included | €345 · breakfast & dinner included Sep–Apr |
| Restaurant / spa | Yes / Yes | Yes / No |
| Stay & rooms | 9.6 | 7.6 |
| Privacy & wellness | 9.8 | 5.0 |
| Guest ratings | 9.7 | 9.3 |
| Dining, spa & activities | 9.2 | 8.0 |
| Location & access | 9.2 | 7.6 |
| Value for money | 8.8 | 7.6 |
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.
Aurora Village Ivalo
A genuinely dark, far-north base with good food included. Cabins are simple, and saunas and the hot tub cost extra.
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 Aurora Village for: Half board included in aurora season · Dark forest site far north. Keep in mind: Cabins are basic for the price · No private sauna or hot tub.
SkyView Igloo Resort vs Aurora Village: FAQ
Which is better, SkyView Igloo Resort or Aurora Village?
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 Aurora Village?
SkyView Igloo Resort averages 9.7/10 (137 reviews) and Aurora Village 9.3/10 (1,289 reviews), combining Google, Tripadvisor and Booking.com.
Which is cheaper, SkyView Igloo Resort or Aurora Village?
SkyView Igloo Resort starts from €299 per night (dynamic rates, breakfast included) and Aurora Village from €345 (breakfast & dinner included Sep–Apr). Compare what is included, such as breakfast, sauna and hot tub, as well as the nightly rate.