SkyView Igloo Resort vs Kakslauttanen
Two Lapland stays, split by split. SkyView Igloo Resort scores 9.5, Kakslauttanen 7.6. Here is where the difference comes from.
Summary
SkyView Igloo Resort scores 9.5/10 and Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort 7.6/10 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; Kakslauttanen's are 25–90 m². At SkyView Igloo Resort every unit has a private sauna and every unit has a private hot tub; at Kakslauttanen every 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; Kakslauttanen is in Saariselkä, Kakslauttanen, 35 km from IVL.
| Criterion | SkyView Igloo Resort | Kakslauttanen |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 9.5/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Ranking | #1 | #10 |
| Area | Rovaniemi · Ollerovaara | Saariselkä · Kakslauttanen |
| Stay type | Two-floor glass igloo suites, Aurora cabins | Glass igloos, Kelo-glass igloos, Log cabins |
| Glass-roof room size | 50 m² and up | 25 m² and up |
| Largest unit | 60 m² | 90 m² |
| Private sauna | In every unit | In every unit |
| Private hot tub | In every unit | No |
| Guest rating (avg /10) | 9.7 (137 reviews) | 7.9 (4,538 reviews) |
| Airport | 17 km (RVN) | 35 km (IVL) |
| From / night | €299 · dynamic rates, breakfast included | €424 · half board in most winter rates |
| Restaurant / spa | Yes / Yes | Yes / No |
| Stay & rooms | 9.6 | 7.6 |
| Privacy & wellness | 9.8 | 7.6 |
| Guest ratings | 9.7 | 7.9 |
| Dining, spa & activities | 9.2 | 8.4 |
| Location & access | 9.2 | 7.0 |
| Value for money | 8.8 | 6.2 |
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.
Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort
The original and still a bucket-list name, with a huge range of units. Value and service scores now trail newer resorts.
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 Kakslauttanen for: The original glass-igloo experience · Private sauna in igloos and cabins. Keep in mind: Lowest value-for-money scores in this ranking · Many paid extras.
SkyView Igloo Resort vs Kakslauttanen: FAQ
Which is better, SkyView Igloo Resort or Kakslauttanen?
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 Kakslauttanen?
SkyView Igloo Resort averages 9.7/10 (137 reviews) and Kakslauttanen 7.9/10 (4,538 reviews), combining Google, Tripadvisor and Booking.com.
Which is cheaper, SkyView Igloo Resort or Kakslauttanen?
SkyView Igloo Resort starts from €299 per night (dynamic rates, breakfast included) and Kakslauttanen from €424 (half board in most winter rates). Compare what is included, such as breakfast, sauna and hot tub, as well as the nightly rate.