SkyView Igloo Resort vs Nova Skyland
Two Lapland stays, split by split. SkyView Igloo Resort scores 9.5, Nova Skyland 8.4. Here is where the difference comes from.
Summary
SkyView Igloo Resort scores 9.5/10 and Nova Skyland Hotel 8.4/10 in our ranking. SkyView Igloo Resort is ahead on stay & rooms, privacy & wellness, guest ratings, dining, spa & activities and value for money, while Nova Skyland is ahead on location & access.
Rooms: SkyView Igloo Resort's units are 25–60 m²; Nova Skyland's are 34–82 m². At SkyView Igloo Resort every unit has a private sauna and every unit has a private hot tub; at Nova Skyland 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; Nova Skyland is in Rovaniemi, Santa Claus Village, 3 km from RVN.
| Criterion | SkyView Igloo Resort | Nova Skyland |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 9.5/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Ranking | #1 | #3 |
| Area | Rovaniemi · Ollerovaara | Rovaniemi · Santa Claus Village |
| Stay type | Two-floor glass igloo suites, Aurora cabins | Two-floor suites, Nordic cottages |
| Glass-roof room size | 50 m² and up | No glass roof |
| Largest unit | 60 m² | 82 m² |
| Private sauna | In every unit | In every unit |
| Private hot tub | In every unit | No |
| Guest rating (avg /10) | 9.7 (137 reviews) | 9.1 (1,535 reviews) |
| Airport | 17 km (RVN) | 3 km (RVN) |
| From / night | €299 · dynamic rates, breakfast included | €275 · breakfast included |
| Restaurant / spa | Yes / Yes | Yes / No |
| Stay & rooms | 9.6 | 8.8 |
| Privacy & wellness | 9.8 | 7.4 |
| Guest ratings | 9.7 | 9.1 |
| Dining, spa & activities | 9.2 | 7.4 |
| Location & access | 9.2 | 9.6 |
| Value for money | 8.8 | 8.6 |
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.
Nova Skyland Hotel
Big, well-designed suites with saunas at a fair price. No glass roofs, so aurora watching happens at the window.
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 Nova Skyland for: 56 m² suites with a private sauna · Good value for the space. Keep in mind: No glass roof · Strict cancellation and check-out policies.
SkyView Igloo Resort vs Nova Skyland: FAQ
Which is better, SkyView Igloo Resort or Nova Skyland?
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 and value for money, while Nova Skyland is ahead on location & access.
Which has better guest reviews, SkyView Igloo Resort or Nova Skyland?
SkyView Igloo Resort averages 9.7/10 (137 reviews) and Nova Skyland 9.1/10 (1,535 reviews), combining Google, Tripadvisor and Booking.com.
Which is cheaper, SkyView Igloo Resort or Nova Skyland?
SkyView Igloo Resort starts from €299 per night (dynamic rates, breakfast included) and Nova Skyland from €275 (breakfast included). Compare what is included, such as breakfast, sauna and hot tub, as well as the nightly rate.