SkyView Igloo Resort vs Star Arctic Hotel
Two Lapland stays, split by split. SkyView Igloo Resort scores 9.5, Star Arctic Hotel 7.4. Here is where the difference comes from.
Summary
SkyView Igloo Resort scores 9.5/10 and Star Arctic Hotel 7.4/10 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; Star Arctic Hotel's are 20–35 m². At SkyView Igloo Resort every unit has a private sauna and every unit has a private hot tub; at Star Arctic Hotel some units have a private sauna and no unit has a private hot tub.
Location: SkyView Igloo Resort is in Rovaniemi, Ollerovaara, 17 km from RVN; Star Arctic Hotel is in Saariselkä, Kaunispää fell, 28 km from IVL.
| Criterion | SkyView Igloo Resort | Star Arctic Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 9.5/10 | 7.4/10 |
| Ranking | #1 | #12 |
| Area | Rovaniemi · Ollerovaara | Saariselkä · Kaunispää fell |
| Stay type | Two-floor glass igloo suites, Aurora cabins | Aurora glass cabins, Sauna suites |
| Glass-roof room size | 50 m² and up | 20 m² and up |
| Largest unit | 60 m² | 35 m² |
| Private sauna | In every unit | In some units |
| Private hot tub | In every unit | No |
| Guest rating (avg /10) | 9.7 (137 reviews) | 8.8 (1,366 reviews) |
| Airport | 17 km (RVN) | 28 km (IVL) |
| From / night | €299 · dynamic rates, breakfast included | €360 · breakfast included |
| Restaurant / spa | Yes / Yes | Yes / No |
| Stay & rooms | 9.6 | 7.2 |
| Privacy & wellness | 9.8 | 6.0 |
| Guest ratings | 9.7 | 8.8 |
| Dining, spa & activities | 9.2 | 7.8 |
| Location & access | 9.2 | 7.4 |
| 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.
Star Arctic Hotel
Great views and skiing on the doorstep. The glass cabins are the smallest in our comparison.
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 Star Arctic Hotel for: Fell-top panorama · Ski-to-door. Keep in mind: Glass cabins only 20 m² · Partial glass roof, not a dome.
SkyView Igloo Resort vs Star Arctic Hotel: FAQ
Which is better, SkyView Igloo Resort or Star Arctic Hotel?
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 Star Arctic Hotel?
SkyView Igloo Resort averages 9.7/10 (137 reviews) and Star Arctic Hotel 8.8/10 (1,366 reviews), combining Google, Tripadvisor and Booking.com.
Which is cheaper, SkyView Igloo Resort or Star Arctic Hotel?
SkyView Igloo Resort starts from €299 per night (dynamic rates, breakfast included) and Star Arctic Hotel from €360 (breakfast included). Compare what is included, such as breakfast, sauna and hot tub, as well as the nightly rate.