Wilderness Hotel Muotka vs Aurora Village
Two Lapland stays, split by split. Wilderness Hotel Muotka scores 8.1, Aurora Village 7.5. Here is where the difference comes from.
Summary
Wilderness Hotel Muotka scores 8.1/10 and Aurora Village Ivalo 7.5/10 in our ranking. Wilderness Hotel Muotka is ahead on stay & rooms, privacy & wellness, dining, spa & activities and value for money, while Aurora Village is ahead on location & access.
Rooms: Wilderness Hotel Muotka's units are 30–72 m²; Aurora Village's are 28–41 m². At Wilderness Hotel Muotka some units have a private sauna and no unit has a private hot tub; at Aurora Village no unit has a private sauna and no unit has a private hot tub.
Location: Wilderness Hotel Muotka is in Saariselkä, Muotka, 38 km from IVL; Aurora Village is in Ivalo, Inari, 13 km from IVL.
| Criterion | Wilderness Hotel Muotka | Aurora Village |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.1/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Ranking | #5 | #11 |
| Area | Saariselkä · Muotka | Ivalo · Inari |
| Stay type | Aurora cabins, Log cabins, Hotel rooms | Glass-roof aurora cabins |
| Glass-roof room size | 30 m² and up | 28 m² and up |
| Largest unit | 72 m² | 41 m² |
| Private sauna | In some units | No |
| Private hot tub | No | No |
| Guest rating (avg /10) | 9.3 (2,086 reviews) | 9.3 (1,289 reviews) |
| Airport | 38 km (IVL) | 13 km (IVL) |
| From / night | €259 · Aurora Cabin, breakfast included | €345 · breakfast & dinner included Sep–Apr |
| Restaurant / spa | Yes / No | Yes / No |
| Stay & rooms | 8.0 | 7.6 |
| Privacy & wellness | 7.0 | 5.0 |
| Guest ratings | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Dining, spa & activities | 8.4 | 8.0 |
| Location & access | 6.6 | 7.6 |
| Value for money | 8.7 | 7.6 |
Wilderness Hotel Muotka
Strong value and excellent guides, deep in the wilderness. Glass-roof cabins are 30 m², and getting anywhere else needs transport.
Aurora Village Ivalo
A genuinely dark, far-north base with good food included. Cabins are simple, and saunas and the hot tub cost extra.
Also compare our #1: SkyView Igloo Resort
Two-floor glass igloo suites where every unit has its own sauna and outdoor hot tub, on a quiet forest hill 15 minutes from Rovaniemi Airport. It scores 9.5/10 in our ranking, ahead of both Wilderness Hotel Muotka (8.1) and Aurora Village (7.5).
The short answer
Choose Wilderness Hotel Muotka for: Good value for a glass-roof cabin · Excellent in-house activity guides · Very dark national-park setting.
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.
Wilderness Hotel Muotka vs Aurora Village: FAQ
Which is better, Wilderness Hotel Muotka or Aurora Village?
In our ranking Wilderness Hotel Muotka comes out ahead with 8.1/10. Wilderness Hotel Muotka is ahead on stay & rooms, privacy & wellness, dining, spa & activities and value for money, while Aurora Village is ahead on location & access.
Which has better guest reviews, Wilderness Hotel Muotka or Aurora Village?
Wilderness Hotel Muotka averages 9.3/10 (2,086 reviews) and Aurora Village 9.3/10 (1,289 reviews), combining Google, Tripadvisor and Booking.com.
Which is cheaper, Wilderness Hotel Muotka or Aurora Village?
Wilderness Hotel Muotka starts from €259 per night (Aurora Cabin, 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.