Wilderness Hotel Muotka vs Jávri Lodge
Two Lapland stays, split by split. Wilderness Hotel Muotka scores 8.1, Jávri Lodge 8.0. Here is where the difference comes from.
Summary
Wilderness Hotel Muotka scores 8.1/10 and Jávri Lodge 8.0/10 in our ranking. Wilderness Hotel Muotka is ahead on guest ratings and value for money, while Jávri Lodge is ahead on stay & rooms, privacy & wellness, dining, spa & activities and location & access.
Rooms: Wilderness Hotel Muotka's units are 30–72 m²; Jávri Lodge's are 21–45 m². At Wilderness Hotel Muotka some units have a private sauna and no unit has a private hot tub; at Jávri Lodge 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; Jávri Lodge is in Saariselkä.
| Criterion | Wilderness Hotel Muotka | Jávri Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.1/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Ranking | #5 | #6 |
| Area | Saariselkä · Muotka | Saariselkä |
| Stay type | Aurora cabins, Log cabins, Hotel rooms | All-inclusive boutique lodge |
| Glass-roof room size | 30 m² and up | No glass roof |
| Largest unit | 72 m² | 45 m² |
| Private sauna | In some units | No |
| Private hot tub | No | No |
| Guest rating (avg /10) | 9.3 (2,086 reviews) | 9.0 (75 reviews) |
| Airport | 38 km (IVL) | IVL |
| From / night | €259 · Aurora Cabin, breakfast included | €2,130 · all-inclusive, 2-night minimum |
| Restaurant / spa | Yes / No | Yes / Yes |
| Stay & rooms | 8.0 | 8.6 |
| Privacy & wellness | 7.0 | 7.4 |
| Guest ratings | 9.3 | 9.0 |
| Dining, spa & activities | 8.4 | 8.8 |
| Location & access | 6.6 | 7.2 |
| Value for money | 8.7 | 5.6 |
Wilderness Hotel Muotka
Strong value and excellent guides, deep in the wilderness. Glass-roof cabins are 30 m², and getting anywhere else needs transport.
Jávri Lodge
Lapland's priciest all-inclusive: fine dining and guided days, but no glass roofs, and rates start above €2,000 a night.
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 Jávri Lodge (8.0).
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 Jávri Lodge for: Fine dining and personal service · Everything included. Keep in mind: From €2,130 per night · No glass roofs, private saunas or hot tubs.
Wilderness Hotel Muotka vs Jávri Lodge: FAQ
Which is better, Wilderness Hotel Muotka or Jávri Lodge?
In our ranking Wilderness Hotel Muotka comes out ahead with 8.1/10. Wilderness Hotel Muotka is ahead on guest ratings and value for money, while Jávri Lodge is ahead on stay & rooms, privacy & wellness, dining, spa & activities and location & access.
Which has better guest reviews, Wilderness Hotel Muotka or Jávri Lodge?
Wilderness Hotel Muotka averages 9.3/10 (2,086 reviews) and Jávri Lodge 9.0/10 (75 reviews), combining Google, Tripadvisor and Booking.com.
Which is cheaper, Wilderness Hotel Muotka or Jávri Lodge?
Wilderness Hotel Muotka starts from €259 per night (Aurora Cabin, breakfast included) and Jávri Lodge from €2,130 (all-inclusive, 2-night minimum). Compare what is included, such as breakfast, sauna and hot tub, as well as the nightly rate.