Wilderness Hotel Muotka vs Kakslauttanen
Two Lapland stays, split by split. Wilderness Hotel Muotka scores 8.1, Kakslauttanen 7.6. Here is where the difference comes from.
Summary
Wilderness Hotel Muotka scores 8.1/10 and Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort 7.6/10 in our ranking. Wilderness Hotel Muotka is ahead on stay & rooms, guest ratings and value for money, while Kakslauttanen is ahead on privacy & wellness and location & access.
Rooms: Wilderness Hotel Muotka's units are 30–72 m²; Kakslauttanen's are 25–90 m². At Wilderness Hotel Muotka some units have a private sauna and no unit has a private hot tub; at Kakslauttanen every 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; Kakslauttanen is in Saariselkä, Kakslauttanen, 35 km from IVL.
| Criterion | Wilderness Hotel Muotka | Kakslauttanen |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.1/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Ranking | #5 | #10 |
| Area | Saariselkä · Muotka | Saariselkä · Kakslauttanen |
| Stay type | Aurora cabins, Log cabins, Hotel rooms | Glass igloos, Kelo-glass igloos, Log cabins |
| Glass-roof room size | 30 m² and up | 25 m² and up |
| Largest unit | 72 m² | 90 m² |
| Private sauna | In some units | In every unit |
| Private hot tub | No | No |
| Guest rating (avg /10) | 9.3 (2,086 reviews) | 7.9 (4,538 reviews) |
| Airport | 38 km (IVL) | 35 km (IVL) |
| From / night | €259 · Aurora Cabin, breakfast included | €424 · half board in most winter rates |
| Restaurant / spa | Yes / No | Yes / No |
| Stay & rooms | 8.0 | 7.6 |
| Privacy & wellness | 7.0 | 7.6 |
| Guest ratings | 9.3 | 7.9 |
| Dining, spa & activities | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Location & access | 6.6 | 7.0 |
| Value for money | 8.7 | 6.2 |
Wilderness Hotel Muotka
Strong value and excellent guides, deep in the wilderness. Glass-roof cabins are 30 m², and getting anywhere else needs transport.
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.
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 Kakslauttanen (7.6).
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 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.
Wilderness Hotel Muotka vs Kakslauttanen: FAQ
Which is better, Wilderness Hotel Muotka or Kakslauttanen?
In our ranking Wilderness Hotel Muotka comes out ahead with 8.1/10. Wilderness Hotel Muotka is ahead on stay & rooms, guest ratings and value for money, while Kakslauttanen is ahead on privacy & wellness and location & access.
Which has better guest reviews, Wilderness Hotel Muotka or Kakslauttanen?
Wilderness Hotel Muotka averages 9.3/10 (2,086 reviews) and Kakslauttanen 7.9/10 (4,538 reviews), combining Google, Tripadvisor and Booking.com.
Which is cheaper, Wilderness Hotel Muotka or Kakslauttanen?
Wilderness Hotel Muotka starts from €259 per night (Aurora Cabin, 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.