Wilderness Hotel Muotka vs Star Arctic Hotel
Two Lapland stays, split by split. Wilderness Hotel Muotka scores 8.1, Star Arctic Hotel 7.4. Here is where the difference comes from.
Summary
Wilderness Hotel Muotka scores 8.1/10 and Star Arctic Hotel 7.4/10 in our ranking. Wilderness Hotel Muotka is ahead on stay & rooms, privacy & wellness, guest ratings, dining, spa & activities and value for money, while Star Arctic Hotel is ahead on location & access.
Rooms: Wilderness Hotel Muotka's units are 30–72 m²; Star Arctic Hotel's are 20–35 m². At Wilderness Hotel Muotka some units have a private sauna and no 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: Wilderness Hotel Muotka is in Saariselkä, Muotka, 38 km from IVL; Star Arctic Hotel is in Saariselkä, Kaunispää fell, 28 km from IVL.
| Criterion | Wilderness Hotel Muotka | Star Arctic Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.1/10 | 7.4/10 |
| Ranking | #5 | #12 |
| Area | Saariselkä · Muotka | Saariselkä · Kaunispää fell |
| Stay type | Aurora cabins, Log cabins, Hotel rooms | Aurora glass cabins, Sauna suites |
| Glass-roof room size | 30 m² and up | 20 m² and up |
| Largest unit | 72 m² | 35 m² |
| Private sauna | In some units | In some units |
| Private hot tub | No | No |
| Guest rating (avg /10) | 9.3 (2,086 reviews) | 8.8 (1,366 reviews) |
| Airport | 38 km (IVL) | 28 km (IVL) |
| From / night | €259 · Aurora Cabin, breakfast included | €360 · breakfast included |
| Restaurant / spa | Yes / No | Yes / No |
| Stay & rooms | 8.0 | 7.2 |
| Privacy & wellness | 7.0 | 6.0 |
| Guest ratings | 9.3 | 8.8 |
| Dining, spa & activities | 8.4 | 7.8 |
| Location & access | 6.6 | 7.4 |
| 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.
Star Arctic Hotel
Great views and skiing on the doorstep. The glass cabins are the smallest in our comparison.
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 Star Arctic Hotel (7.4).
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 Star Arctic Hotel for: Fell-top panorama · Ski-to-door. Keep in mind: Glass cabins only 20 m² · Partial glass roof, not a dome.
Wilderness Hotel Muotka vs Star Arctic Hotel: FAQ
Which is better, Wilderness Hotel Muotka or Star Arctic Hotel?
In our ranking Wilderness Hotel Muotka comes out ahead with 8.1/10. Wilderness Hotel Muotka is ahead on stay & rooms, privacy & wellness, guest ratings, dining, spa & activities and value for money, while Star Arctic Hotel is ahead on location & access.
Which has better guest reviews, Wilderness Hotel Muotka or Star Arctic Hotel?
Wilderness Hotel Muotka averages 9.3/10 (2,086 reviews) and Star Arctic Hotel 8.8/10 (1,366 reviews), combining Google, Tripadvisor and Booking.com.
Which is cheaper, Wilderness Hotel Muotka or Star Arctic Hotel?
Wilderness Hotel Muotka starts from €259 per night (Aurora Cabin, 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.