At a glance
Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle ranks #13 of 14 resorts in our Lapland comparison with 7.3/10. It is in Rovaniemi, Santa Claus Village, about 5 km from Rovaniemi Airport. Units range from 19 m² to 28 m² and sleep up to 5 guests. Its strongest scores are location & access (9.6) and guest ratings (8.6). Guests rate it 8.6/10 on average across 1,201 reviews. Rates start from about €415 per night for two (breakfast included).
Our verdict
Santa's Igloos has around 70 igloos right at Santa Claus Village. The standard Premium Igloo is 19 m² with two beds under a heated glass ceiling and a tablet aurora alarm.
Ten igloos have a private sauna and only two have a hot tub. Restaurant Arctic Eye serves dinner; there is no spa or shared sauna.
Guests find the igloos warm and clean and the location convenient, but expensive for their size.
Score breakdown
- Stay
- 6.8
- Privacy
- 5.6
- Guest ratings
- 8.6
- Dining, spa
- 7.2
- Location
- 9.6
- Value for money
- 6.8
Weighted total 7.3/10. How we score.
Rooms compared
| Room | Size | Guests | Glass roof | Own sauna | Hot tub |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Igloo | 19 m² | 3 | Yes | No | No |
| Premium Igloo with sauna | 23 m² | 3 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Premium Igloo with alcove | 28 m² | 5 | Yes | No | No |
| Premium Igloo with hot tub | 19 m² | 3 | Yes | No | Yes |
Guest ratings
Average on a 10-point scale: 8.6 from 1,201 reviews. Checked 7 Oct 2026; ratings change over time.
Strengths and drawbacks
Strengths
- Walk to Santa Claus Village
- Working aurora alarm in every igloo
- Warm, clean igloos
Watch out for
- Most igloos are 19 m²
- Sauna in 10 igloos, hot tub in 2
- No spa
On site and nearby
- Restaurant
- ✓ Yes
- Spa
- No
- Breakfast included
- ✓ Yes
- Aurora alert
- ✓ Yes
Activities: Santa Claus Village on foot, Safaris nearby (third-party), Sledding and fire pit.
Getting there: About 5 km from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN).
Who should stay at Santa's Igloos
A great fit for: families with young children. If you want the highest-rated all-round stay, compare it with our #1, SkyView Igloo Resort.
Consider alternatives if any of these would spoil the trip for you: most igloos are 19 m²; sauna in 10 igloos, hot tub in 2; no spa.
Santa's Igloos: frequently asked questions
Does Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle have a glass roof?
Yes, every unit at Santa's Igloos has a glass roof, so you can watch the sky from bed on clear nights.
Does Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle have a private sauna or hot tub?
Some units have a private sauna, and some units have a private hot tub. Shared or bookable saunas may be available on site at extra cost.
How much does Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle cost per night?
Expect from about €415 per night for two, rising to around €925 for larger units or peak winter dates (breakfast included). Prices are dynamic, so check the live rate for your dates.
How far is Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle from the airport?
Santa's Igloos is about 5 km from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN). Most guests arrive by taxi or a transfer arranged by the resort.
Is Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle good for families?
The largest units sleep up to 5 guests. We rate it a good fit for families.
What do guests say about Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle?
Guests rate it 8.6/10 on average (1,201 reviews on Google, Tripadvisor and Booking.com). They most often praise: walk to Santa Claus Village, working aurora alarm in every igloo and warm, clean igloos. The most common drawbacks: most igloos are 19 m² and sauna in 10 igloos, hot tub in 2.
Where does Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle rank among Lapland resorts?
#13 overall in our current ranking of Lapland's best resorts, with a weighted score of 7.3/10 across rooms, privacy, guest ratings, facilities, access and value.