At a glance
SkyView Igloo Resort ranks #1 of 14 resorts in our Lapland comparison with 9.5/10. It is in Rovaniemi, Ollerovaara, about 17 km from Rovaniemi Airport. Units range from 25 m² to 60 m² and sleep up to 5 guests. Its strongest scores are privacy & wellness (9.8) and guest ratings (9.7). Guests rate it 9.7/10 on average across 137 reviews. Rates start from about €299 per night for two (dynamic rates, breakfast included).
Our verdict
SkyView opened on Ollerovaara hill outside Rovaniemi in 2025, and it was built around one idea: the evening should never depend on shared facilities. Every igloo suite has a heated 360° glass roof over the bedroom, a private Finnish sauna and a private outdoor hot tub. Most rivals offer one or two of the three, or keep them for their most expensive units.
The suites are big by igloo standards. The Signature Igloo Suite is 50 m² over two floors and sleeps four. The King Suite is 60 m², adds a second toilet upstairs and sleeps five. Downstairs there is a living area with a sofa bed and a fully equipped kitchen, so families and longer stays work here in a way that a 20 m² sleeping pod does not.
From October 2026 the resort adds Restaurant AURA, a Nordic kitchen with an Asian influence created with Finnish chef Tomi Björck, and Arctic Spa Culta with a heated rooftop infinity pool and a panoramic sauna. Breakfast is included with every stay. A free weekly programme (meeting the reindeer, a snowshoe walk and an aurora camp with a photographer) runs through the winter season.
Location is the other big advantage. Rovaniemi has the most direct winter flights in Lapland, and the resort is about 15 minutes from the airport, 10 minutes from the city centre and close to Santa Claus Village. Outdoor lights go off at 21:30 so the hill stays dark for aurora watching.
Score breakdown
- Stay
- 9.6
- Privacy
- 9.8
- Guest ratings
- 9.7
- Dining, spa
- 9.2
- Location
- 9.2
- Value for money
- 8.8
Weighted total 9.5/10. How we score.
Rooms compared
| Room | Size | Guests | Glass roof | Own sauna | Hot tub |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signature Igloo Suite Two floors, 360° heated glass roof above the bed, kitchen, sofa bed | 50 m² | 4 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Signature Igloo Suite King Two floors, extra-large king bed, second toilet upstairs | 60 m² | 5 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Aurora Cabin Private sauna and terrace hot tub, kitchenette, forest view | 25 m² | 4 | — | Yes | Yes |
Guest ratings
Average on a 10-point scale: 9.7 from 137 reviews. Checked 7 Oct 2026; ratings change over time.
Strengths and drawbacks
Strengths
- Private sauna and outdoor hot tub in every unit
- Entry-level suite is 50 m² over two floors, the largest standard glass-roof unit we compared
- Breakfast included; restaurant and rooftop spa on site
- 15 minutes from Rovaniemi Airport, 10 from the city
- Highest average guest rating in our comparison
Watch out for
- In the standard suite the only toilet is downstairs
- Still new, so fewer reviews than long-running resorts
- Spa sessions cost extra
On site and nearby
- Restaurant
- ✓ Yes
- Spa
- ✓ Yes
- Breakfast included
- ✓ Yes
- Aurora alert
- ✓ Yes
Activities: Northern lights tours, Husky safaris, Snowmobile safaris, Reindeer experiences, Santa Claus Village tours, Free weekly programme: reindeer, snowshoe walk, aurora camp.
Getting there: About 17 km from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN), roughly 15 minutes by car.
Who should stay at SkyView Igloo Resort
A great fit for: couples, families up to 5, luxury, first-time visitors. It is also our top pick overall, so it is a safe choice if you are unsure where to start.
Consider alternatives if any of these would spoil the trip for you: in the standard suite the only toilet is downstairs; still new, so fewer reviews than long-running resorts; spa sessions cost extra.
SkyView Igloo Resort: frequently asked questions
Does SkyView Igloo Resort have a glass roof?
Some units do: Signature Igloo Suite and Signature Igloo Suite King. Check the room table above for which room types have a glass roof.
Does SkyView Igloo Resort have a private sauna or hot tub?
Every unit has a private sauna, and every unit has a private hot tub. That puts it among the very few resorts in Lapland where both come with the room.
How much does SkyView Igloo Resort cost per night?
Expect from about €299 per night for two (dynamic rates, breakfast included). Prices are dynamic, so check the live rate for your dates.
How far is SkyView Igloo Resort from the airport?
SkyView Igloo Resort is about 17 km from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN), roughly 15 minutes by car. Most guests arrive by taxi or a transfer arranged by the resort.
Is SkyView Igloo Resort good for families?
The largest units sleep up to 5 guests and are up to 60 m². We rate it a good fit for families.
What do guests say about SkyView Igloo Resort?
Guests rate it 9.7/10 on average (137 reviews on Google, Tripadvisor and Booking.com). They most often praise: private sauna and outdoor hot tub in every unit, entry-level suite is 50 m² over two floors, the largest standard glass-roof unit we compared and breakfast included; restaurant and rooftop spa on site. The most common drawbacks: in the standard suite the only toilet is downstairs and still new, so fewer reviews than long-running resorts.
Where does SkyView Igloo Resort rank among Lapland resorts?
#1 overall in our current ranking of Lapland's best resorts, with a weighted score of 9.5/10 across rooms, privacy, guest ratings, facilities, access and value.