At a glance
Wilderness Hotel Muotka ranks #5 of 14 resorts in our Lapland comparison with 8.1/10. It is in Saariselkä, Muotka, about 38 km from Ivalo Airport. Units range from 30 m² to 72 m² and sleep up to 5 guests. Its strongest scores are guest ratings (9.3) and value for money (8.7). Guests rate it 9.3/10 on average across 2,086 reviews. Rates start from about €259 per night for two (Aurora Cabin, breakfast included).
Our verdict
Muotka is part of the Wilderness Hotels group, on the edge of Urho Kekkonen National Park about 14 km from Saariselkä. Its 30 m² Aurora Cabins have a heated glass roof above the bed and either a private sauna or a fireplace.
The hotel runs its own safaris, and guests praise the guides, the buffet meals at Restaurant Tuisku and the quiet. Rooms without a glass roof start well below igloo prices.
The remote setting is the catch: without a car you rely on the hotel's transfers and programme. Sister hotels in Inari and Nellim offer a similar concept by Lake Inari.
Score breakdown
- Stay
- 8.0
- Privacy
- 7.0
- Guest ratings
- 9.3
- Dining, spa
- 8.4
- Location
- 6.6
- Value for money
- 8.7
Weighted total 8.1/10. How we score.
Rooms compared
| Room | Size | Guests | Glass roof | Own sauna | Hot tub |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Cabin Private sauna or fireplace, depending on cabin | 30 m² | 4 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Panorama Log Cabin | 42 m² | 4 | No | — | No |
| Riverside Log Cabin | 72 m² | 5 | No | — | No |
| Superior Sauna Room | 38 m² | 4 | No | Yes | No |
Guest ratings
Average on a 10-point scale: 9.3 from 2,086 reviews. Checked 7 Oct 2026; ratings change over time.
Strengths and drawbacks
Strengths
- Good value for a glass-roof cabin
- Excellent in-house activity guides
- Very dark national-park setting
Watch out for
- Remote: transport needed for everything
- Aurora cabins have a sauna or a fireplace, not both
- Some unexpected extra charges
On site and nearby
- Restaurant
- ✓ Yes
- Spa
- No
- Breakfast included
- ✓ Yes
- Aurora alert
- n/a
Activities: Snowmobiling, Husky sledding, Reindeer encounters, Ice fishing, Aurora camps.
Getting there: About 38 km from Ivalo Airport (IVL).
Who should stay at Wilderness Hotel Muotka
A great fit for: activity lovers, couples, value seekers. 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: remote: transport needed for everything; aurora cabins have a sauna or a fireplace, not both; some unexpected extra charges.
Wilderness Hotel Muotka: frequently asked questions
Does Wilderness Hotel Muotka have a glass roof?
Some units do: Aurora Cabin. Check the room table above for which room types have a glass roof.
Does Wilderness Hotel Muotka have a private sauna or hot tub?
Some units have a private sauna, and no unit has a private hot tub. Shared or bookable saunas may be available on site at extra cost.
How much does Wilderness Hotel Muotka cost per night?
Expect from about €259 per night for two, rising to around €440 for larger units or peak winter dates (Aurora Cabin, breakfast included). Prices are dynamic, so check the live rate for your dates.
How far is Wilderness Hotel Muotka from the airport?
Wilderness Hotel Muotka is about 38 km from Ivalo Airport (IVL). Most guests arrive by taxi or a transfer arranged by the resort.
Is Wilderness Hotel Muotka good for families?
The largest units sleep up to 5 guests and are up to 72 m². It is best suited to activity lovers, couples and value seekers.
What do guests say about Wilderness Hotel Muotka?
Guests rate it 9.3/10 on average (2,086 reviews on Google, Tripadvisor and Booking.com). They most often praise: good value for a glass-roof cabin, excellent in-house activity guides and very dark national-park setting. The most common drawbacks: remote: transport needed for everything and aurora cabins have a sauna or a fireplace, not both.
Where does Wilderness Hotel Muotka rank among Lapland resorts?
#5 overall in our current ranking of Lapland's best resorts, with a weighted score of 8.1/10 across rooms, privacy, guest ratings, facilities, access and value.