Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort - Igloos and Chalets

Hotels
8.2 (642 reviews)
Kakslauttanen , Saariselka , fi

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Nightclub
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Beautiful scenery
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Unhelpful service

Categories

Cleanliness
7.41
Multiple mentions of dirtiness and the need for renovation.
Service
8.38
Mixed reviews about staff assistance; some felt unwelcomed.
Location
9.92
The location is praised as beautiful and away from city lights.
Room Quality
7.87
Rooms are spacious but have issues such as poor design and irritating layouts.
Amenities
8.4
Limited amenities and extra costs for heating, which disappointed some guests.
Value for Money
6.86
Overall expenses are seen as high compared to the quality received.
Food and Beverage
7.41
Food quality criticized as below average except for breakfast.
Overall Experience
9.38
Despite various critiques, the charm of the location and some positive interactions led to a good overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 04:37

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Experience a stay like no other in our thermal glass igloos with glass roofs and private saunas, or opt for a cozy wood chalet with cooking facilities and a fireplace.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in Laplandic delicacies at our 2 à la carte restaurants, offering reindeer and char-grilled salmon dishes. Don't forget to dine in the unique restaurant within the world's largest smoke sauna.

Arctic Adventures
Embark on husky and reindeer safaris, snowmobiling, or explore the stunning Urho Kekkonen National Park nearby. With 6 saunas and an ice hole for a refreshing dip, relaxation and adventure await at Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort.

Book now to create unforgettable memories in the heart of Finnish Lapland!

Important information:

Please note that your credit card will not be charged automatically, you will receive a secure payment link after you make a reservation.

If you expect to arrive after 18:00, please inform Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort in advance.

If you wish to book activities, please contact the property in advance.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for € 60 per person per night when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 642 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.41
Service: 8.38
Location: 9.92
Room Quality: 7.87
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 6.86
Food and Beverage: 7.41
Overall Experience: 9.38
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KEISUKE • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Ramya • couple • us
9
A very remote and rustic place to enjoy the arctic !
Pros:

A rustic and scenic stay

Cons:

A little expensive

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Yixin • solo_traveller • sg
10
Pros:

Very nice resort. Top service.

Cons:

Pricey esp if you don’t get to see the aurora or starry nights… not sure why they are strict about the number of people in the igloo since you already pay more for a bigger igloo than a smaller one

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Alexandra • family_with_children • de
9
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Gianmarco • couple • it
10
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Piyada • couple • th
8
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Bhattacharya • couple • de
9
Before I selecting this property , I heard very mixed reviews . But I preferred to choose this property and wanted to ex
Pros:

Prompt customer service , the location , igloo and northern lights

Cons:

I deduct just 1 point for two things

1) I think if they can put some more details identification on the road to guide the guests how to reach their room would be great . For example room no 13 to 34 this side or planetorium right or west igloo left by putting arrow etc . We almost lost to find our accommodation.

2) A dressing mirror would be appreciable in the rooms 😃

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Yasmeen • couple • in
6
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Jo • couple • au
9
Pros:

What is not to like about a beautiful igloo with amazing views and an inroom sauna. We LOVED our stay.

Cons:

the night horse aurora hunt was disappointing for the price. We didn't expect to see the aurora and that was okay, but it was a bit difficult to open the bottle of bubbles and drink while the sleigh was moving. It would have been much better to have a designated stop to enjoy the drink and bikkies provided. It did affirm our thoughts that we preferred activities in daylight when you can see the beautiful scenery . The snow mobiles were amazing and we loved every second of that experience.

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Nelissa • couple • au
10
Everything was lovely from the staff - Sofia & Simone from reception, Alex & Benjamin who picked/dropped us
Pros:

Unique experience.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Alexis • family_with_children • ch
9
Un lieu d’exception au cœur de la Finlande sauvage
Pros:

Le calme, le côté chaleureux, le sauna spacieux et le buffet exceptionnel au petit déjeuner

Cons:

Un peu cher

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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emanuele • extended_group • it
10
Pros:

Bellissima struttura, camere grandi e accoglienti, arredata bene, tante attività all'interno tra animali, distilleria e negozio, personale gentile e disponibile

Cons:

Cena da migliorare, menu da bambini con cose non da bambini, tutto fritto. Cena degli adulti da rivedere per quello che si paga. Colazione buona e varia

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Giuseppe • extended_group • it
10
Pros:

Il posto è magico! Abbiamo dormito in un Kelo Glass Igloo, eravamo in 3 ed è molto comodo. La colazione era buona e il personale molto gentile. Ma secondo me la cosa più bella è proprio il posto, ti da un senso di tranquillità e pace! Abbiamo anche organizzato delle escursioni con la struttura (Husky, Motoslitte e Aurora) e le consiglio.

Cons:

Avevamo la cena compresa, terribile! Non si può includere una cena del genere in un posto così. Meglio non averla.

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Giuseppe • extended_group • it
6
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Zesi • couple • ch
4
Lage und Infrastruktur schön. Essen schlecht
Pros:

Lage und Igloos sind toll. Nette Mitarbeiter die stehts bemüht sind. Resort ist aufwendig gestaltet.

Cons:

Das Essen in Halb Pension war schlecht und in keinem Verhältnis zum Preis. Leider hat dies das Erlebnis getrübt. Am 4. Abend wieder selbe Karte wie am 1. Abend...

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
任珍 • family_with_children • tw
3
It utterly destroyed the magic of glass igloos for me, once and for all.
Cons:

Please note that the following reflects the personal experience and feelings of my husband and myself. We spent one night at Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort - Igloos and Chalets for 1,267 Euros, and I am honestly relieved it was only for one night.
The space was extremely cramped, and since there is no partition between the toilet and the bedroom, odors drift throughout the entire igloo. Furthermore, the ceilings are incredibly low; the passageway is so low that I kept hitting my head, which resulted in a bloody nose and bruises. The bedding and curtains felt very cheap with a terrible color scheme; there was absolutely no visual enjoyment. Although it’s a double room, it is only suitable for one person. Additionally, you can clearly see into other rooms from inside, and the door was so difficult to lock that we felt very insecure.
To us, the overall visual of the igloo area resembled a cemetery in Eastern culture. Combined with the white and gold decor, it felt like being a corpse. This was the worst night of our Finland trip and completely destroyed my dream of glass igloos. However, I must praise the staff and shuttle drivers—their enthusiasm was the only thing that kept us going.

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Cristina • couple • us
10
Dream trip
Pros:

Staff incredibly friendly, beautiful location with a private sauna and fireplace in your room

Cons:

Bathroom and shower felt a bit dated, but not a big deal.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Manjit • family_with_children • be
8
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Lynch • couple • au
10
Pros:

Everything 😇

Cons:

Nothing ☺️

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Lianto • solo_traveller • id
10
Pros:

Very good

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee