Is Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 30 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort?

As of Nov 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort on Nov 9, 2025 start from $522.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

Where is Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort located?

Situated in Sodankyla, this lodge is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Urho Kekkonen National Park and within 9 mi (15 km) of Ruijanpolku and Saariselkä Sport Resort. Saariselkä Ski Resort and Pyhan Paavalin Chapel are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Mar 3, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great stay in an actual winter wonderland

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bhavin

Mar 19, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Really good experience overall. Recommend highly.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kindel

Mar 9, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kelo-Glass Igloo was fantastic!

Fantastic resort! Only one restaurant was open and the food wasn’t great (it was fine, just not great) but everything else made up for it. We stayed in a lovely Kelo-Glass igloo and absolutely loved it. The activities were fun—best were snowmobile, dog sledding and feeding the reindeer.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aditya

Dec 14, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The location of the hotel is perfect if you want to experience Lapland without being in a crowded place

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Jan 26, 2024

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lovely property

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

caroline

Jan 20, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

What a magical experience.. we love the East village,, it’s quiet and the staff are super friendly and helpful.. from beginning to end we were satisfied with the service, food in the dining area, the bell boy service.. the excursions are in the west side but we love East side more.. we saw the Aurora 3 nights of our 4 nights stay .. and yes their aurora alarm works.. we came here not for the convenience but for the REAL igloo experience and we are glad we did it.. thank you,, our winter vacation was perfect

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

yung

Feb 14, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful experience, excellent services

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Apr 14, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We stayed for 6 nights and enjoyed every minute of it. We loved the Kelo cabin. Everything about this place made for a very relaxing vacation. We were very satisfied the dining each night. They had four main menus that rotated each day. Our favorite excursion was the dog sledding. We have enthusiastically recommended Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort to all of our friends and family.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Jun 30, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The most unique accommodation for northern lights

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! This place is one of a kind with glass dome windows in half of our large suite. There are only two of us, but the place can accommodate at least 6. We saw Northern Lights on our last night there and it was an unforgettable sight for a lifetime. The meals were also delicious, coupled with a variety of activities within the resort, such as snowmobiling, reindeer ride, visiting Santa's home etc. We can't wait to go back again soon!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Rodrigo

Jan 7, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

In the middle of nowhere

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Teguh

Dec 17, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities

Very limited shuttle service in the resort and poor scheduling for the shuttle. For the room price they’re selling, they should provide better service, not an excuse to customer.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

ATHANASIA

Mar 13, 2024

Other than very expensive activities there is nothing to do. It is a beautiful location but very remote. The igloo stay is an experience though and was amazing to view the northern lights.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Dec 1, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I just love the glass igloo. it was quite an experience. Waking up seeing the sky. It was beautiful. Miss seeing aurora but the experience is unforgettable. Food was good and staff were ok.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANETA

Mar 17, 2024

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Before I made reservations in this hotel I read so many opinions. Some of them was really bad so I afraid book this hotel. But I am so happy I did. Everything was perfect. Everybody was so nice and helpful. Food was delicious especially dinner. I will recommend this hotel ( we spend one night in the igloo) to everyone.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Girish

Feb 2, 2025

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We had booked the west village chalet and west village igloo for one day each.Though expensive but we felt it was one of a kind experience.The chalet was clean, cosy,spacious and had finnish sauna .There was also a fireplace but you had to pay extra for firewood which we felt could have been included in the price .The igloo was also pretty with bathroom and finnish sauna.You need a shuttle bus to go to bus stop near East village which is free but needs to be coordinated with the reception in advance.Also the lugguage transfer was included which was great considering it was snowing when we arrived.The breafast and dinner was included , the options for breakfast are limited but manageable.The 3 course meal for dinner we opted for Indian menu which turned out good considering the location though the portion was small.We did the reindeer safari here and it was managed well.The staff we encountered throughout our stay were very polite,friendly and accomodating.

6/10 Okay

Jana

Jan 26, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities

I was surprised that there were no Finnish people working at the resort. The dinner was luke warm not hot. The dessert was not as described and had zero flavor. The smoke sauna was an incredible delight. Over all I’d say the facilities need some updating. I believe the price that you are paying to stay here is not for customer service or food quality or facilities but the experience. If you only are seeking a visual delight and cost is not an issue then I would stay here.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Gaetano

Jan 6, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Overpriced, overrated, overcrowded, understaffed. At peak holiday times this property is just too large to be able to keep a good quality of service. Staff is overstretched and exhausted having to deal with unruly and noisy groups. I would not recommend a stay there to solo travellers or couples. The location is nice but transport to the nearby village is limited and expensive (100 euros return for a 15 km ride!). The menu fixe restaurant has only three choices, two of which Indian (why??). Activities are ok but not well explained at booking: we discovered that a two hour “adventure” actually lasts only 30 minutes as the rest of the time includes transport, dressing up with warmer clothes (included in the price) and explanations/ instructions. Cabins are nice and well heated and they have a private sauna. They have a kitchenette but unless you bring your own food they are useless given the cost of reaching the closest supermarket. At 800 dollars a night we were expecting something with better facilities and service. This resort has neither.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

amy

Mar 3, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

We stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025. First night was at the Glass Igloo then Log Cabin at the East Village. Pros: We chose the East versus West for a more authentic experience. Anastasio at the reception desk was accommodating and welcoming. Food selections at the restaurant for Breakfast and Dinner were great as are the ladies, Mailyn and Rochelle, the servers who always had a smile when you walk in. I see all workers really work hard in doing their jobs including the shuttle drivers and the guy who lit the fireplace in our cabin. CONS: East village Glass Igloos could use some renovations. There were some bugs on the floor. Whoever is in charge of booking is a huge let down. When I booked my Glass Igloo reservation, I mistakenly booked for 2 nights. I immediately sent a message to Kaklaustannen and later with help of Expedia reps to have the 2nd night, NOT CANCEL, but switch to Log cabin for comfort of my husband who is 72 years old. They repeatedly denied even though for it’s for medical reasons since my husband has a bad knee and heart issue. I end up purchasing an extra reservation for the 2nd night so he could be more comfortable at the Log Cabin. So I had 2 reservations for the 2nd night!! The management is downright callous, inconsiderate and greedy.Log cabins are actually cheaper than Glass igloos and I initially booked in Oct ‘24. Plenty of time to switch. Even the Expedia reps tried to help and advocated since it’s for medical reasons but to no avail.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

tepy

Jan 2, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

1.We loved this property. We stayed in the small glass igloo for three nights. Clean, warm, cozy, unique, wonderful grounds, walkable, even the wifi was great when I needed to check-in with work, great experience. BUT- 2. For $600 a night, a tole but no shower? There is room for a shower vs the 200m walks to the barely used shower house. Speaking of the shower house, the sauna hours didn't start until 1700 and were separated by male and female saunas, no combined experience. The breakfast and dinners were included, but were high school cafeteria quality (soups, bread, pasta, with plate cake desserts). No pool, no massage available, no bar open. 3. The front desk staff were heroes, amazing even while working in chaos. All activities meet in the front desk area and people get nervous when it is past the meet time and you are still waiting - so people ask the desk agents. Why not put up a digital sign stating the schedule? You also have to wait in line with the front desk to reserve your dinner time - why not add a digital roster in the rooms, online, or in the lobby, or even a simple clipboard instead of using front desk lines and their time? No pool but you built a massive multimillion dollar art gallery and gift shop? Why not turn the cavernous gallery into an indoor / outdoor pool with saunas, there is room and would give stranded guests a place to go while waiting to check in / check out instead of the lobby looking like the waiting area of a bus station.

10/10 Excellent

Brynne

Oct 6, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Amazing property and experience- and would highly recommend! We came during the off season but the staff were so energetic and accommodating! The reindeer weren’t out yet so they had the hearder put them in the penned section so we could take pictures. Dinner at the resort was fantastic each night! We didn’t get to see the northern lights but the overall experience was 11/10!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Chetan

Apr 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

Very nice location and comfortable stay. Found couple of staff members to be rude without a reason but overall nice experience.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Hitesh

Mar 30, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was excellent stay

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Martin

Mar 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Arctic Dreams and a €600 Nightmare: My Kakslauttanen Review My week at Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort East Village March Arctic experiences abruptly interrupted by a discordant, and frankly, insulting note. The High Notes: My arrival was seamless. Despite a late flight, a friendly, English-speaking driver awaited me, even sharing some Finnish phrases – a warm welcome that set a high bar. The resort truly shines in its curated experiences. The Aurora Hunting with Snowmobile Sleigh was a thrilling introduction to the Arctic wilderness, with a knowledgeable guide who brought the landscape and its history to life. The Reindeer sleigh ride was pure magic, a serene journey through snow-laden forests that I enjoyed so much, I booked it twice! The Kakslauttanen Planetarium offered fascinating insights into the aurora, and the Husky Safari was, without a doubt, the highlight of my trip. The connection with the dogs and the thrill of the ride were unforgettable. The resort's consistent accommodation of my disability throughout these experiences was truly commendable. The Crashing Low: The €600 "Aurora Hunting by Car" Rip-off Then came the 3hr "Aurora Hunting by Car" excursion, a €600, three-hour travesty that shattered the illusion of Arctic perfection. This single excursion cost double all my other activities combined and matched the price of a business class flight with all its perks to the UK. This was not a "tour" or a "hunt." It was a grossly overpriced taxi ride.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uta

Mar 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location. Food and Service is very good. Property is very well maintained.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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