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Small Glass Igloo (East Village)
Kelo-Glass Igloo | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Large Glass Igloo (West Village)
Breakfast area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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Kiilopääntie 9, Sodankyla, 99830
  • Saariselkä Sport Resort
  • Saariselkä Ski Resort
  • Kaunispään Tower
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Ivalo (IVL)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Large Chalet - 2 Adults (East Village) | Terrace/patio

Large Chalet - 2 Adults (East Village)

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Large Glass Igloo (West Village)

Large Glass Igloo (West Village)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Large Chalet (West Village)

Large Chalet (West Village)

  • 82 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Small Glass Igloos (West Village)

Small Glass Igloos (West Village)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Queen Suite (East Village)

Queen Suite (East Village)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Small Glass Igloo (East Village)

Small Glass Igloo (East Village)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Traditional House (East Village)

Traditional House (East Village)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Small Chalet (East Village)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Wedding Chamber (East Village)

Wedding Chamber (East Village)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Small Chalet (West Village)

Small Chalet (West Village)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Terrace/patio

Gold Digger Chalet (West Village)

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Kelo-Glass Igloo | Living area

Luxury Kelo-Glass Igloo

  • 310 sq m
  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Twin Beds and 3 Double Beds

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Kelo-Glass Igloo | Terrace/patio

Kelo-Glass Igloo

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Large Chalet (East Village)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the area

Sodankyla

Located in Sodankyla, Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort is a 3-minute drive from Urho Kekkonen National Park and 6 minutes from Ruijanpolku. .This lodge is 7.4 mi (11.8 km) from Saariselkä Sport Resort and 7.4 mi (11.8 km) from Saariselkä Ski Resort.
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What's nearby

  • Urho Kekkonen National Park - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Ruijanpolku - 7 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Pyhan Paavalin Chapel - 11 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Kaunispään Tower - 15 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Ivalo River Beach - 40 min drive - 51.8 km

Getting around

  • Ivalo (IVL) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Suomen Latu Kiilopää - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Laanilan Kievari - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Igloo Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Piano Bar, Hotel Kakslauttanen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ikonen Room, Hotel Kakslauttanen - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort

Lodge in Sodankyla with a sauna and a restaurant
Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort offers 214 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 214 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include electric kettles, and both cribs/infant beds (surcharge) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are available on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a sauna and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage. This lodge has 6 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort has a restaurant on site.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), Czech, English, Estonian, Filipino, Finnish, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Sauna
  • Ski passes

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels

More

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The reception is open 24 hours during the winter season.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 246.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 60.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 60.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 246.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests traveling with an animal must contact the property prior to arrival in order to verify availability of a pet friendly room.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Igloo Village Kakslauttanen Hotel Inari
Kakslauttanen Arctic Sodankyla
Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort Lodge
Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort Sodankyla
Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort Lodge Sodankyla

Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 208 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 208 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 208 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 208 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 208 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bhavin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good experience overall. Recommend highly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Martin

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

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Kindel

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

8/10 Good

Romeo

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

Stay on the west side!

When we arrived we found that we had booked the east side igloos that have to shower facilities & a long walk through the snow to get to a shared shower room. This was not what we were expecting for such expensive accommodation! Luckily we got help from a great guy named Anastasios who got us into the west side of the property with an upgrade to an igloo with great facilities, where we saw the northern lights! Thank you so much Anastasios for saving our bucket list trip from being a disaster! You have great understanding & very helpful customer service skills! The resort is much better in the west side…east side I would rate not much higher than back packer accommodation at a ridiculous price! The food could be better too for the price!
East igloo no shower
Reindeer friends
East igloo
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

amy

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

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in an actual winter wonderland
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

D'Anna

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Farheena

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No accommodating at all. No shower in the igloos. We have to walk so much to find the shower cabin in a negative degree weather. Then there were no signs to follow the route. The cancelled one of plans Husky last minute and did not really accommodate us with any other option. We wasted our whole day and a lot of time staying at this place.

10/10 Excellent

reyzan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bretton

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana, Bellevue

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge was amazing. A perfect place to truly relax unwind and watch nature go by. Plus how can you not be happy when you watch the dog sledders whiz by your window
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana, Bellevue

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cozy atmosphere in the igloos and the amazing northern lights what more could you want…
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

anurag, Oviedo

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek

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

Serene Arctic Escape

An excellent resort with beautiful, cozy cottages that keep you warm even in extreme temperatures as low as -30°C. The entire experience was very well organized, and the in-room firewood setup is a must-try for a charming and authentic touch. The food is thoughtfully curated, with great consideration for vegetarians, which was a pleasant surprise. Do note that the resort is in the middle of nowhere, offering unparalleled tranquility — but that also means you should carry some snacks for your room. Stepping out in harsh weather conditions requires caution. Overall, a fantastic stay and highly recommended for anyone seeking a serene Arctic escape!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vaishnavi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

gabriel, bronx

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is great. I stayed in the East Village and frequently took the free shuttle at the front desk to the west village. The staff was very courteous and professional. Walking around the snow covered property was like a Disney movie. The food was not bad. Sometimes I did not like their meat options from their regular menu so I ate from the Indian menu and that was always good. Many vegetarian options. The only disappointment was that there is not much entertainment at night after 8PM. Overall, I would definitely recommend this property. Here are some suggestions before you go: Bring a flash light that fits in your pocket, bring head scarf and winter hat and ski pants. Private Taxi transfer from airport to hotel was $95 euros in January 2025. Rent a regular room and only stay at Igloo for the last night. East village is beautiful and less populated.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

gabriel, bronx

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is great. I stayed in the East Village and frequently took the free shuttle at the front desk to the west village. The staff was very courteous and professional. Walking around the snow covered property was like a Disney movie. The food was not bad. Sometimes I did not like their meat options from their regular menu so I ate from the Indian menu and that was always good. Many vegetarian options. The only disappointment was that there is not much entertainment at night after 8PM. Overall, I would definitely recommend this property. Here are some suggestions before you go: Bring a flash light that fits in your pocket, bring head scarf and winter hat and ski pants. Private Taxi transfer from airport to hotel was $95 euros in January 2025. Rent a regular room and only stay at Igloo for the last night. East village is beautiful and less populated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mervyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay at the kelo igloo. Glas we chose this for our stay and a great holiday here. Seen the aurora on our first day and appreciate the alarm in cabin and also on the mobile app. Sauna is great too. Staffs are super helpful too.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ritesh

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, the staff is super nice and helpful, I would recommend them to everyone. Perfect choice and I was able to see northern lights from my igloo. It was a magical experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Girish

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.