Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort

Lodge in Sodankyla with sauna and restaurant

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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
The current price is AU$309
includes taxes & fees
27 June - 28 June

Explore the area

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

Room options

Large Chalet - 2 Adults (East Village)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Large Glass Igloo (West Village)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

Large Chalet (West Village)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 82 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Small Glass Igloos (West Village)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Queen Suite (East Village)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Small Glass Igloo (East Village)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Separate bedroom
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Traditional House (East Village)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Small Chalet (East Village)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Wedding Chamber (East Village)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Electric kettle
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Small Chalet (West Village)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Gold Digger Chalet (West Village)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Luxury Kelo-Glass Igloo

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 310 sq m
  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Single Beds and 3 Double Beds

Kelo-Glass Igloo

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Large Chalet (East Village)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

About the area

Sodankyla

At Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, you'll be 4.6 km (2.8 mi) from Urho Kekkonen National Park and 7.3 km (4.5 mi) from Ruijanpolku. Highlights at this lodge include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly lodge offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find a sauna, a snack bar/deli and ski passes. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Sodankyla lodge include Pyhan Paavalin Chapel and Kaunispään Tower.

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 sauna and restaurant
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 6 meeting rooms available. A sauna, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort. Self parking is free.

This Sodankyla lodge is smoke free.

  • 214 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort offers 214 accommodations with free toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Cots/infant beds (surcharge) and Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.

Languages

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

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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

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: EUR 25 per pet, per day
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 246.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 60.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort?

Yep, Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort has a free self car park.

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

As of 14 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort on 27 June 2025 start from AU$308.80, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort?

The closest beach to Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort is Ivalo River Beach (36.9 km).

Is Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a deli and a picnic area, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort?

No, Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort?

Furry friends are welcome at Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, with food and water bowls on offer.

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Saikat

Travelled with partner
It was a great experience staying in there in the arctic. We did see the northern lights from the igloo. The staff and the facilities were just amazing. The food is great too. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025