Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified hotel near Santa Claus Village

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Cabins offer breathtaking views of the night sky through large windows.
Enjoy a comfortable stay in this well-appointed bedroom with a large bed and convenient breakfast tray.
Relax in style with a comfortable seating area and scenic views.
Relax in a serene space with plush sofas, a soft rug, and a large window offering a peaceful view.
Enjoy a drink at the stylish bar, featuring a brick wall counter and a selection of glassware and bottles.

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Joulumaankuja 8, Rovaniemi, 96930
  • Santa Claus Village
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • SantaPark
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Ounasvaara
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Rovaniemi (RVN)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Igloo with Sauna

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium Igloo

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium Igloo with outdoor hot tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium Igloo with Alcove

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds

About the area

Rovaniemi

Close to airport.Stay at this Rovaniemi hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Santa Claus Village and 2 miles (3 km) of SantaPark. Syvasenvaara Fell and Otvotien uimaranta are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Claus Village - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • SantaPark - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Arktikum - 6 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Ounasvaara - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Arctic Golf Finland - 13 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Rovaniemi Station - 11 min drive
  • Rovaniemi (RVN) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Christmas House Restaurant & Coffee Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rovaniemen Sotilaskoti - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hesburger Rovaniemi Saarenkylä - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Santa’s Cuisine - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Varuskuntaravintola Somero - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle

4-star eco-certified hotel near Santa Claus Village
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the eco-certified Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Rovaniemi hotel is smoke free.

  • 71 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle offers 71 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and bathrobes. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Finnish, German

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heated floor
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive boxed breakfasts in their guestrooms during the summer period (June 10-August 31, 2025).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 30 per pet, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 256 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 256 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 256 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 256 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 256 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Candice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay if you want to be away from crowds and near nature. The sky and tree view from the igloo windows and ceiling were fabulous. It was a very peaceful place to stay to watch the snow falling and to view the Northern Lights. The igloo was clean, modern, and roomy enough for two people. The onsite restaurant served excellent food and drinksyet the dinner choices were limited. The included breakfast was one of the best I’ve ever had with numerous hot food choices and wonderful blueberry juice. The Staff were amazingly kind and helpful and there was no wait when we needed them. Santa Clause Village is a ten minute walk from the igloos where you will find additional places to eat and a few shops. A highlight was meeting Santa Clause in his charming office (no cost) and standing at the Arctic Circle. There are some additional activities for fees at the Village. Note: If you take the Santa Clause Village Bus from the RVN airport ($9.00 US) you will have a walk to the igloos which is challenging in the snow or mud. It would be helpful if they offered transportation on demand from the bus stop to the igloos in their Polaris. The taxi from the airport is $70.00 US. We also took the Santa Clause Village Bus into the city center of Rovaniemi and took an excellent Northern Lights Tour with Arctic GM Experiences Northern Lights Rovaniemi Guaranteed Viewing and Unlimited Mileage. Our guide was wonderful, and we saw the beautiful lights at the end of the season.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaurav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the hotel were very friendly, the igloos were comfortable and afforded an excellent view of the evening auroras.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shreenath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rose Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the glass ceiling and we were fortunate to see the northern lights from our room, it was AMAZING !!! Didn't like the 2 twin beds, would be better to have queen bed instead,and their dinner menu/food was really pricey.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Santa’s igloo’s was an amazing resort to stay at. The staff were very accommodating and friendly. All igloos are all within walking distance to all the attractions and every igloo is very cozy, clean and comfortable. I recommend this resort for anyone looking for an amazing experience viewing the Northern Lights and enjoying the surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cinnamon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A magical stay in Santa's Village Arctic Circle. The Northern Lights were spectacular. Our booking included breakfast and dinner which was excellent. The staff were all exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindaugas

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lasheea S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall the stay was what I expected. However, the heater wasn’t working in my igloo and while they were quick to attempt to resolve the issue it took hours for guest services to troubleshoot and remedy the situation. They ended up comping dinner and giving me another suite for the night but then woke me up multiple times the next morning to work while I attempted to sleep. Again, happy for the effort but no one wants to be woken up on their vacation. Positives: their aurora alarm will wake you up in the middle of the night so you don’t sleep through catching them. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Property is easy to navigate and is walkable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food options were minimal to select from
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah-Rose

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I loved the hot tub outside our property (yes - we went into it in minus 17 deg C!). We also enjoyed an absolutely scrumptious meal when we first arrived - the hotel's food is devine. Great location for being close to everything, yet apart in nature. Brilliant trip and igloo!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

2/10 Terrible

Joann

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are quite disappointed by this facility based on their hotel rate. We expected more luxury stay. But they are not even close.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

CLAIRE

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregoria

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

8/10 Good

Home

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karunakaran

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

10/10 Excellent

Gor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent experience
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

humberto

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

8/10 Good

Faisal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr kevin lee mrs sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
breakfast lovely. staff lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

joyce

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

Amazing experience but just lack of luck

It’s an amazing experience except no luck for Aurora that night. And unlucky that our room TV is not working too.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025