Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 3 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Nova Skyland Hotel is about location and comfort. It sits in Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle, 200 metres from Santa Claus Main Post Office and 3 km from the airport, so the reindeer, the forest trails and the winter safaris are all close by. The suites and cabins are new, clean and designed in a modern Scandinavian style, and they come with a private sauna and a large window onto the trees. Guests speak warmly about the staff and the breakfast, and families appreciate the larger loft-style cabins. The trade-off is that the village setting is bright and the town centre is a drive away. Some guests found the surroundings too lit up for aurora-watching from the room, and a few practical details, such as a missing sofa or a splashy shower, take the edge off some units. For families and couples who want Santa Claus Village on the doorstep and a sauna to come back to, it is an easy choice.
Guests score it 9.3 out of 10 — the average across the 4 hotels we list in Rovaniemi is 9.0.
What Guests Loved
- Santa Claus Main Post Office is 200 metres away, so the village's sights are a short walk from the door, and the airport is only 3 km off. Guests also enjoy the forest walks around the hotel and the reindeer they can see from their rooms.
- The suites come with their own sauna, and guests call it a real highlight of the stay, especially after a cold day outdoors.
Things to Consider
- The large windows are designed for the Northern Lights, but some guests found the village surroundings too bright, and in some units the windows face the forest behind the hotel rather than open sky.
- Some units have no sofa or dining table in the living area, one guest found that the shower splashes water across the bathroom floor, and the gravel path between reception and the suites is hard work with wheeled luggage.
Should you book it?
Nova Skyland Hotel is worth booking for families visiting Santa Claus Village — but pick somewhere else if you want to walk to restaurants in central Rovaniemi.
Book it if you want
- Families visiting Santa Claus Village
- Couples who want a private sauna and a cosy cabin in the snow
Pick somewhere else if
- You want to walk to restaurants in central Rovaniemi
- Watching the Northern Lights from bed is the main reason for your trip
Frequently asked questions
How far is Nova Skyland Hotel from the centre of Rovaniemi?
Nova Skyland Hotel is 6.7 km from the centre of Rovaniemi.
How do guests rate Nova Skyland Hotel?
On Booking.com it scores 9.3/10 from 826 guest reviews.
How many stars does Nova Skyland Hotel have?
Nova Skyland Hotel is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Nova Skyland Hotel offer?
Nova Skyland Hotel offers free Wifi, free Parking, restaurant, bar, private Sauna and family Rooms.
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Tähtikuja 6, 96930 Rovaniemi, Finland