Arctic Skylight Lodge

Everything! So serene and beautiful. Got the most magnificent aurora show from bed.

Everything was perfect.

The Arctic Skylight Lodge is a hidden gem located just outside the Akaslompolo city center, making it the perfect escape for aurora hunters. We were lucky enough to witness the Northern Lights dancing across the sky, and the view from our room with its three-sided mirror windows was simply breathtaking! The room itself was a cozy haven with a comfortable bed, a coffee and tea, hot water pot and refrigerator. The staff were incredibly kind and helpful. Breakfast was a delightful mix of à la carte and buffet options, with fresh and local ingredients. Overall, our stay at the Arctic Skylight Lodge was truly magical. It was the perfect blend of comfort, privacy, and natural beauty. We highly recommend it to anyone seeking a romantic and unforgettable getaway in Lapland. I think this version should be fine.

We got to see the aurora from our bed! The room is surprisingly warm and comfortable. Hot water is adequate for us, even though it is limited.

My friend’s room door lock got jammed in the middle of the night, a staff came to help unlock it but she also said that she wouldn’t come back again to help if it reoccurs, so that is not nice.

Good clean glass walls and ceiling. Good view of the starry sky and aurora.

The food in the restaurant was incredible. Some of the tastiest soups I’ve ever eaten. We loved everything about the stay

It pains me to write this review because the lodge was beautiful, I loved the room, the location, the sauna and jacuzzi, the meals, and the staff. However, my one complaint is so bad that it cancelled out all the rest. Although the name is the Arctic Skylight Lodge and specifically caters to people looking to see the Northern Lights, there is no aurora alarm like at similar hotels and all staff leaves the resort at 10pm. They told me to download a $10 app that would alert me if and when the lights came out, which I did, and when I checked into the room discovered that there was no cell reception whatsoever. So basically, if you wanted to make sure not to miss the lights, you had to stay awake the entire night, which I wasn't willing to do. Apparently, there were amazing lights around midnight during my stay, but I was sleeping and missed them. Luckily, they did show up around 2:30am (although much weaker by all accounts) and I was able to see them from the comfort of my room. But bottom line, this situation was just a complete and utter letdown.

Amazing cottage, amazing view, beautiful interior