Nova Skyland Hotel

The location was perfect—just a short walk from Santa Claus Village. The house was spacious, with two levels, two bedrooms, and several sofa beds—more than enough for our family of four. There’s no air conditioning, so it can take some time to cool down on warmer days. The breakfast buffet at Nova Skyland Hotel was excellent, with a great selection and quality. However, the breakfast at the Christmas House Restaurant inside Santa Claus Village was disappointing in comparison. It’s also worth noting that the better buffet at Nova Skyland seems to be available only on weekends. A great place overall, especially for families visiting Santa Claus Village.

We stayed in the Aurora suites and it was lovely. The bedroom upstairs has a large windows pointed up to catch the northern lights (if you were lucky enough). The downstairs living room was comfortable and it also had large windows. There were two bathrooms, one had a sauna. The decor was sleek and modern with wood finishes. Each room included the breakfast buffet in their beautiful restaurant. The food selection was excellent. The area around the hotel was breathtaking, pine trees sitting quietly in the snow. There two resident reindeers that were quite popular. The staff was friendly and helpful. Location is conveniently near the airport and close to center of town. Also walking distance to Santa Claus village. The only negative is that the rooms are not exactly sound proof. The family next to us had children that screamed all night long.

We had a wonderful stay here! My daughter absolutely fell in love with Gingerbread and Heidi, the two reindeers just outside the hotel—they were a highlight of the trip. She’s already asked to come back every year! We stayed in the Nordic Cottage for 3 nights, which was spacious, beautifully designed, and had large windows that let in lots of natural light. It felt cozy and peaceful. The hotel is perfectly located for visiting Santa Claus Village—just a 2-minute walk to Santa’s Office, where you can meet Santa himself. That made things incredibly convenient, especially with a little one. The only thing to note is that the nearest supermarket is about a 10-minute drive (or a 40-minute walk), so we used Uber a few times during our stay. It wasn’t a big issue, but good to plan for if you want to explore outside the village. Overall, a magical experience—perfect for families. We’ll definitely be back!