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Reviews of Shymbulak Resort Hotel

Gornaya Street 640, 050020 Almaty, Kazakhstan

#69 of 187 hotels in Almaty

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Review score

Based on 273 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    8.0
    fantastic stay infact the best stay of Qazakystan.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing. Everything is just perfect.

    Location is just mesmerizing with 360 degree views of snow covered mountains. Breakfast is good with lot of options. Rooms are nice and clean with a good balcony for view but the rooms are very small. For me it was perfect because I spend most of the time outside room. Their Sauna and hot pool in the evening is a must do activity to beat the extreme chill.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast buffet is very basic.

    The location is very nice on Level 1 of Symbulak. The view from the hotel is very Picturesque.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    8.0
    Overall great trip for the location it is in
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mayb more food options to be made available

    Location is at prime spot

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    9.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Smell in the bathroom, it looks like someone was smoking from below floors and the smell was coming in with ventilation.

    Great sauna and pool. Good breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The restaurant was dated and not very clean. We didn't feel so comfortable there, although the dishes were nice.

    The room was lovely with a view to the valley and Almaty. The Sauna and warm pool outstanding. The location speaks for itself...

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Perfect place to relax and do some outdoor activities
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wifi connection was very weak In our room located on the 4th floor. There was a decent signal but keeps on disconnecting and takes 20-30mins to be able to get the connection back. Other than that, everything was fine.

    We stayed during winter, so the heated pool and sauna were the perfect relaxation after spending the day snowboarding. The view outside our room was spectacular, we could view the slopes and the snowy mountains. Ski/snowboard school was jud a few meters away, you could literally wake up and hop on the boards right away ⛷️🏂 Breakfast was delicious, had a decent options to choose from. The room was comfortable and cozy as well.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    7.0
    Good for Ski adventures.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Language is a barrier. Food options are not at all good in taste and very expensive. As such, 1 liter lemonade cost me 6500T.. and normal dinner with pizza, pasta, and drinks costs around 26000T in nearby reputed restaurants, but taste is not atper standard.

    Over all its good ski resort. Pool and sauna is good. Location is easily accessible by cable car with luggage and ski equipment. 🎿

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, facilities

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    9.0
    A cozy stay in the snow mountain
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the ladies in the restaurant, whom I believe is a manager, had a very stern demeanor and did not attend to me when I tried to request utensils. However, the rest of the restaurant staff were incredibly kind and patient, despite the language barrier we faced. Although there's no lift in the building and carrying luggage up the stairs can be tiring, the staff are willing to assist if you request help.

    Although our room lacks a balcony, it directly faces the awe-inspiring ski mountain from the fourth floor, especially on snowy days like the second day of our stay. The buffet breakfast remains the same every day but is decent enough. The sauna, which overlooks the snow-covered mountain, and the pool are definite highlights. Most of the staff are very friendly and helpful. Additionally, you can take an electric taxi downhill for just 4000 tenge, slightly cheaper than the cable car for two people.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    8.0
    Perfect place to stay for a weekend on the slopes
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast

    Fab location. Nice pool and sauna

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2023

    7.0
    We enjoyed our stay there and we would go back again for skiing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Room cleaning service was very poor. We had to ask for daily supplies from the reception all the time. Even though we put make up room card, we didnt get cleaning proparly. They only changed the sheets after 5 days. Bathroom was very smelly. Very limited breakfast options they had. And we were afraid of asking coffee second time from the stuff in the restaurant.

    Location was perfect. Amazing view. Delicious foods in the restaurant. Very kind and helpful receptionist women.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2023

    9.0
    It was good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some people at the restaurant are very unwelcoming. At the same time some are really good.

    The location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2023

    9.0
    Awesome experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not many English speakers

    Great location , big rooms and comfortable

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful location, relaxing place .

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2023

    8.0
    Absolutely worth a stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Most of these little holders in the bathroom are either broken or about to break.

    Single room is somewhat pricey. But the view from the balcony and how the staff treats guests are exceptional. The location is beautiful. Quite a peaceful place.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2023

    9.0
    Great, Enthralling
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel does'nt have lift or elevator

    The view from the balcony was just awesome and beautiful, we had a great time, The staff was friendly and helpful

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not many choices for breakfast.

    Helpful and friendly staff.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    8.0
    overall it was a good experience, but food menu was limited
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    restaurant menu

    The view was excellent, mountains, fresh air. But the hotel restaurant had a poor menu and limited food, for ex. there was no pizza. The music at the hotel was russian chanson...

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    8.0
    Value for money!! Cozy n comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed wasn't comfortable for some reason. Dint sleep well.

    The resort is on prime location. Excellent facilities catering to ski and adventure people. Warm pool , Sauna , good breakfast. Extended my stay. Was pre season....so maintenance work was on. But worth the money paid .

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom needs renovation

    Excellent breakfast, good sauna and warmed water pool.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The light switches wer in inconvenient places.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2023

    7.0
    Hotel with beautiful moutain views
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Lots of unnecessary plastic: mini water bottles (free standing coolers would have done the job), mini shampoo bottles (dispensers would have been better). Restaurant food was often frozen. Considering that most of the restaurants in the area are closed by 8.00 pm, hotel restaurant was the only option to have dinner.

    Brilliant location, very friendly and helpful staff. Lovely views from the balcony facing the mountains. Excellent access to the mountains.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2023

    8.0
    Nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room could be a bit bigger

    Staff, food, location, fresh air

    Stayed in August 2023

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