Oi-Qaragai gorge, Ile Alatau, Almaty region, 041610 Besqaynar, Kazakhstan
#3 of 9 hotels in Besqaynar
Guests' ChoiceBased on 485 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.6
Staff
8.5
Value for money
7.9
Free WiFi
8.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 15 May 2023
Agyzhlondon
United KingdomIt was very hot in the room so we couldn’t sleep properly until someone came in and fixed the radiator
The view was absolutely incredible!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 8 May 2023
Liliya
Kazakhstannothing
very comfortable , nice location
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 3 May 2023
Bernardo
PortugalThe helpful staff and everyone always ensuring the guests feel welcomed, the variety of things to do for kinds and all the nature around.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 27 April 2023
Rajiv
United Arab EmiratesThe only comment for improvement - for tree house - they should mention it is a steep climb of floors
It was a very good experience. Worth visiting.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 24 April 2023
Sona
KuwaitWud be better to equip staff and the signages with english language as there is great potential for international tourists.
Excellent location. Communication with the staff was smooth via booking.com.They gave contact of a good English speaking driver cum guide. Loved the activities.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 11 April 2023
Bint
QatarWe booked a double bed room. However, they were 2 single beds put together.
The stay was amazing. Location is mesmerising. Activities were really fun. We really enjoyed the zipline.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 11 April 2023
Sean
United KingdomIt wasn’t clear you had to be at least 18 years of age to do the zip line
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 27 March 2023
Zawj
Saudi ArabiaYou need to drag your whole luggage crossing the ski slope. Bell boy will assist you partially and the rest you need to do by yourself.
Everything is great. No words can describe the beauty of this resort, and you need to experience it by yourselves.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 27 March 2023
Nazimzhan
ChinaLocation, environment, restaurant. Definitely will come again with family.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 24 March 2023
Adrian
KazakhstanRestaurant staff prepared eggs in advance and just left them on plates to get cold with congealed fat on them. They should only prepare the eggs to order.
Great location lovely mountain views, nice skiing facilities. Close to Almaty.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 4 March 2023
Kamila
QatarMy husband is Italian and didn't enjoy the pizza. Could be improved. Otherwise, everything is 10/10.
Everything. The location, amenities, service, staff, selection of wines
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 3 March 2023
Жаримбетов
KazakhstanWay from Appartment to ski station
Excellent atmosphere and service
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 23 February 2023
Mckp92
IranAmazing Place, in the mountains of the best city Almaty, we had a one of our best stays
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 20 February 2023
Maria
United Arab EmiratesRoom 902 was not so well maintained as a similar room we used before I.e. carpet and couch were very dirty
Breakfast is super
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 18 February 2023
Valeriozdorov
KazakhstanFamily package (ski lift, renting of equipment) for those who stay 5 days and more could be provided
Great location. Nice slops. Good breakfast
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 12 February 2023
Alina
United Arab Emiratesthere is no safe box in the room. no one explained us about the property, so before check out we had have found out about some facilities. some information we were pulling out from staff, and could not get a proper answer. Some staff doesn’t know what time the restaurant is closed and they were a bit cold so we felt uncomfortable to ask them extra questions. also I’ve been promised to get a birthday compliment for my husband’s bday in the room but it hadn’t been delivered. which upset me a bit
location, the idea, concept everything is done with high standards. lady (hostess) from Georgian and Italian restaurant, who makes reservations and meet guests on Enterance, thank you very much. you saved my husband’s birthday. thank you all staff from Italian restaurant, I appreciate your hard work 👏. room has almost all you need (toothbrush, slippers etc) for comfortable stay. nature is incredible. we were woken up by squirrel in the window. thank you to the gentlemen who was chatting on booking platform and to the gentleman who is working with snow tubing in lesnaya Skazka.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 1 February 2023
Casya
KazakhstanEverything was great !
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 25 January 2023
El
KazakhstanThey had trouble with the room because of very extreme and unusual cold weather, but they put us in a much better room, so at the end we didn't have trouble and we were very happy.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 20 January 2023
Джумагулов
KazakhstanMikhail Kabanov, shampoo's quality is bad, just 1 TV channel is available, small pillows.
Mountains, nature, good food, slopes, staff
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 19 January 2023
Ildar
KazakhstanWith a lot of guests they are not able to provide proper transport to the rooms. Music in restaurants some times like in night club. Some guests are drinking a lot of alcohol and making a noise. there are no area designate for family. Especially in the evening too loud.
the nature around is beautiful. some staff are trying to help.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 1 January 2023
Hyein
KazakhstanFirst, My family really likes this accommodation. This is the third visit, but this time I want to talk about the problem of the restaurant. I received guidance about 15% discount of restaurant from booking.com. but I didn't actually receive any discounts so far. The restaurant staff said it is not available. (Then he asked me to show me the discount card. I didn't hear any information about this when I checked in.) and than I ask to reception, and she also said i can’ get discount during the accommodation, so AGAIN i ask about it to official Whatapp and booking.com they said i can!! However, even at the last moment of checkout, the receptionist said that restaurant discounts were not available. The communication between the staff is terrible. Please look forward to better service next time you visit.
we can ski surrounded by beautiful nature. Children's programs are well-organized, so it's good to enjoy with your family.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 17 December 2022
Trishla
SingaporeVery small tree house. Size is very tiny
Great breakfast. Lovely location. Very nice place.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 13 December 2022
Konstantin
KazakhstanRestaurants are still the biggest issue for Lesnaya Skazka. Quality in the two main restaurants (Italian and Georgian) is good, but the service is awful. Other restaurants are off very bad quality (especially, the burger house - the smell is so bad that one cannot even walk alongside) or just closed. In all restaurants, one will face big queues and lost orders. We arrived at 21:40, and at the check in, receptionist said is that room service would be available 24x7. But when we tried to order some food for our kids at 10pm, they said is that everybody at the kitchen was already sleeping and nobody could even prepare fresh salad or French fries or pizza or bread with butter - nothing! They just offered to heat remaining steaks (for kids). Next day, we ordered a pizza and tea for kids to sauna. After two hours, they said that nobody even started preparing our order because they forgot about it. And again - no excuses, no compliments, no simple sorry!
Overall, this resort provides exceptional time spending. The surroundings, the landscape, the variety of activities...
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 12 December 2022
Jayanta
IndiaI got my room at Ak Tas Hotel (with balcony) at 3 rd floor. In the room unable to open the curtain fully to see the outside view from the room. Probably it was due to the shape of the structure. So i think it will be better to have a room either in 1 st or 2nd floor instead of top floor.
Amazing view of the surrounding area. Fully covered by snow everywhere(visited 1 st week of December). Front office staff behaved well. Some front office staff speak in English which is rare available not only in the hotel but in that country(Kazakhastan). Had a good breakfast in their luxurious Kazakh yurt. All the staff in that restaurant(Ak-Aul) was very well behaved though it was very difficult to communicate with them without a translator in the smart phone since most of them do not understand English. The cable car ride also very enjoyable. Had a very enjoyable walk after our dinner even the temparature was outside at around minus 12 degree or less...So calm and peaceful it was in the night. Wi Fi is available not only in the room but everywhere in the entire area of the resort. The balcony was with table and chair.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 2 December 2022
Ainura
Kazakhstan- payment process, I paid online for the entire stay, yet I was asked at the reception to pay again after the check in no attention to details
- beautiful atmosphere - great location - cute tree houses
Stayed in December 2022
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