Shymbulak Resort Hotel
220 reviews
October 3, 2023
Beautiful nature, but overcrowded in holidays.
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July 28
Great location. But it can be too crowded on weekdays. There is a sauna with panoramic mountain views and a small swimming pool. Everything is included in the price. The only restaurant in Shymkent is open until midnight. Delicious breakfasts. You can get there by cable car or ECO-taxi.
Of the cons: problems with cleanliness in the room. Cleaning and changing of towels should be requested at the reception. The letter with the link to the order of services can be safely ignored. The idea is good, but the implementation has failed.
We faced the fact that there were water outages. Not very critical, but unpleasant.
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February 5
A nice old hotel at a great height. He sleeps well, no altitude sickness. The mattress is cool, high and soft. The room is 18 meters, a normal bathroom. We did an original job on the first day with the fact that the water in the sink does not go away: a guy came and just unscrewed everything in the drain. Gels, shampoos and lotion are brought with cleaning, but this cleaning must be ordered separately, they do not clean anything themselves. The TV is only via Wi-Fi, you need Netflix accounts, for example. The sauna is right on the second floor, in principle, very good, you can warm up with a view of the ski slope. But the water in the outdoor pool is too cold for such procedures in winter.
The most important thing in this place is the proximity to the highway. In the morning I got up and immediately took the skis to the lift twenty meters from the entrance. It's just super! There is a ski room, however, luggage is also stored there. There is a ski boot dryer. It would be cool if people didn't dry clothes and suitcases there too))
Breakfast from eight to eleven in the restaurant on the second floor, buffet. Everything is high-quality and delicious, there is a choice, but not much.
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February 23
The hotel is ideal for a ski holiday, due to its location on Shymkent. A place with a history, a former ski base during the Soviet era.
Everywhere there is a beautiful modern renovation in the Alpine style.
The rooms have everything you need, including a bathrobe, slippers, cosmetics, etc. There is a kettle, tea and drinking water. There is also a TV, we did not use it. A very wide bed with a comfortable mattress.
The price includes breakfast (buffet, the menu is standard for such breakfasts, everything is delicious), sauna access and a suspect pool. The sauna with a mountain view is simply gorgeous!
In terms of cost, if compared with Rosa Khutor in Sochi, on the same dates in February, the cost of 3 on the mountain at the lift will be 3-4 times more expensive! At the same time, there will be no pool with a sauna, and sneakers for money (we rested last year).
I highly recommend the hotel. They provide a discount on multi-day ski passes. In general, the staff is very polite and friendly.
Those who get rooms on the 4th floor with a view of the slope will receive a bonus in the form of a regular visit of squirrels almost to the room :))) Squirrels are almost not afraid of people.
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June 19
There are very compact rooms, and there are quite comfortable ones, but all have a balcony. In general, spending the whole day on the mountain, it is very pleasant to return to the room "by the tree".
It's cool that there is a sauna without leaving the hotel!
There was a pleasant incident with the absence of a sign for the women's half /locker room;)
Generally be careful or get to know each other right away))
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November 3
A place of relaxation, peace of mind. Dinner is on top. The wine is excellent. The staff is helpful. Fast, tasty, beautiful. The pool is very warm and warm. The contrast with the cold evening is unforgettable. The bathhouse is beautiful. The tea is fragrant. I will definitely come back
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August 1
We had a good rest, delicious cuisine, friendly staff. A heated swimming pool, which is great in a mountainous area. It's expensive, though, and it's hard to get there in the summer, but if it works out, a great vacation is provided.
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November 13
Nice pool with sauna, great location. You can practically ski down to the cafe.
Food for 4, not bad but not great either.
The number of rooms is three, of course, but this is not the key.
In general, the hotel is excellent considering where it is located and the lack of alternatives
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November 7, 2023
An incredibly beautiful place! We were at the Shimbulak resort hotel. Service, as if they came to visit relatives. Warm, delicious, cozy, everything is thought out to the smallest detail, for guests. The hot water pool and the sauna with panoramic windows stole my heart. The price tag is more than acceptable for this level. I will definitely return to the ski snow season. To all the polite and generous tipping guests working there!
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March 11
This is the only hotel at this height, delicious breakfasts, room service can be ordered, there is a restaurant, a cool view, an excellent sauna with panoramic views of the slope and a heated pool, a squirrel jumps on the balconies, while redecorating the hotel would not hurt.
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March 19
The hotel is located a few meters from the slopes, in the heart of Shimbulak. We took the standard with the law - the prices are very acceptable, the bonus is a sauna and a heated pool, We had lunch and dinner there. Delicious and inexpensive. The hotel staff is very customer-oriented, responds to any request. Even a taxi was called, a massage therapist was recommended, a discount on a ski pass of 30 rubles is provided. A very good-natured reception. Thank you so much.
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July 7
The rooms are in the style of mountain hotels, all decorated with wood.
The food is delicious, and at the same time the prices are adequate (I was surprised, to be honest).
The main advantage of the hotel is its location. Just a TOP 👍
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August 11
It's a nice hotel, but every day organized groups of children come there to hike and swim in the pool sweaty in T-shirts. On the first day, they came with a speaker and turned on their music. I liked the sauna, there is tea, hats. The water in the pool is muddy, because people come to wash there right from the street.
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September 6
It is very beautiful and good!I liked everything! From the hotel itself to the beautiful nature!Delicious breakfasts and a squirrel even runs around!
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May 28
A very cool hotel with a gorgeous view of the mountains.Interesting rooms, a good restaurant at the hotel, everything was delicious and served quickly.A separate respect for the pool in winter and the bathhouse!
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February 14
Great trails: wide, comfortable, for any level of skiing. And if you stay at the Shymkent resort hotel, then you will receive pleasant bonuses in the form of a panoramic sauna, an outdoor heated pool and included breakfasts and a discount on ski passes.
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January 12
The mountains are very beautiful, the infrastructure (the Shymkent hotel, all establishments) is at a good level. The difficulty of the trails is comfortable for an average level of skiing. I recommend going in late February, March. There is a better chance that it will snow. There is no freeride there, skiing is more on the piste.
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April 4
A good hotel, good-quality, but the rooms are too small and there is no way to dry your clothes if you ride. For just tourists, everything is fine, a balcony with a view of the mountain or the city. It was pretty quiet, everyone lived according to the regime, after 11 a restful sleep😄
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March 20
A Soviet campsite with cosmetic repairs. The advantages are ski-in, gorgeous views from the windows, the presence of a sauna (shared) and a swimming pool. Cons - a meager buffet like breakfast, a discount-free restaurant at the hotel, water from the plumbing has a smell (it's normal for mountains), go broke on bottled water. There was a table in my Standard+ room, but there were no chairs or anything like that)
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July 26, 2023
Без сомнения, любители активного отдыха в горах, туристы, альпинисты останутся довольны отдыхом на горнолыжном курорте Шимбулаке. Прекрасно оборудованные под'емникии горнолыжные трассы, отменный сервис в ресторанах и кафе, множество пеших горных маршрутов по заповеднику, живописные природные ландшафты привлекут туристов не только в зимний,но и в летний период.
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January 6
Completely charmed. It was like visiting a Swiss ski resort. Sunny, warm, cozy, respectable. The restaurant fed excellent horse meat steak, watered it and sent it for a walk and enjoy the views. It's a pity, we got to the day when the rope was closed for repairs before the season.
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June 10
A favorite vacation spot both in winter and summer!
Good atmosphere, air, mountains, what else is needed to reset and charge energy!
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August 26
The view is gorgeous - it's a straight five! The location decides, there are restaurants and cafes nearby, for every taste. A warm swimming pool.
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January 11, 2023
Склон - отличный, виды шикарные, хорошие синие и красные горки, рекомендую обязательно подняться на самый верх и попробовать трассы, спуск на которых открывается сверху.
Но есть нюансы.
Первое - подъем на склоны ограничен - с 9 до 17. Потом перерыв на полтора часа, затем ночное катание, с 19 до 23. Это неудобно. В это время склон ратрачат, но почему нельзя сделать это ночью? И почему бы не продлить время работы хотя бы до 00:00? Сорочаны и Степаново работают до 02:00 каждый день.
Но и это ещё не всё - ночные катания НЕ каждый день! Разве что в праздники. В будние день после работы можно приехать, и увидеть неработающий подъемник. Логика странная!
Второе - рядом со склонами есть отель, до него добираться либо фуникулёром, либо эко-такси (электрокары, других не пускают) они руглосуточно. Но это не точно! Мы приехали из города к фуникулёру в 20:30, подъемник не работал, и узнали, что эко-такси тоже не работают, типа, лавинная опасность! Вот это сюрприз! Пешеходов никто не останавливает, а для машин поднят барьер. То, что нам до отеля идти вверх больше часа - это пол-беды, но то, что со всеми вещами наутро к 6 надо в аэропорт - вот это совсем беда! Фуникулёр в это время точно работать не будет, и эко-такси тоже не пускают!!!! Эээ.... Как-то нехорошо получается!!! При мне несколько машин хотели проехать (электромобили) - их не пускали. Связались с отелем, они обещали помочь. Вечер переставал быть томным:)) Потом каким-то чудом барьер проехали 2 девушки, подбросили нас, за что им огромное спасибо! А наверху работал подъёмник, и один-два лыжника время от времени мелькали! Фантастика! Внизу - лавинная опасность, а наверху народ катается!!! Типа, склоны сверху расстреливали, а внизу - нет! Удивительно! Я бы поставил 2 звезды, но отель ближе к полуночи всё-таки нашел способ доставить нас в аэропорт, подтвердил, что утром будет машина, и она приехала.
Ну, и на закуску - был случай этой зимой, что завис фуникулёр, и народ в кабинках висел несколько часов на морозе.
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March 1
Excellent location, quite pleasant staff, cafe "Sarai", sauna and outdoor pool. On the downside, the hotel is very old and has been in need of good repair for a long time. Everything is very outdated and very tired. A room for three in 7 days is about 100,000rubles for February 2024.
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November 24
Wonderful hostel!
I stayed for a couple of days, I think, right on the mountain. We were warmly welcomed, and we were fed breakfast in the morning. Next time I go to Shymkent, I will definitely stay there!
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May 11
A great hotel in the mountains, attentive polite staff, gorgeous view from the room, a warm pool and sauna at any time of the year! I definitely recommend it
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January 26
A very cozy hotel right on the mountain, with a sauna and a heated outdoor pool, attentive staff, eco-friendly environment. We had enough of everything, especially impressed by the goodwill of the staff and the work to anticipate our desires.
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November 2, 2023
An amazingly beautiful place, these colorful mountains are forever remembered! Fresh air, mountain river, powerful century-old energy and autumn landscape impressed
The hospitality of the locals touches and leaves the guests in a pleasant joy of the trip.
If I ever come to Alma-Ata again, I will definitely go to this place!
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May 24, 2023
Очень очень уютная гостиница. Номера отличные. В номииницеичистотиикомфортно. Сауна бассейн все на высшем уровне. Идя в Ресторан думала - ну все все деньги там оставляю. Однако цены удивили своей демократичностью. Все вкусно и обслуживание в ресторане на высшем уровне. Детям есть где поиграть и погулять. Ну а ночной костер с глинтвейном просто огонь. Рекомендую отдых в гостинице.
March 5, 2023
Отель о четырех этажах. Завтраки на втором, сауна на втором. В целом внутри, как на даче, все в вагонке. Интернет, вай фай неплохой. Цены в ресторане, как в Москве в не самом дорогом, т.е. в теории дешевле, чем в Красной Поляне. Ну и сам отель дешевле был сильно, чем на те же даты варианты в Красной Поляне. Для ориентира в городе в два раза дешевле. В общем имеет смысл затариться в городе всякой кулинарией и пару дней на этом экономить. Важно знать расписание электробаса и электро такси, а то если у вас ночной или сильно утренний рейс, то вы рискуете вообще не уехать с курорта. Вроде как есть одна машина 24/7 у таксистов, но это как повезет. Электро такси и бас ходят до катка Медео, там переаживаетесь на городской автобус тли Яндекс такси. Кстати на Яндексе работают российские банковские карты -удобно, не надо с кешем с таксистом возиться. Про трассы - новичкам на синие через перевал, т.е. на самый верх горы, а там 3200 высота. Остальные трассы уровня не ниже любитель+. Короче если прямо совем новичек, то тяжеловато будет кататься...трассы широкие, но уклон большой
August 15
Everything is cool, a warm pool, delicious food, great location, but the rooms are too small
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April 12, 2023
Отель расположен в очень живописном месте, рядом с подъёмником. Отель старый, но сделан ремонт.
Очень уютный, панорамные окна с видом на горы, либо на ущелье, сауна и небольшой бассейн на улице.
Ресторан отеля порадовал своей кухней и ценами.
Были в начале марта. Стоимость проживания достаточно высокая.
В целом остались очень довольны.
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April 1
Nice hotel. Of course, the building is old and requires renovation, but if you look at the service, then everything is fine here -new clean plumbing, new clean linen and necessary cleaning supplies, comfortable beds. It is a very good option for outdoor enthusiasts.
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October 19, 2023
A good hotel, similar to the Soviet one, but the rooms are modern... cozy. Lots of wood, room prices are reasonable. We paid for a 40k junior suite, this price includes breakfast. Squirrels run around the balcony, in the evenings you can safely walk outside, the price also includes a spa and a heated outdoor pool. I really liked it, I heartily recommend it, I liked it, I'll come again
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September 26
This is the kind of place where everyone dreams of living, who loves movies, coolness, and fresh air. You just need to come and live without thinking about problems.
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March 17
Excellent sauna with heated outdoor pool. Excellent location. The kitchen is not delicious. The reception does not say that according to the certificate they issue, you can get a discount on skipass
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April 2
Food 5
Pilaf is the best in Almaty
The staff is polite and friendly
Great view
Cozy rooms
One of the disadvantages is quite expensive accommodation
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July 30
Only mountains can be better than mountains! There are not enough taxis at a late hour from Cimbulac to Medeo, but otherwise everything is fine
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March 1
Swimming pool... under the starry sky .... sauna.... snow and mountains all around .... unbelievable!!!!! What a friendly staff!!!! The kitchen!!! Yummy!!! View from the room ' Oh Gods, it's amazing!!!
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August 28, 2022
Все очень понравилось, приезжал покататься на лыжах. Спиться отлично воздух классный и вид, с утра просыпаешься отличным настроением. Еда в ресторане мне понравилась, особенно чай с молоком и брауни. Внизу есть сауна попарится пойдёт. Обстановка в отеле тоже хорошая, молодой дружелюбный персонал. Единственное кого то может смутить состояние самого отеля внутри желательно обновить особенно душевые.
До канаток идти буквально 2 минуты. Рядом куча разных ресторанов, но рестораны при отеле и так достаточно.
Если приеду кататься на Шимбулак однозначно буду жить тут.
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February 27
A very cool place! I liked everything!! The staff, the food, the atmosphere!!! Delight and only delight!!! I recommend autumn for a trip!
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February 22
The best place in Kazakhstan for skiing: only red slopes from a height of 3200 m: it happens to be puffy, there are places for freeride, 5-7: restaurants with an average check of 10k per person, there is a school and training slopes for different levels, equipment at the rental is loose, queues on weekdays for 40 minutes, on weekends I recommend avoiding: take in the city, it will be cheaper and fresher. The Shembulak Hotel is a former training base for Soviet skiers. We were on weekdays, had a great time, outdoor pool, sauna. Use the hotel vouchers - 30% discount on the instructor and skipass.
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August 28, 2023
Отличное место даже летом
Отель с прекрасной кухней
Супер виды
Бассейн отличный
Вот с номером конечно надо поработать. Много вещей недоделанных или просто уже сломанных. Wifi крайне не стабильный если вам это критично
February 8
For the first time I visited the ski resort "Shimbulak". When it's snowing, it's not very interesting to ride! But when it snows, there is a lot of puffy! The pleasure of rolling on a puddle is incomparable!
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December 20, 2023
Not all slopes are open, but you can ride for beginners, amateurs, and pros. It is not clear why 20.12 on Wednesday, a weekday Non-holiday, the weekend tariff has to be paid. Moreover, it is indicated in front of the ticket offices that the price is on weekdays and weekends on 25.12 INCLUSIVE. The cashier has one answer to this question - look at the information on Instagram. What does Instagram have to do with it?! I see one thing near the cash register, they force me to pay for another. It's very unpleasant. It feels deceptive.
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June 9, 2023
Начитавшись плохих отзывов решил не бронировать номер а взять на месте. Зря переживал. Персонал на стойке приветливый, заселение быстрое. На все просьбы реагируют оперативно. Полулюкс немного темноват за счет использования обожженного дерева. Днем смотрится мрачновато, но со светом выглядит отлично. С балкона открывается хороший вид. На сеьмю из 3х человек одна кровать, но зато шириной 2.5 метра. Зона СПА небольшая, но уютная. Подогреваемый бассейн с таким видом - вообще супер. Обслуживание в ресторане порадовало, как и вкус блюд. Придраться, разве что, можно к организации завтраков - персонал часто куда-то убегает, много суеты. Но сам завтрак неплох. Обязательно остановлюсь еще, если буду в Алматы.
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April 16
Excellent condition for relaxation, rebooting, active sports. Sauna, heated pool - special thanks!
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February 14
The best resort in Kazakhstan! Good restaurants and cafes, the quality of the trails can be improved (in the off-season, you can probably figure out something to do with the stones on the MAIN track!)
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March 14
The location is excellent. I went out and immediately went to the mountain.
The sauna inside is good, with a panorama of the mountains.
The rooms of course require renovation.
The breakfasts are weak.
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