Shymbulak Resort Hotel, Almaty ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Gornaya Street 640, Almaty, Kazakhstan, 050020

Perfect

9.0

/10

5.0

4.4

“The hotel's location at the top of the first Shymbulak cable car offers amazing views and easy access to stunning alpine adventures.”view full review

Shymbulak Resort Hotel, a 3-star Almaty hotel rated 9.0/10 on Booking.com, offers ski-in/ski-out access and stunning views of the surrounding mountains. The property includes a heated swimming pool, ski and snowboard school, and a cozy restaurant. It is ideally situated for guests seeking an active holiday in the mountains.

Rooms & Facilities

Accommodations at Shymbulak Resort Hotel include standard rooms, junior suites, and family suites, featuring amenities such as flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, and safes. Rooms on the ground and first floors have balconies with views of Almaty city and the Medeu Valley. Guests can choose from various layouts accommodating up to five guests.

Dining Options

The Saray-Bar restaurant serves a variety of national, European, and Central Asian dishes, including traditional Uzbek pilaf and barbecue options. With its rustic ambiance and stunning mountain views, dining at the resort becomes a memorable experience. Guests can savor a hot mulled wine or dine on the terrace.

Leisure & Activities

Leisure activities include skiing on the resort's slopes, which boast 7 ski lifts and 20 kilometers of ski runs, alongside an extreme park for snowboarding. The resort offers a ski and snowboard school with over 80 instructors, and various outdoor recreation such as horseback riding and ziplining is available nearby. Guided hiking tours are organized year-round.

Services & Accessibility

Shymbulak Resort Hotel offers free Wi-Fi throughout the premises and has a conference room for 50 guests, equipped with necessary audio-visual technology. The sales department can arrange group meals and activities, ensuring tailored experiences for larger parties. The hotel is easily accessible via bus services, with regular connections to the Medeu base station.

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Shymbulak Resort Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Junior Suite

2 persons

195 sq. feet

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Family Room Balcony

4 persons

260 sq. feet

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Double or Twin Room Balcony

2 persons

195 sq. feet

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Superior Suite

4 persons

485 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Facilities

Shymbulak Resort Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Stunning Suite

“I was surprised by the upgrade to a beautiful mountain-facing suite that was both spacious and elegantly designed.” view full review

Delicious Breakfast

“Breakfast was a delight with a wide array of tasty options that catered to all tastes, definitely a great way to start the day.” view full review

Refreshing Pool

“The pool was a highlight of my stay, especially enjoying it at night after the day trippers left; an incredibly relaxing way to unwind.” view full review

Immaculate Room

“The room was spotless with comfortable amenities and perfect toiletries, ensuring an enjoyable and relaxing stay.” view full review

Facilities: Great

8.9/10Review score

General

Non-smoking rooms
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Security
Ski to door
Ski storage
ATM/Cash machine
Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

Ski school
Hiking
Horseback riding
Cycling
Table tennis

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Room service
Ski equipment hire
Laundry
Ski pass vendor
Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Picnic area/ Tables
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's menu
Children's play area

Spa & Leisure

Plunge pool
Seasonal outdoor pool
Heated swimming pool
Sun loungers
Sun terrace
Sauna
Steam room
Pool with view

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Dressing area
Terrace

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Shymbulak Resort Hotel Location

Gornaya Street 640, Almaty, Kazakhstan, 050020

Map view

Gornaya Street 640, Almaty, Kazakhstan, 050020

City landmarks

Landmark

Pik Abaya

1.7 mi

Landmark

Rodnik "Vorota Tuyuk Su"

1.8 mi

Stadium

Medeo

2.3 mi

Landmark

Al'plager' Tuyuk-Su

2.0 mi

Landmark

Furmanov Peak

2.2 mi

Landmark

Ile-Alatau National Park

2.6 mi

Landmark

Medeu Cable Car Shymbulak Ski Resort

2.8 mi

Landmark

Pik Kumbel'

2.8 mi

Nearby

Ski Area

Shymbulak

1400 ft

Restaurants

Marrone Rosso

1500 ft

Gornaya

Chalet Shymbulak Meat Restaurant

1200 ft

Restaurant

Getting around

City Centre

Almaty33 min · 13.3 mi

Airports

Almaty International Airport (ALA)56 min · 23.2 mi

Train

Almaty 2 Train Station30 min · 12.4 mi

Almaty 1 Train Station39 min · 16.2 mi

Underground

Abay25 min · 10.3 mi

Almaly27 min · 11.0 mi

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 14:00-23:59

Check-out

until 12 pm

Guest Parking

No parking available.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.

Breakfast

The hotel Shymbulak Resort serves a full breakfast for free.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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Former name

Chimbulak Hotel

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Shymbulak Resort Hotel from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 282 verified reviews

8.7/10

Great

89%

Recommend

Breakfast

8.5/10

Cleanliness

8.9/10

Comfort

8.9/10

Facilities

8.9/10

Free Wi-Fi

6.5/10

Location

9.4/10

Paid Wi-Fi

7.9/10

Staff

9.1/10

Value for money

8.7/10

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