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Samal Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Shymbulak Ski Resort

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Balcony
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Sauna, body treatments, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, hot stone massages
Reception
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi

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Map
548 Gornaya Street, Almaty, 050059
  • Shymbulak Ski Resort
    3 min drive
  • Samal
    15 min walk
  • Almaly
    28 min drive
  • Almaty (ALA-Almaty Intl.)
    43 min drive

Room options

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Apartment | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Apartment

  • 430 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player

Superior Suite

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room

  • 366 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Almaty

Medeu District stay.Your stay at this Medeu District hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Shymbulak Ski Resort and Medeo. Also, Medeu Stadium is within 3 miles (5 km) and Dostyk Plaza is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Shymbulak Ski Resort - 3 min drive
  • Medeo - 6 min drive
  • Medeu Stadium - 6 min drive
  • Almaty Tower - 13 min drive
  • Almaty Opera House - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Almaty Station - 37 min drive
  • Almaty (ALA-Almaty Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mooz Medeu - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Apa Katya - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪BigChefs - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Grelka - Restobar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Justo Lounge bar - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Samal Resort & Spa

5-star luxury hotel near Shymbulak Ski Resort
Samal Resort & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A fitness center, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the luxury Samal Resort & Spa. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Almaty hotel is smoke free.

  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 2011
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Samal Resort & Spa offers 29 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

This Almaty hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Spa Centre Samal. Services include hot stone massages, Thai massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy.

Languages

English, Russian

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Samal Resort & Spa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for KZT 9000 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: KZT 6500 per person (one way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: KZT 9000 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash.

We should mention

  • If entering the country requires a visa, the property may be able to help you with some of the supporting documents necessary to obtain one. The property may charge for these services even if you cancel your reservation. Any arrangements are exclusively between the property and yourself. For more details, you can contact the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 3 children 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Samal Almaty
Samal Resort Almaty
Samal Resort Spa
Samal Resort & Spa Hotel
Samal Resort & Spa Almaty
Samal Resort & Spa Hotel Almaty

Frequently asked questions

How close is Samal Resort & Spa to the airport?

Samal Resort & Spa is 16.2 mi (43-min drive) away from the Almaty (ALA-Almaty Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Samal Resort & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Samal Resort & Spa offers an airport shuttle on request, for a charge of KZT 6500 per person, one way.

Does Samal Resort & Spa offer free breakfast?

Samal Resort & Spa offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at Samal Resort & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Zodiak (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Samal Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Samal Resort & Spa?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Samal Resort & Spa have a pool?

Samal Resort & Spa features an indoor pool.

Does Samal Resort & Spa have a restaurant?

Samal Resort & Spa is home to Roof Restaurant, which features international cuisine.

Does Samal Resort & Spa have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Spa Centre Samal, where you can enjoy body wraps, body scrubs, and facials.

How close is Samal Resort & Spa to downtown Almaty?

Samal Resort & Spa is 9.3 mi away from Almaty.

Samal Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 42 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lyubov, Brooklyn

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lazzat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything good
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dina

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet, beautiful hotel very close to mountains
Great place with amazing view, in a walking distance to Medeo. My room was very nice, clean and in a good condition. There is spa and pool (which I didnt visit as prefered to walk to the mountains). The view from rooftop terrace is breathtaking. Having breakfast there was a pure pleasure. A 100% recommendation
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Michiel

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great and comfortable stay. Swimming pool needs a bit of repair here and there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Zhaniya

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Liubov

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Отличное место для отдыха
Отель выбирали по максимальной доступности к курорту Чимбулак, но что б и в город можно было выехать в любое время. Отель довольно уютный, чистый, имеется СПА -комплекс, очень приятно после катания на лыжах , хорошо прогреться в сауне и поплавать в бассейне .Комнаты тёплые, убирают ежедневно. Завтраки обычные, но все необходимое есть. При заселении в нашей комнате был запах сигарет, т.к мы были с детьми, попросили комнату заменить, на ресепшн сказали комнат в наличии нет, поэтому пришлось пару дней проветривать комнату. В душевой и ванне забился слив и вода плохо уходила В общем , пребыванием остались довольны и если поедем ещё раз, то выберем этот же отель.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice mountain resort, easy to get to and well managed and appointed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay Ggggggoooooddddd Placereeeeeeeeeee
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay , again , at Samal
This was my 10th stay over last 9 years. Anybody visiting Almaty will like the hotel and Spa services. Great service and assistance by the hotel staff. Out of main town and in the mountains it has great views with a real get away feel .
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mountain Retreat
The location is amazing if you have your own transport. The Medeu ice rink and Shymbulak Resort are minutes away by car. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The rooms were clean. Breakfast was vast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

David, Almaty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy getaway in Almaty
Went in the afternoon and stayed one night. Two couples surprised husband of another couple for his birthday. Had a great relaxing time, wonderful dinner, and a good night’s sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Poorly managed, very much short of 4 stars
In theory this can be 4+ stars luxury resort but it seems not managed well. Few examples of what should not be acceptable for 4 star hotels; 1. Lift stopped working after first day and was not repaired for rest of the week. Reception didn't seem to care and didn't even apologise or indicate if/when it will be repaired. 2. Advertised as SPA resort but for whole duration of my stay it was not possible to book any massage or treatment as SPA staff was busy yet the hotel was nearly empty. Then it turned out SPA staff is shared with some other location and probably can't be bothered traveling to this remote out of city location for just 1 customer in nearly empty hotel. 3. Wifi signal was solid but internet connection behind it disappeared for last 2 days of my stay, was never fixed. 4. Steam room was closed for 'urgent maintenance' for whole duration of stay and no signs of anyone performing any maintenance. 5. Telephone in room didn't work so every time there is an issue (of which there were plenty) walk up and down 4 floors (also no elevator) 6. When power goes out for few hours (normal in Kazachstan) the emergency generators kicks in but only powers the lights, no power sockets so this means minibar freezer melts causing a little flood and if your smartphone is empty you have no way of recharging it 7. Before I submitted a correction on google maps, even the location coordinates were off by >1km further away in the street causing issues with Uber and taxi pickups...
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Favourite Almaty hotel
Really comfortable stay. I have come many times over the last 5 years and really enjoy staying here. Good spar facilities and wonderful mountain views. friendly and supportive staff. Reasonable breakfast and lunch/dinner menu. Will be going again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Hotel and spa in Almaty
This is a high end hotel and very nice but for some reason the beds are ROCK hard. Keep in mind.

6/10 Okay

Donna-Marie, London

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Picturesque location! Rock hard beds!
My room was a surprisingly spacious, beautifully furnished superior double with a very clean, well equipped. The downsides to the room were the lack of tea/coffee making facilities, the TV could only be watched in Russian (of which I understand very little!) and the bed was as hard as a concrete slab! The latter issue was rectified very efficiently by the very helpful gentleman at the front desk, Madi, who organised mattress pads for myself and my travel companion. The spa treatments were great but difficult to book, largely due to the language barrier! Dewi, in the spa, gave a great Turkish Massage and Ruslan, at the spa reception, was very professional, providing everything needed. A special mention is also required for the two young gentlemen who served us at breakfast and for room service, both were personable, polite and very helpful. The restaurant on the 5th floor was underwhelming. The Samal restaurant next door provided a much greater range and quality and was much more in keeping with the decor and atmosphere of the hotel. The hotel is located close enough to walk back from the gondolas at Medeu, which service the Shymbulak Ski Resort, and well worth the picturesque views along the way. Taxis to and from the city centre, and Medeu, were relatively expensive, but still significantly more reasonable than taxi prices in a European city. Overall, our stay was quite pleasant and worth a return visit.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel with excellent staff. They went out of their way to be sure I had everything I needed. It was a bit inconvenient to access but was manageable with taxi services. The location is quite peaceful.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best mountain resort within reach of Almaty
I stayed at this hotel for three days. Even though the resort is about 15 min taxi ride from downtown Almaty, its proximity to the Almaty ski resort and cable car, its crisp mountain air, and its outstanding service from front desk staffs like Khymkarian and Kharasan make the stay really memorable! Rooms are tastefully decorated with Islamic art reminiscent of a by -gone era of Kazakhstan! Room is large, comfortable and clean. Food at the Samal restaurant is as authentic as it can be and very delicious. Breakfast is a good mix of hot and cold dishes that tastes really good! Right in front of the resort, there is a bus stop that provides cheap and convenient transportation either further up the mountain or to downtown Almaty. http://www.tripadvisor.in/ShowUserReviews-g298251-d2703138-r309194574-Samal_Resort_Spa-Almaty.html#

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana, Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent choice for anybody traveling to Almaty
This hotel is a great find. They are located just 15-20 minutes by bus (number 12) from the center of the city, but you don't suffer from city heat and congestion. Rooms have huge balconies that have mountain views and sound of a mountain stream. Rooms are large and very clean. Really nice linens. Mattresses a bit hard for my taste, but I slept very well because of the air. Large bathrooms with baths and steady supply of hot water. All freshly renovated. The staff are all English-speaking, professional and extremely helpful. The restaurant on the top floor gives you the view of snowy peaks. Excellent breakfast is included. And in addition to all this--the hotel has a great spa--clean beautiful swimming pool, wet and dry sauna, hydromassage. On this trip I stayed in four big name hotels in Kazakhstan and none of them come even close to Samal. You are basically in the mountains, but you are also right on the edge of the city and the staff takes great care of you.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Gman, U.S.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful, serene stay at Samal
Beautiful location, right at the base of the mountains with "Old World" charm and elegance. Truely a relaxing, serene setting and very enjoyable stay.

8/10 Good

MM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Klemens

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Anatoliy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Oguzhan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 12 nights in May 2021