Shymbulak Resort Hotel - Almaty

4-star ski-in/ski-out resort at the highest mountain park in the world

Skiing & Outdoor Activities

Shymbulak Resort Hotel sits at the base of a Guinness World Record-holding mountain park, offering direct access to 7 ski lifts and 20 kilometers of slopes. A professional ski school with multilingual instructors provides lessons for all levels, while the on-site adventure office organizes hot air balloon rides, buggy trips, and zip-lining. Ski storage and ski equipment hire are available 50 meters from the hotel, making gear management straightforward.

Dining at Shymbulak Resort

The on-site Saray-Bar restaurant serves a varied international menu with options for special diets and kids' meals, and during ski season breakfast is offered as a buffet. Room service operates year-round, and guests can enjoy meals on a terrace with mountain views. The restaurant also provides packed lunches for day trips on the slopes or hiking trails.

Wellness & Relaxation

After a day on the slopes, the hotel's heated outdoor swimming pool with a view offers a warm soak, complemented by a sauna and steam room. Sun loungers and sun umbrellas are set around the pool area, and the sauna room provides tea and water for post-steam hydration. The pool is seasonal but maintained at a comfortable temperature for winter use.

Family-Friendly Amenities

Shymbulak mountain resort includes a children's playground, table tennis, and organized walking tours and cultural classes about local traditions. Family rooms with balconies offer space for groups, and the ski school welcomes beginners and young skiers. The hotel's location next to the ski lifts allows families to move easily between accommodation and the slopes.

Location & Access

Shymbulak Ski Resort Almaty Kazakhstan lies within Ile-Alatau National Park, a 30-minute drive from Almaty city center and a short walk from the Medeu ice rink and gondola. The hotel provides airport shuttles and local transfers, with a regular electric taxi service connecting to the base station. The setting gives direct access to hiking trails in summer and ski slopes in winter.

• Location: Situated in Ile-Alatau National Park, 30 minutes from Almaty center
• Rooms: Family rooms with balconies and mountain views
• Dining: Saray-Bar restaurant with international menu and breakfast buffet
• Skiing: Direct access to 7 ski lifts and 20 km of slopes
• Wellness: Heated outdoor pool, sauna, and steam room
• Family: Children's playground, ski school, walking tours