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Samal Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
Luxury Almaty hotel in Medeu District with 2 restaurants
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Balcony
Indoor pool, pool 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
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Room options

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Apartment

Apartment

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite | Living area

Superior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 34 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
548 Gornaya Street, Almaty, 050059

What's nearby

  • Shymbulak Ski Resort - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Medeo - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Medeu Stadium - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Republic Square - 12 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Almaty Opera House - 14 min drive - 12.7 km

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

Luxury hotel near Shymbulak Ski Resort
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe at Samal Resort & Spa. Indulge in a body scrub, a facial and hydrotherapy at Spa Centre Samal, the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and international cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Free newspapers, luggage storage and laundry services
Room features
All guest rooms at Samal Resort & Spa include perks, such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with bidets and baths or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Daily housekeeping, desks and phones

Languages

English, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Roof Restaurant
  • Samal Restaurant

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Sauna
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

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

More

  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2011
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for KZT 9000 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

If you require a visa to enter the country, your property may be able to help with the supporting documents needed to obtain one. To learn more, you can contact the property using the contact details included on your booking confirmation. The property may charge for this assistance, even if you end up cancelling your reservation. All arrangements are solely between the property and yourself.
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Does Samal Resort & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Samal Resort & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Samal Resort & Spa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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 (subject to availability).

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

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Samal Resort & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of KZT 6500 per person applies.

Where is Samal Resort & Spa located?

Located in Medeu District, this luxury hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Shymbulak Ski Resort, Medeo and Medeu Stadium. Dostyk Plaza and Almaty Tower are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

Travelled 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

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

8/10 Good

Liubov

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Karin, Gwangju, South Korea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, relaxing hotel near the mountains.
We enjoyed our stay immensely. The spa was very relaxing, and the room was comfortable. Samal resort was a great place to enjoy the fall colors near Almaty city.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller
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