Luxury hotels in Almaty Region

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Almaty Region. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Donatello Boutique Hotel Almaty, Kazakhstan

  

  Hotel. Private saunas and a lounge bar are featured at this boutique hotel, located 10 minutes’ drive from the Palace of the Republic in Almaty. Rooms include design interiors and free Wi-Fi. All the stylish air-conditioned rooms at Donatello Boutique Hotel have modern décor and a flat-screen TV. Bathrooms are fitted with a bidet, slippers and bathrobes. The Manana Restaurant with serves traditional Georgian and European cuisine. Guests of the hotel can relax in the spa centre with a steam bath, saunas and a massage service. Chimbulak Ski Resort is 20 minutes’ drive away. Almaty city centre is 10 minutes’ drive from Donatello Boutique Hotel, and it is 25 minutes by car from Almaty 1 Train Station. A shuttle service is available on request, and Almaty Airport is 30 minutes’ drive away. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 61600 KZT.

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• 2 Swissôtel Wellness Resort Alatau Almaty Almaty, Kazakhstan

  

  Hotel. Situated in Almaty, 20 km from Medeo, Swissôtel Wellness Resort Alatau Almaty features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a fitness centre and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a shared lounge. The hotel has an indoor pool, hammam and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Swissôtel Wellness Resort Alatau Almaty rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers a continental or buffet breakfast. Guests can relax in the wellness area, including a sauna, and a hot tub, or in the garden. Guests can make use of the business centre or relax in the snack bar. First President of Kazakhstan Park is 6 km from Swissôtel Wellness Resort Alatau Almaty, while Dolphin Entertainment Centre is 8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Almaty International Airport, 23 km from the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 75000 KZT.

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• 3 The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty Almaty, Kazakhstan

  

  Hotel. This luxury 5-star hotel is located on the foot of Alatau Mountains in Almaty and features a spa centre, an indoor pool and a fitness centre. Free Wi-Fi is provided at The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty. The spacious, air-conditioned rooms are decorated in warm colours. Each elegant room includes a flat-screen TV and a marble bathroom with a rain shower. The elegant on-site SEVEN Bar & Restaurant offers guests the ultimate fine dining experience. Guests can also enjoy a drink at the Sky Lobby and Lounge. Located on the 30th floor, Vista Restaurant serves international cuisine and Kazakh specialties for breakfast and lunch. Several other dining options are also available. The hotel’s recreation and relaxation facilities include an opulent Six Senses Spa, featuring 4 private rooms, including special salt and oriental treatment rooms, dedicated relaxation areas, saunas, steam rooms and an oriental hammam. Almaty city centre is a 10-minute drive from The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty. Shymbulak Ski Resort is a 30-minute drive away, and Almaty International Airport is 15 km from the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.1

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• 4 The Dostyk Hotel Almaty, Kazakhstan

  

  Hotel. Set in a historic building, this elegant, 5-star hotel in Almaty city centre offers an elegant spa, gourmet food, and soundproofed rooms featuring a dressing room and wooden flooring. The Dostyk Hotel has spacious rooms and suites with a flat-screen TV and a stylish bathroom with exclusive toiletries. Wi-Fi is available in all areas. Guests at the Dostyk are welcome to relax in the indoor pool, hammam, and hot tub. There is also a modern gym and a massage service. Traditional dishes from Kazakhstan and international specialities are served in the Hotel Dostyk’s Oregano restaurant. Fine drinks are available in the Bastau bar. Free private parking is available at the Dostyk on request. The Abay Avenue bus stop is only 200 metres away. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 55440 KZT.

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• 5 Royal Tulip Almaty Hotel Almaty, Kazakhstan

  

  Hotel. This elegant 5-star hotel stands on the large Dostyk Avenue, in the southern part of Almaty. It offers international cuisine and a large spa with grand indoor pool. The spacious rooms of the Royal Tulip Almaty Hotel feature large windows and high-quality furnishings. In-room comforts include flat-screen TVs, hot drinks facilities and bathrobes. Guests can relax in a private billiard room, or in various lounge bars. A ballroom and several conference areas are available. The Royal Tulip Almaty offers free parking. It is a 10-minute drive from Almaty’s city centre and a 5-minute drive from the financial district. The magnificent Tian Shan Mountains are also within easy reach. The Royal Tulip is a 15-minute drive from the high-altitude ice-skating rink, Medeo, and a 30-minute drive from the Chimbulak Ski Resort. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 86940 KZT.

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• 6 Rahat Palace Hotel Almaty, Kazakhstan

  

  Hotel. Located just 200 metres from Almaty Circus and Central Stadium, this 5-star hotel offers free private parking, rooms with panoramic views and a spa centre with heated indoor pool. Rahat Palace Hotel’s classically furnished rooms feature cable TV and a minibar, and all rooms have a balcony with views of the city or Alatau Mountains. The bathrooms include toiletries and a hairdryer. International cuisine and Kazakhstani dishes are served in the Dzhambul Restaurant and the Grill Restaurant. Exotic cocktails are available in the stylish Yourt Bar & Lounge, or outside in the summer beer garden. Massages can be booked at the Rahat’s spa, which also features a well-equipped gym, hot tub and sauna. Almaty’s sights are easy to reach from Rahat Palace, with the city’s central tram line just 200 metres away. Almaty Airport is a 30-minute drive from the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 51000 KZT.

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• 7 Rixos Almaty Hotel Almaty, Kazakhstan

  

  Hotel. This luxury 5-star hotel is located in Almaty city centre, 1 km from Nikolai Cathedral. Rixos Almaty Hotel offers modern rooms with free Wi-Fi internet and a spa with swimming pool. All rooms at Rixos Almaty feature air conditioning, a work desk and a balcony with impressive views. All bathrooms include a bath and shower. A buffet breakfast is served each morning at Rixos Almaty. The restaurant serves international buffets and à la carte dishes. The Lobby Bar & Lounge is open 24 hours a day, and guests can also dine at the Brasserie Restaurant. The 2,200 m² spa also includes a gym, sauna, Turkish bath, indoor gardens and 7 massage rooms. Rixos Hotel is 2 km from Almaty Opera House and 5 km by cable car from Köktöbe Mountain. Show full description Guest review score 7.7

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• 8 InterContinental Almaty, an IHG Hotel Almaty, Kazakhstan

  

  Hotel. Opposite the Presidential Palace in Almaty’s Republic Square, this grand, 11-storey hotel offers a wide selection of excellent international cuisine, a spa area and beautiful views of the Tian Shan Mountains. Featuring a glass exterior and spacious lobby with palm trees, the InterContinental Almaty has stylish rooms with silk fabrics and marble bathrooms. All include a flat-screen cable TV, minibar and seating area with high-quality sofas. Guests can enjoy a delicious international buffet breakfast at the elegant Asian Café. The Sunset Efes Beer Garden serves refreshing summer cocktails and ice cream. The Ankara Spa includes an indoor swimming pool, Turkish bath and massage treatments. Guests enjoy a fully equipped gym and tennis court. About a 20-minute drive away, Kok Tobe Mountain offers magnificent views of Almaty. Chimbulak Ski Resort is about 22 km from the InterContinental. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 91392 KZT.

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• 9 DoubleTree by Hilton Almaty Almaty, Kazakhstan

  

  Hotel. Featuring a terrace, DoubleTree by Hilton Almaty is located in Almaty city-centre. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi. Guests can use the spa and wellness centre with an indoor pool, and sauna, as well as a bar. All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a bath or shower, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. At the hotel every room is equipped with a private bathroom with free toiletries. A continental breakfast is available daily at DoubleTree by Hilton Almaty. The accommodation also provides a business centre and guests can use the fax machine and photocopier or use the on-site ATM machine at DoubleTree by Hilton Almaty. Kasteev State Museum of Arts is 1.8 km from the hotel, while Kazakhstan Independence Monument is 2.3 km away. The hotel is 17 km from Medeo and 24 km from Shymbulak. The nearest airport is Almaty International Airport, 17 km from DoubleTree by Hilton Almaty. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 72726 KZT.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in December 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!