Hotels have horses and offer short trail rides
Эдельвейс
ул. Горная дом №548 В, 050000 Almaty, Kazakhstan
Surrounded by mountains and featuring a sauna and a hot tub, this hotel is located a 10-minute drive from Almaty city center. Free Wi-Fi is featured at Edelveis Hotel. The classic-style, air-conditioned rooms are decorated in warm, beige colors. Each room comes with a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and a private bathroom. Edelveis Restaurant serves European dishes, and a variety of drinks is offered at the bar. The hotel is just a 10-minute drive from The Medeu, the highest outdoor speed skating rink in the world. Shymbulak Ski Resort is 9.3 mi away. A bus stop, providing a link to the city center, is only 50 m from the hotel. Almaty International Airport is 16 mi from Edelveis Hotel.
S.N.e.G
Shybulak Ski Resort, 050020 Besqaynar, Kazakhstan
Offering ski-to-door access and a ski school, S.N.e.G is set in Besqaynar, 13 mi from Almaty. Kombi-1 Ski Elevator is located nearby. The hotel has a sun terrace and views of the mountain, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Every room is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Some rooms have a seating area for your convenience. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a shower. Extras include bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. S.N.e.G features free WiFi throughout the property. You will find a tour desk at the property. You can play darts at this hotel, Xbox 360 and game console and the area is popular for skiing and hiking. Almaty International Airport is 16 mi from the property.
Oi-Qaragai Lesnaya Skazka
Oi-Qaragai gorge, Ile Alatau, Almaty region, 041610 Besqaynar, Kazakhstan
Lesnaya Skazka Mountain Resort is set in a quiet area of the Ile-Alatau National Park, 4.3 mi from Besqaynar and a 35-minute drive from Almaty. It features a spa and wellness center, ropes park and free WiFi. Rooms and chalets are individually furnished and include a mountain-view balcony, satellite TV, and a mini-bar. The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. A skiing trail is located 400 m away, and horse riding is offered on site. Traditional Georgian and European cuisine can be enjoyed in the à la carte restaurant. A sauna and a hot tub invite to relax, and massages and other treatments in Umay Ethno-Spa in traditional yurts can be booked on request. Almaty International Airport is a 30-minute drive from the Mountain Resort Lesnaya Skazka. Chimbulak Ski Resort and the Medeo Ice Skating Rink are within a 50-minute drive away.
Shymbulak Resort Hotel
Gornaya Street 640, 050020 Almaty, Kazakhstan
Located next to the ski elevators in Shymbulak Ski Resort, this hotel in the Ile-Alatau National park offers a large café, a sauna and classical-style rooms with flat-screen TVs. Free Wi-Fi is provided. The comfortably furnished rooms at Shymbulak Hotel feature scenic views of the town or the Medeu Valley, and have a private bathroom with toiletries. Most rooms offer a balcony. Guests can enjoy continental breakfast in the café on site. At the ski season the breakfast is served in a buffet format. Room service is available throughout the year. Shymbulak Resort Hotel offers ski-in/ski-out and ski & snowboard storage. Ski hire is available 50 m away from the hotel. Almaty city center is just a 30-minute drive away.