Burabay, the main resort destination of the Akmola Region, has long outgrown its status as a single village. Today, the area surrounding Burabay National Park is home to a wide range of accommodation options, from lakeside resorts and wellness hotels to secluded forest glamping sites. Some are located right on the water, while others offer complete privacy among the pine trees. Here are 12 places to stay, ranging from a five-star flagship resort to a private villa.
Rixos Borovoe,
@rixos-borovoe
The resort’s flagship five-star hotel is located on the shores of Lake Shchuchye, 15 kilometers from Kurort-Borovoe railway station. The property features four year-round restaurants: the Italian restaurant L'Olivo overlooking the lake, the Chalet steakhouse, the Silk Way Pan-Asian restaurant, and a lounge with live music, as well as two seasonal summer venues. Guests have access to a SPA with a Turkish hammam, Finnish sauna, and heated swimming pool, a fitness center, Kazakhstan’s first all-season wake park, bicycle and sports equipment rentals, tennis courts, the Rixy kids club, horseback riding, and fishing. The hotel also has a private beach and direct access to walking trails through the surrounding pine forest of the national park. Accommodation includes 200 rooms with views of either the lake or the forest.
"Altyn Kun Resort Hotel",
@altynkun_hotel
One of the most frequently booked hotels in the region, Altyn Kun offers extensive grounds and a well-developed family-friendly infrastructure. Facilities include two outdoor heated swimming pools, a children's splash zone with water slides, and an indoor SPA pool with a hammam and traditional Russian bath. Guests can enjoy panoramic views, a restaurant serving Kazakh and European cuisine, and barbecue gazebos. During winter, visitors receive complimentary access to the "Nurtau" ski resort. The hotel is located 400 meters from the center of Burabay village and a 10-minute walk from the beach.
This modern five-story hotel is located in the heart of Burabay National Park, 18 kilometers from Borovoe village. Most of its 40-plus rooms feature balconies overlooking either the pine forest or Lake Shchuchye. VIP rooms include access to private terraces. The hotel offers a European restaurant, SPA facilities, a fitness center, and a children's playroom. Guests are surrounded by pine forest ideal for walking and outdoor recreation.
"Dom u Ozera",
@domuozera_borovoe
A boutique designer hotel with 15 individually styled rooms located directly on the shore of Lake Shchuchye. Amenities include a swimming pool, a lakeside sauna, a traditional wood-fired bathhouse, a tennis court, a private beach, and Le Pin restaurant, which specializes in French and Italian cuisine. The property is particularly well suited for couples and families seeking tranquility and atmosphere.
Forest Camp,
@forestcamp_borovoe
A lakeside hotel on Lake Shchuchye offers a peaceful location away from the busy resort center. Cozy rooms, good service, and the entire infrastructure of the resort is accessible. The reviews praise the silence, cleanliness and affordable prices.
Forest and Lake,
@dobri.dom.v.borovom
A standalone cottage nestled in the forest just a few meters from the water. The property includes a private kitchen, living room, wood-fired sauna, and barbecue area, making it a good option for groups of friends or families traveling with children.
Les Hotel,
@les_hotel_borovoe
A concept hotel and glamping retreat located in Shchuchinsk on the southwestern shore of Lake Shchuchye. Accommodation is available in A-frame cabins and rooms with panoramic windows, each featuring a private terrace and outdoor hot tub. The property offers a spherical forest restaurant, a traditional wood-fired sauna with an ice hole during winter, a zipline, horseback riding, and snowmobile excursions. In summer, guests can enjoy an outdoor swimming pool and open-air cinema, while winter activities include an ice slide and skate and ski rentals.
Avenue Boutique Hotel,
@avenue_boutique_hotel
A small boutique hotel hidden within the forests of Burabay National Park. The property features a sauna, restaurant, and bar. Guests frequently highlight the peaceful atmosphere, privacy, and unique forest setting.
Discovery Borovoe,
@discovery_borovoe
An all-inclusive resort offering three meals a day, an indoor swimming pool, a water park, a SPA center with six types of baths, a fitness center, a children's playground, table tennis, and entertainment programs. The concept is particularly attractive for families with children and travelers who prefer a hassle-free vacation.
Levitan Villa Borovoe,
@levitan_villa_borovoe
A private villa in the forest available for rental. The property includes three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a sauna, and a steam room. Additional amenities include air conditioning, Wi-Fi, parking with facilities for electric vehicles, and a terrace with a lounge area. It is well suited for larger families or groups of friends seeking privacy.Beyond Burabay
Forest Hill,
@foresthill.kz
Located in the town of Aqkol, Forest Hill is a recreation complex offering spa facilities, swimming pools, restaurants, children's entertainment programs, and ski rentals.
A premium wellness hotel set among the pine forests of the Aqkol district, approximately 100 kilometers from Astana. Designed for travelers seeking tranquility, nature, and medical wellness services away from crowded tourist areas, the property features 32 rooms with panoramic forest views. Facilities include the Orman restaurant, which focuses on farm-to-table cuisine, the Astra Clinic integrative medicine center equipped with European technology, a bathhouse complex offering aromatherapy, halotherapy, and lymphatic drainage treatments, and a mental wellness center specializing in yoga and breathing practices. The hotel is part of the Wyndham Hotels & Resorts network.