Oi Qaragai Mountain Resort - Besqaynar

4-star mountain resort with ski-in/ski-out access in Besqaynar

Accommodation

Oi Qaragai Mountain Resort offers individually furnished chalets and tree houses with mountain-view balconies. Guests can stay in luxury traditional Kazakh yurts, which include a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries and a minibar. Each room type provides a distinct experience, from tree houses accessible by tall ladders to yurts placed directly on the ski slope.

Dining

The resort operates an à la carte restaurant serving Georgian and European cuisine, and a full-service bar and coffee shop are also on the premises. Guests can dine at the Georgian restaurant, which is often highlighted as the best food and beverage outlet, or visit the Italian restaurant known for its steaks. Six restaurants in total offer variety, including the '1820' restaurant, which is recommended for its stakes.

Wellness & Spa

The Umay Ethno-Spa provides massages and treatments inside traditional yurts, a unique experience exclusive to the resort. The spa also includes a sauna, hot tub, steam room, and offers a full range of body treatments, facials, and couple massages. Guests can book spa/wellness packages, and access the spa lounge/relaxation area after treatments.

Activities & Ski

Ski-in/ski-out access gives guests direct entry to ski trails, and the resort has ski equipment hire, a ski school, and ski pass vendors on site. Beyond skiing, the resort offers horse riding, hiking, cycling, and a ropes park, plus a chairlift that runs until 9 pm for mountain views. Night skiing is also available, and the resort is located 400 meters from a skiing trail and within a 50-minute drive of Shymbulak Ski Resort.

Family & Kids

The kids' club Ugusha offers supervised activities in a safe environment, including rope courses and an indoor play area. Children also have access to a playground, kids' outdoor play equipment, strollers, and board games. Oi Qaragai Mountain Resort provides family rooms, babysitting/child services, and a game room to keep children entertained.

• Location: 7 km from Besqaynar, 35-minute drive from Almaty
• Rooms: Individual chalets, tree houses, and traditional yurts
• Dining: 6 restaurants including Georgian, Italian, and European cuisine
• Wellness: Umay Ethno-Spa with treatments in traditional yurts
• Ski: Ski-in/ski-out access with ski school and night skiing
• Family: Kids' club Ugusha with supervised activities and playground