Kapriz Issyk KUL Resort in Bosteri
✅ Amazing location by the lake and beautiful park and beach area mentioned in multiple reviews ✅ Clean rooms with spacious layouts and balconies ✅ Several guests appreciated the friendliness of the staff and the availability of food including breakfast, lunch, and dinner ✅ Family-friendly facilities with extensive children’s activities and pools ✅ Quiet and pleasant surroundings close to the lake ❌ Frequent power cuts affecting electricity, water, and WiFi with no backup generator ❌ Inadequate bedding arrangements in family rooms causing discomfort ❌ Poor service quality with slow and unprofessional restaurant and room service ❌ Lack of basic amenities such as bathrobes and extra blankets upon request ❌ Hotel infrastructure issues including no elevators and rundown bathroom facilities ❌ Offseason closures of beach bar, pool, and on-site store not clearly communicated
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Description
Kapriz Issyk KUL Resort is a 3-star hotel located directly on the sandy shores of Issyk-Kul with its own private beach and pier. The resort features both an open-air pool on the beach and an indoor pool, along with a spa center offering Thai massage and sauna facilities, including a sauna on the pier where guests can cool off in the lake after the steam. For families, there are extensive kids' amenities such as a children's outdoor pool, beach animation, sports programs, and a playroom. Sports enthusiasts will find numerous options including tennis clay courts, basketball, beach volleyball, badminton, table tennis, billiards, and a professional artificial turf football field. The hotel has a business center and WiFi. Rooms range from Economy to Villas and Family Cottages, accommodating different needs. Kapriz is praised for its location and clean environment but some guests note issues with service and maintenance.
Location
Kapriz Issyk KUL Resort is situated in Bosteri, 5 km from Cholpon-Ata city center. It lies 40 km from Tamchi Airport and 282 km from Manas Airport in Bishkek. The resort sits right on the first coastline of Issyk-Kul Lake, offering direct beach access with its own sandy beach and a pier. Guests can enjoy multiple water sports right from the shore, including water skiing, catamarans, and surfing. The proximity to the lake is a highlight, with the beach located approximately 550 meters from the main hotel facilities.
Tips
- If you have allergies to cats, be cautious as guests frequently see cats around the resort.
- Offseason travelers should confirm in advance the availability of the beach bar, pool, and store, as these may be closed.
- Be prepared for the lack of elevators if you have heavy luggage or mobility concerns, especially when staying on higher floors.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
- Pets: Pets are allowed on request
- Paying at the hotel: MasterCard, Visa, AmericanExpress
- Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 12:00.
Services and facilities
- ATM
- Shopping on site
- 24-hour reception
- Elevator/lift
- Heating
- Security guard
- Express check-in/check-out
- Terrace
- Early check-in
- Late check-out
- Private check-in/check-out
- Fire Extinguisher
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Fridge
- Family room
- Cable TV
- TV
- Bathrobe
- Mosquito net
- Safe (in room)
- Iron and board
- Ironing
- Laundry
- Hairdryer (on request)
- Telephone
- Breakfast
- Breakfast in the room
- Full board rates available
- Half board rates available
- Restaurant
- Restaurant (buffet style)
- Microwave oven
- Poolside bar
- Packed Lunches
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free internet
- Shuttle
- Russian
- English
- Tour assistance
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Billiards
- Hiking
- Entertainment
- Suitable for Events
- Barbeque
- Sun Deck
- Parking
- Parking nearby
- Indoor Pool
- Outdoor pool
- Beach facilities
- Seasonal outdoor swimming pool
- Private beach
- Beach/pool towels
- Heated swimming pool
- Business center
- Photocopy machines
- Event facilities
- Conference Hall
- Tennis court
- Gym
- Massage
- Sauna
- First Aid Kit
- Playroom
- Children's playground
- Children swimming pool
- Family/Kid Friendly
- Pets allowed (free)
The hotel is located on first line from the shore.
The nearest beach is located on the distance of 550 m. It takes 8 minutes To the beach!
Hotel territory virtual tour
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Reviews
The rooms are decent and fairly well-maintained, but the bedding setup is simply unacceptable. They provide only basic single beds, and for families, they just push two single beds together with one blanket and one bed sheet. If you’re traveling with a child and plan to sleep together, you’ll spend the whole night pushing the mattresses back into place instead of getting any rest. There’s no extra blanket provided, even upon request.
During our stay, there were frequent power cuts that affected electricity, water, and Wi-Fi — and shockingly, the resort doesn’t have a generator. At one point, my wife was in the middle of a shower when the power went out and the water stopped completely. I went to the reception in the dark, only to be told she could “wait for two hours until the power comes back” or “come out.” When I asked how she was supposed to do that with soap still on her head, their only solution was to hand me small drinking water bottles to rinse off with. That’s their idea of service at a “luxury” resort.
To make things worse, they don’t even provide basic amenities like bathrobes — something even smaller yurts in the region managed to offer us.
The resort feels completely disorganized. The front desk staff are untrained, uninterested, and lack any sense of hospitality. You have to follow up repeatedly for the simplest requests. The restaurant is overpriced, and if you ask for room service, they charge an additional 20% fee on your total bill. Even then, the service is painfully slow and unprofessional.
For the high rates they charge, the experience was nowhere near worth it. It’s honestly a shame because the natural surroundings are breathtaking, and the lake view is beautiful. But the poor management, lack of service, and careless attitude of the staff ruin what could have been an incredible stay.
Until the management takes guest comfort seriously and fixes these major issues, I would not recommend this resort — and I definitely wouldn’t return.
Frequently asked questions about Kapriz Issyk KUL Resort
What types of rooms are available at Kapriz Issyk KUL Resort?
The hotel offers Economy room, Economy Double room, Standard room, Standard Single room, Standard Double room, Junior Suite, Triple Junior Suite, Double Junior Suite, Suite, Triple Suite, Double Suite, Apartment, Double Apartment, Villa, and Family Cottage.
Are pets allowed at the resort?
Pets are allowed at Kapriz Issyk KUL Resort on request.
What children’s facilities does the hotel provide?
There is a children's outdoor pool on the beach, beach animation for kids, children's sports programs, and a children's playroom.
How far is the hotel from the nearest airport?
The hotel is 40 km from Tamchi Airport and 282 km from Manas Airport in Bishkek.
Does the hotel have a spa or wellness center?
Yes, Kapriz Issyk KUL Resort has a spa center offering Thai massage, sauna-parilka, and a sauna on the pier.
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