We are talking about a picturesque oasis among the steppes of Kazakhstan - the Borovoe resort. Find out about prices in 2021 for hotels, resorts and food. What to do in Borovoe? Advice and reviews of tourists.
Currency exchange rate: 100 Kazakhstani tenge (KZT) ≈ 17 RUB.
Reviews of tourists about the rest in Borovoe
The popular balneological resort Burabay - the village of Borovoe - is located in the Akmola region, in the north of Kazakhstan. Most tourists like the rest in Borovoe. In their reviews, they wrote that they were happy to spend time in nature, far from the noisy city. It is especially pleasant here in warm, sunny weather.
What is the cost of rest in Borovoye in Kazakhstan in 2021? According to the reviews of tourists, the prices for accommodation, food, entertainment and excursions in the resort are average. Over the past few years, the cost of housing has increased, therefore, during the peak season, accommodation in Borovoye costs the same as on the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus.
pros rest in Borovoe:
- Clean lakes.
- Fresh air.
- Nice beaches.
- Good conditions for families with children.
- Excellent tracking opportunities.
- Kumis therapy, healing mud and mineral water.
- Pine forests.
- Picturesque nature and mountain landscapes.
OlgaB: "A beautiful lake surrounded by mountains. The views are simply amazing."
Minuses:
- There are no architectural landmarks.
- Some beaches are unkempt and littered.
- Even in summer, the water in the lakes is cool.
- Mosquitoes get out in the evenings.
- Insufficiently developed infrastructure.
Pokhodun 777: "I didn't like the resort village. It was an ordinary steppe village. Soviet still residential buildings of five floors, garbage from many people and a small number of trash bins, miserable attractions and entertainment."
Prices for hotels and recreation centers in Borovoye - 2021
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In the resort area of Burabay there are a large number of hotels, guest houses, recreation centers, as well as sanatoriums that specialize in the treatment of respiratory diseases. There are very few comfortable 4-5 * hotels, and they are expensive. There is no all-inclusive meal plan. Guests are offered only breakfast or half board.
Prices for recreation centers in Borovoye in Kazakhstan in 2021 are quite democratic. Tourists who come to rest in Borovoe as savages stop in tents, rent apartments and houses from local residents. An apartment with a kitchen is convenient for families.
Prices for a double room in hotels and recreation centers in Borovoye in 2021, in rubles:
| Housing type | Price per day (rub.) |
| Hotel 5 * | 8500, breakfast included |
| Hotel 4 * | 5500, breakfast included |
| Hotel 3 * | 2500, breakfast included |
| Hotel 2 * | 1400, breakfast included |
| Sanatorium | from 1500 |
| Guest House | 1000-1300 |
| Recreation center | 1200-1500 |
Important. Many private traders rent housing for only two days or more. Some ask for 100% prepayment. In hotels, they pay extra for using the pool - 1500 KZT per adult and 800 KZT per child. Spa centers are also paid. Parking for a day costs 500 KZT.
Hotel complex Hotel Complex Insar 2 *
One of the best hotels in Borovoye offers cozy family rooms. It is clean, unusual design and hearty breakfasts. Studio room for two with breakfast costs from 3000 rubles.
Apartments "Borovoe Aigerim"
The resort is in demand for comfortable accommodation with a kitchen and air conditioning. Pets are allowed in the apartment. A room for four costs from 3000 rubles.
Comfort Guest House
Stylish and clean guesthouse offers rooms for 2-6 people. The courtyard has an outdoor pool, BBQ facilities and a playground. A double room costs from 2000 rubles.
Food prices in Borovoe
Cafes and restaurants of the Borovoe resort in Kazakhstan prepare delicious dishes of Kazakh and international cuisine. Many establishments offer takeaway and hotel delivery. For those who like to have a snack on the go, visit the Mix Pizza, the Zhumbaktas bistro and the Kokshetau burger.
Prices in hotel restaurants are higher, and food in hostel restaurants and cafes is cheaper. The average bill in a restaurant for two, excluding alcohol, is 8-10 thousand KZT. In Borovoy cafe you will be fed for 2-5 thousand KZT. To save money, take set meals of 2-3 courses for 2-2.5 thousand KZT for two. Some cafes offer breakfasts for 1500 KZT.
Prices for food and drinks in cafes and restaurants of the Borovoe resort in 2021:
- poultry kebab - from 1000-1200 KZT;
- lamb or pork shashlik - 1300 KZT;
- lagman - 900 KZT;
- shurpa - 500 KZT;
- manti - 800 KZT;
- mashed potatoes - 300 KZT;
- French fries - 600 KZT;
- a cup of coffee - 900 KZT;
- bottle of water, 0.5 l - 120 KZT;
- a can of beer - from 120 KZT.
To save money, many tourists rent apartments with a kitchen and cook themselves. There are several shops and a shopping center in Borovoye. At the market, locals sell delicious smoked peled and boiled crayfish at 300-600 KZT apiece.
What to do in Borovoe
The Burabay resort area has the status of a natural park. The entrance to the security zone costs 241 KZT per day. Rest in Borovoye is popular among Kazakhstanis and residents of neighboring countries. According to tourists, people come here to swim in transparent lakes, breathe in pine air, for the sake of healing mud, hiking and horseback riding in the mountains.
In Borovoye there are free and paid beaches. In paid recreation areas, entrance costs 1000 KZT for an adult and 500 KZT for a child. For this money, you can use a lounger, and the child will ride an inflatable slide and jump on a trampoline.
In the warm season, the resort offers rental boats, motor boats and catamarans. Renting a boat for five costs 2 thousand KZT for half an hour and 4 thousand KZT per hour. For a half-hour excursion with a boatman, they ask for 3 thousand KZT.
Renting bicycles costs 800 KZT per hour, and ATVs - 6-10 thousand KZT per hour. In winter, tourists go skiing. There are rental points at recreation centers and hotels.
Fans of excursions from Borovoye go to Astana, Kenesary caves and to the healing mud of the Maybalik lake. Tourists climb to the Okzhetpes rock and make ascents to the Chertova Katushka and Kokshetau mountains. Prices for excursions in Borovoye in 2021 start at 300 rubles for an adult and 260 rubles for a child.
While relaxing in Borovoe with children, take a walk through the pine forest near the village. Squirrels are found there, which gladly accept treats from hand. To admire the lakes from above, climb the paths to the rocky cliffs.
Go to the unusual grove "Dancing birches", the local zoo and the Museum of Nature, which is located at 38 Kenesary Street. In the city of Schuchinsk there is an interesting local history museum, and on Lake Shchuchye there is a theme park "Kazakhstan Lapland".
Travel tips
Rest in Borovoye in Kazakhstan is suitable for those who love hiking and excursions. If you do not count on special comfort and want to spend time in nature, a trip to Borovoe will leave a pleasant experience.
The nearest airport to the resort is in the city of Koshketau. There are no direct flights from Moscow there, so take tickets to Astana. From the capital of Kazakhstan to Borovoe 250 km. A taxi costs 38 thousand KZT. For those who want to save money, we advise you to get to the resort by train, bus or taxi.
On weekends, residents of neighboring villages and towns come to Borovoe, so the beaches are crowded. Plan a trip to the resort on weekdays or relax on paid beaches - there are usually fewer vacationers there.
The weather in the Borovoe area is capricious. Heavy rains start unexpectedly and can last for several days. Even for a short trip, bring warm clothing, umbrellas, raincoats and waterproof shoes.
