The Caucasus Mountains are called: 10 hotels in ski resorts for different budgets

Горы Кавказа зовут: 10 отелей на горнолыжных курортах под разный бюджет

Can’t you imagine a winter without steep slopes and crisp snow? Keep a selection of hotels for outdoor activities on different budgets in the Caucasus mountains, from Krasnaya Polyana to Dombai. First, we will talk about five-star options for the most demanding, and then we will offer alternatives much cheaper.

Hurry up with booking — the skiing season is just around the corner! Moreover, there is a chance to save money — most of the hotels on our list provide discounts under the loyalty program of the GURU Island.

Contents

  • Luxury ski trip
  • Simple and tasteful

Luxury ski resort

Grand Hotel Polyana, Gazprom Polyana resort

Stars: 5.

Rating: 8.1.

Location: Achipsinskaya Street, 16, Krasnaya Polyana.

Cost: from 14,000 rubles for two with breakfast.

Everything is top notch! A luxurious five-star hotel surrounded by the Caucasian peaks and the Laura Mountain River, a five-minute drive from the village of Esto-Sadok. A free shuttle takes hotel guests to the lifts and around the territory, and the cable car ride is included in the price. Equipment rental for different levels of training is available in the nearby Laura complex, individual and group classes with instructors are offered.  

To relax your muscles after a busy day, you can swim in the year-round outdoor pool, go for one of the spa treatments or enjoy a steam bath in the sauna complex. 

Горы Кавказа зовут: 10 отелей на горнолыжных курортах под разный бюджет

Luxury five-star hotel surrounded by the Caucasian peaks and the Laura Mountain River.

“Polyana 1389 Hotel and Spa”, Gazprom Polyana resort

Stars: 5.

Rating: 8.2.

Location: Achipsinskaya Street, 8/11, Krasnaya Polyana.

Cost: from 18,400 rubles for two, breakfast included. 

As you can guess from the name, the complex is located at an altitude of 1,389 meters on the Laura slope. From here you can admire the views of the picturesque surroundings and enjoy the pure mountain air with the scent of fir forest. Lifts and a shuttle to the cable cars are included in the price — everything is exactly as in the Grand Hotel Polyana. By the way, guests of one of the hotels can use the services of the second one. 

Among the attractions nearby are the Green Planet Park, husky Park and deer farm. On the fifth floor of the hotel there is an exit to the Psehako mountain shelter, one of the upper stations of the Laura cable car.

Горы Кавказа зовут: 10 отелей на горнолыжных курортах под разный бюджет

From here you can admire the views of the picturesque surroundings and enjoy the pure mountain air with the scent of fir forest.

Life Balance Hotel Rosa Springs, Rosa Khutor Resort

Stars: 5.

Rating: 9.

Location:4 Medovea Street, Olympic Mountain Village, Krasnaya Polyana.

Cost: from 10,640 rubles for two with a view of the city, breakfast included.

A place for a complete reboot and relaxation. Thermal center, fitness, yoga classes, psychology and meditation activities: psychothelic practices, meditations, master classes with a nutritionist. But still, the main advantage for riders is the “ski—in/ski-out” format.  The ski lift “Chalet” is just a couple of steps away from the hotel, and the “Protected Forest” is only a 5-minute walk away. Ideal for those who want to devote as much time as possible to skating. 

The hotel has a special ski room with access to the slope, and each guest is provided with a personal locker with a dryer for shoes and equipment. All equipment can be rented. At the spa, you can sign up for a massage program for skiers to relax your muscles after hours of driving on the slopes.

Горы Кавказа зовут: 10 отелей на горнолыжных курортах под разный бюджет

A place for a complete reboot and relaxation.

How to choose a resort in Krasnaya Polyana

The mountains near Sochi are so diverse that it is no wonder to get confused in the names of ski resorts and villages. To decide where to stay in the skiing region with the common name Krasnaya Polyana, the instructions in O will help!The blog.

Mairi Park Hotel, Arkhyz resort

Stars: 5.

Rating: 9.4.

Location: Gornaya Street, 13, Romantic village.

Cost: from 16,200 rubles for two with breakfast. 

The standard rooms and villas of the hotel offer a wonderful panorama of the forest and mountains. Each cabin has a boot dryer. For a fee, you can swim in the outdoor pool, visit the spa complex, and have dinner at the rooftop restaurant. Owners of ponytails can safely take them with them — pets are allowed here. 

Горы Кавказа зовут: 10 отелей на горнолыжных курортах под разный бюджет

The standard rooms and villas of the hotel offer a wonderful panorama of the forest and mountains.

Axis Mirros Hotel, Arkhyz Resort

Stars: 5.

Rating: 9.8.

Location: Gornaya Street, 16, Romantic village.

Price: from 29,204 rubles for a townhouse for two with breakfast. 

Let’s take a look at another five-star hotel in Arkhyz. The hotel consists of two-storey townhouses in the style of a chalet, which are equipped with a kitchen, a living area, and master bedrooms. Nearby, within walking distance, there are several cable cars: “1651 meters”, “Sputnik”, “Milky Way” and others. There is a special ski storage room with direct access to the street for storing and drying equipment, by the way, a ski pass can be purchased immediately atthe hotel. 

Guests can relax with panoramic mountain views in the indoor pool at the spa. Warm up and relax in the Finnish sauna, where herbal tea is served. The visit is not included in the accommodation and is paid separately — 2000 rubles for a two-hour session. 

Горы Кавказа зовут: 10 отелей на горнолыжных курортах под разный бюджет

Guests can relax with panoramic mountain views in the indoor pool at the spa.

How Archyz works

It is pleasant to come to Arkhyz not only in winter, because it is an all-season resort. The blog explained why to go there at different times of the year, which other hotels to stay in and what to bring from the trip.

Well, now let’s move on to decent alternatives — hotels where you can relax for more modest money.

Simple and tasteful

Skypark Apart-hotel, Gazprom-Alpika resort

Stars: 3.

Rating: 8.

Location: Alpine highway, 24 K.1, Esto-Sadok.

Cost: from 5,600 rubles for two without meals.

The complex is located at an altitude of 740 meters — amazing views and complete privacy. The upper station of the Alpika cable car is less than 300 meters or 5 minutes on foot, and Rosa Khutor is only 5-10 minutes by car, there is a shuttle service there and back every hour.

The hotel offers a variety of rooms, from austere standards to spacious villas and townhouses. The hotel has an equipment storage room for snowboarders and skiers. Equipment can be rented for an additional fee, and after skating you can get a massage to enjoy the full program.

Горы Кавказа зовут: 10 отелей на горнолыжных курортах под разный бюджет

The complex is located at an altitude of 740 meters — amazing views and complete privacy.

Azimut Park Hotel Freestyle, Rosa Khutor resort

Stars: 3.

Rating: 8.1.

Location: Embankment Polyanka, 4, Esto-Sadok.

Cost: from 4,500 rubles for two without meals.

A cool option for those who want to stay close to the entire infrastructure — institutions, shops, an ice rink, several lifts. Alpika is a 7—minute walk away, Rosa Khutor is about 10 minutes away. The rooms overlook either the mountain river Mzymta and the promenade, or the forest and mountains.      

The hotel has a drying room with ski and snowboard racks. At Rosa Khutor Resort, hotel guests can purchase ski passes for one or more days directly at the reception. It is convenient that you do not need to queue at the ticket offices, but you can immediately go for a ride on the peaks. 

Горы Кавказа зовут: 10 отелей на горнолыжных курортах под разный бюджет

A cool option for those who want to stay close to the entire infrastructure.

Vremena Goda Cheget Hotel, Polyana Cheget resort

Stars: 3.

Rating: 8,9.

Location: 7 Cheget Street, Cheget Meadow.

Cost: from 6300 rubles for two without meals.

A cozy hotel in the Elbrus region in the ski resort “Polyana Cheget”. The cable cars are very close — less than 5 minutes on foot. The hotel has a separate room for ski storage. From the windows of the rooms above the 4th floor, you can see the majestic Elbrus. A free shuttle service is provided to the Azau Ski Lift and other ski areas. 

For guests there is a spa with a Finnish sauna, a swimming pool and a relaxation area. Free admission is available in the evenings from 17:00 to 22:00. In the morning and in the afternoon you ride on the slopes of Elbrus, and in the evenings you steam, relax in the pool and steam room — isn’t this a recipe for an ideal winter vacation? 

Горы Кавказа зовут: 10 отелей на горнолыжных курортах под разный бюджет

For guests there is a spa with a Finnish sauna, a swimming pool and a relaxation area.

Finally, for sweets, we left two hotels in the Dombay resort. We also have a review article about him that will help you prepare for your trip at any time of the year. 

Gorsky Dom Hotel, Dombay resort

Stars: 3.

Rating: 8.4.

Location: Alanskaya Street, 21, Dombai.

Cost: from 4978 rubles for two without meals.

Excellent location in a quiet and secluded place near the Amanauz gorge. At the same time, everything is nearby: shops and establishments are a few minutes’ walk from Gorsky Dom. The pendulum cable car — the one with the bright red trailer — can be reached in just 10 minutes, and the Dombai-1 lift is not much longer. In winter, the rooms offer fabulous views of snow-capped trees and mountains. 

Among the services there is a cafe, sauna, barbecue areas, a hot tub in the fresh air. There are mountain trails near the hotel. However, before you go, it is better to clarify whether they are open to the public. 

Горы Кавказа зовут: 10 отелей на горнолыжных курортах под разный бюджет

Excellent location in a quiet and secluded place near the Amanauz gorge.

Sunny Valley Hotel, Dombay Resort

Rating: 9.6.

Location: Karachayevskaya street, 119A, Dombai.

Cost: from 5975 rubles for two with breakfast.

Each room offers views of the natural beauty of Dombai. The rooms themselves are fragrant with wood, and attention to detail and aesthetics is felt in every detail: handmade soap dishes, paintings, comfortable pillows.

Горы Кавказа зовут: 10 отелей на горнолыжных курортах под разный бюджет

The hotel is a cottage in the spirit of a European chalet with 13 rooms in Scandinavian style.

Wherever the seasonal ski fever takes you — to Krasnaya Polyana, Elbrus or Dombai, there will always be cool hotels and apartments in the mountains on the Island.  

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