Karagat Hotel

We stayed at Karagat Hotel during our Silk Road journey as our first stop in Kyrgyzstan, arriving by land from Almaty to Karakol. This was an overnight stopover as part of our travel through the mountain areas, and we knew that hotel options in Karakol are limited. Having experienced a wide range of accommodations—from luxury to basic—this hotel unfortunately did not meet our expectations. Room Conditions & Maintenance: The hotel felt poorly maintained overall. We had issues with our shower head which we had to hold while standing in the bathtub trying to take a shower, other room toilet didn’t flash, but housekeeping staff & handyman race de responded quickly and resolved it. We saw at least four rooms, and they varied greatly in size. Most common were twin rooms, but a few were very large rooms with king-sized beds—almost too large, giving a feeling of wasted space or unfinished design. The interior design was lacking, especially when ethnic ornament’s are relatively easy to implement in Kyrgyzstan. In our room, the curtains were torn in several places and there were no proper blackout curtains, which affected sleep quality. These details left a poor impression. Breakfast & Service: I personally skipped breakfast, but those in our group who did eat described it as nothing special—just a basic meal. On the upside, staff were friendly and helpful, which did make a difference. Conclusion: If you’re just passing through Karakol and need a bed and accommodating staff for a night, this hotel might suffice. But if you’re planning to stay more than one night or are looking for comfort and style, I’d recommend exploring other accommodations in the area

I got a front facing room, which was very large with a nice view over Karakol. The hotel is centrally located, clean, with secure parking and friendly staff. Would recommend! Breakfast was also included and had a mix of sweet and salty options. They also let me leave my car as I wondered around the city.

We were offered a Villa as we arrived at night Our experience that night - no water in the rooms - no room slipper was placed - the carpet was extremely dirty - the phone wasn't working So we clearly had to walk yo the receptionist to tell them that we need these. They told us water is out of stock and they have one bottle so they can give us that. Clearly, there is no grocery store close by, and it's a distance. They arranged the slipper but not the phone. Next day morning, we realised that the flush in one of the bathrooms isn't working. We had a tour so we had to rush. We asked the receptionist, and she said in an hours time. So it wa inconvenient for us to keep waiting for someone to fix it and we use done rest room (ofxoure a family), for this, I wished we had a different room at the main hotel. So we when complained the manager came and started screaming in russian that they leave the hotel and go else where if its so much problem rather than apologising for the delay or the inconvenience. When we somehow translated them that we will put this in reviews. Our room was fixed and much cleaner that the previous days, phone fixed etc... there is an aircon in one bedroom on the 1st floor and living room for people who need them. I have rated them 1 because of the tone and behaviour of the manager while the other employees were little accommodating and polite. Things can go 5 please fix them and don't remove the frustration on the guest. (Before u ask ur guests to leave, think about money they gave u, the inconvenience they had, and empathise).

Me and my wife stayed at this hotel for two nights during our excursion throughout Kyrgyzstan. The room we stayed was huge, comprising an entry hall, a big twin bedroom with fridge and coffee machine and a bathroom. It comprised also a balcony with a nice view over the city. We know however (because we were part of a group of 14 people) that not every room in the hotel is that big or has a balcony. I guess we were just lucky… Anyway, it was a very comfortable stay. The staff was helpful every time we asked for their assistance. It is a pity however that the hotel is clearly a little old, lacking some maintenance in small details that could enhance the guest’s comfort (e.g. one can see all the plumbing hanging from the walls, a stuck toilet flush that I had to repair myself, a bathtub that is not well fixed to the ground, being a bit unstable, etc.).