In the Beloretsk district of Bashkortostan between the villages of Abzakovo and Novoabzakovo is the ski resort “Abzakovo”. Its infrastructure has been developing since Soviet times. Today, many holiday homes have been converted into comfortable hotels. The area is used for major All-Russian competitions. The slopes are served by lifts,a walking cable car. At the foot of the mountains there is a modern biathlon center.
The resort receives tourists throughout the year. Hotels take into account seasonal changes, informing their guests about new tourist routes and excursions. In winter, popular types of recreation are:
- skiing (running, slalom, freestyle) – artificial snow cover and night lighting of the slopes are provided;
- “Husky City” – kennel of northern sled dogs, with which you can play or ride on sleds;
- indoor water park “Aquarium” – 3 swimming pools, slides-pipes, relaxation area, jacuzzi, sauna, solarium and other pleasures;
- entertainment center “Non-Stop” works around the clock. Visitors are invited to the halls of American and Russian billiards, bowling club, table tennis hall, night club, 2 cinema halls, concert hall, café and restaurant. On the territory there is a children’s room and a hall of slot machines;
- zoo in the forest zone – occupies an area of 3 hectares. Here live brown bears, wolves, Amur tigers and Far Eastern leopards, exotic llamas and camels.
In summer, the resort “Ostrov” opens. Its infrastructure includes a boat station with boat and catamaran rental, a rope town, children’s attractions, tents for outdoor events, landscaped glades for picnics.
The closer the hotels are to the center of the resort, the richer the choice for the organization of recreation. Remote hotels have their own charm and advantages.
Hotel Usadba Yelovoye
The complex consists of the main building and log cottages located in a pine forest. There are practically no repetitive interiors. Each room has its own color and color scheme. The price includes accommodation and breakfast on the buffet system. On the territory there is a restaurant specializing in Bashkir, Russian, European cuisine. A tea table is served free of charge. There is a phytobar where you can order healthy drinks and have a snack. The nearest ski lifts are more than 1 km away, so a free shuttle service is available. In their free time, guests will organize a Russian bath with a swimming pool, barbecue facilities, billiards, an entertainment complex Non-Stop (800 m from the hotel).
“Lots of space. There is a place to walk, for children on the street built a playground. There is no possibility to cook food yourself – there is no stove, there is only a microwave. On the dishes also saved. The restaurant cooks very well. Accessories for barbecue need to be rented, meat can be bought immediately. The hotel has a good location – close to shops, entertainment center, river” Elena, Russia
Mountain Air Hotel
On the banks of the Maly Kizil River there is a hotel consisting of two-storey buildings. It offers free parking, double, family and luxury rooms. On-site restaurant serving Russian cuisine with a real oven. Breakfast is served in the common room in the morning and à la carte meals are available throughout the day. Water supply is made from its own well. In your free time, you can use the mangal area with a gazebo. The hotel has a rental of sports equipment. Bicycles, skis and cars are available. The nearest chair lift is 900 metres away.
“Very helpful staff. Always help with advice, prompt where to go and what to do in your free time. The territory is clean, there is a barbecue, gazebo, parking. I ordered a sauna. Inexpensively. After sports loads, it was beneficial. I learned that for skiers taking their first steps, the services of instructors are offered. Very convenient, no need to look in Abzakovo» Natalia, Russia
Yash-Tan Hotel
A large red and white building of the hotel rises above the village of Abzakovo. Rooms are prepared for tourists with any money. There are luxurious suites and budget seating. On the ground floor there is a restaurant, on the street – a café. À la carte meals. In the yard there are several gazebos with barbecue facilities, children’s playgrounds. In summer, a frame pool is constructed. Not all hotels in Abzakovo accept pets. Yash-Tan is a pleasant exception, and for the accommodation of pets from the owners of the fee is not charged. To the lifts a little more than a kilometer, to the GLC to walk about 10-15 minutes. Near the hotel there is a public skating rink, a grocery store, a roll of sports equipment.
“We always stay in Yash-Tan. First, I like unobtrusive service. Secondly, you choose where to eat, lunch and dinner, not tied to one point of catering. Thirdly, there is a specially equipped smoking area! With a good hood, comfortable chairs. There is a normal human service here. I recommend it» Vyacheslav, Russia
For the most part, Abzakovo hotels are in favor of a healthy lifestyle, completely prohibiting smoking on their territory.
MariChalet
The hotel is decorated in the style of a mountain chalet. Textiles are used in the interiors of the rooms. Thanks to its texture and color scheme, the designer managed to bring original notes to the design of the rooms. The rooms include standards, family rooms and a suite with a private sauna. In the building there is a café “Pelmeni/vareniki”, serving on the menu. Free parking is provided. There are several supermarkets within walking distance. The ski lifts can also be reached on foot (700-800 metres).
“The booking was taken for a long time. Despite this, they were well received. Rooms are cleaned 1 time in 3 days. On request, they can restore order at other times. The café is not bad, the prices are relatively democratic. There is a private parking – this is a plus» Yuri, Russia
Recreation Lapland
The complex consists of one-storey houses located in the forest. The interior is simple, no frills, with ordinary furniture. The individuality of the rooms is emphasized by textiles (curtains, Roman curtains) and decorative elements in the form of a cut of timber. It offers a sauna with a small swimming pool (paid admission), equipped kitchens with a set of dishes, the possibility of living with pets. The cabins are equipped with a ski storage room. Parking is free. In Soviet times, there was a rest house “Metiznik”. Today it is a landscaped area located within walking distance from the mountain slopes near the village of Staro-Abzakovo. To the resort – 8 km, but you can ride here.
“The houses are made very cozy. On the street remains the Soviet Union – old simulators, overgrown wild territory. Near the houses there are mangal zones, small terraces are installed. Night lighting only at houses, there is no general illumination. You need to come by your car to easily get to the right lifts” Svetlana, Russia
Holiday home Caravella
Thematically decorated in the form of a sea ship house,located in the village of Abzakovo. On 100 square meters. meters there are 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen. Heated floors, which is very important for skiers in the winter season. The ski lifts can be reached on foot (700 m). Shops and supermarkets can be found nearby. In summer, a frame pool and a children’s trampoline are installed in the yard. The hosts provide barbecue facilities for a fee.
“I note the comfortable bed and privacy. The house is surrounded by a garden. None of the neighbors interfere. Lunch can be prepared by yourself or go to a nearby café. A little funny interior, but overall quite decent” Sergey, Russia
Active-Hotel Gorki
Apartments and studios are available for accommodation. The complex is located in the center of novoabzakovo resort. The interior uses a lot of wood and home textiles. Rustic design, on the one hand, looks cute, on the other hand, eco-friendly. Breakfast is served on the Swedish line. In the evening, the à la carte restaurant serves European cuisine. A pizzeria is available on site. It offers free parking, sauna, tour desk at the reception. The nearest ski lift is a 5-minute walk. Pets will have to be paid extra.
“The apartment is built on a slope so you have to go to them in the hill. All houses have separate entrances and iron doors. In winter, they are warm and cozy. There is a health trail in the area – an excellent hiking trail for those who came to breathe fresh air. For skiers laid their own trails. Excellent service» Liana, Russia
Inn Chalet Polyana
Theinn is decorated in the style of a mountain chalet. Rooms are decorated with wood. Rooms are designed for 2-4 people. A shared microwave oven is available on the floor, and rooms have kettles and refrigerators. There is a place to store skis. The reception can book a sauna and request information about possible tourist routes. For children, there is an outdoor playground and a play area on each floor. There are places for picnics (barbecue accessories are paid additionally). Free parking is available.
“The new hotel is all made of wood. It breathes well and sleeps. From the rest house “Arslan” in the GLS there are buses. Near the river bank, around the pine forest, fresh air and endless paths for walking. The price is affordable, I will return» Inna, Russia
Alpin Chalet
On the banks of the maly Kizil River, half a kilometer from the nearest ski lift, there is a hotelbuilt in the style of a mountain chalet. The number of rooms consists of suites, junior suites and standards. The price includes breakfast, parking with round-the-clock video surveillance, Internet. The administrator is always ready to give information on how to get to the GLS “Abzakovo”, ski centers Mratkino and Bannoye, provide schemes of trails and their description. Nearby there is a medical and procedural center of the sanatorium “Abzakovo”. A large non-stop entertainment complex and an indoor water park are a 5-minute walk away.
“We felt at home here. The room is cozy, comfortable and warm. Comfortable bed, soft modern sofa, shower, bath with hydromassage – the owners have not forgotten about anything. The restaurant serves large portions of delicious food. There is a safe for valuables and documents, and the car is always under video surveillance” Lyudmila, Russia
Silver Country Holiday Complex
Clubeco-hotel is located in Novoabzakovo. This is a complex of wooden bungalows built in a forest area. For guests, there is a kitchen with a dining area, a shared lounge. The ski structure of the resort is located within walking distance. In Abzakovo you can have a great time: visit the water park, zoo, shooting range, entertainment complex, dine in the restaurant. Silver Country accepts pets and offers free parking spaces.
“The small clean houses are quite suitable for weekends. There is a place for barbecues, a center with shops within walking distance. Very inexpensive at modern rates. Helpful staff, knowledgeable administrator» Regina, Russia
If there is a desire to stay in a natural area, but not far from the center of the resort, then it is worth considering the latter option. Silver Country Bungalow is an ideal location located near the slopes and entertainment areas of the resort. Modest amenities are enough to feel comfortable. You can not cook yourself, but eat in one of the nearby restaurants.
