Pana Nomad Kolsay

Hotels
6.3 (77 reviews)
Алматинская область, Кегенский район, с. Саты, ул.Ултаракова, 5а , Kurmenty , kz

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Amazing location near Kolsay lake
Great views from the property
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Inadequate service
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
4.41
The room was dirty with leftover items from the previous guest and had a blocked toilet.
Service
7.38
Service was standard, though check-in was slow and unhelpful at times.
Location
8.92
The location was described as amazing with a good view of the lake.
Room Quality
5.37
Rooms were described as average, with issues like cleanliness and blocked toilets.
Amenities
4.9
Amenities were lacking, particularly in providing basic essentials like water.
Value for Money
6.36
Price was deemed too high for the level of service and cleanliness provided.
Food and Beverage
6.41
Food at the Tary cafe was noted as not bad, though details were limited.
Overall Experience
6.68
Overall experience was disappointing with a few positives mainly from the view.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 12:12

Property Description

Pana Kolsay offers stunning lake views in Kurmenty, along with a terrace for guests to enjoy the surrounding mountains. Indulge in delicious meals at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the snack bar.

Luxurious Amenities: From air conditioning to a safety deposit box, our rooms are equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay.

Convenient Services: With a 24-hour front desk fluent in English and Russian, any assistance you need is just a call away.

Easy Access: Only 272 km from Almaty International Airport, reaching our property is hassle-free. Book your stay at Pana Kolsay for an unforgettable experience in Kurmenty.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:30 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

6.3
Based on 77 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.41
Service: 7.38
Location: 8.92
Room Quality: 5.37
Amenities: 4.9
Value for Money: 6.36
Food and Beverage: 6.41
Overall Experience: 6.68
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Jumana extended_group sa
2
Pros:

اطلالة البحيرة فقط

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Ashish Allen family_with_children ae
1
Poor facility and very poor staff managing. They are least bothered that you booked
Pros:

Very poor services and a total disappointment they cheat ppl and to come to hotel and go down they provide service one time and rest of the time they charge and plus the facilities inside the room is very poor. There was no water and leaky tap and no facility in the room.

Cons:

Leaky tap, no water in washroom I had to run behind the ppl to get it fixed not worth the money they charge and a complete waste of time. Plus no water is given to drink

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Sheran couple in
1
Aside from the view and location, our stay was disappointing. We waited nearly two hours for the hotel shuttle to pick u
Pros:

The view and location

Cons:

Aside from the location, this stay was disappointing due to poor service, cleanliness, and overall management. We waited nearly two hours for transportation to reach the property, while staff were unhelpful throughout our stay. The restaurant food was bad, and there was no drinking water available in the rooms. Overall, the experience fell far short of expectations

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Romane couple es
7
Solo merece la pena la ubicación
Pros:

La ubicación merece la pena

Cons:

Pedimos una habitación estándar (sin vistas) y literalmente teníamos una pared delante de la ventana. Las instalaciones están bastante viejas

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Tom couple ae
7
Pros:

Amazing views

Cons:

Asked staff for water for the room. Twice they said they would bring it but it never came.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Sunil extended_group in
2
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Arindam solo_traveller in
7
Superb location let down by sub par hospitality and a very poor restaurant
Pros:

The location and views from the rooms are unmatched, there are no other hotels in the vicinity either. This is the primary reason for people to come to this place despite the horror stories on service quality that we heard from multiple locals and then experienced first hand. We had a non-refundable booking so we couldn't cancel anyway. But would we have cancelled if we had the choice? Probably no. but it's very very close. The location and views just about outweigh the poor service and staff behaviour I've highlighted below in the "What didn't you like" section.

Cons:

I'll keep this objective and substantiated with specific instances so that you have a good sense of what you're in for and can take an informed decision.

1. Room - Decently furnished, good sized room and washroom. No kettle or tea / coffee bar in the room itself, which you would expect from a hotel positioning itself as a premium hotel and charging premium rates. The room also didn't have any drinking water, you're supposed to go down and fill up your bottles from a dispenser which was out of water half the time. The room didn't have its own water heater as that seemed to be centralized. But there was no hot water available on at least one of the two days we stayed there.

2. Breakfast - This is quite a mess. The hotel doesn't have its own restaurants but tied up with a chain called Sandyq which is actually a chain of premium restaurants. The problem is that the Sandyq staff don't give a hoot about the hotel guests. The hotel told us that breakfast is from 8 to 10 and we went to the restaurant at 9:15. Half the buffet was over by then and the staff kept us waiting for half an hour saying they will replenish it soon but they never did. When we complained after waiting for half an hour, they said that they had limited quantities and guests who came before us finished off the buffet. They further hinted that Asian guests (they meant Chinese guests) took a lot of food meant for breakfast and packed it for later meals. Perhaps true, but we told them that if the advertised time for breakfast is 8 to 10 am then breakfast needs to be available till that time. They had also run out of glasses by 9:15 and guests were told to take their juices in bowls. They were also out of spoons and forks, with most people having to eat with small teaspoons. The restaurant also served only expresso or anericano for coffee, no milk included. If you wanted a cappuccino or latte, you need to pay for it.

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
solo_traveller kr
10
환상적인 뷰를 가진숙소
Pros:

뷰가 너무 너무 좋았고
새벽에 콜사이호수 전체를 가질수 있었음

Cons:

호텔시설이 아쉬웠음

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Jiehua couple cn
7
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Ismail couple kz
1
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Vikas extended_group in
1
Worst ever
Cons:

We are disappointed with our stay at Pana Unique. During our stay we faced several issues including:

• No drinking water provided in the room.
• Difficulty obtaining basic items such as plates and glasses.
• Most guest requests were declined without any attempt to assist.
• Additional charges for cappuccino and milk tea despite breakfast being included.
• Excessive waiting times for transport between parking and the property, affecting our travel plans.
• Concerns regarding the safety of the transportation service.

These issues significantly impacted our experience and did not meet the level of service we expected based on the booking information and tariff paid.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Ilia solo_traveller ru
6
Fine place with a great view
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

There was no drinking water in the room. Breakfast didn't start on time.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Narongrit couple th
5
อาหารเช้าควรปรับปรุง
Pros:

ทำเล บรรยากาศ

Cons:

การบริการ พนักงานน้อย อาหารไม่ดีเมื่อเทียบกับราคา

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Anastasiia extended_group ru
8
Очень красивый вид из отеля, вкусная еда, потрясающие домики и глэмпинг
Pros:

ОЧЕНЬ КРАСИВО!

Берите домик или глэмпинг. Там чисто, уютно, красиво. Стандартные номера далеко не такие комфортные. Окна в бетонную стену, душно, слышимость как кто-то чихает на весь дом.

Ресторан с очень красивым видом. Пешком можно дойти до нижнего озера, есть пешеходные тропы.

Если будете общаться с объектом размещения - звоните на ресепшен сразу. По вотсапу отвечает колл центр стандартными скриптами, мало чем поможет.

Персонал поможет организовать трансфер от Саты, даст номера местных водителей

Cons:

Путь от ресторана до жилья - по крутой лестнице. Пожилым людям будет очень трудно.
Персонал можно ждать на ресепшен по 15-20 минут.
Стандартные номера - совсем не как красивые домики на фото.
В ресторане ограниченный выбор, часто чего-то нет в наличии. Алкоголя нет.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Taher solo_traveller ae
8
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Nandan couple gb
8
Enchanting
Pros:

In a winery - homey

Cons:

Room is small

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Katia couple be
7
Great location but a bit overpriced re quality of the room.
Pros:

The quality of the beds and the good working of the shower. Staff are friendly and helpful. Beautiful view on the lake. Breakfast good but the restaurant is a long walk down the stairs on the mountain and then back up!

Cons:

We personally felt the room a bit overpriced. There was no furniture in our room, besides the beds and the bed tables. No extra amenities like for example tissues or coffee maker, or a simple extra chair. Not very soundproof either; luckily once everyone is asleep, it is extremely quiet. The room and bathroom showed some construction issues (cracks).

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Nazerke family_with_children kz
4
Pros:

Место расположение, вид из окна 10 из 10!! (Но посидеть на балкончике наслаждаясь не получится), комната чистая, кровати большие, матрасы удобные, постель белая и чистая, завтрак прекрасный

Cons:

Ужасная вонь с улицы дизеля или горелого, едкого запаха, не возможно открыть окно и подышать свежи воздухом! Приехать так далеко и взобраться так высоко, и не подышать свежим воздухом - это просто ужасно!
Ремонт!!!! Убежать из городского шума и приехать слушать как дрелят бесконечно за стенкой(( это конечно издевательство!
Не работает wifi, нет связи и так и не смогли сделать((

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Vira couple nl
10
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Kanat family_with_children kz
3
The only advantage of the hotel is the view to the lake. Rest of all are not comply to confortable rest.
Pros:

View to the lake.

Cons:

Unclean, old and worn, difficult to commute by car.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee