Located on the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul in the village of Boz Beshik, Hotel Marco Polo is a traditional, resort-style hotel where you can enjoy the crystal-clear waters of the lake and the beautiful alpine scenery.
A simple, but best available hotel in Southern area to allow you to swim in and enjoy the crystal clear, and reportedly healing, waters of the lake
A myriad of facilities and activities, including mineral spa treatments, racquet sports, jet skiing and trampolining
Three restaurant options to cater to different tastes
Set on the golden sands of its very own beach, Hotel Marco Polo occupies an enviable position on the shores of spectacular Lake Issyk-Kul. This large, resort-style hotel has a wealth of facilities and focuses on the healing properties of the clear alpine air and pristine water of the lake.
Accommodation ranges from simple double rooms to multi-bedroom cottages and townhouses right on the beach, each equipped with bathrooms and satellite television. Décor is somewhat dated, but the rooms are comfortable and clean.
Along with a dedicated spa offering a wide variety of treatments, including traditional massages and more unique mineral therapies, the hotel is home to football pitches and tennis, volleyball and basketball courts. Three restaurants (serving Italian, western and traditional central Asian cuisine) and a relaxed coffee shop are all located within the hotel’s grounds. The hotel is perfectly located to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Lake Issyk-Kul.
When to visit
Pack a day bag for your stay as there is no elevator.
To start planning your vacation Plan your trip
Hotel Marco Polo is located on the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, in the village of Boz Beshik. The nearest large town is Karakol, approximately 1 hour away by road.
Barskoon Valley
Explore the beautiful Barskoon Valley and walk to a waterfall and Yuri Gagarin monument.
Boat Ride at Issyk Kul Lake
Enjoy a private one-hour cruise through Issyk Kul, the second largest mountain lake in the world.
Fairytale Canyon of Skazka
Visit Skazka Canyon, renowned for uniquely-shaped sandstones where your imagination can run wild.
Karakol City Tour
Explore Karakol's unique religious heritage: Russian Orthodox Holy Trinity Cathedral, Dungan Mosque and the insightful Przhevalsky Memorial and Museum.
Karakol Sunday Animal Market
On every early Sunday mornings, observe locals bargain over horses and livestocks at one of Kyrgyzstan's biggest animal markets.
Lunch at Local Kyrgyz Family Home
Get acquainted with delicious Kyrgyz dishes on a local family house.
Meet the Eagle Hunters
Enjoy a demonstration of traditional hunting with berkut (eagles). A berkutshi (eagle keeper) whose ancestors were hunters as well, will tell you about birdkeeping and about different hunting traditions.
Picnic Lunch at a Valley
Picnic lunch is one of the best ways to slowly take in the natural beauty of Kyrgyzstan valleys. Enjoy a selection of sandwiches, fresh and dried fruits, chocolate bars and boxed juices.
Suyab
Visit Suyab, an ancient Chinese city best known as the birthplace of Li Bai, a Chinese poet from the Tang Dynasty era.