In this article, I'll show you the 2 best hotels in Gabala, Azerbaijan.
I'll go over each hotel's:
Room Types
Services
Reviews (e.g., Booking.com, etc.)
And prices.
If you're on the lookout for a reliable source before making your room reservation in Gabala hotels, this’ll definitely help you.
Like when you are checking out the best 5 star hotels in Baku at the lowest cost, for instance.
After everything is said and done, you'll also see a pinned map of these hotels.
Let’s start.
The Qafqaz Riverside Resort Hotel is one of the 5 star hotels in Gabala that is close to the center of the city.
It’s strategically situated along the Demiraparan River.
And that’s why, it offers a nature-friendly environment and calm surroundings.
Ease of access to Gabaland Amusement Park and Nohur Lake, well-known places of tourist interest in Gabala, is easily afforded from here.
To make a long story short, if you want to stay close to the top attractions of Gabala, this is the hotel I’d recommend to you.
Let's see how the rooms are laid out and equipped.
First of all, it will be useful for you to know the following.
Accommodation generally in Qafqaz Riverside Hotel Gabala Azerbaijan usually takes two characteristics:
Rooms situated in the building's main unit;
And beautiful cottage-type individual quarters.
In the main unit of the building, there are 6 types of rooms in total:
Superior Double
Superior Twin
Junior Suite
Executive Suite
Duplex Suite
King Suite
In general, modern design and scenic views characterize the rooms of Qafqaz Riverside Hotel Gabala.
For example, the guests' favorite Junior Suite offers 2 separate rooms that sleep 4, as well as spectacular views.
Alternatively, you can stay in the beautiful cottages at Qafqaz Resort.
At the moment it's possible to get an accommodation in 7 different types of cottages, such as:
One-Bedroom Cottage
One-Bedroom Cottage Twin
Two Bedroom Cottage
Three-Bedroom Cottage
Three-Bedroom Signature Cottage
Executive Three-Bedroom Cottage with pool
VIP Four Bedroom Cottage
The smallest of these cottages is 90 square meters (968 square feet) and all of them have a beautiful view of the mountains.
Meanwhile, the Four-Bedroom VIP Cottage is approximately 410 m² (4,413 ft²) and can accommodate up to 11 guests.
You can also enjoy many in-room and on-site amenities.
About the rooms at the Qafqaz Riverside Hotel Gabala, I think that’ll be enough.
So let's move on to the next part.
Naturally, every guest is primarily interested in the services of Gabala hotels.
In this sense, Qafqaz Riverside Hotel in Gabala, Azerbaijan has much to offer its clients.
One of them is rope lines.
They're great, especially for those who want to see the nature of the Great Caucasus Mountains from a bird's eye view.
Like me.
There's also a bowling alley, an open pool, a children's play area, etc., within the hotel's facilities.
If you'd like to know what more in terms of activities, they are as follows:
Gabaland (has go-karts, ice rink, devil's wheel, LazerMax, etc.)
Gabala Shooting Club (for hobbyists and professional shooters)
Rafting (for adrenaline junkies)
Wedding Photoshooting
Quad Bike and many more.
In short, Qafqaz Riverside Hotel Gabala could be a good choice among Gabala hotels in terms of activities and other services.
I’ve personally inspected the reviews of the Qafqaz Riverside Hotel on booking.com.
Although it took me a long time, the reviews of this hotel were generally good.
Most of the reviews speak about the location of the hotel.
Dozens of the guests say that the location and view of the hotel are excellent.
Many more also seem to believe that the hotel has a lot of good spots where good photos can be taken.
Well, if you are into photography, then definitely Qafqaz Resort Hotel Gabala would be perfect accommodation for you.
Other travelers also commented that the hotel was very family-friendly.
Long story short, this hotel has an impressive 9.5/10 rating on Booking.com, which speaks volumes about its quality.
Said that, always a good practice to check reviews yourself and compare with other options before making a decision.
Surely one of the most curious things people want to know is how much it costs.
I can say that Qafqaz Riverside Resort Hotel in Gabala provides different categories of accommodation to suit each person's taste and budget.
Say you want a Superior Twin Room for 2 adults for 1 night, and the check-in date is May 1st.
As of the day that I'm writing this article, the rates are starting at about $145 per night.
Please note, however, that rates are likely to vary based on booking dates and room availability.
If you would like to book a VIP four bedroom cottage, you will need to pay approximately $900 per night.
The bottom line is that there is no doubt that among the 5-star Gabala hotels, the Qafqaz Resort is the one that attracts its guests with cheap and reasonable prices.
Second on the list of the best Gabala hotels is Qafqaz Tufandag Mountain Resort Hotel.
This is also the nearest hotel facility to the heart of wilderness in Gabala, Azerbaijan.
Thus, the hotel has at its reach both a ski lift and mountain activities.
If you like hiking, skiing, or just being outdoors, this’s the place for you.
Though located in the lap of nature in a mountainous region, Mountain Resort is not far from the center of Gabala.
The distance from the center of Gabala to here is about 5 to 6 km (3 to 3.5 mi).
According to Google maps, via Durca road and Ismayil Bey Gutgashinli, it is possible to reach here in just 10 minutes.
If you are traveling by car, just follow the signs to the Tufandag cable car station and the hotel entrance.
To put it more plainly, Gabala Mountain Resort is the perfect place to get away from the city (but not so much) and enjoy some fresh air, no matter the season.
Let's talk about the rooms.
As you know, in resort-type hotels, the rooms are different from other hotels.
Just like the Riverside hotel, Tufandag Mountain Resort hotel also has comfortable rooms and cottages where you can spend peaceful and cozy moments.
So, if you're looking for a private place to stay instead of a room in the main guesthouse, you can find that at the cottages.
From the details I have, the Qafqaz Tufandag Mountain Resort Hotel has a total of 8 room types. That’s to say:
Superior Double Room
Superior Twin Room
Deluxe Room
Junior Suite Room
Family Suite
Two Bedroom Mountain Top Villa
Three Bedroom Mountain Top Villa
Royal Suite
I can't help saying, the massive 560-square-meter (6,027-square-foot) Royal Suite is one of the most beautiful private retreats I've ever seen.
Back to the rooms, most of them have lake, mountain, forest views.
Except for the first two rooms, they all have balconies.
In all rooms of Tufandag Mountain Resort, you can find everything you need to spend quality time there.
The following amenities can be found in each room: safe, hairdryer, minibar, electric kettle, luggage rack, closet, mirror, lamp, mini-fridge.
Those are basic amenities, but there is more.
If you need more info about amenities, you can contact Qafqaz Tufandag Mountain Resort Hotel directly.
Now, it's time to look at services.
Just like any other five-star hotel, the Qafqaz Tufandag Mountain Resort Hotel has its own services.
Like these:
Wellness and Spa
Dining and Culinary Services
Business and Event Facilities
Fitness and Leisure
I'm pretty sure they're in almost every resort hotel.
But if you ask me what makes this hotel stand out among the other Gabala hotels, I'd have to say it's the services they offer in winter.
I mean Ski and Snowboard Services.
If you're planning a winter getaway in Gabala, you should know that ski and snowboard services are available only at this hotel.
Just rent your gear, grab a ski pass, and enjoy the snow & slopes.
Btw, you can also try the cable cars to get a great view and save some time for skiing.
Tufandag cable car ticket prices are around 15-25 AZN.
Kids under 6 get free cable rides.
From what I can see in the reviews, the Qafqaz Tufandag Mountain Resort Hotel is pretty well-liked.
As I said above, the most fascinating thing about the hotel is its prime location.
90% of guests love its proximity to the ski slopes.
I'm not sure, maybe those reviewers who are total skiing or snowboarding addicts.
But some also said they loved the hotel's close location to stunning mountains during the warmer months.
Because it's easy to go hiking and do other outdoor activities.
I've only seen some minor criticisms.
Some claim that at times, the Wi-Fi is a little spotty in some of the hotel areas.
It also seems that a few reviews mention that the price could be higher, especially during peak seasons.
On the other hand, most of the guests feel that it is worth the price since the service and location of the resort are excellent.
Long story short, Mountain Resort Hotel in Gabala, Azerbaijan, has mostly great reviews.
At the time I wrote this article, its booking score was 9.3.
Again, needless to say, it is always better to check the reviews yourself.
Qafqaz Tufandag Mountain Resort Hotel room rates are slightly higher compared to the Riverside Hotel.
Now, again for Qafqaz Tufandag Mountain Resort Hotel, assume that you book for 2 adults for 1 night with the check-in date being May 1st.
Let's go with the Superior Twin Room, which is the smallest room in the guesthouse.
The price is about $180 for now. It's about 35 bucks more than the Riverside Hotel.
It'd be better to check the prices, though. You probably want to book a room during peak seasons.
Because of this, the price may be different from what is written here.
When I look at the pricing in general, I'd say this is the average price among 5-star Gabala hotels.
When I update this post soon, you'll see higher-priced hotels here.
And that'll make it easier for you to compare prices.
I hope this post and pinned map will give you a good sense of the 2 best Gabala hotels.
Since there's nothing useful on the web about this topic, I'm sharing this article with you, straight up.
If you have any other questions or want me to add more about this topic, feel free to leave a comment.
And if you've stayed in any of these hotels, your opinion would be helpful for others as well.
Have a nice stay in Gabala.
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