Karven in Cholpon-Ata

Set on a beach along Issyk-Kul Lake, this casual resort is 1 km from Highway A363 and 14 km from the open-air Petroglyphs Museum.Modest rooms offer balconies, flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi access, as well as minifridges, tea and coffeemakers, and safes; some have lake views. The 2- to 3-bedroom cottages add kitchens and living/dining areas.A breakfast buffet is free. Other amenities include 3 restaurants (1 seasonal), a water park and an outdoor pool, plus a nightclub, a bowling alley and a billiard room. There’s also a gym, an indoor pool and a hot tub, along with a sauna, a hammam and a tennis court. Spa services and parking are available.