Arasan Wellness & SPA
Arasan Wellness & SPA
4.5
7:00 AM - 10:40 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 10:40 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 10:40 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 10:40 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 10:40 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 10:40 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 10:40 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 10:40 PM
About
Arasan Wellness & SPA - a real palace of relaxation and cheerful mind, if you once visit then become obsessed to back again and again. It is a full-fledged infrastructure of the recreation, health and beauty! Arasan Wellness & SPA includes bathing complex, bath suite-rooms, hydropathic, department for detoxification programs, SPA-care and exotic massage, beauty studio, lobby-bar and SPA-boutique!
Duration: More than 3 hours
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- Kim AdrianDubai, United Arab Emirates9 contributionsWorth the VisitNice & Good experience. Everyone is mostly nude but they won’t force you. So it’s all up to you if u also want to be walking naked. The scrubs, massage and any other things they offer are quite pricey. So i suggest you just go there and enjoy the steam, sauna and pool.Visited October 2023Travelled soloWritten 2 February 2024
- Smrithi SDubai, United Arab Emirates14 contributionsIts…. relaxingIts very soviet - the architecture, receptionist and service. Tight lipped and fair. Just be very well informed and prepared before you go in. Best to book a private room if you go in a group. We got a room for 30k tenge with all amenities excluding massage. The room had a sauna, hot bed and a small cool swimming pool.Visited September 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 9 September 2024
- Soumiya L2 contributionsRelax and unwindA must experience in Almaty. They have lot of service available here like sauna, massages, cosmetology, spa. The place is well maintained and clean. I would recommend to take appointment atleast two days in advance for the services as they are usually booked up especially during the weekend.Visited September 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 29 September 2024
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Lara
37 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
I'm absolutely amazed by this place! The architecture is magnificent, the facilities are clean and spacious. My sister-in-law brought me here while I was visiting Almaty. She also paid for a scrub and massage service, which was done unforgettably great by Aiman. If I lived in this beautiful city, I would have made sure to visit this place frequently.
Written 24 September 2023
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Smrithi S
Dubai, United Arab Emirates14 contributions
Sept 2024 • Friends
Its very soviet - the architecture, receptionist and service.
Tight lipped and fair.
Just be very well informed and prepared before you go in.
Best to book a private room if you go in a group. We got a room for 30k tenge with all amenities excluding massage.
The room had a sauna, hot bed and a small cool swimming pool.
Tight lipped and fair.
Just be very well informed and prepared before you go in.
Best to book a private room if you go in a group. We got a room for 30k tenge with all amenities excluding massage.
The room had a sauna, hot bed and a small cool swimming pool.
Written 9 September 2024
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DPWarner
Suzhou, China26 contributions
Nov 2014 • Solo
A veteran of bath houses in Morocco, S. Korea, China and beyond, I was intrigued by the rumor of 'the best bath house in Central Asia'. So when I found myself in Almaty on business, I knew I had to check out the Arasan Spa.
It took me a while to find the place (not being able to speak a word of Kazakh or Russian) but eventually I came across the enormous spa on the corner of Ayeteke Bi street.
The building its self is quite imposing; high marble facade with arched windows and a number of large domes on the roof... you get the sense you might be about to enter a mosque or a mausoleum or a theater rather than a spa.
After a while scoping out the entrance I was encouraged to see a steady stream of extremely clean and extremely relaxed looking local men and women coming and going, so I mustered up the courage and climbed the steep marble steps to the reception at the front of the building.
Language again posed a problem when I tried to explain what I wanted (they have signs everywhere, but nothing in English) - but eventually someone with enough English was brought over to explain they offered.
I paid for two hours, and was instructed to buy (rent) sandals and a kind of big white bed sheet thing which doubles up as a towel when you're actually in the spa - but I don't think they're compulsory. The whole lot cost around 4,000 tenge ($21/£14)
The spa itself is separated into male and female sections (men to the right, women to the left) with each section spread over two or three floors.
The center-piece of the spa is a huge circular marble 'vault' with a (freezing) circular pool at the bottom and one of the glass domes as its roof. This space is incredibly light, and there are a number of heated marble seats set into the wall around the plunge-pool for people to lay down or sit and chat.
The rest of the area is set aside for saunas, showers and washing facilities.
Each floor has three types of sauna to choose from: Russian (Kiln-like and scented), Scandinavian (wooden and extremely dry) and Turkish (tiled, wet (steam) and extremely/unbearably hot). They are all large enough to accommodate about 15-20 people.
Immediately outside the sauna rooms are a row of wooden buckets lined up like toilet cisterns above your head with a small rope dangling down towards the marble floor. I watched as a few others stood under said bucket, yanked the cord and were drenched by the contents of the bucket. I naturally I followed suit. The bucket is full of the coldest water imaginable and has the effect of a defibrillator on the heart; shocking you back into consciousness.
I copied as the other guests went from plunge pool, to sauna, to bucket and back to plunge pool. Indeed there are written instructions (now, amazingly in three languages - Kazakh, Korean and English) telling the customers the amount of time you should spend in each sauna, and the ideal 'rest time' in between each visit.
Two hours is more than enough... or else you run the risk or shriveling up or melting away.
Massages are available (on the ground floor), but I presume you have to 'book/pay' for them at reception at the beginning.
Also of note is the interesting habit of the locals - obviously well accustomed to the unique bath-house rituals of Central Asia. Most of the other guests, in addition the the 'bed sheet' I mentioned earlier, wore large conical woolen hats on their heads. Hardly the ideal accessory for a steam room, but I could only presume it was to increase the sweat.
The men also carried with them small bundles of twigs and leaves from either oak, birch or pine trees, bound together at the stems to look like a kind of short-handled broom. Rather than sweeping, however, the guys would use these devices to beat themselves across the back, chest and legs in a kind of exfoliation ritual. Apparently these instruments are called 'Parenie' and work to 'catch the steam' and slap it against you - presumably enhancing the overall heating effect (as if a 90 degree sauna wasn't enough).
I didn't try that. But if it sounds like your kettle-of-fish you can buy them from the shop (by reception) or outside from a little kiosk just right out of the entrance.
All in all, an extremely cleansing, relaxing and entertaining way to spend an afternoon in Almaty. Highly recommended.
It took me a while to find the place (not being able to speak a word of Kazakh or Russian) but eventually I came across the enormous spa on the corner of Ayeteke Bi street.
The building its self is quite imposing; high marble facade with arched windows and a number of large domes on the roof... you get the sense you might be about to enter a mosque or a mausoleum or a theater rather than a spa.
After a while scoping out the entrance I was encouraged to see a steady stream of extremely clean and extremely relaxed looking local men and women coming and going, so I mustered up the courage and climbed the steep marble steps to the reception at the front of the building.
Language again posed a problem when I tried to explain what I wanted (they have signs everywhere, but nothing in English) - but eventually someone with enough English was brought over to explain they offered.
I paid for two hours, and was instructed to buy (rent) sandals and a kind of big white bed sheet thing which doubles up as a towel when you're actually in the spa - but I don't think they're compulsory. The whole lot cost around 4,000 tenge ($21/£14)
The spa itself is separated into male and female sections (men to the right, women to the left) with each section spread over two or three floors.
The center-piece of the spa is a huge circular marble 'vault' with a (freezing) circular pool at the bottom and one of the glass domes as its roof. This space is incredibly light, and there are a number of heated marble seats set into the wall around the plunge-pool for people to lay down or sit and chat.
The rest of the area is set aside for saunas, showers and washing facilities.
Each floor has three types of sauna to choose from: Russian (Kiln-like and scented), Scandinavian (wooden and extremely dry) and Turkish (tiled, wet (steam) and extremely/unbearably hot). They are all large enough to accommodate about 15-20 people.
Immediately outside the sauna rooms are a row of wooden buckets lined up like toilet cisterns above your head with a small rope dangling down towards the marble floor. I watched as a few others stood under said bucket, yanked the cord and were drenched by the contents of the bucket. I naturally I followed suit. The bucket is full of the coldest water imaginable and has the effect of a defibrillator on the heart; shocking you back into consciousness.
I copied as the other guests went from plunge pool, to sauna, to bucket and back to plunge pool. Indeed there are written instructions (now, amazingly in three languages - Kazakh, Korean and English) telling the customers the amount of time you should spend in each sauna, and the ideal 'rest time' in between each visit.
Two hours is more than enough... or else you run the risk or shriveling up or melting away.
Massages are available (on the ground floor), but I presume you have to 'book/pay' for them at reception at the beginning.
Also of note is the interesting habit of the locals - obviously well accustomed to the unique bath-house rituals of Central Asia. Most of the other guests, in addition the the 'bed sheet' I mentioned earlier, wore large conical woolen hats on their heads. Hardly the ideal accessory for a steam room, but I could only presume it was to increase the sweat.
The men also carried with them small bundles of twigs and leaves from either oak, birch or pine trees, bound together at the stems to look like a kind of short-handled broom. Rather than sweeping, however, the guys would use these devices to beat themselves across the back, chest and legs in a kind of exfoliation ritual. Apparently these instruments are called 'Parenie' and work to 'catch the steam' and slap it against you - presumably enhancing the overall heating effect (as if a 90 degree sauna wasn't enough).
I didn't try that. But if it sounds like your kettle-of-fish you can buy them from the shop (by reception) or outside from a little kiosk just right out of the entrance.
All in all, an extremely cleansing, relaxing and entertaining way to spend an afternoon in Almaty. Highly recommended.
Written 1 January 2015
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a k
Almaty, Kazakhstan1 contribution
June 2015 • Solo
I used to be in this spa one time and really enjoyed my stay , as I got a massage from a Balinese massage therapist. So coming next time I was hoping to get good time again. The administrator offered me massage, and I wanted to get anticellulite massage and they said they don't have this one but they can offer a massage and mud wrap which in total, as a complex, will cost 12000 tenge, which I could afford. During massage the therapist made a few movements with a gua sha scraper and I didnt pay attention to this as I thought this was a part of massage. But they were really insignificant and didnt leave any blue spots which usually visible after gua sha, so I just referred this to inexpereience. When I wanted to pay on the exit - they said my total fee was 20 000 tenge! When in shock I asked where did the price come from - they showed me the check where it was included gua sha massage! I told them I didnt ask for it and nobody actually told me that they were going to give me such a service! but non the less they insisted that the service was given to me and I have to pay. I paid of course but coming home i wrote a letter to their adminisration where I asked to clarify the situation and may be take some measures but I didnt get any reply. So be careful with services as they can charge extra without warranting you. I will never go there again.
Written 7 August 2015
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Geri B
52 contributions
Sept 2017 • Friends
Dear guests and tourists i was two times in the spa. in general a nice spa which i liked very much. But i made a very bad experiance yesterday!! i recognized that out of my locker was STOLEN a big amount of money!! while i had a massage some one must have gone to my locker and took the money out of my bag!! Please be careful and do not true any of the massage staff!! The don't take any responsibility about their massage staff! And be careful about your locker key during your massage treatments!! Never leave your locker out your sight!! The experience which i made was unpleasant and not nice after 9 days of good experiences in Kasachstan!! The staff was not at all helpful and are not trained to deal which such situations such as my robbery out of my locker!! No responsible staff was around. Please be careful to nor leave valuables inside the locker. During the massage always be aware to check your room key!
Written 8 September 2017
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CMAYoldie
New Jersey8 contributions
Go to the public spa. Received a fantastic massage earlier today at very reasonable price. Feel like a new man. Highly recommended!
Written 6 September 2014
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travelentuziast
Amman, Jordan202 contributions
June 2019 • Solo
I spent about four hours at the Arasan Wellness & SPA, stopping outside the building to purchase the obligatory felt cap and birch branches, and inside for a massage and entry to the spa and baths.
For the equivalent of about 30 Euros, I had full access to the vanya, Swedish bath, Turkish bath, and pools, plus a 45-minute massage on a warm marble slab. The spa is clean, the attendants are friendly—even if conversation is a bit difficult because of the lack of good English—and there is tremendous value for price paid!
For the equivalent of about 30 Euros, I had full access to the vanya, Swedish bath, Turkish bath, and pools, plus a 45-minute massage on a warm marble slab. The spa is clean, the attendants are friendly—even if conversation is a bit difficult because of the lack of good English—and there is tremendous value for price paid!
Written 20 June 2019
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Jens Bech P
Phnom Penh, Cambodia6 contributions
Mar 2018 • Solo
The baths are nice and worth a visit for an hour or two of relaxation. However, the staff is less than helpful and don't really seem to care much (especially for foreigners).
For example, even if you wanted one of the treatments (e.g. Massage or peeling), you won't get much help as staff are taking random breaks so you never know when they are available. Try to speak to them and you get some Russian muffle. English is only spoken at the reception, even though they tell you that there are more English speaking staff inside the baths. Even more frustrating is that the map and description of the facilities is very poor, so that it is easy to miss parts of the baths.
A little bit more customer friendliness would be appropriate and could really help make the place a must see rather than just worth killing a few hours if you have the time.
For example, even if you wanted one of the treatments (e.g. Massage or peeling), you won't get much help as staff are taking random breaks so you never know when they are available. Try to speak to them and you get some Russian muffle. English is only spoken at the reception, even though they tell you that there are more English speaking staff inside the baths. Even more frustrating is that the map and description of the facilities is very poor, so that it is easy to miss parts of the baths.
A little bit more customer friendliness would be appropriate and could really help make the place a must see rather than just worth killing a few hours if you have the time.
Written 20 March 2018
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10G
Ottawa, Canada27 contributions
Aug 2017 • Solo
This was a second visit for me - first time was in 1989, in the soviet times. Both visits were incredible! This bath house has finnish saunas, russian banyas and turkish hammams, as well as a large circular swimming pool.There is also a bar/cafe inside, where you can get tea, beer, kvas, food, snacks, deserts. I have been to bath houses in Russia, Georgia, Turkey and Japan, and can tell you that Arasan Baths in Almaty is one of the best in the world. Great place to relax!
Written 13 August 2017
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Jeffrey M
Suzhou, China206 contributions
Sept 2016 • Couples
I came out of the bath feeling light and refreshed, but my mood was soon spoiled. The English menu says “Additional services of the men combined bath” and lists various types of massages, washes, manicures, etc, etc. My reading of this is that these services include, or are combined with, the cost of the bath. In other words, if you pay 8000 KZT for a massage, there is no additional charge for the bath. Before entering, I spoke with the manager to make sure and asked if the price of the massage included the cost of the bath. He assured me it did. But when I left, I was charged additional for the bath. I tried to explain my case but neither the woman at the register nor the manager understood the meaning of “combined.” We used Google translate to confirm, but the manager insisted I had to pay, even though he had personally assured me the cost of the bath was included in the massage. Very poor decision making on his part. He could have at least admitted a possible misunderstanding and asked for forgiveness. Poor customer service training appears to extend down the chain of authority. The cashier, despite her age and pretty looks, was as mean as someone who has seen too many days and suffered too many disappointments.
Written 14 September 2016
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Геннадий, здравствуйте.
Арасан - это банный комплекс. Он находится между ул.Кунаева и ул.Тулебаева между ул.Гоголя и ул.Советская.
Если вы имели в виду горное ущелье Алма Арасан, то улиц там вы не найдете.
Written 12 October 2015
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