Aktau Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels

Aktau Airport is about 23 km northwest of the centre, in the steppe that separates the city from the Caspian Sea: the transfer is by road only, by taxi (30-35 minutes, around 1,600 tenge) or with a private transfer (25-30 minutes, 15-20 euros). The centre, laid out in the typical numbered Soviet microdistricts, faces directly onto the sea and concentrates the upscale hotels; further along the coast are the resorts designed for multi-day holidays, with private beaches and water parks.

City centre and seafront

City centre · 27-30 km from the airport, 20-31 minutes by taxi depending on the exact hotel; no train, only taxis or rental cars.

Best for: Those who want the sea and the city centre on the same walk, with the city's upscale hotels just minutes from the seafront.

Pros

Just minutes on foot from the Caspian Sea and the Second World War memorial
Restaurants, parks and the city centre within walking distance, without depending on a taxi in the evening

Cons

The transfer from the airport is among the longest in the city, over 20 minutes with no alternatives
In winter the seafront is quiet and several venues close during the low season

Recommended hotels in this area

Holiday Inn Aktau by IHG: In the 4th microdistrict, less than 1 km from the Caspian Sea and close to the offices of several oil companies; gym and meeting rooms for business travellers.
Renaissance by Sulo: A 4-minute walk from the sea and 8 from the Second World War memorial; 116 rooms, two restaurants and an outdoor pool with loungers, opened in 2005.

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Resorts on the coast

Nearby town · 20-50 minutes by car from the airport depending on the resort, along the coast south of the city; a taxi or an organised transfer is always needed, there's no direct public transport.

Best for: Multi-day stays between a private beach and a water park, for those who don't need to stay close to the city centre.

Pros

Private beaches and pools designed for families, away from the traffic of the centre
The TETYSBLU water park is included for Rixos guests, useful for filling the days with children

Cons

Isolated from city life: reaching the centre of Aktau always requires a 20-30 minute taxi ride
Prices noticeably higher than city properties, according to reviews

Recommended hotels in this area

Rixos Water World Aktau - Theme Park Free Access: All-inclusive resort on Warm Beach, about 20 km from the centre of Aktau; entry to the TETYSBLU water park included, with over 30 attractions.
Holiday Inn - Aktau - Seaside by IHG: In the 15th microdistrict, about a hundred metres from the beach and with its own jetty for swimming; 69 rooms, designed for both relaxation and small corporate events.

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