Reviews of ISKANDARKUL GUEST HoUSE

Iskanderkul is nice, the breakfast was good, there were delicious dishes, the owner was a nice person, everything was clean

Everything was perfect

The staff are all very accommodating and friendly. Very caring too!

I booked two rooms but when we arrived I was told they gave my other room so someone, also the room of my friends has a lot of mosquitoes.

Right on the shore of the lake

Absolutely hideous. The staff on site, including the owner does not respect his guests at all. One group of guests played loud music until 4 am in the morning and the owner was partying with them. There is no sink in the bathroom, no toilet seat, no towels or toilet paper. Out of two beds only one had a blanket. Bedsheets are dirty. Onsite facilities are terrible. Go anywhere but here

Excellent location on the Iskanderkul lake, especially since it's a bit further away from the other lodgings and resorts. Nice, basic rooms and important amenities are in place Great service from the very friendly staff Very good dinner, with different options

Breakfast could have been a bit more varied

One of the only places where you can stay lakeside around Iskanderkul, and one of the only places you can get into the water. Walking distance to waterfall. Friendly family concern. Can sit out over the lake.

Beds and room had not been cleaned. No sink in bathroom (brushed teeth in shower, couldn't shave, washed hands after toilet in shower). Difficult to find on arrival - pin from booking.com inaccurate, guest house known as Khayom locally, booking.com provided phone numbers didn't work (property did whatsapp on day of arrival but we didn't receive as poor signal).

Location

Messy

Location

Chistota

There aren’t many options around Iskanderkul, and this guesthouse requires a short walk to reach, although it’s just off the main road. The owners speak decent English, which helps.

Breakfast was included but quite underwhelming — the bread seemed several days old. No AC in the room, and dinner was offered for $7, which felt expensive by Tajik standards, so I declined. The room was generally not very clean, and the water pressure in the shower was very weak. There was no toilet paper in the room when I arrived, and I had to ask for it. One pillow was missing, one bed had holes in the sheets, and the towels provided were dirty. The bathroom also had no mirror. Another downside was the constant upselling — for example, they offered a taxi back to Sarvoda for 300 somoni, even though I paid only 200 coming in with a different driver. Overall, the stay was okay, but it’s quite overpriced — around double what you’d pay for similar accommodation in other parts of Tajikistan. I suppose you’re mostly paying for the location. Also, there’s no Wi-Fi.

Loved the location, view and the friendly staff.

Showers could be better.

Beautiful location directly by the lake, apricot trees in the garden, no neighbors around. It's run by a very hospitable family. Be prepared for digital detox as there's no mobile internet or wifi. Make sure you mark the location. It's listed as "Khayom" on Google Maps.

Cleanliness can be improved. A mirror in the bathroom would be nice. Unfortunaley, my first dinner upset my stomach, the second one gave me food poisoning. If possible, bring your own supplies.

Amazing location and far from rest of the town and other properties- meaning peace and tranquillity! Beautiful views and the family is super nice and sweet!

The "hotel", (indeed a room in a private house),is located on the shore of the lake in a lonely and fantastic position, 3Km. after the road from Sarvoda reaches the lake. The scenery is beautiful, not the room. The mattress is hard, no bed lamps, no sink in the bathroom, the toilet seat is loose, there are mosquitos in the dinig room. The dinner was fair, nothing more. The owner ask me 200 and not 100 somoni to drive to Sarvoda. Anyway the other locations on the lake are worse.

We liked almost everything at the accommodation. The staff were kind, attentive and helpful. The rooms were basic with their private showers, yet exactly what one needs. One can hang out in the garden by the lake where they serve breakfast and dinner at any time. A short walk away from Alexander's Cave at the south end and about 30 minutes from the tourist park at the north end. The host can also drive you to Sarvoda for 100 somoni per person.

The bathrooms could have a sink, the rooms a lamp. They did not have laundry and one had to wash their clothes by hand.

The location at Iskanderkul is amazing. It's a bit away from the main center, which is actually a plus—it offers a peaceful, undisturbed environment. We also experienced warm hospitality from the host family and enjoyed delicious home-cooked meals. The view is stunning, with the place situated right by the lake, making the overall setting truly special.

The room facilities could be improved, especially the bathroom. I’m not complaining much, but adding simple things like body wash, shampoo, and bottled water would really enhance the guest experience.

Amazing location right on the water - the only other alternative is a soviet-era bungalow base so no competition. The host is extremely friendly and helpful.

I booked the cheapest room and it wasn’t very clean (maybe the others were better). The bed also not very comfortable. Normally these would count for a lower score but there’s literally no alternative and the setting is amazing so the 9 is fair.