Place |
Name |
Characteristic in the rating |
1 | Source | The best multidisciplinary sanatorium |
2 | Mashuk Aqua-Therm | Modern methods of treatment and recovery |
3 | Sanatorium-resort complex "Rus" | The best ratio of medical and entertainment services |
4 | Plaza | Relaxing stay in a picturesque area |
5 | Sanatorium Lesnoy | The best ratio of price and quality |
6 | Solar | The newest sanatorium, modern equipment |
7 | Istok | Effective recovery procedures, health path |
8 | healing key | Good location, treatment with healing waters |
9 | Valley of Narzanov | Inexpensive rest, mud treatment |
10 | Sanatorium them. M.Yu. Lermontov | Comprehensive treatment programs at affordable prices |
Caucasian sanatoriums are actively developing, updating the medical base, equipment and service. Vacationers have access to modern healing technologies performed by qualified and polite medical personnel. Nature contributes to the comprehensive support of the body, the unique properties of mountain air have long been known. Excursions and entertainment events will not let you get bored. Mineral waters are deservedly trusted by tens of thousands of tourists every year.
We looked through all the Caucasian resorts and identified the top ten. Among them there are options for families with children, elderly parents, alone. We discussed the profile of the institution, maintenance and additional services. We took into account the feedback from the guests, went through the strengths and weaknesses of the clinics.
Top 10 best health resorts in Mineralnye Vody
10 Sanatorium them. M.Yu. Lermontov
Website: san-lerm.ru Tel: +7 (800) 700-95-66
On the map: Pyatigorsk, st. Lermontov, 9
Rating (according to reviews): 4.4
Opens the rating of the best sanatoriums. M.Yu. Lermontov, located within walking distance to drinking springs and a radon clinic. The institution has its own mineral pump room. The rooms are simple but top notch. Meals on the menu are mainly dietary, there are few fatty high-calorie dishes. There are always natural juices, fruits and vegetables. In their free time, sightseeing buses go to the Caucasus Mountains, Pyatigorsk. There are billiards, exercise equipment, and a cinema hall on the territory. There is a playroom for children.
Visitors note the variety of treatment programs, procedures are much cheaper with them. They warn of large distances between the buildings, you will have to take a walk. The Internet is bad, although this is typical of local sanatoriums. Doctors accept until 3 days, in the evening and on weekends the offices are closed. The dining room is small and gets crowded during the season. Repair in the room depends on the building, not everyone has had time to update. There is no animation on the territory, small children can get bored with one playroom.
9 Valley of Narzanov
Website: rzdz-dne; Tel: +7 (879) 346-25-42
On the map: Essentuki, pl. Privokzalnaya, 1a
Rating (according to reviews): 4.4
The Narzanov Valley is one of the most budgetary sanatoriums located among the park area, within walking distance from the pump rooms with mineral waters. Silt mud, irrigation, massages, and stress relief are used here. The institution has only 52 rooms, there is no flea market. Each has air conditioning, there are necessary amenities. Fresh fruit is served in the dining room, there is a choice of dietary dishes.For active guests, there is a gym and swimming pool. Excursions are held regularly, as there are no entertainments of their own.
The reviews note the work of the staff, praise the waiters, administrators and maids. Comments about doctors range from very positive to complaints of incompetence. However, everyone notes that the procedures are not imposed, they offer only what is necessary. Guests love the pool, which is open all day. They note that the food is dietary, suitable for losing weight. It is recommended to remind the maids to replace consumables. The resort is located next to the train station, in some rooms you can hear passing trains.
8 healing key
Website: kurortspa.ru Tel: +7 (800) 505-16-39
On the map: Essentuki, st. Semashko, 14
Rating (according to reviews): 4.5
Healing key took one of the most advantageous places for lovers of a relaxing holiday. Located among park paths and coniferous forests, the sanatorium offers treatment with mineral waters. The famous Essentuki mud baths and the popular Nikolaev narzan baths are open within walking distance. People come here to improve the health of the endocrine system and digestive organs. The basis of treatment is non-traditional procedures, including baths, balneotherapy, inhalations, herbal medicine. Meals are organized according to the "menu-order" system, there is a choice of dietary dishes. Gyms, playgrounds and a fitness center await guests. Entertainment events take place regularly.
Visitors warn about long queues for procedures, no one pays attention to the time on the ticket. This is compensated by polite staff and modern renovation of the rooms. The nurses are attentive and patient in answering questions. However, there is no air conditioning in the rooms, it gets hot in summer.Animation is limited to dances and films, the repertoire is repetitive. There is nothing to do here with children, mostly people come here with elderly parents.
7 Istok
Website: istok-kmv.ru; Tel: +7 (800) 100-51-08
On the map: Essentuki, st. Andzhievsky, 23
Rating (according to reviews): 4.6
Istok is one of the oldest Caucasian sanatoriums, offering various health and entertainment programs. Vacationers have access to yoga, sports, swimming pools, a large park. The billiard room is open daily. The institution does not have its own pump room, mineral water is brought from city sources. The place is famous for the routes of health paths of varying complexity and mud therapy. The buildings are maintained in excellent condition, medical equipment is being replaced. Children can be left in the playroom, they are looked after by a nanny. The main profile of the sanatorium is the gastrointestinal tract, so the food is dietary.
Reviews warn that most procedures take place before one o'clock in the afternoon, on weekends the rooms are closed. After lunch, there is nothing to do on the territory, guests take excursions, walk in the park, visit Pyatigorsk and Kislovodsk. Many praise the staff and doctors, in the dining room they feed according to the "menu-order" system, there are no queues. But there are complaints about recording procedures and paying for services. One window is open, there are always long queues for it. Some mention the cold water in the pool, it is not suitable for children.
6 Solar
Website: san-solnechniy.com Tel: +7 (800) 500-77-40
On the map: Kislovodsk, st. Kuibyshev, 66
Rating (according to reviews): 4.6
Solnechny is one of the newest Caucasian sanatoriums, offering treatment with modern equipment, relaxation among ennobled nature.The institution is located in the central part of the city, near the Kurortny Park. Meals according to the buffet system suits different diets, the menu has a large selection of light dishes, fruits, salads, snacks. In your free time, you can order an excursion, go to the Elbrus region. Around the sanatorium there are shops, a cinema and a circus. There is no native animation here.
The reviews talk about the fresh renovation in the rooms, praise the quality furniture. The friendly staff and qualified doctors are noted. However, there are often not enough doctors, so not all the planned procedures can be done. The institution has an outdoor swimming pool, which is open only during the season. Although the sanatorium has a spa center, it is represented by several rooms with massages and dousing with mineral water. Most of the procedures are not carried out on weekends, everything is closed in the evenings. Patients are on a first come, first serve basis, waiting times are lengthy. There are geysers in the pool, but they only work 10 minutes an hour.
5 Sanatorium Lesnoy
Website: lesnoy-kmv.com Tel: +7 (879) 325-74-25
On the map: Zheleznovodsk, Inozemtsevo village, Lesnoy microdistrict
Rating (according to reviews): 4.7
In the middle of the list is the Lesnoy sanatorium, offering high quality services at an affordable price. The institution is located between two resort towns, at the foot of a mountain. Vacationers have access to a forest park with health paths, a balneary, a mud bath. Many recommend visiting the winter garden with mineral water pump rooms. The sanatorium cooperates with the Pyatigorsk Radon Clinic, offering complex treatment. Many note a large pool with a jacuzzi and a sea wave function. Meals are dietary, there is a choice of 15 menus. Tours are organized several times a week.The main direction of treatment is diseases of the stomach and genitourinary system.
Visitors talk about the excellent set of rooms, there are even umbrellas. Many procedures are included in the tours, the cost of the rest is quite affordable. The reviews praise the varied food, note the friendly staff. After lunch, free time begins, guided tours. There is a gym and a library, animators come. The quality of the rooms depends on the building, some of them can hear the sounds of the road. To receive the procedure, you need to go through several rooms and collect signatures. The dining room is small and crowded.
4 Plaza
Website: sanatoriy-plaza-kislovodsk.ru; Tel: +7 (800) 200-04-52
On the map: Kislovodsk, Lenina avenue, 26-28
Rating (according to reviews): 4.7
One of the best is the Plaza, which occupies the picturesque territory of Kislovodsk. The sanatorium is located in the area of the largest European park with an area of 2,000 hectares. The institution is known for its powerful medical base, clients are greeted by a modern building, qualified doctors work on new equipment. Among the popular procedures are showers, inhalation rooms, saunas, hamams, washing with mineral water. Children from 4 years old are welcome here. They have access to a special menu and an interest club with a playground and attractions. Animators regularly come and hold contests. Parents love the pool with shower and hydromassage.
The reviews note the high quality of medical services and delicious food. They mention comfortable furniture in the rooms and entertainment in the evenings. Viewpoints offer spectacular views. Most of the offices are open from morning to evening, but only by appointment. However, medical procedures are not carried out on weekends, there are no doctors. These days you can take excursions.There are inspectors in the canteen and buildings, which annoys some. For example, you can’t take groceries into the room after dinner, even for a child.
3 Sanatorium-resort complex "Rus"
Website: ruskmv.ru; Tel: +7 (800) 551-44-38
On the map: Essentuki, st. Pushkina, 16
Rating (according to reviews): 4.8
Opens the rating of the best spa complex "Rus", located in a quiet green area next to the park. From the first minute you can see well-balanced alleys, marble fountains, sun loungers for relaxation. The complex has the largest swimming pool with jacuzzi areas, thermotherapy, cascade and wave effect. There are playgrounds for sports games on the territory. Rooms with nannies and tutors are open for children. The sanatorium accepts babies from one year old, but parents are responsible for them. The institution has its own pump room of mineral water, decorated with marble and granite.
The reviews note the high level of service, praise the food and treatment. Guests relax in modern, large rooms overlooking the park and the Caucasus Mountains. The administration is responsive, helps to understand the infrastructure. Animators come regularly, the program is updated daily. However, the dining room works on schedule, there are always queues inside. Most of the rooms do not have balconies. In the evening it becomes boring, and walking around the territory is uncomfortable due to the lack of lighting. There is practically no treatment in the basic voucher, all procedures are paid.
2 Mashuk Aqua-Therm
Website: sanatory-mashuk.ru; Tel: +7 (800) 550-69-28
On the map: Zheleznovodsk, p. Inozemtsevo, st. Rodnikovaya, 22
Rating (according to reviews): 4.9
One of the most worthy was Mashuk Aqua-Therm, which has a strong medical base.Treatment and rehabilitation is aimed at the musculoskeletal system. Doctors carry out disease prevention, recovery after operations, help to balance nutrition. The infrastructure is represented by a sauna, a swimming pool, a fitness center, bars, cafes, a playground for children. The sanatorium has its own mineral water well and mud storage. Guests live in comfortable cottages in a green area, a few meters from the lake. Families with children from 4 to 12 years old often come here.
The reviews talk about the beautiful territory, walks are arranged in their free time. The resort is always calm, there are no queues and crowds. Some cottages have fireplaces, and all rooms have modern amenities. The treatment process is well organized: the schedule is issued on the first day, the procedures are carried out on time. Many note the friendly staff, qualified doctors. They warn that the audibility is good. The buildings are located far from each other, you have to walk a lot. The food is tasty, but monotonous, 3 times a day.
1 Source
Website: istochnik-essentuki.ru; Tel: +7 (800) 200-99-00
On the map: Essentuki, st. Semashko 6-8
Rating (according to reviews): 5.0
The source deserves to be called the best due to its wide profile: programs for the treatment of most health problems, including rehabilitation after operations, have been developed here. The institution has its own diagnostic department with modern equipment. A card is created for each guest, the number of procedures, doctor's recommendations are prescribed there. Traditional medicine is also represented: climatotherapy, balneotherapy, physiotherapy. Those looking for a relaxing holiday will appreciate the treatments at the spa, which includes a pool and massages.Many note the bath complex and the hammam (for an additional fee). Treatment of children is available from the age of 7, a playroom with a nanny is open for kids. There are small chairs in the restaurant, a crib will be provided upon request.
The reviews note the fresh renovation in the rooms, they are cleaned regularly. High buildings are equipped with an elevator, the windows overlook the Caucasus Range and the city. However, everywhere there is a schedule to which you need to adjust. For example, the pool in the mornings is open only for women, the whole family should not go there. Exercise therapy takes place in the gym during the day. The schedule must be obtained from the administrators, it is not written anywhere. Food deserves praise, there are dietary and familiar dishes. Vacationers are divided into 2 shifts, there are no queues.