Lake Issyk-Kul is the second largest mountain lake in the world, second only to South America's Titicaca and it is one of the must-see locations of Kyrgyzstan. It is spectacularly beautiful and the Caprice Resort is a good place from which to view it. There are houses to rent for families and parties but I stayed in the hotel part of the resort. This sets out to be of a 5* quality but sadly it fails for various reasons, mostly to do with attention to detail in the rooms.
Two things stand out in my memory. Firstly the outrageous charge for the use of wi-fi - although having paid for it, it did work quite well - and secondly the housekeeper asking me to sign for an inventory of the removable fixtures in my room, including the cups and saucers as well as the five coat hangers! Just to rub salt into the insult, having signed for the kettle and implements there were no ingredients (tea, coffee etc) with which to make the required beverage! Neither was there any bottled water to add to(my own supply) of whisky.
This is apparently a much favoured destination for Kazakhs and Russians seeking a spot of R and R in the sunshine and in glorious surroundings; it certainly is comfortable and well appointed throughout the resort. However with the highly visible security arrangements (a gated entry system, constant patrols by the security guards and a very high fence surrounding everything) and the army-style signing in and signing out of anything that is not screwed down, it does detract somewhat from the atmosphere. But maybe that is what the regulars are used to, it was alien to any other hotel I experienced in Kyrgyzstan.
I agree with most of what 'Hiking Lee' from California writes in their review but I cannot agree with the five stars awarded. This has neither the Hyatt Regency standard of comfort and attention to detail, nor the warmth and friendliness of an outstanding guest house, but it is situated in a fantastic location and for someone looking to relax in a comfortable and well appointed hotel this is your place.

Nestled on the south shore of the incomparable Lake Issyk-Kul is the Caprice Hotel. The Caprice has a spectacular location on Lake Issyk-Kul which is 110 miles long and up to 37 miles wide making it the second largest mountain lake in the world behind Lake Titicaca in South America.

A relatively new facility, as I understand developed by Saudi investors, the Caprice Hotel offers excellent accommodations in three different formats: a hotel or for longer stays in townhomes or single family homes all located on their property.

From discussions with people we met, it appears the property primarily is used by families from Almaty, Bishkek and parts of Russia. We found the pool, the expansive beach, bar and other activities near the beach comparable to any other found around the world. The only difference is the breathtaking scenery around the lake and the cold water since the lake’s elevation is above 5,000 feet!

The hotel’s restaurant offers a pleasant array of food choices and the food is well prepared. The service in the bar, restaurant and across the property is excellent with attention their customer’s needs.