Ayan Zalaat Hotel & Spa
Mongolia
Ayan Zalaat Hotel & Spa
422 Dunjingarav Street 1, 11th Khoroo, Bayanzurkh District,
Ulaanbaatar 13241, Mongolia
www.ayanhotelsmongolia.com/
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Ayan Hotels & Resorts
Shareholders
Privately owned
Date of Creation
January 2026
Hotel General Manager
Niek van Woensel, 5+ years of experience as General Manager
Hotel Positioning
5 star luxury with LHW affiliation
Development Strategy
Ayan Zalaat is the flagship property of Ayan Hotels & Resorts, which is planned to grow to 6-7 properties over the next couple of years. The other properties will be smaller properties located throughout Mongolia in key tourist destinations allowing travellers to visit all key destinations in Mongolia with Ayan.
Ayan Zalaat Hotel & Spa
History & Story
Ayan Zalaat is the flagship and first property of Ayan Hotels & Resorts, conceived as a destination within itself. Founded by Tselmuun Nyamtaishir as the foundation for luxury hospitality in Mongolia and to contribute to the further growth and development of the luxury tourism sector in Mongolia. Named after the Sanskrit for “Gift from God,” Ayan Zalaat expresses the brand’s vision to build a strong Mongolian identity through excellence in every detail.
Date Renewal
N/A
Date added extensions
2027
Main Strengths, Special Touch
Only LHW and Michelin Key property in Mongolia, uniquely located next to a biosphere reserve and national park, allowing guests to escape from the chaos of the city and stay in peace and harmony with all services and experiences provided.
Location
Located on a private estate bordering the Bogd Khan Uul UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the estate grants guests direct access
Key sites/activities in the area
Ulaanbaatar is the starting point of a Mongolia trip, and the hotel is located 45-60 minutes from the airport (similar as the city). Around Ulaanbaatar there are main sights: Sukhbaatar Square, National Museum of Mongolia, Gandantegchinlen Monastry, Bogd Khaan Palace Museum, and Choijin Lama Temple Museum.
Fun Facts
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Children’s Corner
N/A
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
• Number of suites: 10 suites
• Number of Luxury rooms: 22 deluxe rooms
• Number of rooms, (keys) in all: 32 keys in total
Restaurants & Bars
• Roma – Italian cuisine
• 8 Ounce Steakhouse
• Lost in China Szechuan cuisine
• Nipponian Room – Japanese
Wellness
• Full service spa with 5 treatment rooms, indoor pool, sauna, steam room, hair salon, relaxation room, and fitness
Corporate & Celebration Events
• Ayan Ballroom – 120 pax dinner, 200 pax cocktail reception
• Ananda Boardroom – 22 pax
• Ansu and Adesa Boardrooms – 12 pax each
Extra Notable Features
• Ayan Cinema – 122 m2 movie theater
• Entertainment Area with bowling alley, 3 karaoke rooms, pool and ping pong
• Soma Temple – venue conceived for meditation and learning with resident monk (2027)
• Ayan Theater – cultural venue offering traditional musical and dramatic performances (2027)
Hotel and restaurant Awards
• Michelin Key 2026
Number of employees
110