Listings are not exhaustive, focusing on most popular or representative venues, especially when it comes to beaches with domiks and cottages. A complete list of all beach venues is attached to beach maps following this section. There is no reliable rating system for Sevan venues. What is great one season can go bad the next and venues can change (or close) almost overnight. Your best bet is still to ask locals who have the same tastes as you for the current season’s recommended spots.
Type of Overnight
Domiks are metal containers that have been outfitted for sleeping. They were originally used to house earthquake victims in Giumri, Spitak and Vanadzor, and have found a second use as a temporary motel. Amenities are non-existent to crude, and some sites allow up to 7 people to pack into the cramped quarters.
Cottages can be small trailers especially outfitted for a beach or permanent structures. They have multiple bedrooms, a kitchenette and a common room. At an average of 20,000-25,000 AMD for up to 4 people (up to 6 in some places), these are still reasonable if you split the cost. Trendy spots can charge much more, again, if you split between 4-6 people, it is reasonable.
Hotel/Motel are pretty much as we in the west think of them. Most are attached to a beach and some offer private cottages.