Your stay — Borçalı Motel
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The Property — Borçalı Motel
Borçalı Motel is a straightforward 3-star stopover on the edge of Xaçmaz, offering clean, no-fuss rooms and a small garden for guests. Its lobby feels like a Soviet-era roadside inn: tiled floors, a reception desk with a stack of local maps, and a faint smell of tea from the samovar by the window. The USP is practicality — it's a reliable base for drivers heading north to the Russian border or east to the Caspian beaches, not a destination in itself. Best for budget travellers or families who want a bed, a hot shower, and easy parking.
Chronicles of Xacmaz
Xaçmaz grew as a 19th-century trading post on the road from Baku to Derbent, its name meaning 'crossroads' in Azerbaijani. Soviet planners built wide avenues and public gardens in the 1930s, turning it into a regional agricultural centre for apples and hazelnuts. Today the town centre retains low-rise Stalinist blocks and a central square with a statue of Heydar Aliyev, but real life happens in the bazaar and along the main highway. Culturally it's a melting pot of Lezgi and Azerbaijani traditions, with local folk music and carpet-making still strong. Visitors are usually passing through, though the nearby Khudat fortress ruins and Caspian coast offer brief detours.
Best Time to Visit
Full Xacmaz guide →Best months
May and September are ideal: air temperatures hit 22–26°C, sea swimming is comfortable, and hotel rates stay moderate. June and July are peak summer for beach tourism, so August is best avoided.
Peak / festival surge
July is the busiest month, driven by school holidays and families heading to the Caspian resorts. Prices at Borçalı Motel can rise 30–50% over the winter rate; booking a month ahead is wise. Local weddings also spike in July, filling hotels.
Budget shoulder season
Late April and October offer the best shoulder discounts: rates drop 20–40%, crowds thin out, and the weather is still pleasant for outdoor walks. October's apple harvest brings a small local food fair.
Weather & packing
Summer days in Xaçmaz are hot and humid, but evenings turn chilly due to the Caspian breeze — always pack a lightweight jacket. Pack sandals for the beach but also a waterproof layer; sudden afternoon showers are common in July.
Live City Briefing — Xacmaz
- Starting June 2026, the Baku–Xaçmaz highway section at Quba is under resurfacing until September, adding 20–40 minutes to driving times from the capital.
- The Caspian beach zone 10 km east of Xaçmaz (Nabran) has two new boardwalk cafes opened in spring 2026, one with a children's playground.
- July 2026 brings the annual Xaçmaz Apple Festival (exact dates TBC late June) — expect road closures in the town centre on the festival weekend and crowded bazaars.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Borçalı Motel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first floor facing the inner courtyard. These rooms are quieter and avoid street-level noise from the main road.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the street. The motel sits on the main road in Xaçmaz, so traffic noise can be constant, especially during daytime.
Best views
The best view is from first-floor rooms overlooking the inner courtyard. No notable scenic outlook, as the motel is in a dense, town-centre location.
Quietest floors
First floor and above, away from the reception and street side.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from the main road in Xaçmaz is the primary issue. Trucks and local traffic can be audible throughout the day. The motel has no bar or nightclub, so late-night noise is minimal, but breakfast prep may be heard early.
Insider tips
1. Parking is likely available on-site; request a spot near the exit for easy access. 2. Check-in can be slow if arriving late; call ahead to confirm your room is ready.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Borçalı Motel
Free for all guests; average speed 15 Mbps; no login – open network.
No lift – two-storey building, stairs only.
No digital newsstand; no physical newspapers provided.
14:00 standard; early bag-drop from 09:00 free of charge; late check-out until 16:00 costs 30 AZN (subject to availability).
Free at the reception area; no dedicated locked room.
No step-free access – there are 3 steps at the main entrance; no wheelchair-adapted rooms.
Free on-site unguarded parking for up to 10 cars; nearest public car park 500 m south at Xaçmaz Bazar (2 AZN per night); no EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment for the stay required at booking; 100 AZN incidental hold on a credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: Pir Nabran (976 m · ~12 min walk)
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Azerbaijani Manat, AZN
Use ATMs for best rates; avoid airport exchange booths and tourist bureaus which charge high fees.
Visa/Mastercard accepted in supermarkets and chain stores; small shops and taxis prefer cash.
Rounding up the bill or 5-10% in restaurants; taxis don't expect tips; hotel staff 2-5 AZN for good service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Turkish-style coffee or tea from street kiosks (0.50-1 AZN).
Döner or qutab at a casual café (3-5 AZN).
Grilled meats or shashlik with bread at a simple eatery (6-8 AZN per main).
Market stalls and central square by the park for qutab, döner, and pastries.
Araz and Bolmart are the main budget supermarket chains.
Local market stalls near the bazaar for affordable basics and textiles.
Marshrutka (minibus) within town for 0.40 AZN; from airport, take a shared taxi (5-10 AZN).
Eat at street kiosks rather than restaurants; use local marshrutkas instead of taxis; buy bottled water from supermarkets (0.30 AZN) instead of stalls.
Emergency Contacts
XacmazThese numbers work nationwide in Azerbaijan. For local assistance in Xaçmaz, call the district police department on 023 115 (not for emergencies; use 102 for urgent matters). Hospitals: Xaçmaz Central Hospital, +994 23 115 74 60.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Xacmaz, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Borçalı Motel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Baku Railway Station (28 May metro) → Xacmaz Railway Station
💡 Cheapest option but slow and infrequent. The station in Xacmaz is a 10-min walk from Maral Gol. Bring your own snacks and water.
Xacmaz Bus Station → Maral Gol Hotel
💡 Look for the old Lada cars or use the local Bolt coverage. Confirm the driver knows Maral Gol by its sign near the lake, not just the address.
Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) → Maral Gol Hotel, Xacmaz
💡 Negotiate the fare before you get in, or use the Bolt app if you have mobile data. Drivers at the airport often start at 60 AZN.
Baku International Bus Terminal (at Koroglu metro) → Xacmaz Bus Station
💡 The bus drops you at the town station; from there take a short taxi (3 AZN) to Maral Gol. Buy your ticket at the terminal counter, not online.
About Xacmaz
Wikipedia ↗
Xaçmaz (also, Khachmaz and Khachmas) is a village and the most populous municipality, except for the capital Oghuz, in the Oghuz District of Azerbaijan. It has a population of 6,234. The municipality consists of the villages of Xaçmaz and Abdallı.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Borçalı Motel?
Request a room on the first floor facing the inner courtyard. These rooms are quieter and avoid street-level noise from the main road.
Which rooms should I avoid at Borçalı Motel?
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the street. The motel sits on the main road in Xaçmaz, so traffic noise can be constant, especially during daytime.
Is Borçalı Motel noisy?
Street noise from the main road in Xaçmaz is the primary issue. Trucks and local traffic can be audible throughout the day. The motel has no bar or nightclub, so late-night noise is minimal, but breakfast prep may be heard early.
Which rooms have the best views at Borçalı Motel?
The best view is from first-floor rooms overlooking the inner courtyard. No notable scenic outlook, as the motel is in a dense, town-centre location.
What are insider tips for staying at Borçalı Motel?
1. Parking is likely available on-site; request a spot near the exit for easy access. 2. Check-in can be slow if arriving late; call ahead to confirm your room is ready.
What time is check-in at Borçalı Motel?
Check-in at Borçalı Motel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Borçalı Motel have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; average speed 15 Mbps; no login – open network.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Borçalı Motel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Borçalı Motel?
Döner or qutab at a casual café (3-5 AZN).
What is the cheapest way to get around from Borçalı Motel?
Marshrutka (minibus) within town for 0.40 AZN; from airport, take a shared taxi (5-10 AZN).
When is the best time to visit Xacmaz?
May and September are ideal: air temperatures hit 22–26°C, sea swimming is comfortable, and hotel rates stay moderate. June and July are peak summer for beach tourism, so August is best avoided.
Top Attractions in Xacmaz
💡 Go late afternoon when the heat drops and locals gather. The ice cream kiosk near the main fountain is reliable.
💡 Good for a quiet read or picnic. The free public WC near the entrance is cleaner than most in town.
💡 Not much to see in terms of structures, but if you walk 100m south there’s a small hill with good views over the rooftops. Bring water — no shade.
💡 Take bus 12 from the centre to Nabran (0.50 AZN). Weekdays are quiet; weekends get busy with families. No changing facilities, so wear your swimwear under clothes.
💡 Entry is 1 AZN. The staff may offer to unlock a separate room with older artefacts — take them up on it. Allow 45 minutes.