Best hotels in the mountains of Georgia

Hotels and Cabins in the Mountains of Georgia: How to Choose

More and more people around the world choose to stay in nature. Escaping the city noise and dirty air for a place with a beautiful view and fresh air is everyone’s dream.

Georgia (Sakartvelo), a small country in the Caucasus, is famous for its majestic mountains and stunning scenery. But true mountain lovers want more than a view from a car window. They want to wake up in the mountains, feel them and live in them for a couple of days.

That is why Georgia has quite a few unusual places to stay right in the heart of the mountains: cabins with a glass bedroom, a hot tub on the terrace and a view you can enjoy without getting out of bed.

Admit it, you also dream of renting a cabin in the mountains of Georgia and spending a few days surrounded by these landscapes. But how do you find one if you don’t know the exact place? Georgia is small, but it has thousands of mountain villages. That is why I decided to share my selection of the 8 best mountain hotels in Georgia, based on my own experience and the experience of friends who love the mountains as much as I do.

I tried to pick hotels from different regions and of different types: classic hotels, boutique hotels, and the new, very popular cabins and glamping-style stays.

One small warning. If you browse other lists of the “best mountain hotels in Georgia”, almost every one includes hotels in Kakheti, in the Alazani Valley. But a valley is flat land, not mountains. It looks like such lists are written by people who have never been to Georgia. Here you will find only places where I or my friends have stayed.

 

Mountain Hotel Ratings: Booking, Google, TripAdvisor and Expedia

If you don’t want to read the whole article or just want to pick the best right away, I calculated the ratings of every hotel in this selection. I converted Google and TripAdvisor scores to a 10-point scale and took the average weighted by the number of reviews, so a hotel with two reviews does not outweigh one with thousands. This way you can see where my opinion matches the guests’ and where it doesn’t. The number of reviews is in brackets.

Data as of September 2026. Nika and Merisi are at the top, and for Merisi that is more than 2,000 reviews across four platforms. Guests mostly agree with my own top 3. The only place where we differ is Galileo: guests rate it lower than I do.

 

Eco House Merisi: Glass Cabins with Hot Tubs near Batumi

Let me start with the most famous one: a “glass” boutique hotel in the mountains of Georgia with panoramic windows. Even if you have never heard its name, you have probably seen the photos. It seems every travel community on social media has posted them. In high season it is fully booked a couple of months ahead.

The original glass bedroom, designed by the owner, became so popular that the hotel now has dozens of copies in several countries.

What is the secret? Eco House Merisi is one of the most romantic hotels in the world and a perfect romantic getaway for two. The glass bedroom hangs on the edge of a slope above the gorge. Clouds often drift in from subtropical Batumi, and at those moments you feel as if you are floating above them. At night it turns into a real stargazing cabin: you lie in bed and look at the stars through the glass.

The first and main Instagram hotel in Georgia is still small: 14 cabins of different sizes and designs. Every cabin has a bedroom with panoramic windows. 12 of them have a private hot tub on the balcony, and villas Irina and Tamara have their own heated pool instead of a hot tub. The cabins are built in the author’s design and combine village charm with modern comfort. The restaurant has a glazed and an open veranda where you can have dinner on a sofa or enjoy the view from a beanbag with a glass of wine. There is also a VIP spot on a bridge with a glass floor for a special romantic dinner.

Child-free: children under 12 are not accepted, so the hotel is quiet. It is a great choice for couples, a honeymoon or simply a couples getaway without kids.

You can get here without a car. The hotel runs its own group transfer from Batumi: every day a Sprinter minibus takes guests to the hotel and back. It is much cheaper than a taxi.

Booking a cabin at Eco House Merisi directly on the hotel website is about 10% cheaper than on Booking.com: ecohousemerisi.com.
On Booking.com: Eco House Merisi.

 

Nika Hotel & Club: Adults-Only Cabins with Hot Tubs and a Heated Infinity Pool

This is the second project by the creator of Eco House Merisi. Nika is a “glass” hotel in the mountains of Georgia with a pool and panoramic views, a real mountain gem of Adjara. Compared to Merisi it sits a little higher, the views are a little better and there is much more to do. The cabins are built as energy-efficient houses, so in winter they are warmer than 95% of mountain hotels. It is not just a few cabins but a whole complex with a large park.

The park has 15 photo spots and a pool on the edge of a cliff (you can come just for a visit if you don’t want to stay overnight). You can book master classes, rent long dresses for a photoshoot, or have a picnic above the abyss with wine and friendly goats. The photo spots are all over Instagram. The highlights are a giant khachapuri-shaped bed and a 9-meter “hand with a wine horn” monument, the largest wine horn in the world. There are swings, hammocks and gazebos everywhere.

The heated infinity pool hanging over the cliff deserves a special mention. Swimming with this view is pure pleasure. If you love beautiful photos, order the Instagram breakfast on a floating tray: snowy mountains around, warm water, and a huge tray of fruit.

There are only four cabins, so it is quiet and secluded. Two large cabins have a private hot tub and a fully glass bedroom: glass walls and a glass roof, a huge bed, and you fall asleep looking at the stars. Two budget cabins also have a glass bedroom, but without a glass roof.

Adults only: Nika does not accept children. It is a child-free place for couples, honeymooners and groups of adult friends who want a romantic or simply peaceful getaway.

Unlike many similar mountain hotels, you can get here without your own car. There is no group transfer at Nika, but the hotel will help arrange a car from Batumi with an experienced driver. You can also drive yourself.

In short, Nika is more than just a hotel. It combines a hotel and an excursion, the charm of a Georgian village and exclusive photo spots. You can enjoy nature and silence here, but you will never be bored. A 9.6 rating on Booking.com and 4.9 on Google Maps confirm that it is one of the best and most unusual hotels in Georgia.

You can book a cabin or a visit directly on the website, about 10% cheaper than on Booking.com: nikageorgia.com.
On Booking.com: Nika Hotel and Club.

Also check out their Instagram @nika_adjara: the photos are gorgeous, and once you are there you can repeat them yourself.

 

Rooms Hotel Kazbegi

A luxurious (and not cheap) hotel in the picturesque town of Stepantsminda, at the foot of majestic Mount Kazbek. It is one of the best-known hotels in Georgia, combining high-level service with breathtaking panoramic views.

The rooms are designed in a postmodern style. From the windows you can admire both the snowy peak of legendary Kazbek and the green valley. There is a restaurant with excellent local food, a spacious open terrace, a pool and a spa. The main feature is the huge panoramic terrace, perfect for watching the mountains, Gergeti Trinity Church and Kazbek itself. The glazed indoor pool is especially tempting in winter, when everything around is covered in snow.

Rooms Hotel Kazbegi is a great choice if you want an unforgettable mountain holiday with a high level of comfort on the Georgian Military Road.

Booking: Rooms Hotel Kazbegi.

 

Quadrum Ski & Yoga Resort

For those who love something unusual, there is Quadrum, a hotel in the mountains of Georgia that looks like a construction set made of wooden blocks. The design hotel is in Gudauri, at an altitude of 2,200 meters. Every room has panoramic windows with views of the snowy peaks of the Caucasus.

Guests get bathrobes, slippers and pool accessories on arrival. The hotel is made for active and wellness holidays: yoga tours, a pool with a panoramic view, a gym, a sauna, hydromassage and a conference room. The ski lift is a 5-minute walk away. If you don’t want to lose shape on holiday, you will definitely find something to do here.

Booking: Quadrum Ski & Yoga Resort.

 

Cottage Galileo in Abastumani

If you love solitude, you can rent a cabin in the mountains of Georgia here. Galileo is a small, authentic glamping-style place with just 4 two-story cottages, each of which becomes a cozy chalet for your stay. The cabins have a TV, Wi-Fi and toiletries, and the kitchen has a stove, a kettle, a fridge and everything you need to cook.

There is an outdoor pool, but you can only swim in the warm season. The main attraction is the design of the cottages: bright, modern and interesting. Families and couples come here to hide away in the forest and mountains. Nothing will disturb you: only pine trees (oh, that smell!), silence and peace. Abastumani is a well-known health resort with healing air.

The cottages are near Akhaltsikhe and Borjomi, so it is a convenient base if you plan to visit the home of Borjomi mineral water or Rabati Fortress. You can get here by your own car or by transfer.

Tips:

• You can order food delivered right to your cabin. The manager will explain in advance how to do it.
• You will have to leave your car 200 meters from the hotel and walk along a forest path. Wear sports shoes.
• After booking you may be asked to pay a 50% deposit directly to the owner’s account. Don’t worry, I paid and everything was fine!
• There is no entertainment or photo spots at the hotel.
• There are no signs to the hotel, and Google Maps does not show the road to Galileo. Arrange with the manager to meet you and show you the way.

Booking: Cottage Galileo in Abastumani.

 

WinterFell Mestia

The cottages are 3 km from the center of Mestia and 5 km from the Chalaadi Glacier, on a hill with amazing views of the mountains (including legendary Ushba) and the valley. It is quiet and peaceful. The hotel consists of several cozy wooden chalets.

The main advantages are the views and the comfort: soft beds, warm blankets, a clean bathroom and a kitchen. Free Wi-Fi and private parking. Thanks to the fully glass front wall, you can lie in bed and admire the peaks of the Caucasus. It is especially beautiful in winter.

Booking.com rating: 9.2. A friendly host, tasty breakfasts and reasonable prices.

Booking: WinterFell Mestia.

 

Kazbegi Inn Cottages

If Rooms Kazbegi is too expensive or too posh for you, you will love these cabins. Reasonable prices, 3 bedrooms per house (great for groups of friends) and, of course, amazing mountain views. The bedroom stands out: it was inspired by the famous one at Eco House Merisi. Sleeping in it with a view of Kazbek is a pleasure! Don’t close the curtains at night so you don’t miss the sunrise. The moment when the first rays of the sun light up the top of Kazbek is magical. I once spent half the night freezing outside for it. Now you can watch it from your bed with a cup of coffee.

Keep in mind that the road to the cabins is a dirt road. I don’t recommend driving a low car.

Booking: Kazbegi Inn Cottages.

 

Bioli Wellness Resort

An amazing hotel just 30 minutes from Tbilisi. Have you ever dreamed of sleeping in a soft bed but in the open air? Here it is easy: the side and front walls are huge sliding glass doors. Complete unity with nature!

Beautiful and unique design, a high level of service and a wide choice of spa treatments. The restaurant has a fantastic view of Tbilisi. So if you want to escape the capital but don’t feel like driving far, this is a great option.

Booking: Bioli Wellness Resort.

 

Bonus: Sazano Wine Cellar & Hotel

To be honest, Sazano is not in the mountains, although it stands on a small hill in a remote village near Zestafoni. The hotel is very interesting, but since it is not in a tourist area, it is hard to fit into any themed article. So I am telling you about it here.

The hotel has its own winery with very tasty wine. I admit it is one of the reasons I keep coming back. The wine is expensive but worth it. I used to leave with 3–4 boxes, but prices have gone up noticeably since then, so now I buy less.

The second reason is the rooms, decorated in a rustic style: simple but incredibly stylish. The hotel has grown a lot: there is a big new building with about 20 rooms. It is made of concrete, but inside the rooms look like wooden ones, and there is a cool restaurant too. Besides it, there is a two-story house with 4 rooms and the old wooden house Dzveli Oda. That is where I love to stay. It is about 150 years old: a big room and a gorgeous fireplace (it can be a bit chilly in winter). All in all, it is my favorite hotel in Imereti. Highly recommended!

Booking: Sazano Wine Cellar & Hotel.

 

Mountain Hotels in Georgia with a Pool, Hot Tub or Adults Only

If you are choosing by one specific feature, here is a quick guide:

• Cabin with a hot tub: Eco House Merisi (12 of 14 cabins) and Nika (the two large cabins).
• Heated pool: Nika (heated infinity pool on the edge of a cliff) and Eco House Merisi (private heated pool at villas Irina and Tamara).
• Pool and spa: Rooms Hotel Kazbegi (glazed indoor pool and spa), Quadrum (panoramic pool, sauna, hydromassage), Bioli (spa treatments). Galileo has an outdoor pool, but only for the warm season.
• Glass bedroom and stargazing: Eco House Merisi, Nika (glass roof in the two large cabins), Kazbegi Inn Cottages, WinterFell Mestia.
• Adults only / child-free: Nika is adults only, Eco House Merisi does not accept children under 12.
• Romantic getaway or honeymoon: Eco House Merisi and Nika.
• For a group: Kazbegi Inn Cottages, 3 bedrooms per house.

 

FAQ

Which mountain hotel in Georgia is best in winter?

For skiing, Quadrum in Gudauri: the ski lift is a 5-minute walk away. For a beautiful winter without skis, Rooms Hotel Kazbegi with its glazed pool, or WinterFell in Mestia, where you can see the snowy peaks through the glass wall right from bed. Eco House Merisi and Nika are also warm and very beautiful in winter.

Where can I rent a cabin with a hot tub in the mountains of Georgia?

At Eco House Merisi 12 of 14 cabins have a hot tub, at Nika the two large cabins with a glass roof. Both are in the mountains of Adjara, near Batumi.

Where to stay in Kazbegi?

If service and comfort matter most, Rooms Hotel Kazbegi with its terrace overlooking Kazbek and Gergeti. If you want something cheaper and a house of your own, especially with friends, Kazbegi Inn Cottages with 3 bedrooms per house. Just keep in mind that the road there is unpaved.

Are there adults-only hotels in the mountains of Georgia?

From this selection, Nika is adults only, and Eco House Merisi does not accept children under 12. Both are quiet and perfect for couples, a honeymoon or a romantic weekend for two.

Is there a good mountain hotel near Tbilisi?

Yes, Bioli Wellness Resort in Kojori, just 30 minutes from the city. Sliding glass walls, a spa and a restaurant overlooking Tbilisi.

How do I get from Batumi to Merisi and Nika?

By car it takes about an hour and a half to Merisi and about two hours to Nika. Merisi has its own group transfer: a Sprinter minibus takes guests there and back every day. Nika will help arrange a car with an experienced driver.

Is it cheaper to book on Booking.com or directly?

At Merisi and Nika, booking directly on the hotel website is about 10% cheaper than on Booking.com. The other hotels are easy to book via Booking.com, the links are under each hotel.

 

Best Hotels in the Mountains of Georgia: My Top 3

Choosing hotels for this article was very difficult: there are so many unusual and interesting hotels in the mountains of Georgia. But picking my top 3 from this list turned out to be surprisingly easy (I have exactly three favorites).

For me, they rank like this:

1. Nika Hotel and Club: a very cool design project with no analogues not only in Georgia but in the world. A place where a quiet holiday in nature, healing air, modern comfort and exclusive photo spots in the park come together perfectly.
2. Eco House Merisi: magnificent and one of a kind. A legendary hotel whose design is copied all over the world.
3. Sazano: silence, the coziness of a grandmother’s village house and delicious homemade wine. But if you only want mountain hotels in the top, I would put Cottage Galileo in Abastumani in third place.

Today I told you about unusual hotels in the mountains of Georgia, each unique in its own way. They are the best places to stay if you came for the mountains, nature and complete peace.

 

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