Resorts in Georgia
16 resorts on one page: ski pistes and lift-pass prices, the Black Sea, mineral-water towns, Kakheti. Drive from Tbilisi, hotel price, apartment price per m² and a score out of 100.
Which one to pick
Best for skiing
Gudauri98/100
Score is based on: vertical drop, piste length, harder runs, lifts and access.
Next: Bakuriani 83 · Mestia — Hatsvali, Tetnuldi 33
Beginners and families
Goderdzi95/100
Score is based on: share of easy runs, 1-day pass price and access.
Next: Bakuriani 50 · Gudauri 49
Sea
Batumi70/100
Score is based on: length of the swimming season, hotel price and access.
Next: Anaklia 67 · Kobuleti 58
Weekend from Tbilisi
Borjomi90/100
Score is based on: drive time from Tbilisi and hotel price.
Next: Telavi — Tsinandali 90 · Lagodekhi 83
Budget
Telavi — Tsinandali95/100
Score is based on: hotel price, transport fare and lift pass.
Next: Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) 94 · Sighnaghi 88
Ski resorts compared
| Resort | Pistes | Lifts | 1-day pass | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gudauri | 34.8 km | 15 | 70 ₾ · child 35 ₾ | December–April |
| Bakuriani | 29 km | 12 | 55 ₾ · child 28 ₾ | December–March |
| Goderdzi | 7.2 km | 3 | 30 ₾ · child 15 ₾ | December–March |
| Mestia — Hatsvali, Tetnuldi | 13.7 km | 5 | 50 ₾ · child 25 ₾ | December–April |
All resorts
Gudauri
Ski · Mtskheta-Mtianeti
Georgia's highest and biggest ski resort on the Military Highway: open terrain above the tree line, heli- and cat-skiing.
- From Tbilisi
- ≈2–2.5 h
- Hotel / night
- ≈400–1,150 ₾
- 1-day pass
- ≈70 ₾
Bakuriani
Ski · Mountain · Samtskhe-Javakheti
A forest-ringed family resort with three ski areas: Didveli, Kokhta and Mitarbi.
- From Tbilisi
- ≈2.5–3 h
- Hotel / night
- ≈120–600 ₾
- 1-day pass
- ≈55 ₾
Goderdzi
Ski · Mountain · Adjara
The cheapest ski area in the country, built for beginners: the Zanka gondola and about 5 km of green runs.
- From Batumi
- ≈2.5–3 h
- 1-day pass
- ≈30 ₾
Mestia — Hatsvali, Tetnuldi
Ski · Mountain · Svaneti
Svan towers in summer, freeride at Tetnuldi in winter: Mestia hosted a Freeride World Tour stop in 2024.
- From Tbilisi
- ≈8–9 h
- Hotel / night
- ≈40–250 ₾
- 1-day pass
- ≈50 ₾
Batumi
Sea · Adjara
Georgia's second city and main seaside resort: the boulevard, the old town, an international airport.
- From Tbilisi
- ≈4.5–5.5 h
- Hotel / night
- ≈210–320 ₾
Kobuleti
Sea · Adjara
A long pebble shore 28 km from Batumi — a calmer, cheaper option than Batumi for families.
- From Tbilisi
- ≈4.5–5.5 h
- Hotel / night
- ≈175–245 ₾
Ureki — Shekvetili
Sea · Mineral water · Guria
A 5 km shore of dark magnetite sand; next door, Shekvetili has a pine forest and an amusement park.
- From Tbilisi
- ≈4.5–5 h
- Hotel / night
- ≈150–300 ₾
Anaklia
Sea · Samegrelo
An 8 km sand shore, a 540 m pedestrian bridge to Ganmukhuri and a promenade.
- From Tbilisi
- ≈4–5 h
- Hotel / night
- ≈35–235 ₾
Borjomi
Mineral water · Mountain · Samtskhe-Javakheti
A mineral-water park, naturally carbonated springs and a national park; the water has been bottled since 1890.
- From Tbilisi
- ≈2–2.5 h
Abastumani
Mineral water · Mountain · Samtskhe-Javakheti
A mountain climate and thermal resort: three hot springs at 39–48 °C and an astrophysical observatory.
- From Tbilisi
- ≈4 h
Bakhmaro
Mountain · Mineral water · Guria
Guria's mountain climate resort at 2,050 m: sea and alpine air, season June to October.
- From Tbilisi
- ≈6–7 h
Tskaltubo
Mineral water · Imereti
Radon thermal water at 33–35 °C; most Soviet sanatoriums stand abandoned, while the Spring No. 6 complex operates.
- From Tbilisi
- ≈3.5–4 h
Kazbegi (Stepantsminda)
Mountain · Mtskheta-Mtianeti
Gergeti Trinity Church under Mount Kazbek, the Darial Gorge and trekking; about 45 min past Gudauri.
- From Tbilisi
- ≈2.75–3.5 h
- Hotel / night
- ≈55–260 ₾
Sighnaghi
Wine · Kakheti
The "City of Love": 18th-century walls, wine cellars and views over the Alazani valley.
- From Tbilisi
- ≈2–2.5 h
- Hotel / night
- ≈80–350 ₾
Telavi — Tsinandali
Wine · Kakheti
The centre of Kakheti: Batonis Tsikhe fortress, a 900-year-old plane tree and the Tsinandali estate with its 1830s winery.
- From Tbilisi
- ≈1.75–2.5 h
- Hotel / night
- ≈50–250 ₾
Lagodekhi
Mountain · Kakheti
Lagodekhi Reserve (1912): waterfalls, beech forest and alpine lakes for hiking.
- From Tbilisi
- ≈2.5–3 h
FAQ
What is the best ski resort in Georgia?
Gudauri — 98/100 on our ski score (vertical drop, piste length, harder runs, lifts and access). Next is Bakuriani (83/100).
How much is a ski pass in Georgia?
1-day adult pass, 2025/26: Gudauri 70 ₾; Bakuriani 55 ₾; Goderdzi 30 ₾; Mestia — Hatsvali, Tetnuldi 50 ₾. The 2026/27 list normally appears in mid-December.
When does the ski season start and end?
Gudauri: December–April; Bakuriani: December–March; Goderdzi: December–March; Mestia — Hatsvali, Tetnuldi: December–April. Exact dates depend on the snow.
Which resort is best for beginners?
Goderdzi — 95/100: a pass is 30 ₾ a day and 4.9 km of easy runs.
What is the best sea resort in Georgia?
Batumi — 70/100 (length of the swimming season, hotel price and access). Hotels about ≈210–320 ₾ a night.
Where should I go for a weekend from Tbilisi?
Borjomi: ≈2–2.5 h on the road, 90/100.
Are the prices exact?
No — prices and timetables change with the season and the sources do not agree to the lari; confirm with the operator or on the spot.
Source: the state ski operator (MTA), official resort pages, public encyclopedias, transport guides and listing asking prices, 2026-10-07. Prices and timetables change — the 2026/27 ski price list normally appears in mid-December; confirm before you travel.