Marco Polo Hotel Gudauri — Hotel in Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia

In short

Marco Polo Hotel Gudauri describes itself as the first hotel built in the Gudauri ski resort, standing at an altitude of 2,003 metres in Mtskheta-Mtianeti, about 135 km from Tbilisi International Airport. The hotel says it has operated since 1988 and today functions as a year-round mountain property with 123 rooms and 3 chalets, ski-in/ski-out access, an on-site spa and wellness centre, indoor and outdoor pools, and several dining and entertainment venues.

The building and its history

Gudauri developed from the 1980s onward as Georgia’s principal ski resort along the Georgian Military Road, and Marco Polo Hotel Gudauri presents itself as the resort’s original hotel. The official site does not name an architect or describe an earlier use of the building beyond its role as a hotel; it states only that the property has been welcoming guests since 1988 and continues to operate as a year-round mountain destination.

• 1988 — the hotel opens as the first hotel in the Gudauri ski resort, at 2,003 metres above sea level.
• Today — the property operates year-round as Marco Polo Hotel Gudauri, with 123 rooms and 3 chalets, ski-in/ski-out access, and on-site dining, spa and leisure facilities.

Rooms and suites

The hotel lists seven accommodation categories: Standard, Superior, Junior Suite, Standard Family, Deluxe Family, Executive Suite, and Chalet “Sno”. According to the hotel, room sizes and capacities vary by category, and depending on the category, accommodation can include twin, queen or king beds, sofa beds and extra beds. An extra bed can be requested during online booking or by contacting the reservations email. The hotel states that all rooms offer mountain or garden views, and that rooms are distributed across three floors. The three chalets are described as offering additional privacy alongside the main hotel building.

Restaurants, bars and venues

Soliko Restaurant is named by the hotel as its signature restaurant, serving what the hotel describes as traditional Georgian and European cuisine.

Lounge Bar is listed among the hotel’s on-site dining and drinking options.

Chimney Bar is the third on-site venue named by the hotel, allowing guests to dine and have drinks without leaving the property.

Wellness, pool and fitness

The hotel operates the Marco Polo Spa and Wellness Center on the first floor, open daily from 08:00 to 22:00. According to the hotel, spa treatments include massages, body wraps, and face and body treatments, bookable through the spa desk, with robes, slippers, caps and towels provided. Sauna and related wellness facilities keep the same hours and are also located on the first floor.

The hotel has both an indoor and an outdoor swimming pool, open daily from 08:00 to 22:00. The indoor pool measures 16 m by 8 m, with water temperature of 28–30°C and a depth of 1.5 m. The outdoor pool measures 8 m by 4 m, with water temperature of 35°C and a depth of 1.3 m, and the hotel notes it can be enjoyed surrounded by snow-covered landscapes in winter.

A gym on the first floor is open from 08:00 to 22:00, equipped with a treadmill and weights. The hotel states that showers and towels are not provided in the gym area.

Additional leisure facilities named by the hotel include bowling, padel, tennis, table tennis and billiards, along with a Kid’s Club.

Meetings and events

The official website does not provide details of meeting rooms, conference capacity or event spaces. Travellers planning group stays or events should contact the hotel directly for specifics.

Awards and memberships

No awards, ratings or membership affiliations are stated on the official website.

Prices and booking

The hotel publishes several packages directly on its site. A Family Offer lists a Superior Room at 260 GEL with breakfast for 2 adults and 2 children aged 5–11, and a Junior Suite at 280 GEL with breakfast for 2 adults and 2 children up to age 11, with an additional 30% discount on entertainment areas; the hotel states this offer is valid during August and September. A Best Available Rate package is described as including breakfast buffet, access to the spa centre, indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, steam room, ski depot, Kid’s Club, Wi-Fi and parking. A further package combines accommodation and breakfast with a complimentary 30-minute buggy tour. For current nightly rates outside these packages, the hotel directs guests to book through its official website.

Location and getting there

The hotel’s address is given simply as Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Gudauri. It stands roughly 135 km from Tbilisi International Airport. Gudauri has no railway station or metro; the hotel advises that guests can reach it by private transfer, taxi, or bus from the Didube or Ortachala stations in Tbilisi. The hotel says it is located close to the first ski lift, giving direct access to Gudauri’s winter sports facilities, with a winter sports shop and ski rental inside the property, and a Smart shop and pharmacy nearby.

Good to know

• The hotel offers ski-in/ski-out access directly from the property.
• Ski passes, alpine ski and snowboard rental, and ski instructors (including for children) are available for an additional charge.
• A ski depot is provided on site for equipment storage.
• No shuttle service is provided to the resort; guests ski directly from the hotel.
• The hotel recommends checking weather.com for weather and slope condition updates.
• Reception operates 24 hours a day.
• Free Wi-Fi and parking are included among the hotel’s listed amenities.
• A Kid’s Club and children/family services are available on site.

Questions travellers ask

Is Marco Polo Hotel Gudauri ski-in/ski-out?

Yes. The hotel states it offers ski-in/ski-out access and is located close to Gudauri’s first ski lift.

How far is the hotel from Tbilisi airport?

The hotel states it is about 135 km from Tbilisi International Airport, reachable by private transfer, taxi, or bus from Didube or Ortachala stations in Tbilisi.

What dining options are on site?

The hotel lists three on-site venues: Soliko Restaurant, serving Georgian and European cuisine, the Lounge Bar, and the Chimney Bar.

Does the hotel have a pool and spa?

Yes. The hotel operates the Marco Polo Spa and Wellness Center with saunas and treatments, plus an indoor pool (16 m by 8 m) and an outdoor pool (8 m by 4 m), both open from 08:00 to 22:00.

What room types are available?

The hotel lists Standard, Superior, Junior Suite, Standard Family, Deluxe Family, Executive Suite rooms, and Chalet “Sno”, with sizes and capacities varying by category and all rooms offering mountain or garden views.

Sources

• Marco Polo Hotel Gudauri — official website (marcopolo.ge)
• Marco Polo Hotel Gudauri: Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Gudauri
• Marco Polo Hotel Gudauri: Learn more
• Marco Polo Hotel Gudauri: ACCOMMODATION
• Marco Polo Hotel Gudauri: Special offers
• Marco Polo Hotel Gudauri: SPA

Profiled in depth by the GTour desk on 27 October 2026 from the property’s official website; photographs are the property’s own, from its official website, credited under each image. Not sponsored; tell us if something has changed.