Agarani Estate — Hotel in Kakheti, Georgia

In short

Agarani Estate is a 56-room hotel in the village of Ruispiri, near Telavi, in Georgia’s Kakheti wine region. The hotel describes itself as a vineyard property with views of the Caucasus Mountains, built with local stone, oak and clay and furnished with Georgian-inspired antique pieces. It offers rooms across seven categories, a restaurant programme of Georgian and European cuisine, a bar, a pool, event spaces and a conference hall, and positions itself for wine tourism, family stays, business travel and destination weddings.

The building and its history

The official website does not publish an architect’s name, a construction date, or a dated conversion timeline for Agarani Estate, so no such details can be stated here. What the hotel does say is that it sits “in the hills near Telavi,” close to the former summer residence of King Erekle II of Kakheti, and that its design draws on regional heritage — local stone, oak and clay, antique Georgian ornaments and crafted furniture details, with traditional motifs reworked with contemporary finishes. Telavi itself is the historic capital of the Kakheti region and has long been associated with Georgian royal history and the country’s viticulture, which is consistent with the hotel’s self-description as a vineyard estate, though gtour.ge cannot independently confirm a specific founding date or prior use of the site from the information published.

Rooms and suites

Agarani Estate has 56 rooms and suites in total, spread across seven categories: Standard Single, Standard King/Twin, Deluxe King/Twin, Superior King, Junior Suite, Executive Suite and Executive Panorama Suite. The hotel does not break down how many rooms fall into each category. Room sizes range from 16 m² for the Standard Single up to 53 m² for the Executive Panorama Suite, and configurations run from a single bed up to a king bed with additional sofa beds, accommodating between one and five guests depending on the category.

According to the hotel, rooms look out over the garden, the pool, the oak forest or the Caucasus Mountains, depending on category and allocation. Suite categories (Junior Suite, Executive Suite and Executive Panorama Suite) add a separate living room and, in the larger suites, a bathtub alongside the walk-in shower. All categories are described as air conditioned and soundproofed, with heating, a safe, a desk and wardrobe, a tea and coffee maker, free toiletries, bathrobe and slippers, a hairdryer, free Wi-Fi, access to the swimming pool and elevator, and board games and puzzles provided in-room. Private bathrooms throughout have either a shower or a shower and bathtub combination.

Restaurants, bars and venues

Breakfast (European and Georgian Cuisine) is served with seasonal menus drawing on Kakheti and wider European cooking, with vegetarian options available, according to the hotel.

Dinner (European and Georgian Cuisine) follows the same pairing of local and European dishes in the evening, again with vegetarian choices included, as stated on the hotel’s site.

Bar serves the estate’s own wines alongside classic cocktails and soft drinks, the hotel says.

Wellness, pool and fitness

The hotel operates a swimming pool with accompanying pool service, described as including loungers, towels and refreshments poolside. Pool access is included as a standard amenity across all room categories. The site also lists indoor and outdoor recreational spaces for reading, games and informal gatherings. No separate spa or fitness centre is mentioned in the published text.

Meetings and events

Agarani Estate has a conference hall, which the hotel describes as equipped for business meetings and presentations. Beyond conventional meetings, the property promotes itself for celebrations and destination weddings, supported by an events team. Listed activities include vineyard walks, wine and food tastings, and private celebrations, with a weekly activity schedule available on request. The hotel also offers cooking and wine masterclasses by reservation.

Awards and memberships

No awards, ratings or industry memberships are mentioned on the official website, so none are listed here.

Prices and booking

The hotel’s website displays a rate of $199 per night across the room categories shown, though this figure appears as a general listed rate rather than category-specific pricing. For accurate, current rates, availability and booking terms, travellers should consult the official Agarani Estate website directly.

Location and getting there

Agarani Estate is located in the village of Ruispiri, in the Telavi municipality of Kakheti, eastern Georgia. Telavi is the regional centre of Kakheti and sits roughly a two-hour drive east of Tbilisi, making the estate accessible as a day’s travel or overnight stay from Tbilisi International Airport by road, though the hotel’s own materials do not state a specific transfer time. The property is set in a rural, vineyard setting near the hills associated with the former summer residence of King Erekle II, rather than within Telavi’s town centre, so visits to the town’s historic sites would typically involve a short drive rather than a walk.

Good to know

• 56 rooms and suites across seven categories, from Standard Single to Executive Panorama Suite.
• Room sizes range from 16 m² to 53 m², with some suites sleeping up to five people.
• Breakfast and dinner both feature European and Georgian cuisine with vegetarian options.
• Estate wines are served at the on-site bar alongside classic cocktails.
• Swimming pool access with loungers, towels and refreshment service is included for all guests.
• A conference hall is available for business meetings and presentations.
• Wine tastings, vineyard walks, and cooking or wine masterclasses can be arranged by reservation.
• The estate hosts private celebrations and destination weddings.

Questions travellers ask

How many rooms does Agarani Estate have?

The hotel has 56 rooms and suites in total, divided into seven categories: Standard Single, Standard King/Twin, Deluxe King/Twin, Superior King, Junior Suite, Executive Suite and Executive Panorama Suite.

Does Agarani Estate have a pool?

Yes. The hotel operates a swimming pool with poolside service, including loungers, towels and refreshments, and pool access is included for guests in all room categories.

What cuisine is served at the hotel’s restaurant?

Breakfast and dinner both feature a combination of European and Georgian cuisine, with seasonal menus and vegetarian options, according to the hotel.

Is Agarani Estate suitable for weddings and events?

The hotel promotes itself for destination weddings and private celebrations, and it also has a dedicated conference hall for business meetings and presentations.

Where exactly is Agarani Estate located?

It is located in the village of Ruispiri, near Telavi, in the Kakheti wine region of eastern Georgia, roughly a two-hour drive from Tbilisi.

Sources

• Agarani Estate — official website (agarani.ge)

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.