By Mariam Lomidze, Culture & Events Reporter · 29/10/2026
- Less than 0.6 mi from Batumi Beach and 3.1 mi from the airport, so arrivals and daily sightseeing stay simple.
- Family rooms with sea or mountain views and flexible dining (including vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free menus) suit travelers with children or dietary needs.
- Indoor spa, sauna and fitness facilities make this a comfortable base even in October's cooler, quieter coastal weather.
As the summer crowds thin and Batumi settles into its calmer autumn rhythm, New Wave Hotel offers a sensible, central option for travelers wanting to explore the Black Sea city and the wider Ajara region without constant commuting. Located on Zhiuli Shartava Street, the property is less than 0.6 miles from Batumi Beach and about 3.1 miles from Batumi International Airport, putting the seafront, Old Town and several of the city’s landmark attractions within easy reach.
The hotel’s family rooms, offering either sea or mountain views, are built with practical comfort in mind: air-conditioning, private bathrooms, work desks, free WiFi and soundproofing. For October, when the Black Sea coast turns cooler and breezier, the indoor amenities matter more than the seasonal outdoor pool — the spa and wellness center, sauna and fitness center give guests a way to unwind after a day of walking the boulevard or climbing the Alphabet Tower, regardless of weather.
Who it suits
This is a straightforward fit for families and groups who want a single comfortable base rather than multiple bookings. The family-friendly restaurant, which serves British, French, American, Italian and Georgian dishes across brunch, lunch, dinner, high tea and cocktails, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, removes some of the usual friction of travelling with children or mixed dietary needs. Business travelers passing through Batumi will also find the business area and free private parking useful.
Getting there is simple: Batumi International Airport sits just a few miles away, and the city is well connected by road and rail to Tbilisi and the rest of Georgia, making New Wave Hotel workable both as a short coastal stop and as a longer base.
October is a good moment to pair a stay here with Batumi’s cultural core — the Old Town streets, Europe Square, Batumi Piazza and the Argo cable car for views over the coastline — before the Batumi Botanical Garden’s late-season colors fade. Travelers with an extra day or two can head inland into Ajara’s mountain villages, where the autumn air is markedly different from the coast, returning each evening to the hotel’s pool bar and terrace for a slower close to the day.
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Source: Official website (hotel.newwavehotels.com)
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Source: Official website (hotel.newwavehotels.com). Reported by the GTour desk; updated 29 October 2026, 09:45 (Tbilisi).
