Becho House — Hotel in Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, Georgia

In short

Becho House is a family-run guesthouse in the village of Becho, in the Mestia Municipality of Svaneti, in Georgia’s Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region. The hotel says it has been welcoming guests since 2016, offering seven rooms with views of Mount Ushba, homemade Georgian meals, and help arranging horse riding, hiking and tours around Svaneti. It is positioned as a quieter alternative to staying in nearby Mestia.

The building and its history

The official site does not name an architect or give a construction date for the building itself, and does not state what the building was originally used for. What is stated is the history of the guesthouse operation: it was opened by a local family and has run continuously since 2016, building a following of repeat and referred guests. The hotel describes its growth as having gone “from a family passion for hospitality” to one of the better-reviewed small guesthouses in the Georgian Caucasus, according to the ratings it displays from Booking.com, Expedia and Google.

• 2016 — Becho House opens as a family-run guesthouse in Becho, Svaneti.
• Present day — seven rooms in operation, all with Mount Ushba views, plus a shared lounge and two verandas.
• Upcoming — the hotel says six new rooms with private bathrooms are in preparation (“coming soon”).

Rooms and suites

The hotel states it has six double rooms and one single room, all of which face Mount Ushba. Guests have access to two large verandas and a communal lounge area, and the hotel mentions a fireplace used on winter evenings. The site says six further rooms, described as “luxury” and each with a private bathroom, are planned as an addition to the current room count, though no opening date is given.

Restaurants, bars and venues

Becho House does not list a separate named restaurant or bar. Dining is presented as part of the homestay experience: the hotel says it serves a homemade Georgian breakfast each morning, with Mount Ushba visible from the table, and that guests can take part in a Svanetian cooking masterclass to learn local dishes. Meals beyond breakfast are described as homemade Georgian and Svanetian cooking, served to guests on site rather than through a standalone restaurant operation.

Wellness, pool and fitness

The hotel does not advertise a spa, pool or fitness room. Its wellness offer, as described on the site, is built around outdoor activity and the surrounding landscape: guided hiking, horse riding, and tours to the Shugra Waterfall, Ushguli and Mestia, along with the stated “fresh mountain air” and mountain panoramas of the setting.

Meetings and events

No meeting rooms, conference space or event facilities are mentioned on the official site. Becho House is presented purely as a small leisure guesthouse.

Awards and memberships

The hotel’s site displays a Trustindex-verified rating of 9.9, based on reviews gathered from Google, and states that it carries high ratings on Booking.com and Expedia. Trustindex describes its verified badge as reserved for businesses scoring above 4.5 based on customer reviews over the preceding 12 months. No other industry awards or memberships are stated.

Prices and booking

The website does not publish room rates directly; it directs prospective guests to check availability and reviews on Booking.com, and offers a contact form and direct phone/email booking. For current prices, travellers should consult the official site or Booking.com listing.

Location and getting there

The stated address is Lasdili main road, village Becho, Svaneti, Georgia. Becho is a village community in the Mestia Municipality, set in the Dolra river valley with views toward Mount Ushba, and lies along the road between Zugdidi and Mestia. Mestia town, the main hub of Svaneti with its museums, Svan towers and small airstrip, is roughly a half-hour’s drive away. The nearest airport with scheduled international connections is Kutaisi, several hours away by road, while Tbilisi is a full day’s drive from Svaneti; Mestia’s own small airport operates limited domestic flights. The hotel does not state exact drive times itself, so travellers should confirm current road conditions and transfer options when booking.

Good to know

• Family-run guesthouse operating in Becho, Svaneti, since 2016.
• Seven current rooms (six double, one single), all with Mount Ushba views; six further rooms with private bathrooms are planned.
• Homemade Georgian breakfast is included, according to the hotel’s description.
• Horse riding, hiking and tours to Shugra Waterfall, Ushguli and Mestia can be arranged through the guesthouse.
• A Svanetian cooking masterclass is offered as a guest experience.
• Transfers can be arranged by the hotel, per its own description.
• No pool, spa or fitness facilities are listed.
• Booking and enquiries are handled by phone, email or the site’s contact form; rates are shown via Booking.com.

Questions travellers ask

Is Becho House near Mestia?

The hotel says it is located in the village of Becho, near Mestia, offering a quieter setting while still serving as a base for exploring the wider Svaneti region.

Why stay in Becho instead of Mestia?

According to the hotel, Becho offers a more peaceful village atmosphere and mountain scenery compared with Mestia, suited to travellers who want quiet surroundings and views alongside easy access to the region’s sights.

Does Becho House offer meals, tours and transfers?

Yes. The hotel states that guests can have homemade meals on site and arrange tours, transfers and other local experiences, including horse riding and hikes to nearby landmarks.

What type of property is Becho House?

It is a family-run guesthouse rather than a hotel in the conventional sense, with seven rooms currently available and more planned, according to the official site.

How do I book a stay at Becho House?

The hotel directs guests to check availability on Booking.com, or to get in touch directly by phone or email, or through the contact form on its official website.

Sources

• Becho House — official website (bechohouse.ge)
• Becho House: About
• Becho House: Rooms
• Becho House: Contact

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.