Gantiadi Mountain Resort — Hotel in Samtskhe-Javakheti, Georgia

In short

Gantiadi Mountain Resort is a 70-room hotel in the village of Tsemi, in the Borjomi municipality of Samtskhe-Javakheti, southern Georgia. The hotel says it sits on the left bank of the Bakurianiskali river, 1,120 metres above sea level and about 17 kilometres from the town of Borjomi. It markets itself chiefly as a family resort, built around a 4-hectare forest park, a swimming pool, a children’s room, conference halls and a wellness and spa programme that includes physiotherapy and climate-based treatments. The property is run by founder and director Diana Chomakhashvili.

The building and its history

The official website does not publish a construction date, an architect’s name or a timeline of the hotel’s development, so no verified history of the building itself can be given here. What can be said with confidence is geographical context: Tsemi lies in the Borjomi–Bakuriani valley, a part of Samtskhe-Javakheti that has been developed as a climatic and spa destination since the nineteenth century, when the mineral waters of Borjomi and the mountain air of the area first drew visitors from the Russian Empire. Gantiadi presents itself in the same tradition, describing itself on its own site as a “traditionally famous climatic resort,” though it gives no further detail on when the current hotel building was constructed or by whom.

Rooms and suites

The hotel lists 70 rooms across nine categories, each advertised at 4 stars on its own booking page. According to the hotel, the categories and their stated contents are as follows:

• Standard Double Room (209 ₾/night) — a full bed for two guests, a wardrobe and a desk.
• Standard Triple Room (223 ₾/night) — one double bed and one single bed for three guests.
• Economy Triple Room (223 ₾/night) — three single beds and a wardrobe.
• Family Room with Garden View (223 ₾/night) — a 4- or 5-person room with two or three single beds and one double bed.
• Deluxe Double Room with Balcony (250 ₾/night) — one double bed or two single beds, with a balcony.
• Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View (250 ₾/night) — a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries.
• Deluxe Triple Room (292 ₾/night) — one double bed and one single bed.
• Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child) (278 ₾/night) — a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries.
• Family Suite (417 ₾/night) — a two-room suite with a living room, one bedroom and a bathroom with shower.

The hotel describes most of its rooms as including cable TV, Wi-Fi, a mini bar and breakfast as optional add-ons, selectable at the time of booking.

Restaurants, bars and venues

Entertainment space: on the first floor, the hotel runs a bar-lounge and entertainment area for the whole family, with billiards, table tennis, table football, giant chess, board games and puzzles, according to the hotel.

Bar-restaurant: described by the hotel as a bar-lounge for relaxation, serving signature cocktails and dishes from an à la carte menu, with musical programmes and live performances offered in the evenings.

Nutrition: the hotel offers a buffet described as being served “Swedish table” style, with a menu the hotel says is prepared by nutritionists and includes dishes from different countries. Guests can choose breakfast only, or half- or full-board meal plans. The hotel also says that burgers and Italian-style pizza from the bar-restaurant are popular with guests, prepared by its kitchen team.

Wellness, pool and fitness

The hotel operates a swimming pool in its back garden, which it describes as a sunny, sheltered spot with sun loungers, together with an integrated children’s pool area and a nearby bathroom for parents. A gym with exercise machines is also available on site.

A separate Wellness & Spa programme offers massages, steam rooms and saunas, and aromatic baths, which the hotel says help reduce stress, improve sleep, strengthen the immune system, and improve skin condition and overall energy; guests are asked to contact the hotel directly for the current schedule and prices.

The hotel also promotes a “Recovery & Wellness” programme combining medical treatments with its natural surroundings, consisting of physiotherapy for joint health and rehabilitation, electrophoresis for muscle recovery and circulation, and what it calls climate therapy — making use of the 4-hectare forest park that surrounds the hotel building, which the hotel says offers an “untouched forest massif” for walking, picnics and relaxation.

A children’s room operates from 10:00 to 22:00, for children aged 3 to 10 to use independently, with younger children admitted if accompanied by a parent; the hotel says the room is stocked with developmental toys and staffed by educators, and that its programme of games and activities can be checked at reception.

Meetings and events

The hotel operates two conference rooms. The hotel says the smaller room holds up to 40 guests, while the larger room accommodates up to 150 guests in theatre-style seating and includes a stage and backstage area. According to the hotel, the larger hall is used for business events as well as parties and banquets, and the hotel states it has experience organising both.

Awards and memberships

No awards, ratings bodies or industry memberships are stated on the official website.

Prices and booking

Room rates quoted on the hotel’s own booking engine range from 209 ₾ per night for a Standard Double Room to 417 ₾ per night for the Family Suite, with the remaining categories priced between these figures (see Rooms and suites above). The hotel states that guests can choose a room rate with breakfast only, or with two or three meals included. Bookings are made directly through the hotel’s official website booking system, which requires registering or signing in; the site does not publish seasonal rates, deposit policies or cancellation terms, so travellers should confirm current prices and conditions directly with the hotel.

Location and getting there

The hotel’s address is given as Tsemi, hotel Gantiadi, with a postal reference of 1200, Mountain Resort “Gantiyadi,” Tsemi, Georgia. According to the hotel, the property is located in the Tibi community of Borjomi municipality, on the left bank of the Bakurianiskali river (part of the Kura river basin), at an elevation of 1,120 metres and about 17 kilometres from the town of Borjomi. Tsemi lies along the road connecting Borjomi to the ski resort of Bakuriani, in the forested Borjomi–Bakuriani valley of Samtskhe-Javakheti. The hotel’s website does not state driving times from Tbilisi or the nearest airport; as general orientation, Tbilisi, Georgia’s main international airport, lies roughly 160 kilometres away, a drive that typically takes in the region of two-and-a-half to three hours depending on the route and season. The hotel does not list specific landmarks within walking distance on its official site.

Good to know

• The hotel has 70 rooms across nine categories, from Economy Triple to Family Suite.
• A children’s room for ages 3–10 operates daily from 10:00 to 22:00, supervised by staff.
• Meal plans include breakfast-only, half-board and full-board, served buffet-style.
• The property includes a 4-hectare forest park used for walking, picnics and climate therapy.
• Conference space ranges from a 40-person meeting room to a 150-person hall with a stage.
• Wellness services include massage, sauna, steam rooms, physiotherapy and electrophoresis.
• An outdoor swimming pool with a children’s area is located in the hotel’s back garden.
• Bookings and current rates are managed through the hotel’s own website booking system.

Questions travellers ask

Where exactly is Gantiadi Mountain Resort located?

The hotel is in Tsemi, a village in the Tibi community of Borjomi municipality, Samtskhe-Javakheti, on the left bank of the Bakurianiskali river, at 1,120 metres above sea level and about 17 kilometres from Borjomi, according to the hotel.

How many rooms does the hotel have, and what types are available?

The hotel lists 70 rooms in total, spread across nine categories ranging from Economy Triple and Standard Double rooms up to a two-room Family Suite, as set out on its official booking page.

Is Gantiadi Mountain Resort suitable for families with children?

The hotel positions itself as a family resort, with a supervised children’s room for ages 3 to 10, a children’s pool area, family and triple room categories, and an on-site entertainment space with games such as billiards and table football, according to the hotel’s own description.

Does the hotel have facilities for conferences or events?

Yes. The hotel states it has a small conference room for up to 40 guests and a larger hall, with a stage and backstage, for up to 150 guests in theatre-style seating, used for business meetings as well as parties and banquets.

What dining options does the hotel offer?

The hotel offers a buffet restaurant with breakfast, half-board or full-board options, plus a bar-restaurant serving an à la carte menu, cocktails, burgers and pizza, with occasional live music in the evenings, according to the official website.

Sources

• Gantiadi Mountain Resort — official website (gantiadi-resort.ge)
• Gantiadi Mountain Resort: Search
• Gantiadi Mountain Resort: Info
• Gantiadi Mountain Resort: Contacts
• Gantiadi Mountain Resort: Wellness & 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.