Gudauri Lodge — Hotel in Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia

In short

Gudauri Lodge is a ski-in/ski-out hotel set at 2,000 metres above sea level in Gudauri, Georgia’s main alpine resort in the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region. The hotel describes itself as combining “modern alpine living” with Georgian hospitality, offering 121 rooms and suites across five categories, an on-site restaurant, an open-air hot tub, and direct access to the first ski lift. It sits roughly 120 kilometres, or about two hours and twenty minutes by road, north of Tbilisi along the Georgian Military Highway.

The building and its history

The official website does not give a construction date, architect, or original use for Gudauri Lodge itself, so none is stated here. What can be said with confidence is the context of the resort around it: Gudauri developed, according to the hotel, “since the late 1980s from a small mountain base into Georgia’s premier alpine destination.” The wider area grew out of the Soviet-era expansion of winter sports infrastructure along the Georgian Military Highway, the same period in which, further down the valley, Soviet authorities built the Zhinvali reservoir to supply water to Tbilisi. Gudauri Lodge, as a contemporary property, is a recent addition to this resort rather than a converted historic building.

• Late 1980s — Gudauri begins developing from a small mountain base into an organised ski resort.
• Present day — Gudauri Lodge operates as a ski-in/ski-out hotel beside the resort’s first lift, as part of a resort now offering over 80 km of FIS-certified runs and 14 lifts.

Rooms and suites

The hotel says it offers 121 rooms and suites across five categories, each intended to pair contemporary design with “mountain character.” The categories, as listed on the official site, are:

• Twin Room / Double Room — described as a “comfortable retreat,” with a choice of queen or twin beds and what the hotel calls thoughtful furnishings for a calm space after a day outdoors.
• Mountain View Double Room — the same choice of queen or twin beds, with panoramic views of the ski slopes.
• Junior Suite — 45 m², with two separate rooms and panoramic views of Gudauri’s slopes, positioned by the hotel for longer stays or extra space.
• Duplex Suite — 115 m² across two levels, with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, marketed as suited to a family or group mountain stay.

Restaurants, bars and venues

Dine at Gudauri Lodge is the hotel’s restaurant, which the hotel describes as reimagining traditional Georgian cuisine “with a modern touch,” serving regional classics and signature plates made with fresh, local ingredients in what it calls a relaxed mountain setting.

Enoteca is the hotel’s wine venue. The hotel notes that Georgia is “the birthplace of wine,” home to over 500 native grape varieties and the UNESCO-listed qvevri winemaking tradition, and says the Enoteca offers a curated selection of local wines.

Billiard Room is described by the hotel as a relaxed social space for a game of billiards in what it calls a warm, mountain lodge atmosphere.

Private Lounge is presented as a private space for guests who want comfort and quiet, which the hotel suggests for poker nights, movie screenings, or low-key evenings.

Concept Store is the hotel’s retail space, said to feature a rotating selection of designer clothes, mountain-inspired keepsakes, books, and fashion items.

Wellness, pool and fitness

The hotel’s stated wellness centrepiece is its open-air hot tub, which it calls the “Gudauri Lodge Signature Experience.” Located at 2,000 metres, it is heated to 38°C and is positioned by the hotel for use either in the morning or at the end of the day, with views over the surrounding mountains. The official website does not mention a pool or a separate fitness facility.

Meetings and events

The official website does not describe dedicated meeting or event facilities or packages. Guests or planners interested in group bookings or events should contact the hotel directly through its official site for current offerings.

Prices and booking

The official website does not publish specific room rates; each room and suite category links to a “Book” option on the hotel’s own booking system. For current prices and availability, the official site is the source to consult.

Location and getting there

Gudauri Lodge is located at 1st Lift 1, 4702, in Gudauri, Mtskheta-Mtianeti region, directly beside the resort’s first ski lift, which the hotel highlights as giving it ski-in/ski-out access. The hotel is about 120 kilometres from Tbilisi, a drive it describes as taking around two hours and twenty minutes via the Georgian Military Highway — Georgia’s main road north through the Caucasus. The hotel notes several landmarks along this route rather than within walking distance of the property itself, including the UNESCO World Heritage town of Mtskheta, the Zhinvali reservoir, the 17th-century Ananuri fortress complex (on the UNESCO Tentative List), and the village of Pasanauri, which the hotel singles out for its khinkali dumplings.

Good to know

• The hotel sits at 2,000 metres above sea level, directly next to Gudauri’s first ski lift.
• 121 rooms and suites are spread across five categories, from Double Rooms to 115 m² Duplex Suites.
• Duplex Suites have two bedrooms and two bathrooms across two levels; Junior Suites measure 45 m² with two separate rooms.
• The signature open-air hot tub is heated to 38°C.
• The hotel offers on-site ski equipment rental and access to guided ski tours, heliskiing, and paragliding.
• Gudauri resort overall offers more than 80 km of FIS-certified runs and 14 lifts, per the hotel’s description.
• The drive from Tbilisi is about 120 km and takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes along the Georgian Military Highway.
• Room rates are not published on the official site and should be checked directly via its booking system.

Questions travellers ask

Is Gudauri Lodge ski-in/ski-out?

Yes, according to the hotel, it is located right next to Gudauri’s first ski lift, giving direct access to the slopes.

How far is Gudauri Lodge from Tbilisi?

The hotel states the distance is about 120 kilometres, with a drive time of roughly two hours and twenty minutes along the Georgian Military Highway.

What types of rooms does Gudauri Lodge offer?

The hotel lists five categories: Double Rooms (with queen or twin beds), Mountain View Double Rooms, 45 m² Junior Suites, and 115 m² two-bedroom Duplex Suites, across a total of 121 rooms and suites.

Does the hotel have a pool or spa?

The official website describes an open-air hot tub heated to 38°C as its signature wellness feature, but does not mention a swimming pool or a separate spa or fitness facility.

What dining and drinking options are on site?

The hotel operates a restaurant called Dine at Gudauri Lodge, serving modern takes on Georgian cuisine, plus an Enoteca for local wine, a Billiard Room, and a Private Lounge for quieter evenings.

Sources

• Gudauri Lodge — official website (gudaurilodge.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.