# Gudauri Lodge — Hotel in Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia

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- Canonical: https://gtour.ge/georgia-places/place-gudauri-lodge/
- Author: Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze
- Published: 2026-09-14
- Updated: 2026-10-28
- Language: en
- Russian edition: https://gtour.ge/ru/georgia-places/place-gudauri-lodge/

### 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.

*Image: Gudauri Lodge — Hotel building exterior glowing at dusk against a snowy mountain backdrop. — Hotel building exterior glowing at dusk against a snowy mountain backdrop. Photo: Gudauri Lodge, official website (gudaurilodge.ge).*

*Image: Gudauri Lodge — Hotel room with double bed, teal accent wall, and mountain-view window. — Hotel room with double bed, teal accent wall, and mountain-view window. Photo: Gudauri Lodge, official website (gudaurilodge.ge).*

*Image: Gudauri Lodge — Outdoor heated pool with steam rising, surrounded by snowy mountain scenery. — Outdoor heated pool with steam rising, surrounded by snowy mountain scenery. Photo: Gudauri Lodge, official website (gudaurilodge.ge).*

### 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)](https://gudaurilodge.ge)

### What to expect

According to its website, [Gudauri](https://gtour.ge/georgia/gudauri/) Lodge is located at 2,000 meters above sea level, next to the first ski slope in Gudauri, with the address given as 1st Lift 1. The hotel describes itself as offering ski-in/ski-out access, meaning guests can reach the slopes directly from the property.

The hotel states it has 121 rooms and suites across five categories. These include a Twin Room, a Double Room with a choice of queen or twin beds, a Mountain View Double Room offering panoramic views of the slopes, a Junior Suite measuring 45 square meters with two separate rooms and panoramic slope views, and a Duplex Suite spanning 115 square meters across two levels with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The site describes the Duplex Suite as suited to a stay with family or friends. Bookings for each room type can be made directly through the “Book” option on the website, though no prices are listed in the text provided.

For dining, the hotel says its restaurant serves traditional Georgian cuisine with what it describes as a modern approach, including regional dishes and the restaurant’s own specialties. The property also has an Enoteca, described as offering a curated selection of local Georgian wines. Additional on-site facilities mentioned include a billiard room, a private lounge said to be suitable for poker nights or film screenings, a concept store selling clothing, books and home décor, and a table tennis area on floor -1, which the hotel states is free and open to all guests.

A signature feature highlighted by the hotel is an open-air hot tub, heated to 38°C, available for guests at any time of day. For winter activities, the website lists paragliding rental, heliskiing in Stephantsminda, guided ski tours, and an on-site ski equipment depot. The surrounding resort of Gudauri is described as having over 80 kilometers of FIS-certified ski runs and 14 lifts.

Regarding access, the hotel states that Gudauri is about 120 kilometers from [Tbilisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/tbilisi/), a drive of roughly two hours and twenty minutes along the Georgian Military Highway. The website also highlights several stops along this route that guests might visit en route to or from the lodge: [Mtskheta](https://gtour.ge/georgia/mtskheta/), a UNESCO World Heritage town at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers; Zhinvali Reservoir, about 60 kilometers from Gudauri; the 17th-century [Ananuri](https://gtour.ge/georgia/ananuri/) fortress complex on the reservoir’s shore, which is on the UNESCO Tentative List; and the village of [Pasanauri](https://gtour.ge/georgia/pasanauri/), noted by the hotel for its khinkali dumplings.

- Rooms: 121 total, in five categories (Twin, Double, Mountain View Double, Junior Suite 45 m², Duplex Suite 115 m²)

- Facilities mentioned: restaurant, Enoteca (wine selection), open-air hot tub (38°C), billiard room, private lounge, concept store, table tennis (free, floor -1)

- Activities: ski-in/ski-out, paragliding rental, heliskiing (Stephantsminda), guided ski tours, ski equipment depot

- Distance from Tbilisi: 120 km, about 2 hours 20 minutes via the Georgian Military Highway

- Booking: via “Book” links on the hotel’s website for each room type

Source: the venue’s own website, [gudaurilodge.ge](https://gudaurilodge.ge), read on 28 October 2026; details change — confirm with the venue before travelling. Listed in the GNTA register; verified by GTour.

*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.*