By the Best Mountain Hotels editorial team ·
Gudauri Lodge is a ski-in, ski-out hotel in Gudauri, the largest and highest ski resort in Georgia, high on the old Georgian Military Road through the Greater Caucasus. With an indoor pool, an open-air hot tub, a spa and a restaurant serving Georgian food, it is a comfortable, good-value base for skiing, freeriding and summer hiking, on the way to Kazbegi.
Gudauri Lodge is a ski-in, ski-out hotel in Gudauri, the largest and highest ski resort in Georgia, high on the old Georgian Military Road through the Greater Caucasus. With an indoor pool, an open-air hot tub, a spa and a restaurant serving Georgian food, it is a comfortable, good-value base for skiing, freeriding and summer hiking, on the way to Kazbegi.
Location: Gudauri, Georgia
The Greater Caucasus is the great mountain wall between Europe and Asia, running from the Black Sea to the Caspian, with peaks above 5,000 metres, glaciers, medieval towers and ancient monasteries. In Georgia, the ancient Georgian Military Road climbs north from Tbilisi over the Jvari Pass towards Kazbegi and Mount Kazbek, and Gudauri, near the top of the road, is the country's biggest ski resort, famous for its wide, open slopes and freeriding.
Gudauri Lodge stands beside the slopes, about two hours by road from Tbilisi, the nearest international airport, and under an hour from Stepantsminda and Mount Kazbek.
Rooms at Gudauri Lodge
There are 121 rooms, including 11 suites, over eight floors, many with views of the mountains. The style is modern and comfortable, built for skiers.
Facilities at Gudauri Lodge
The Gudauri Spa has an indoor pool, a sauna, a gym, massages and an open-air hot tub heated to 38°C with mountain views. The restaurant serves Georgian dishes made with local ingredients, and there is a lobby bar. The hotel is ski-in, ski-out, with ski rental on site.
The mountain moment
The defining moment is the end of a ski day, sinking into the outdoor hot tub as the sun sets over the peaks of the Caucasus.
In summer, drive on along the Georgian Military Road to Gergeti Trinity Church, beneath the glaciers of Mount Kazbek.
Why Gudauri Lodge is one of the best mountain hotels
Gudauri Lodge earns its place for its ski-in, ski-out convenience, its pool and hot tub, and its value, in one of the most exciting emerging ski destinations in Europe.
For design and views of Mount Kazbek, see Rooms Hotel Kazbegi, and for Svaneti, Paliani Hotel.
When to go to Gudauri Lodge
The ski season usually runs from December to April, with February and March often the best months for snow and sunshine. Summer, from June to September, brings hiking, paragliding and wildflowers, and the Georgian Military Road can occasionally close in heavy snow, so allow flexibility in winter.
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Questions, answered
- Where is Gudauri Lodge?
- Gudauri Lodge is in Gudauri, Georgia's largest ski resort, on the Georgian Military Road, about two hours by road from Tbilisi.
- Is Gudauri Lodge ski-in ski-out?
- Yes. The hotel is beside the slopes, with ski-in, ski-out access.
- Does Gudauri Lodge have a pool?
- Yes. There is an indoor pool, a sauna and an open-air hot tub.
- How far is Gudauri from Kazbegi?
- Stepantsminda, also called Kazbegi, is under an hour further along the Georgian Military Road.
- When is the ski season in Gudauri?
- Usually from December to April.
