Hotels near Gelati Monastery, Kutaisi

The lovely owners - Polina & Egore are the USP of this beautifully appointed hotel . They are warm hospitable & helpful - meeting them has been one of the highlights of our 15 day Georgia vacation. We had booked a suite with terrace - very spacious with a huge sit out area over looking FIVE churches & a tranquil river. There is lots of greenery all around. It has an open feel unlike other popular hotels in kutaisi; while there is not much walking area as such within the property - it’s a place you want to curl up with a book whilst your hosts pamper you with great food & wines ! Polina & Egore went out of their way to procure Amber wine for us; they planned a very comfortable trip for us to Tetra cave, Motsminda monastery & the Shaorskoye reservoir for a very reasonable sum. Being fantastic cooks + their very sweet British helper made the entire stay a great gastronomical experience. We were staying in Kutaisi just for the caves & canyons day tour & had an extra day - it couldn’t have been better spent. I must mention that despite having a full house, Polina offered to drop us at the city centre for the caves tour early morning - just 10 minutes away but her thoughtfulness impressed us. I would definitely opt for the lovely veranda hotel whenever I visit Kutaisi next.

We stayed for one night at Rate Hotel Canudos in Kutaisi and were pleasantly surprised. The hotel is stylish and spotlessly clean, with a warm and friendly welcome that instantly makes you feel at ease. The room had everything you could possibly need for a comfortable stay, making it a perfect stopover in the city. If you’re passing through Kutaisi and looking for a modern, welcoming place to rest, Rate Hotel Canudos is an excellent choice.

The owner woke up specially to let us in.

Great view over the Rioni river, the hospitality and generosity of the owners, who make you feel like a family member. They made us dinner and came to rescue after a huge rain, which caught us on the way:)

I love this place soo much! The owner of the house is the nicest person I have ever met in my traveling life.

Luka is a great host, helpful & always happy to support. The room is cozy & clean with a nice view of the river 😊, Highly recommended 👌.