Tours to Abkhazia are always associated with choosing the best places to stay. It doesn’t matter if Gagra, New Athos or Pitsunda will become a summer vacation destination. All tourists want the hotel to be on the shore (ideally the first line), the beach is clean, the courtyard with a swimming pool, and the windows offer the best view of the Black Sea or the mesmerizing landscapes of the Caucasus. But the main thing is to really find it all.
In this article, we will compile our rating of the best hotels in Abkhazia, where a family with children, a group of young people or an adult couple can relax inexpensively. We took into account the location, the chance of an all-inclusive system, and other key criteria.
Garden Resort Gagra 4*, Gagra
The rating opens with an Abkhazian superstar, Garden Resort Gagra, which occupies a huge park area on the way from Tsandripsh to Staraya Gagra. 117 rooms from standard to luxury suites with sea views are open all year round, regardless of the season. The descent to the private beach is organized by elevator, no dangerous crossings. There are many sports grounds on the territory, there is even a light and music fountain.
The pride of the Garden Resort Gagra is the spacious SPA area, which has its own brand, Thalasso Bretagne. Separate rooms for men and women, several types of massages and anti-aging treatments, and all this without leaving the hotel. There is an educational club and a safe heated swimming pool for children from 4 to 12 years old, and a playground opposite.
Cote d’Azur (formerly Tsandripsh), Tsandripsh
Once deserving hundreds of honorary awards, the resort village of Tsandripsh has now received a huge modern hotel called the Cote d’Azur. The residential building built in 2023 with 240 rooms meets all comfort requirements. The convenient location a stone’s throw from the beach gives the signature atmosphere of the south.
Companies of young people and families with young children choose the Cote d’Azur. There is nothing superfluous on site — the rooms are simply decorated, the common dining area resembles a student dining room, but with designer furniture. In the courtyard there are two spacious pools of different depths, one of which is equipped with a water heating system. For younger guests, there is entertainment in the mini club and an exciting children’s animation.
Europa, Novaya Gagra
The Europa Hotel in the Novaya Gagra area surprises with its view alone. Built in the style of a stepped ziggurat, it is reminiscent of the best Turkish networkers. There are currently 450 rooms in two buildings, but the reviews hint at future extensions. This is one of the few hotels with a full All Inclusive package of food and service.
Europe is located near one of the iconic places of the resort, the Dolphin beach, promoted by tourist bloggers. Gagra market is within walking distance, so you definitely won’t be without food. A communal heated swimming pool on site is also an entertainment area with animators and other entertainment.
Litfond Boarding House, Pitsunda
If you are looking for a good hotel in Abkhazia with children, you should take a closer look at the classic accommodation. The Litfond pension in Pitsunda consists of almost 300 rooms in a single multi—storey building and two small ones, where it is convenient for the whole family to visit. Despite its advanced age (built in 1951), the building is regularly updated, and after a recent renovation it looks completely modern. On summer evenings, there are vibrant show programs and rousing beach discos. Professional animators take care of children.
The only nuance of living here is the large flow of tourists who come not only to swim in the sea, but also to improve their health. Nevertheless, Litfond is, first of all, a full—service sanatorium. Everything is treated — from the liver to the blood vessels of the brain. By the way, the access to the beach is very well decorated — the coast is sandy and pebbly, there is all the resort infrastructure. There is a separate safe bathing area for children.
Boxwood Grove Sanatorium, Pitsunda
Unlike other Abkhazian health resorts established in the deep Soviet years, Boxwood Grove is a relatively young sanatorium, it was built in 1990. Now it is one of the best places for ecotourism in the whole republic, because the residential buildings are adjacent to the park by the sea, giving invaluable clean air.
The other side of the vouchers is also obvious — it is a sanatorium-resort format of a wide profile. People go to Boxwood Grove for detox therapy, rehabilitation after respiratory diseases, etc. There are separate beauty areas, men’s health, but the main thing is the “mother and child” treatment format, which is rare in Abkhazia.
Zhemchuzhina standard hotel, Gudauta
Gudauta Pearl is one of the most affordable accommodation options if you are looking for a small family—friendly hotel a few steps from the beach. Externally, it resembles a low-rise apartment building with wide balconies. Inside there is a classic three—piece interior — no frills, but there is everything necessary for a guest.
Zhemchuzhina’s calling card is that there are only a couple of hotels nearby, and literally opposite are Guda and Uta Parks, a favorite place for walking. Technically, there is no private beach, but a well-maintained boardwalk leads to it. The coast is well—maintained – several rows of sunshades, a volleyball court and rental of bicycles, scooters, and boots are open all summer.
National, Gudauta
The national in Gudauta breaks all stereotypes about the “average” Abkhazian accommodation. In fact, this is a rare example of a 24-room boutique hotel in the republic, which is decorated with a hint of high-tech. Yes, you will have to walk to the coast, but you will be guaranteed comfort and a quiet night without a disco under the window.
The rooms at the National resemble a studio apartment with a view of the garden. The decoration is in muted gray tones, there is enough furniture — a double bed and an upholstered armchairthey will be for sure. A table with a kettle is set up against the far wall. Bathroom with modern European plumbing. If desired, you can choose separate beds.
Sunny Beach, Sukhum
Sukhumi Sunny Beach is, if not the best hotel in Abkhazia, then at least it can be considered one of the successful renovations. Now it is included in the top budget hotels of the republic. The residential building with almost 200 rooms is located on Akirtava Street in a green area. Within walking distance are the ruins of Bagrat’s Castle, a mandatory stop for sightseeing tours of Sukhum.
The beach from the Sunny Beach Hotel is 150 meters away, it is a classic Abkhazian coast made of small pebbles. The neighboring hotels are responsible for the infrastructure, so only the entrance is free, everything else is for the tariff indicated on the price tag. A cozy boxwood alley with a whole sculptural park with graceful fountains leads here — a favorite place for atmospheric photos. There is no separate children’s area, please note before booking.
Azanta, New Athos
Azanta in New Athos is one of the modern mini—hotels suitable for tourists with children or long business trips. It opened in 2023, but has already gained fame among the guests. There are 16 rooms in a two—minute walk from the central beach, but the main thing is that the territory is adjacent to the dam of Swan Lake.
Interestingly, during the Soviet era, the main building of the Azanta Hotel was a typical Georgian restaurant “Adjara”, which was awaiting a complete renovation. Now there are rooms inside with the declared deluxe category, with balconies and daily cleaning. There is stable Wi-Fi throughout, including the lobby and the promenade on the shores of the lake.
Villa Sova, New Athos
Villa Sova Guest House, which appeared on the New Athos coast in 2015, has become one of the most original hotels in Abkhazia. The colorful building, which looks like a fairy-tale house, is located within walking distance from the beach, and its balconies offer breathtaking views of the Black Sea and the surroundings of the resort.
Villa Owl tries to satisfy any tourist’s request. You can stay here alone (there are rooms with single beds), as a family, and luxury lovers get art suites with spectacular interior design and references to Italian retro. Each of these rooms has an individual design.
Boutique Hotel Apsuana Rose 4*, Gagra
A rather rare boutique format is offered by Boutique Hotel Apsuana Rose, a strong “foursome” in the lively Gagra district opposite the city stadium. 30 rooms, “packed” in a stylish five-story building, are worthy of photo shoots, or even filming a movie. Everyone has their own character in the style of an industrial loft.
On the ground floor there is a restaurant with a full-time chef (breakfast and dinner are included in the accommodation), and the last fifth is given over to a SPA center. For women, there is a cosmetologist’s office, a hammam, an aromatherapy room, a yoga room and a Chinese Qigong gym all summer long. The children are entertained by a staff of animators.
Rest Home Named After Chelyuskintsev, Gagra
Hotels in Gagra, Abkhazia, include famous holiday homes that evoke the fondest memories and are associated with the atmosphere of a real Soviet resort. Chelyuskintsy is a pleasant exception to the rule, because it was built only in 2017. It became one of the first successful hotels in Novaya Gagra, revealing unexpected facets of the resort. It’s cozy and modern inside, and surrounded by a designer landscaped park.
Holiday Home Named After Chelyuskintsev boasts a beach 20 meters from the residential buildings — the Gagra pebble classic with rows of sun loungers. There are only 167 rooms in the three buildings, and there won’t be any unnecessary noise even in the middle of summer. The guests in the reviews mention the food — it is served three times a day with the inclusion of a buffet. It is a good choice for those who do not plan to travel a lot around the republic.
Máre Athos, New Athos
The brand—new Mare Hotel in New Athos, which opened in 2024, is actually a boutique hotel with 35 rooms in a modern European style. It is located on a tasty piece of the resort coast, in the area of Swan Lake. From here, the sea beach is only 100 meters away, all the sights are within walking distance.
Inside the Mare, there are cozy rooms in a restrained pastel design, with an emphasis on natural finishing materials. The restraint of design is the hallmark of a place that has managed to earn a lot of flattering reviews. In the park opposite, an open—air disco is held every evening – all ages are submissive to dancing.
Amra Park-Hotel & Spa 5*, Gagra
The buildings of the reconstructed sanatorium named after the XVII Party Congress have now become a real palace. Inside there are 239 rooms decorated with references to the luxurious Stalinist Empire style, but in a modern tourist way.
The newest building, including an indoor pool under a futuristic design, is responsible for the spa services of the Amra Park-Hotel a polygonal dome made of glass. For beautiful ladies, there is a catalog that includes massages, aromatherapy and a cycle of rejuvenating treatments. There is a hammam and a Finnish sauna in the thermal area. Since 2018, an authorized sanatorium-type medical center has been operating at the hotel.
Nart Park Spa Hotel 4*, Gagra
Completes the selection of Nart Park Spa Hotel — Amra’s closest neighbor and a real decoration of the resort area of Staraya Gagra. There are 250 guest rooms in five buildings with designs inspired by Abkhazian folk art. For children there is a playroom with animators and a pastry shop.
It operates at the Nart Park Spa Hotel and has its own SPA complex, whose procedures are dedicated to rejuvenation of the body and beauty. There are hydrotherapy rooms, a phyto tank, a separate pool at the exit of their hammam and a cosmetologist’s office. Licensed instructors, including yoga and aerobics trainers, are assigned to the fitness center.
