Zandarashvili Guest House

Overall it was a good stay. The scenery from my balcony was beautiful and the location of the accommodation isn't far (by walking) from the main attractions. The breakfast was nice and the people who run this place are friendly.

Noise in the middle of the night from the neighbors woke me up. The water in the shower never drained properly and created a small flood in the bathroom. It's hard to park your car because the street is very narrow and there are only 2 spots in their private car park which aren't spacious either.

Very good location close to all attractions you'll want to see in the city, and with a gorgeous view. They offer tours to wineries or monasteries around the region for a fair price, which is especially worth it you're able to split the cost with other guests. Host is super friendly. We arrived late in the afternoon and hadn't eaten all day, so he offered us a snack, and even some homemade wine. We met him at random in the city at a wine tasting he has been running, so he gave us a free tasting with very interesting explanations. The breakfast and dinner (for an extra 50 lari) they serve are simple food but a fun communal experience. It is an amazing place to stay if you're looking to meet fellow travellers in family-style meals. The host is also a great entertainer during those! Even though we chose to skip the dinner due to the price, he invited us to join them for the wine drinking that followed, at no cost. There we were able to meet other travellers with whom we could take a couple of day trips. We heard they are really helpful about washing and drying laundry. You are welcome to help yourself to coffee or tea in the communal eating area at any time.

The room is small and next to a shared living room space, with thin walls. Most of the time, nobody really uses it, but when they do, you can hear everything. The bathroom has the layout where the shower is pretty much on top of the toilet bowl, so everything gets flooded when you shower. There was often a smell of sewage stemming from it, either from some pipe that runs through it or coming back up from a drain. We never found the AC remote, but we never asked as we didn't need it. The common spaces of the house are chaotic and cluttered, which can be homey but leads you to worry about cleanliness. The electric kettle in the communal kitchen is in dire need of descaling, as its bottom is full of calcified buildup. Payment is cash only, which is common but good to know about in advance.

This guest house is a must if you truly want to discover Georgian culture. The family is very welcoming, and the house offers a beautiful view over the entire region. The owner produces handmade wine, which adds to the authentic experience. I highly recommend having dinner there, the owner will share his story as well as the history and culture of Georgia. The house is clean, and the food is delicious.

Great location with fabulous views. Very welcoming family. Sorted evening supra meal and wine tour quickly at reasonable cost.

The large multi generational family live in the same accommodation and it is packed with their stuff everywhere. Shabby, messy and not as clean as it could be. Our standard double was tiny and we would have struggled if we hadn’t have left most of our gear in Tbilisi. The tiny bathroom was a wet room and the tiled floor was very slippy. There were issues with the shower and one light that we had to ask to be fixed. The house and garden area look very different to the photos. The guesthouse hosted a large tour group for a late lunch the day we arrived which was very loud and disruptive until 7 pm and also probably explains why our room wasn’t ready until 4 pm, 2 hours late.