Sunny and hospitable Abkhazia is a great option for a summer vacation. Getting into the country is not difficult, and to enter, travelers from Russia do not need a visa or even a passport, an internal document is enough.
If you have already started planning a trip to Sukhum, Gagry, New Athos or another city, you will probably find our article useful. In it we have collected the best hotels in Abkhazia on the Black Sea coast or closer to the mountains, suitable for both family holidays and romantic trips. And most importantly, they all receive the highest ratings and excellent reviews from guests.
Vesna Hotel
Rating on OneTwoTrip: 9.0 out of 10.
Address: Sukhum, st. Adleiba, 12.
Price: from 5,300 rubles per night*.
Usually, only the best hotels in Abkhazia on the seashore are looked for for a summer vacation – and Vesna Hotel will be an excellent choice. The hotel is located on the first line, which means it’s a stone’s throw to the pebble beach. The location of the hotel is generally excellent: close to the center, next to the spacious park named after Iua Kogonia, and the central market is only one kilometer away – which means you can buy fresh fruits and vegetables every day.
Families with children will find it comfortable here: there is an excellent children’s playground for kids in a closed area, and the hotel itself has a corner for creativity and toys. In the meantime, while the child is busy, parents can sit in a cafe or bar.
Hotel “Ritsa”
Rating on OneTwoTrip: 8.3 out of 10.
Address: Sukhum, Leona Ave., 2.
Price: from 6,000 rubles per night*.
This hotel is called one of the city’s jewels thanks to its beautiful white building with features of French and Italian architecture. It seems that you are not in Abkhazia, but somewhere on the Riviera. The hotel is located on the embankment, just a couple of minutes walk to the equipped city beach, which allows us to include “Ritsa” in the list of “the best hotels in Abkhazia on the seashore.” Nearby there are excellent cafes and restaurants, as well as a theater and botanical garden. If you are coming to the capital of Abkhazia for the first time, “Ritsa” will be an excellent choice: from here it is convenient to get to all the main attractions of the city.
The hotel has very few rooms, only 22, but all are very spacious and comfortable. Guests appreciate the friendly and friendly staff. On the ground floor there is the Vershina restaurant, which serves local and European cuisine, as well as the Medovik confectionery, where hotel guests are served breakfast in the morning.
DEM Hotel
Rating on OneTwoTrip: 9.3 out of 10.
Address: Sukhum, emb. Dioskurov, 4.
Price: from 7,500 rubles per night*.
This cozy mini-hotel is located in the center of Sukhum on the seashore. The beach and pier can be seen directly from the rooms, and “Dam” is also suitable for those who are looking for the best hotels in Abkhazia with a swimming pool – a large swimming pool was opened here quite recently.
A special plus is the variety of rooms. You can choose standard ones with mountain views, suites, triple VIP and even two-level apartments that can comfortably accommodate up to six people.
Hotel Zolotoy Yakor
Rating on OneTwoTrip: 8.9 out of 10.
Address: Gudauta, st. Trapsh, 2.
Price: from 10,000 rubles per night*.
Modern and stylish hotel Zolotoy Yakor is located in the resort town of Gudauta. The proximity to the beach makes it an ideal holiday option. Guests can enjoy the sun and sea all day long. And if you don’t want to swim in the sea, you can choose a swimming pool on site.
The hotel operates on an all-inclusive basis, and there are also several restaurants specializing in Abkhazian and international cuisine. Guests can enjoy a variety of dishes made from fresh, local ingredients.
Zolotoy Yakor Hotel offers excellent conditions for relaxation and comfortable living. It combines a convenient location, stylish design, beautiful beaches and swimming pools, as well as good cuisine. This is an ideal place for those who want to spend an unforgettable vacation.
Holiday home At the sea
Rating on OneTwoTrip: 9.4 out of 10.
Address: Sukhum, Kodori highway, 665.
Price: from 5,200 rubles per night*.
A cozy hotel is suitable for those who want to relax on the seashore, but do not like neighbors. Here they rent holiday houses that can comfortably accommodate one large family: each house has two bedrooms, a living room and, very conveniently, two bathrooms. There is also, of course, a kitchen with a refrigerator and kettle. Overall, if you’re looking for options to feel at home, you’ll love At the Sea.
You can choose a view of the garden or the beach – it is located very close, but keep in mind that there is no infrastructure on it, it is a wild sandy beach. Guests can use barbecue facilities and relax on the large shared terrace.
Hotel Paradise
Rating on OneTwoTrip: 8.4 out of 10.
Address: Sukhum, Abzhuyskoe highway, 3rd dead end, 2a.
Price: from 4,900 rubles per night*.
Many vacationers, even in summer, are looking for the best hotels in Abkhazia with a heated swimming pool – in case they are unlucky with the weather or don’t want to go to the sea. The small Paradise Hotel has one: the pool is located at the highest point of the complex, and a wonderful view of the coastal strip opens right from the water. And if you still get cold, you can warm up in the nearby sauna.
The hotel itself is located in the suburbs of Sukhum, in the resort area of Machar, so it is very quiet and peaceful here. The area is large and closed, there will be no extra visitors, so you can safely let the children play on the playground. The city beach can be reached on foot in a couple of minutes.
Garuda Boutique Hotel
Rating on OneTwoTrip: 9.4 out of 10.
Address: Sukhum, st. Bubnova, 33.
Price: from 12,000 rubles per night*.
Garuda Boutique Hotel is a luxury hotel located in the historical center of Sukhum, close to many attractions and a short walk from the beach.
One of the features of the Garuda Boutique Hotel is its design. The building combines modern style and local architecture, and the interior is made of the highest quality materials. There is a swimming pool on site where you can relax and cool off on a hot day.
There are several restaurants here with a wide variety of dishes. The modern interior and friendly staff create the perfect atmosphere for dinner.
Aqua Resort Hotel
Rating on OneTwoTrip: 8.2 out of 10.
Address: Machara village, Solnechnaya, 44.
Price: from 4,700 rubles per night*.
Those who choose modern and minimalist hotels in Abkhazia have a difficult time – but we have found one great option for you! Aqua Resort Hotel is located in the suburbs of Sukhum, far from the hustle and bustle of the city, but right on the seashore. The windows of the stylish, bright houses offer a wonderful view of the clean sandy beach. Each room has air conditioning and a refrigerator.
The hotel area is large and also very cozy: the paths are lined with smooth stones, there are beautiful wooden decks and a barbecue area. There is a swimming pool in the shade of trees, and a beautiful children’s playground nearby. Judging by the reviews, both children and adults like it here.
Country house Apsar Village
Rating on OneTwoTrip: 9.5 out of 10.
Address: New Athos, st. Brothers Lazba, 20a.
Price: from 4,200 rubles per night*.
There are many accommodation options in Abkhazia where it is easy to feel at home – and Apsar Village is one of them. The owners of the mini-hotel live nearby and quickly respond to any requests of their guests. The country house itself with a large terrace and a beautiful garden is located in New Athos, some distance from the embankment and Akhali-Atoni beach (600 meters), but it is easy to walk there. However, this hotel is often chosen not for a beach holiday, but to enjoy nature, silence and stunning mountain views.
The cozy rooms are decorated with wood and have air conditioning. Guests can cook in the shared summer kitchen and use the barbecue facilities.
Guest house Villa Afon
Rating on OneTwoTrip: 7.5 out of 10.
Address: New Athos, st. Lakoba, 19.
Price: from 18,000 rubles per night*.
Spacious cozy house on the seashore, stylish rooms with beautiful furniture, a large garden with barbecue facilities, an open veranda where it’s so nice to sunbathe… And most importantly, a private beach five meters from the door. Introduced? You will find all this in this villa.
And also air conditioning, a living room with TV, a fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom with a bath. In general, it’s as if you find yourself in a country house, only here you have everything you need for a great life, and not just a short vacation.
Hotel Loft Afon
Rating on OneTwoTrip: 9.1 out of 10.
Address: New Athos, st. Ladaria, 5.
Price: from 11,000 rubles per night*.
This nice mini-hotel in New Athos opened quite recently, but has already earned the four-star category. It is located in a quiet area of the city, and there are not many additional services here yet: only free Wi-Fi, parking and a large cozy terrace are available to guests. But guests particularly appreciate the level of comfort, cleanliness of the rooms and friendliness of the staff.
Akhali Atoni beach is only 1 km from the hotel – easy to walk. You can also order a transfer from the mini-hotel, directly from Sochi airport.
Grand Hotel Abkhazia
Rating on OneTwoTrip: 8.2 out of 10.
Address: Gagra, st. Abazgaa, 50.
Price: from 8,100 rubles per night*.
Look for the best hotels in Abkhazia on the seashore in Gagra, any local resident will tell you this. And he will recommend the Grand Hotel Abkhazia as one of the largest and most fashionable in the city. It was built back in 1980, right for the Summer Olympics, and in 2019 it was completely restored, so today it is a modern and comfortable hotel that meets even the highest demands.
The sea is within easy reach, literally 50 meters – the hotel is on the first line. Guests can relax on a private pebble beach, and if you don’t want to swim in salt water, you can choose a 25-meter pool.
Hotel Abaata
Rating on OneTwoTrip: 8.9 out of 10.
Address: Gagra, st. Vladislava Ardzinba, 115.
Price: from 13,000 rubles per night*.
There are not many options that fit the query “best hotels in Abkhazia with a sandy beach” – and the Abaata Hotel fits it perfectly. The hotel itself positions itself as a premium resort on the Black Sea coast, and guest reviews confirm: it really is so nice and comfortable here.
You will live in historical buildings (built in 1903 and 1906), but at the same time they have undergone modern restoration. All rooms meet European standards. “Abaat” has its own beach, with umbrellas and sun loungers. There is also a large and beautiful park, an outdoor swimming pool, a gym, a massage room, a Russian bathhouse, a restaurant… In general, a vacation like at the Mediterranean resorts, only in Gagra.
Rest House named after. Chelyuskintsev
Rating on OneTwoTrip: 8.8 out of 10.
Address: Gagra, Ardzinba Ave., 44.
Price: from 14,600 rubles per night*.
If you are more interested in relaxing not in ordinary hotels, but in a sanatorium in Abkhazia, take a closer look at this option. The holiday house is located at the beginning of New Gagra, the central beach and water park are just 5 minutes by car. The border is also very close, 30 minutes, and the hotel can order a paid transfer from Adler airport (6 km away).
The main buildings – there are three in total – are located on the first line. You can choose from standard double rooms to more luxurious two-room suites. There is an excellent bar in the main building lobby and meals are available in the restaurant. Also on the large green area there is a children’s playground, parking and a dance floor. And, of course, our own beach – pebble with a wide strip of sand.
Grand Hotel Gagra
Rating on OneTwoTrip: 8.7 out of 10.
Address: Gagra, Ardzinba Ave., 237.
Price: from 10,300 rubles per night*.
A hotel that combines European service and Caucasian hospitality – this is about the Grand Hotel Gagra. The building is located in the very center of the city, 200 meters from the beach, but there is a large spa complex with a hammam, sauna and, of course, a relaxation pool, which allows the hotel to be included in the list of the best hotels in Abkhazia with an indoor pool.
Guests can dine at the Skybar restaurant on the seventh floor, which offers wonderful views of the city and the sea, drink coffee on the outdoor terrace and book a tour directly at the reception desk.
Hotel “Empire”
Address: Gagra, st. Adygaa, 8b.
Price: from 7,000 rubles per night*.
Stylish city hotel. The beach is not close, it is located 800 meters from the doors of the main building, but “Empire” has its own private area, accessible only to guests. And on the hotel grounds there is a warm outdoor swimming pool, a spacious garden and a terrace with a picturesque view.
Guests can also visit the restaurant and bar, book a tour at the desk, or ask for a transfer to Sochi Airport. All rooms are bright and spacious, equipped with air conditioning. The price includes a hearty, delicious breakfast and buffet dinner. And in the lobby bar you can have a snack or order coffee and tea at any time. In general, if you are looking for the best hotels in Abkhazia, and it is Gagra that attracts you, pay attention to “Empire”.
Family Hotel “Aquamarine”
Rating on OneTwoTrip: 9.4 out of 10.
Address: Gagra, st. Abazgaa, 58.
Price: from 11,000 rubles per night*.
A hotel whose very name contains the word “family” simply must be included in our list of the best hotels in Abkhazia with children. Aquamarine Family Club will please everyone. Two buildings are located just 30 meters from the sea, the beach is private, with comfortable sun loungers and umbrellas. Children will be entertained at the Captain Nemo club, where animators work daily, while adults can spend time at the Zhazhda beach bar or relax in the aqua zone.
And in the summer of 2023, the Aquamarine Hotel operates in the All Inclusive format so that guests do not worry about anything. The price includes three meals a day, ice cream and desserts throughout the day, and even local alcohol. And, of course, you can relax by the pool or sea as much as you like, and also take a stand-up paddle board or kayak for free.
Mini-hotel “Askar”
Rating on OneTwoTrip: 8.5 out of 10.
Address: Pitsunda, st. Tumanyan, 26.
Price: from 8,400 rubles per night*.
A small hotel right on the picturesque coast of Abkhazia. You can choose a room in one of two buildings – everywhere is very cozy and comfortable. There is an outdoor swimming pool for guests, but most, of course, come here for the clean sea and the beautiful pebble and sandy beach, which is only 500 meters away.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the veranda cafe with a beautiful view. The food here is very tasty, homemade, and the atmosphere itself is so friendly that many return to the hotel again and again.
Mini-hotel Forest Club
Rating on OneTwoTrip: 9.2 out of 10.
Address: Pitsunda, Alakhadzi, Citrus State Farm.
Price: from 5,200 rubles per night*.
Travelers with children usually look for the best hotels in Abkhazia with meals for their vacation, and if you are not ready to live in a huge, noisy hotel, Forest Club is for you. Small houses stand right on the Black Sea shore in the shade of pine trees. All rooms have a refrigerator, a private bathroom and a beautiful terrace. Children can play on the comfortable playground, and parents can relax in hammocks under the trees or have a barbecue. If you want to cook yourself, you can use the shared kitchen.
Lucette Guest House Hotel
Rating on OneTwoTrip: 8.9 out of 10.
Address: Pitsunda, st. Rybzavodskaya, 43.
Price: from 5,800 rubles per night*.
Guest house just 200 meters from Lidzava beach in Pitsunda. There are all the amenities for a good holiday: clean spacious rooms with large beds, a tour desk, a cafe serving a delicious varied breakfast. There is a beautiful garden on the territory, and there is good free Wi-Fi everywhere (a luxury not available in all hotels in Abkhazia). Many guests praise the helpful and friendly hotel staff who made them feel at home.
Injir Village Hotel
Rating on OneTwoTrip: 8.8 out of 10.
Address: Gudauta, Khypsta.
Price: from 6,700 rubles per night*.
An atmospheric hotel in Gudauta, where guests are offered delicious food and homemade wine – and are cared for like family. The hotel is located in nature, not close to the city, but in the morning you will wake up to the singing of birds and listen to the sound of the waves of the Black Sea. By the way, it’s just a stone’s throw away – it’s not for nothing that Injir Village is one of the best hotels in Abkhazia with its own beach, which, by the way, is sandy.
You can stay in one of the cozy houses or rent a large villa with three bedrooms. Guests with children especially like it here – the area is spacious, the sea is clean, and the owners also promise to add animation programs.
Glamping Bambora
Rating on OneTwoTrip: 10 out of 10.
Address: Gudauta, Khypsta, first line.
Price: from 6,800 rubles per night*.
Do you want to relax in nature, but at the same time not give up all the benefits of civilization? This glamping will be an excellent compromise. Guests live in cozy tents, where there is everything you need, you can walk to the sea in a minute – and you will find yourself on a very beautiful deserted beach. “Bambora” is recommended to everyone who loves solitude and wants to disconnect from the bustle and noise of the city. And it’s also very modern, beautiful and stylish.
Hotel Eco Papa
Rating on OneTwoTrip: 8.3 out of 10.
Address: Gudauta, st. Abaza.
Price: from 12,800 rubles per night*.
This eco-friendly hotel offers a family holiday just 300 meters from the sea in Gudauta. All rooms are decorated with wood, you can choose a standard double or a more spacious family room. Breakfast is included in the price.
And also, if you choose the best hotels in Abkhazia with a heated pool, you will definitely like it at Eco-Papa, because the local pool is one of the largest in the country (20 by 10 meters), and also with a children’s section, the depth of which safe even for the youngest guests.
Hotel “PAPA-HOUSE”
Rating on OneTwoTrip: 8.8 out of 10.
Address: Gudauta, village. Bambora, st. Abaza.
Price: from 11,600 rubles per night*.
Are you considering the best hotels in Abkhazia by the sea, but at the same time would like a more secluded and homely holiday? How about a separate wooden house with all the amenities – but not in the private sector? At the Papa Hotel -Dom” will offer you exactly that: guests can choose one of 42 pine chalets, which are located near the pebble beach.
And “Papa-House” can also be included in the list of “Best hotels in Abkhazia with a heated pool” – it’s not too big, 7 by 14 meters, but the water is always warm, and there are cozy sun loungers nearby. There is also a café-bar by the pool where you can grab a snack and order a refreshing drink. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the main restaurant.
Recreation center “Chaise Longue”
Address: Gudauta, st. Gartskia, 2b.
Price: from 5,200 rubles per night*.
Here you can rent one of the cozy double houses right on the Black Sea coast. No more than ten people can be accommodated here at a time, so the recreation center will appeal to everyone who is looking for silence and privacy.
Guests can relax on the terrace or in the gazebo in the garden. Each house has a small kitchenette, as well as air conditioning and a TV. And from the balconies there is a wonderful view of the mountains. A special plus: the hotel organizes a transfer from Sochi Airport, which is only 82 km away.
Conclusion
Abkhazia is a very beautiful country on the Black Sea, and we hope that this article will make your trip there closer. After all, we have chosen for you the best hotels in Abkhazia by the sea and in the main resort towns, which means you don’t have to waste time studying hundreds of options, but book a guest house, glamping or all-inclusive hotel from this article – and pack your bags.
*Prices are current at the time of publication.
