Galash-R

Hidden beneath the Svaneti peaks in Mestia, Galash-R pairs family-run hospitality with direct access to the region's ski slopes and hiking trails, a five-minute walk from the village's Svan defensive towers. Rooms open onto mountain views, with a garden and outdoor fireplace for evenings after skiing.

A sauna and steam room ease legs after ski-in, ski-out days, while the shared kitchen and cooking classes let guests try Svan dishes themselves. The property runs its own shuttle service, useful given Mestia's distance from Zugdidi's rail link.

Suited to hikers and skiers wanting a quiet base away from the town's small commercial strip.