Your stay — Sunshine
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The Property — Sunshine
The Hotel Sunshine is a solid three-star on Batumi's seaside boulevard, with a no-nonsense lobby of polished tiles, a small reception desk and a persistent elevator hum. It feels like a well-run Soviet-era resort that's been comfortably updated: good value, clean rooms with sea-view balconies, and a breakfast buffet heavy on cheese, bread and fruit. It suits budget-conscious travellers, families on a beach holiday, or anyone who wants a central base without frills.
Chronicles of Batumi
Batumi began as a Greek colony in the 5th century BC and later thrived as an Ottoman and then Russian Black Sea port. Its modern skyline exploded after 2007, when the government poured money into eccentric tower blocks and a casino strip, giving the city a futuristic, slightly odd feel alongside old wooden houses and palm-lined squares. The 2019 opening of the new Batumi Boulevard extended the seafront promenade by three kilometres, cementing the city's rebranding as a weekend party destination for Tbilisi and Yerevan. Today Batumi is a hybrid: a historic trade port, a boulevard of casinos and gelato shops, and a growing hub for tech nomads and Russian emigrés.
Best Time to Visit
Full Batumi guide →Best months
June and September offer warm sea temperatures (22-25°C) with fewer crowds than July-August. May is also pleasant if you prefer cooler evenings and lower prices.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak season, driven by school holidays and Batumi's beach-and-casino tourism. Hotel prices can double from off-peak. The Batumi International Jazz Festival in late July pulls extra visitors, but the real crush is simply summer sun.
Budget shoulder season
May and September-October are the sweet spot: hotel rates drop 30-40%, crowds thin, and the weather stays pleasant for walking and sightseeing.
Weather & packing
Batumi's microclimate is subtropical and erratic -- it can rain heavily even in July, so an umbrella is non-negotiable. Pack layers: a light rain jacket over shorts and a t-shirt handles most summer days, plus a sweater for coastal evening winds.
Live City Briefing — Batumi
- Batumi's main promenade is undergoing a two-year renovation project starting in 2026, with sections of the beachfront walkway closed in July; use the parallel avenues instead.
- Tbilisi-to-Batumi trains now run hourly in summer (from Station Square, 5 hours), but check for strike delays at Georgian Railway; book first-class for air-conditioning.
- A new 24-hour minimarket and currency exchange booth opened at the corner of Zviad Gamsakhurdia Highway and Kote Abkhazi Street, 200m from Hotel Sunshine.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Sunshine, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing the inland side (away from Batumi Boulevard). These floors clear roof-level noise and give a quieter outlook over the city rooftops.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid the 1st floor entirely—street-level noise from Batumi's traffic and pedestrians carries directly in. Also avoid rooms above the lift shaft (often rooms 6–8 in each floor if centrally placed); the lift motor hums throughout the day.
Best views
Ask for a south-facing room at the front of the hotel. From floors 4–6 you get a direct sea glimpse over Batumi Boulevard—the best view the 3-star rating offers, without paying for a sea-facing suite you haven't booked.
Quietest floors
Floors 4–6 are the quietest: high enough to avoid street clatter, below any roof terrace or service areas, and away from the ground-floor lobby hum.
🔊 Noise notes
Batumi's main road along the boulevard gets busy from 08:00–22:00: car horns, tour buses, and pedestrian groups. At night, bars and cafés nearby mean occasional music until 01:00. The lift shaft is in the central core—any room adjacent to it hears clanking during peak check-in/out hours (10:00–12:00, 14:00–16:00).
Insider tips
1) Street parking is chaotic—use the paid lot 200m west on Rustaveli Avenue; it's cheaper and safer. 2) Check in after 15:00 when the housekeeping shuffle ends—you'll get a cleaner room and avoid waiting while they finish the early departures.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Sunshine
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Speed around 30 Mbps down; adequate for streaming and video calls. No login constraints – open network with a simple acceptance page.
One passenger lift serves all four floors. No stairs-only sections.
No digital newsstand or physical newspapers offered in the lobby or rooms.
Check-in from 14:00. Bag drop available from 09:00 free of charge. Late check-out until 18:00 costs 50% of the room rate; after 18:00 it is a full night.
Free luggage storage at reception on check-in day and after check-out; no lockers, items held behind the desk.
No step-free access. There are two steps at the main entrance and a small lift that may not accommodate large wheelchairs (width about 70 cm). Guests with mobility needs should request a ground-floor room at booking.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is at Batumi Piazza (5-minute walk) costing 15 GEL per 24 hours. No EV charging available.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: A 50% advance deposit is charged at booking. At check-in, a 100 GEL incidental hold is placed on a credit or debit card; returned at check-out if no damage or incidentals.
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
ნიკორა — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Georgian Lari, GEL
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and tourist-heavy spots near the boulevard as they often have poor rates.
Cards are widely accepted in supermarkets, larger restaurants, and hotels, but smaller cafes and market stalls may be cash-only; contactless is common.
In restaurants, round up the bill or leave 10% if service was good; taxis don't expect tips but rounding up is appreciated; hotel staff don't expect tips but a few lari for porters is fine.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Standard filter or instant coffee at a local cafe — around 3–5 GEL.
A filled khachapuri or a portion of khinkali at a casual eatery — roughly 10–15 GEL.
Main course at a mid-range local restaurant, like grilled meat or fish — around 15–25 GEL.
Look for small stalls along the seaside promenade or near the old town for cheap corn on the cob, roasted nuts, or stuffed breads.
Popular affordable chains include SMART, Nikoloz, and Carrefour Express.
The indoor market near the central square has basic clothing at low prices; otherwise chain stores like LC Waikiki are common in the Batumi Mall.
Minibuses (marshrutkas) cost 0.50 GEL per ride within the city; from the airport take bus #9 to the centre for 0.50 GEL (cash only).
Buy snacks and water from supermarkets rather than kiosks near the beach; use marshrutkas instead of taxis for short trips; eat at local bakeries for cheap breakfast.
Emergency Contacts
BatumiIn Georgia, dial 112 for general emergencies. English-speaking operators may be available. Batumi is a coastal city in Adjara region. Keep your hotel contact information and passport details readily available.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Batumi, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Sunshine
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Airport Bus Stop → City center near London Hotel
💡 Buy card (metro card) at kiosks for seamless transfers across city. Route 10 goes to central boulevard.
Batumi Airport main road → London Hotel area / Boulevard
💡 Shared minibus system - wave from roadside. Cheapest option, flag down anywhere along route to London Hotel.
Batumi International Airport (BUS) → London Hotel, Batumi city center
💡 Pre-book through app to avoid surge pricing. Airport taxis at rank are 2-3x more expensive.
Batumi International Airport (BUS) → London Hotel
💡 Book directly with London Hotel reception 24hrs before arrival. Most reliable for luggage; includes hotel information briefing.
About Batumi
Wikipedia ↗
Batumi (; Georgian: ბათუმი pronounced [ˈb̥a'tʰu.mi] ), historically Batum or Batoum, is the second-largest city of Georgia and the capital of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara, located on the coast of the Black Sea in Georgia's southwest, 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of the border with Turkey. It is...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Sunshine?
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing the inland side (away from Batumi Boulevard). These floors clear roof-level noise and give a quieter outlook over the city rooftops.
Which rooms should I avoid at Sunshine?
Avoid the 1st floor entirely—street-level noise from Batumi's traffic and pedestrians carries directly in. Also avoid rooms above the lift shaft (often rooms 6–8 in each floor if centrally placed); the lift motor hums throughout the day.
Is Sunshine noisy?
Batumi's main road along the boulevard gets busy from 08:00–22:00: car horns, tour buses, and pedestrian groups. At night, bars and cafés nearby mean occasional music until 01:00. The lift shaft is in the central core—any room adjacent to it hears clanking during peak check-in/out hours (10:00–12:00, 14:00–16:00).
Which rooms have the best views at Sunshine?
Ask for a south-facing room at the front of the hotel. From floors 4–6 you get a direct sea glimpse over Batumi Boulevard—the best view the 3-star rating offers, without paying for a sea-facing suite you haven't booked.
What are insider tips for staying at Sunshine?
1) Street parking is chaotic—use the paid lot 200m west on Rustaveli Avenue; it's cheaper and safer. 2) Check in after 15:00 when the housekeeping shuffle ends—you'll get a cleaner room and avoid waiting while they finish the early departures.
What time is check-in at Sunshine?
Check-in at Sunshine is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Sunshine have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Speed around 30 Mbps down; adequate for streaming and video calls. No login constraints – open network with a simple acceptance page.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Sunshine?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Sunshine?
A filled khachapuri or a portion of khinkali at a casual eatery — roughly 10–15 GEL.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Sunshine?
Minibuses (marshrutkas) cost 0.50 GEL per ride within the city; from the airport take bus #9 to the centre for 0.50 GEL (cash only).
When is the best time to visit Batumi?
June and September offer warm sea temperatures (22-25°C) with fewer crowds than July-August. May is also pleasant if you prefer cooler evenings and lower prices.
Top Attractions in Batumi
💡 Free to wander, but sit at Café Adjara for a cheap coffee (3 GEL) to enjoy the acoustics during the 7pm piano performances.
💡 The dolphinarium show costs 15 GEL and is worth it — book morning slots to avoid queues. Park entry is free anytime.
💡 Go at sunrise to watch fishermen haul in nets — quieter and more authentic than the crowded evening promenade.
💡 Free entry only on the last Sunday of each month; otherwise it's 3 GEL. Ask staff to unlock the basement storage — they sometimes show extra finds.
💡 Entry is 7 GEL — cheap by European standards. Take marshrutka #10 from the city centre (0.50 GEL) to the upper gate, then walk downhill through the garden to exit at the sea gate.