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Deka

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आपका रुकना — Deka

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संपत्ति — Deka

Deka is a straightforward, no-fuss three-star in Gudauri’s main strip, a short walk from the gondola station. The lobby feels like a ski lodge that’s been left to air out in summer: pine walls, a small fireplace, and a murmur of Russian and Georgian over coffee. It suits budget-conscious skiers in winter and hikers in summer who want clean rooms and a big breakfast before heading onto the slopes or trails.

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Gudauri का इतिहास

Gudauri began as a Soviet-era ski resort in the 1970s, carved out of the Greater Caucasus at 2,200m to serve elite athletes and Party officials. Its architecture is predominantly functional concrete and stone blocks from that period, now mixed with newer hotels and apartment towers built for the post-2000s tourism boom. Today it’s Georgia’s busiest winter sports destination, but in summer it transforms into a base for trekking, paragliding and mountain-biking, with a transient, adventure-crowd energy.

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सर्वश्रेष्ठ महीने

July and August: reliably warm days (18–25°C), clear skies for hiking and biking, and far fewer tourists than winter peak. September is also calm with golden light.

पिक / फेस्टिवल Surge

February is the peak month for skiing, with Gudauri’s best snowpack and Eastern European holiday crowds. Hotel rates double or triple from summer levels; the main event is the weekly night skiing and après-ski parties.

बजट कंधे के मौसम

June and September are ideal budget months: low-season prices, mild weather, and trails just opening or still clear. Crowds are thin, and you can often negotiate a discount on accommodation.

मौसम और पैकिंग

Gudauri sits at 2,200m, so even July evenings can drop to 8°C, and brief afternoon thunderstorms are common. Pack a waterproof shell and a fleece or mid-layer — you need to be ready for both sun and sudden chill.

Live City Briefing के बारे में जानें — Gudauri

  • The new Gudauri–Kobi cable car, linking the resort to the Kobi valley, opened in late 2025, giving summer hikers access to higher-altitude trails without a car.
  • The main road from Tbilisi (Georgian Military Highway) has seen major resurfacing in 2025/26, cutting driving time to about 2 hours from the capital, but expect occasional one-lane sections near the Gudauri tunnel.
  • Several new bike-rental and guided trekking outfitters have opened in the village centre for summer 2026, responding to growing off-season demand.

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

Before you check in to Deka, here's what to know about choosing the right room.

Best rooms to request

Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing east or southeast. These upper floors give you enough height to avoid ground-level noise, and the orientation catches morning sun and views over the ski slopes rather than the parking lot or main road.

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Rooms to avoid

Avoid first-floor rooms at the back or side of the building. The ground floor is likely closest to the service entrance or staff areas, and near the street-facing side you'll catch the rumble of cars and tour buses pulling up. Also skip rooms directly above the lobby or bar lounge — the 1st floor above the common area picks up chatter and music until late.

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Best views

Rooms on the southeast side look out over the ski runs and the Caucasus ridge — the best views in Gudauri. Northeast-facing rooms might see the road and some mountain backdrop; southwest sees the parking/turnaround area.

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Quietest floors

2nd and 3rd floors are the quietest: far enough from street level and the main entrance, without being near any rooftop equipment.

🔊 Noise notes

Gudauri is a compact ski resort: the main street funnels coaches, taxis and SUVs. The hotel's entrance is on the access road, and ground-floor rooms at that side get engine noise, door slams, and early-morning ski group hubbub. The bar/restaurant is on the ground floor too — sound travels up the stairwell or through the floor.

Insider tips

1) Request a room on the 3rd floor southeast-facing when booking by phone or email — the front desk won't actively give these out otherwise. 2) Park in the designated lot at the side or rear of the hotel to avoid the tight main street parking; if you arrive late, ask reception to save a spot — the lot fills fast after 5pm.

How to request your preferred room:
  1. Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
  2. Add a note in your booking comments field
  3. Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available

होटल सुविधाएं — Deka

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Wi-Fi

Free for all guests; standard speed (~20 Mbps). No login—connects directly. No paid tier.

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Lift / Elevator

One internal lift serving all 3 floors. No stairs-only sections.

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Media & Newspapers

No digital newsstand or physical papers. Building is a modern purpose-built hotel (2018), no heritage quirks.

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Check-in / Check-out

Standard check-in from 14:00; luggage drop from 10:00. Late check-out until 16:00 costs 50 GEL (subject to availability).

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Baggage Storage

Free for day-of arrival/departure; ask at front desk.

Accessibility

Step-free main entrance; lift to all floors. One ground-floor room with wider doorways. No dedicated wheelchair-accessible bathroom.

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Parking

Free on-site open parking for 15 cars (first-come, first-served). Nearest public car park is 300 m south (30 GEL/night). No EV charging.

शुल्क, कर और जमा

City / tourist tax: None

Deposit & card hold: 50% of total stay charged at booking; 100 GEL incidental hold on credit card at check-in.

Faith & Dietary के आस-पास

  • Church: გუდაურის ამაღლების ეკლესია (767 m · ~10 min walk)

स्थानीय जीवनशैली और मनोरंजन

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Kids & Family

New Gudauri Playground — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk

5 मिनट की रोशनी

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Nearest ATM

Nearest — 335 m · ~4 min walk

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Nearest Pharmacy

36.6 — 788 m · ~10 min walk

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Convenience Store

ნიკორა — 147 m · ~2 min walk

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Nearest Transit

Pirveli Lower Station — 434 m · ~5 min walk

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Local currency

Georgian Lari, GEL

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Where to exchange

Exchange money at banks or official exchange points in Gudauri; avoid airport and tourist bureau kiosks which give poor rates.

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Cards & contactless

Cards accepted in larger hotels and some restaurants, but many smaller places and cash taxis prefer cash; contactless is limited.

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Tipping etiquette

Round up in restaurants (5-10% is fine) and taxis; hotel staff small tips appreciated but not mandatory.

एक बजट पर भोजन, खरीदारी और यात्रा

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Cheap coffee

Filter coffee from a ski-lodge cafeteria or small café, about 3-5 GEL

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Best-value lunch

A khachapuri or plate of khinkali from a local diner, around 15-20 GEL

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Affordable dinner

A main course of Georgian stew or grilled meat at a simple restaurant, roughly 20-30 GEL

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Street food & cheap eats

Lobio (bean stew) or shawarma from kiosks near the ski lifts, especially around the central square area

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Budget groceries

Spar or a small local grocery store for basics

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Affordable clothes

Limited; better to shop in Tbilisi's Didube market for outdoor gear or casual wear

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Cheapest way around

Marshrutka (minibus) from Tbilisi to Gudauri costs about 15-20 GEL; local lifts are walkable or take a shared taxi for 5-10 GEL per ride

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Money-saving tips

Buy groceries for breakfast/snacks at Spar; share main courses at restaurants as portions are large; avoid buying lift passes from third-party vendors

Emergency Contacts

Gudauri
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Police
112
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Ambulance / Medical
112
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Fire Department
112

Georgia uses a unified emergency number 112 for police, ambulance, and fire. For mountain rescue in Gudauri, dial 112 and ask for the Ministry of Internal Affairs Rescue Service. For local police station: +995 32 241 8888.

💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.

Where to Eat

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Sadzele Local
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Vitamin Cafe Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
3
Powder Bar Local
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
4
საბაგირო გზა "კუდები - 2" regional
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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თბილისისთანბულ Local
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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ესკიმოსი friture;burger;coffee_shop;international;fish_and_chips;diner;savory_pancakes;crepe;chicken;sandwich
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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რედ ვაინ georgian
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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ვიტამინი Local
££
🚶 24 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Gudauri, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at Deka

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 335 m · ~4 min walkpharmacy · 36.6 — 788 m · ~10 min walk

🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →

चारों ओर

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Marshrutka from Tbilisi Didube Station to Gudauri 10 GEL

Didube Bus Station, Tbilisi → Hotel Donata, Gudauri (main road stop)

120 min · Every 30–60 minutes · 06:00–20:00

💡 Cheapest option. Marshrutkas leave when full—avoid Friday afternoons. Tell the driver Hotel Donata. From Didube, walk to the back lot where Gudauri minivans queue. Keep small GEL notes.

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Tbilisi to Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) Train + Local Taxi 15 GEL

Tbilisi Railway Station (Tbilisi Central) → Hotel Donata, Gudauri (via Kazbegi taxi)

180 min · 1–2 daily departures, seasonal · Typically 08:00–10:00 departures

💡 Scenic but indirect. The train goes to Kazbegi, then you need a taxi 30 km south to Gudauri (20 GEL). Check schedule on Georgian Railway website in advance—it’s a summer-only service. Don’t rely on it in winter.

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Kutaisi Airport to Gudauri Minibus 15 USD

Kutaisi International Airport (KUT) → Hotel Donata, Gudauri

240 min · Several daily, less frequent in low season · Variable, mostly 07:00–18:00

💡 Less common route. You’ll transfer in Tbilisi or take a shared marshrutka from Kutaisi bus station. Book online through GoTrip or ask at airport info desk for shared transfers.

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Private Airport Transfer from Tbilisi to Gudauri 60 USD

Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) → Hotel Donata, Gudauri

120 min · On request (book ahead) · 24/7 with pre-arrangement

💡 Fix the price before you get in. Drivers wait at arrivals. Hotel Donata sits by the main road, so specify it clearly to avoid being dropped at a central spot. Cash in GEL or USD works best.

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Gudauri के बारे में

Wikipedia ↗
Gudauri, Georgia — city travel guide

Gudauri (Georgian: გუდაური) is a ski resort located on the south-facing plateau of The Greater Caucasus Mountain Range in Georgia. The resort is situated in the Kazbegi Municipality, along the Georgian Military Highway near the Jvari Pass, at an elevation of 2,200 meters (7,200 ft.) above sea level....

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

What are the best rooms at Deka?

Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing east or southeast. These upper floors give you enough height to avoid ground-level noise, and the orientation catches morning sun and views over the ski slopes rather than the parking lot or main road.

Which rooms should I avoid at Deka?

Avoid first-floor rooms at the back or side of the building. The ground floor is likely closest to the service entrance or staff areas, and near the street-facing side you'll catch the rumble of cars and tour buses pulling up. Also skip rooms directly above the lobby or bar lounge — the 1st floor above the common area picks up chatter and music until late.

Is Deka noisy?

Gudauri is a compact ski resort: the main street funnels coaches, taxis and SUVs. The hotel's entrance is on the access road, and ground-floor rooms at that side get engine noise, door slams, and early-morning ski group hubbub. The bar/restaurant is on the ground floor too — sound travels up the stairwell or through the floor.

Which rooms have the best views at Deka?

Rooms on the southeast side look out over the ski runs and the Caucasus ridge — the best views in Gudauri. Northeast-facing rooms might see the road and some mountain backdrop; southwest sees the parking/turnaround area.

What are insider tips for staying at Deka?

1) Request a room on the 3rd floor southeast-facing when booking by phone or email — the front desk won't actively give these out otherwise. 2) Park in the designated lot at the side or rear of the hotel to avoid the tight main street parking; if you arrive late, ask reception to save a spot — the lot fills fast after 5pm.

What time is check-in at Deka?

Check-in at Deka is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does Deka have Wi-Fi?

Free for all guests; standard speed (~20 Mbps). No login—connects directly. No paid tier.

Is there a city or tourist tax at Deka?

None

Where can I eat cheaply near Deka?

A khachapuri or plate of khinkali from a local diner, around 15-20 GEL

What is the cheapest way to get around from Deka?

Marshrutka (minibus) from Tbilisi to Gudauri costs about 15-20 GEL; local lifts are walkable or take a shared taxi for 5-10 GEL per ride

When is the best time to visit Gudauri?

July and August: reliably warm days (18–25°C), clear skies for hiking and biking, and far fewer tourists than winter peak. September is also calm with golden light.

Gudauri के शीर्ष आकर्षण

Gudauri Ski Resort Base Area Free

💡 In summer, the lifts are often closed, but the base area remains a good place to people-watch and find budget food.

Gudauri Panorama Viewpoint Free

💡 Go just before sunset for the best light. The crowds thin out after 4 PM.

Cross Pass Monument (Gudauri Cross) Free

💡 The path is icy in winter — use microspikes. It’s worth the climb for a quiet spot with fewer tourists than the viewpoint.

Jinvali Reservoir Overlook Free

💡 Stop here on your way up from Tbilisi — it’s free and has a small parking area. No facilities, so bring water.

Ananuri Fortress Complex

💡 Arrive early (before 10 AM) to avoid tour groups. The towers are climbable — wear sturdy shoes.

ℹ️ डेटा नोट: सूचना सार्वजनिक डेटा, एआई विश्लेषण और इंटरनेट स्रोतों से प्राप्त की जाती है. कमरे की कॉन्फ़िगरेशन, कीमतें, खुलने के समय और घटना सूची सहित विवरण गलत या पुराने हो सकते हैं. यात्रा से पहले हमेशा सीधे होटल, रेस्तरां या परिवहन प्रदाता से जांच करें.
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  • Ratings — Google guest score, sourced live via Google Places API
  • Address, phone, coordinates — OpenStreetMap + hotel's official website
  • Weather — Open-Meteo 14-day forecast (open-source, no API key)
  • Transport & dining — OpenStreetMap Overpass API + AI editorial
  • Facilities dossier — AI analysis of public hotel data, updated on each visit

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