Guest House Balda

Initial Description on Booking.com: The listing mentioned public road access, nearby sightseeing spots (including waterfalls), and horse rentals — which sounded appealing, but not met. Scenic Location: The surrounding area could have been beautiful under different circumstances, especially in better weather. Polite Attempt at Conversation (by one host): The host made a minimal effort to engage in small talk and showed us videos of past guests enjoying their stay.

Arrival & Communication: The main road to the guesthouse had been closed for three months, but this was not mentioned in the listing. Hosts admitted they knew about it and that past guests were also frustrated — yet refused to update the description. The alternative route was a difficult dirt road, made worse by rain. No assistance or meeting point was offered to help us find the location. Only the screenshot of the map as a guide. Room & Comfort: The room was cramped, with very little space to move. The bed was too small, even for someone of 167 cm height. The door to the bathroom was closed off from the room, requiring a cold walk around — uncomfortable for anyone, but especially for my pregnant wife There was no air of comfort or coziness. Facilities: Despite being listed as available, there were: No kitchen, stovetop, fridge, or kitchenware, no hairdryer. No entertainment options like TV, music, etc. To get anything you have to ask for it, hosts never offered us a thing. No breakfast, no coffee were offered in the morning. Hospitality: The atmosphere felt unwelcoming and cold. One host left silently; the other seemed disinterested. The hosts were so welcoming, they barely looked up from their phones to notice us on the next morning — we felt like invisible guests of honor. Asking for a coffee? Oh no, we wouldn’t dare interrupt such an important scroll. At checkout, they kept our change, which felt inappropriate. Overall attitude seemed rude and money-focused, not reflective of the Georgian hospitality we’ve known and loved over the past 3 years of living here.

I booked for 1 night but ended up staying some more nights. Very nice location, clean and the family is very sweet. Giorgi and his parents were very accommodating and also planned various activities like horse riding. Food was good, internet was good as well, if you want to work remotely there in the middle of nature is doable.

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This is a very nice guest house! Great Georgian homemade food fresh from farm, cool activities and beautiful surroundings. A great place to go and relax!

My partner and I chose 'Guest House Balda' for our stay while visiting Martvili Canyon, and it was a perfect choice. The canyon was just a quick 15-minute drive away, making it very convenient. The guest house itself was incredibly comfortable, with everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The serene atmosphere, combined with the warmth and hospitality of the host family, made us feel right at home. Their house is truly beautiful, and the on-site restaurant was a highlight of our trip. The food was exceptional—I've tasted many Khachapuri throughout Georgia, but theirs was by far the best. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area!