Picture a morning among the vines, with soft light spilling over the valley and the Caucasus Mountains rising in the distance. That is the view awaiting guests at Askaneli Resort, a new five-star retreat that has opened in the village of Sanavardo, in Kvareli Municipality, in the heart of Georgian wine country, Kakheti.
The resort was developed with the participation of the international hospitality operator Wyndham, a meaningful step for a region where winemaking runs back centuries and hospitality is part of the local character. Total investment in the hotel's construction reached 35 million GEL, of which 10 million was subsidized by the state under the Enterprise Georgia program. The Askaneli company's overall investment in its winery, infrastructure and 400 hectares of its own vineyards in the area reached 70 million GEL.
The hotel offers 50 rooms with views of the Caucasus Mountains. For those who come to unwind, a spa zone provides a place to slow down after long roads and tastings. Gastronomy is also central, with dining spaces where regional flavors and wine belong together.
One of the resort's most charming features is its Kakhetian courtyard, designed to introduce guests to the region's traditions and wine culture. It invites you not just to taste wine, but to feel the atmosphere in which it is made and shared around a generous table.
The story is still unfolding. Investors plan to add conference halls, concert venues and a gated village of residential villas. The project has already created about 100 permanent jobs for residents of Kvareli Municipality, so a stay here also supports the local community.
Kakheti has long drawn travelers with ancient monasteries, family cellars and legendary feasts. Now it offers one more reason to linger: a comfortable resort where vineyards, mountains and calm come together. Ready to see it for yourself? Plan your trip to Georgia, add Kakheti to your itinerary with the YourGeorgia.travel route planner, and set off for the land of wine.