A 19th-century retreat in Borjomi, the famous radon waters of Tskaltubo, and a balneological resort right in Tbilisi – Paper Kartuli explores places where you can relax, rejuvenate, or finally take a healing bath.
Tbilisi Balneological Resort
Operating since 1938, this balneological resort resembles the famous thermal health resorts of Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Germany. Located in the historic part of Tbilisi, it continues the ancient tradition of using sulfurous waters for health and wellness.
The resort offers mineral and sulfur baths, mud therapy, physiotherapy, and wellness massages. Medical services are also available, including X-rays, echocardiography, ultrasound, gynecology, medical laboratory tests, cosmetic treatments, and more.
Prices: General therapeutic massage – from 66 GEL, mud massage – from 88 GEL, wine bath with massage – from 209 GEL.
Address: Abanotubani, Gorgasali Street, 9
Website: balneo.ge
BIOLI Wellness Resort
This resort is located in Kojori, 18 km from Tbilisi. Guests can assess their cardio and fitness status, stress levels, and metabolism, receive a personalized health improvement program, and even restore sleep. Treatments include phytobaths, a salt cave, and an infrared sauna.
Prices: Doctor’s consultation – from 174 GEL, echocardiography – 319 GEL, anti-stress program – from 500 GEL.
Address: 1 Bioli Street, Kojori, Tbilisi
Website: bioli.ge
Borjomi Likani Health & Spa Centre
Located in the climatic resort town of Borjomi, this is a rehabilitation, diagnostic, and spa center. The resort is set in a vast park, where visitors can also explore the historic Romanov Palace.
Mineral water is used both for drinking and various treatments, including baths, showers, inhalations, and rinses. Specializing in gastrointestinal, liver, and kidney treatments, the center also offers massages and cosmetic procedures.
Prices: Wellness program – from 600 GEL.
Address: 16 Meskheti Street, Borjomi
Website: borjomilikaniresort.com
Legends Tskaltubo SPA & Resort
The Tskaltubo balneological resort is famous for its natural sources of warm radon water, which have a high concentration of uranium and radium. These waters are used for the prevention and treatment of various health conditions.
The healing properties of Tskaltubo’s radon waters were first mentioned in the 11th century. In the 1970s, the resort even had a crutch museum, showcasing those left behind by successfully treated patients.
Prices: Accommodation with three meals a day, standard medical care (minimum stay: 7 nights), and three daily treatments, including a 10-minute local massage, physiotherapy, and a 20-minute radon bath.
Single room: $97 per night, double room: $140 per night.
Address: 23 Rustaveli Street, Tskaltubo
Website: sanatoriumi.ge
Nunisi Forest Hotel & Spa
This resort is located in the Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park, in the gorge of the Nunisistskali River. The unique Nunisi microclimate is created by a mix of deciduous and coniferous forests. The main natural factors here are the fresh air and highly alkaline water, which are beneficial for skin and nervous system conditions.
The resort operates from June 1 to October 1. A dermatologist, therapist, spa specialist, and dietitian oversee the health of guests. Diagnostic services, treatment programs, and three meals a day are included in the package.
Prices: Healing baths – up to 35 GEL, other therapeutic procedures and massages – from 40 GEL.
Address: Village Kharauli
Website: nunisi.ge
Borjomi Palace Health & Spa Center
This resort is also located in Borjomi. It is renowned for its mineral springs and fresh air near the nature reserve. The building has been used as a sanatorium since 1876, and a full renovation was completed in 2013.
Guests can consult specialists in gastroenterology, cardiology, endocrinology, otolaryngology, gynecology, and urology. The center is equipped with ultrasound and laboratory testing facilities.
Prices: Charcot shower – 60 GEL, hydrogen therapy – 50 GEL, mineral water baths (including carbonated) – 50 GEL, galvanic bath – 100 GEL.
Address: 17 Gamsakhurdia Street, Borjomi
Website: borjomipalace.ge
