Georgia

Batumi

The Black Sea waterfront and old-town streets

An aerial view of Batumi’s seaside boulevard and coastline

Batumi is a seaside city in Georgia and the administrative centre of Adjara. Historic streets, the port and a long seaside boulevard sit alongside modern development. It is a starting point for exploring both the Black Sea coast and mountainous Adjara.

Country: Georgia
Currency: Georgian lari · GEL
Landmarks: Old Batumi, the boulevard, Europe Square

Explore the destination

Getting to know the city

Walk from the historic streets to the boulevard and compare them with areas of new developments. A walk reveals differences in building density, access to the sea and the surroundings of a home.

Everyday journeys

The city has air, rail and road connections. For a specific address, separately check the route to a public transport stop, shops and the services you need.

When choosing a home

Check ventilation, the condition of the finishes, heating availability, street noise and nearby construction. If you intend to let the property, clarify management terms and seasonal expenses.

Gonio: residences and hotel projects

In the Gonio area to the south, projects include Radisson, Wyndham Residences and hotel developments by European Village. For a hotel property, separately clarify the rules for personal stays, the management agreement and recurring charges.

Houses and low-rise developments

The selection includes Polo Signature townhouses, alongside HIDE cottages near Chakvi. Hotel villas are a separate property type: their designated use and usage terms may differ from those of a conventional house.

Two different coastal projects

Ambassadori Island is an artificial-island project with First Tower near Batumi. Gonio Yachts & Marina is a separate Eagle Hills master plan in Gonio; expressions of interest are currently being invited. These projects are in different locations.

Batumi: buying property

Batumi is a distinct location to consider when choosing a home. Compare the area, property type, specification and total cost. Below are questions to help you shortlist and assess a particular offer.

Batumi, Gonio or a low-rise home?

Compare the location against your own daily journeys and how you plan to use the home.

The area and daily life

Compare the old streets and boulevard with areas of new developments, then make a separate visit to Gonio. The density of the surroundings, access to the sea and daily journeys matter more than the area’s name alone.

Checking a specific address

For a townhouse or cottage, check vehicle access and the route to the services you need separately. A hotel residence and a residential house may have different rules for use; clarify the format of the specific property.

What should you look for in the finishes and building services?

Check the property you have chosen, its specification and its actual condition.

Viewing and specification

At the viewing, check ventilation, heating, the condition of the finishes and signs of leaks. Assess noise from the street and nearby construction. For an unfinished project, clarify which systems and common areas are included at handover.

From the viewing to the chosen unit

Compare like-for-like specifications: a white-frame shell awaiting final finishing and a finished interior involve different costs and lead times before use. The list of work should relate to the chosen unit rather than the show apartment.

How do you budget for personal stays and letting?

The price on the listing is a starting point; clarify additional and recurring charges.

The full purchase cost

In addition to the purchase price, ask about the cost of maintaining the complex and its common areas, repairs and interior fit-out. For a hotel property, obtain a separate list of services and mandatory charges.

Running costs and management

If you plan to let the property, request the management terms and a seasonal breakdown of expenses. You need to know the commissions, the owner’s access rights and the rules for your own stays. The catalogue does not establish future occupancy or returns.

Which documents and payment terms should you check?

Rights, documents and the payment schedule need to be checked for the particular property and buyer.

Documents and payment

For one chosen property, request the price, area, payment schedule and contractual handover deadline. Clarify the unit’s designated use and the rights that will pass to the buyer.

Checking the terms of your purchase

For a house with land, rights to the building and the plot need to be checked separately. A specialist handling the purchase should confirm the transaction procedure for your status. A general city guide does not replace a review of the specific documents.

Properties in the city

Open map and properties

Photo credits

1. ნიკა იველაშვილი · Batumi from above in 2022 · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized, WebP format.

2. polinakoshkadelik · Aerial view of Batumi’s seaside boulevard · CC BY 2.0. Resized, WebP format.