Lopota Lake Resort & Spa Awarded ‘Georgia’s Leading Resort’ For World Travel Awards 2026
Lopota Lake Resort & Spa has been awarded ‘Georgia’s Leading Resort 2026’ in the prestigious World Travel Awards, recognising its distinctive approach to hospitality, its commitment to thoughtful design, and its position as Georgia’s most compelling resort destination.
Opened in 2008, Lopota Lake Resort & Spa has evolved from an intimate family-run bed and breakfast into a 60-hectare destination centred around a serene lake and surrounded by the forests and vineyards of Kakheti. Today, the resort features 310 rooms and suites across 16 buildings, bringing together contemporary accommodation, extensive wellness facilities, diverse culinary experiences and a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities for guests of all ages.
Design and a strong sense of place are central to the resort’s identity. Renovations over the past few years have updated the property with four refreshed lakeside accommodation buildings, an all new, acoustically designed Jazz Club, an onsite Aqua Park (‘Green Aqua’), and a new boutique gift shop and reception space designed by architect Lado Lomitashvili of Studio Gypsandconcrete, where a greenhouse-inspired structure and stained-glass walls create a seamless connection between the interior and the surrounding landscape.
Natural materials, including stone, wood, copper and locally sourced Lopota marble, complement considered furniture and lighting selections from local and international design brands, creating interiors that balance contemporary sophistication with the character of the region. More recently, the resort has announced plans to commence construction of a new multipurpose building, designed by a team of Georgian designers, which will support events of over 450 guests and other onsite experiences.
Beyond its design, Lopota offers an immersive experience of Georgian culture and the natural environment. Guests can explore the region’s age-old wine traditions through guided tastings at the celebrated on-site Château Buera winery, enjoy seasonal cuisine across a diverse collection of restaurants and bars, unwind at the Forest Spa in collaboration with Valmont, or experience the magic of a Slavic Bathhouse treatment. Other onsite activities include horseback riding, hiking, cycling, paddle-boating and forest wellness walks, encouraging guests to experience the landscape at their own pace.
Lopota elegantly manages to combine the scale and diversity of an international resort with the warmth of a family-led hospitality philosophy. Its all-season offering makes it a destination for couples, families and multi-generational travellers alike, inviting guests to return for experiences that evolve with the seasons while remaining deeply connected to the traditions, flavours and landscapes of Georgia.
The World Travel Awards 2026 recognise excellence across the global travel and tourism industry. Further information about the awards and the nomination categories can be found at www.worldtravelawards.com. For more information about Lopota Lake Resort & Spa please visit www.lopotaresort.com.