Aqua Batumi Hotel & Apartments

We booked an apartment through Agoda after seeing photos of rooms with sea views, but were given a different room on arrival. It seems they don't actually have proper sea-view rooms. Only after asking repeatedly did we get one with a very faint, poor view. The location is at the far end of the main area, which we didn't find convenient. I'd suggest looking in Orbi City or nearby instead, since those areas are more central. The receptionist put on a helpful front, but came across as arrogant and seemed to toy with us rather than fix the problem. Trusting the high ratings and reviews without question was a big mistake for me.

The rooms are run down and falling apart. My sister's shower mirror enclosure in the bathroom suddenly shattered into countless pieces, and she got a sharp cut. Do not stay here. At this price, there are better places, this feels like a rip off. The hotel's website lists a gym and restaurant, but neither is available there. When we asked, they blamed the old management for setting up the website. It's still online, though, which made it seem deliberately misleading.

A safe, clean place with a nice pool. The sea view is lovely, and it's well located, not too far from either the city or the airport.

From the balcony you can look straight out at the Black Sea, which was a wonderful experience. It's quiet and clean, and very close to the airport, though well away from downtown. I'd rate it as a solid three-star hotel.