Title: Aura Boutique Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=88077672&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Aura Boutique Hotel Explore your senses with delicious food and refreshing drinks in this vibrant hotel setting. ## Photo gallery for Aura Boutique Hotel ![Restaurant - Aura Boutique Hotel (Batumi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88080000/88077700/88077672/8091109a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Aura Boutique Hotel (Batumi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88080000/88077700/88077672/fb63cd75.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Triple Room - Aura Boutique Hotel (Batumi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88080000/88077700/88077672/9cafce56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Aura Boutique Hotel (Batumi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88080000/88077700/88077672/e6373ecf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Suite, 1 Bedroom | Bathroom - Aura Boutique Hotel (Batumi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88080000/88077700/88077672/ce4789e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Aura Boutique Hotel offers a warm atmosphere in Old Boulevard. Guests can unwind with a coffee at the cafe, enjoy local flavors at the restaurant, or simply connect to WiFi. With multilingual staff and 24-hour front desk support, guests feel right at home. ## Reviews 8.6 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available - Bar - Housekeeping ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-24&selected=88077672&PinnedHotelID=88077672&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-24&selected=88077672&PinnedHotelID=88077672&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-24&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=88077672&PinnedHotelID=88077672&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-24&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=88077672&PinnedHotelID=88077672&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=88077672&PinnedHotelID=88077672&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=88077672&PinnedHotelID=88077672&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=88077672&PinnedHotelID=88077672&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=88077672&PinnedHotelID=88077672&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Double Room ![Standard Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88080000/88077700/88077672/532d29a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Private bathroom Daily housekeeping In-room safe - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed - Garden view ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room ![Deluxe Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88080000/88077700/88077672/c0b5e887.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room ### Highlights Private bathroom Daily housekeeping In-room safe - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed - City view ### View all photos for Family Triple Room ![Family Triple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88080000/88077700/88077672/a85a09a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Triple Room ### Highlights Private bathroom Daily housekeeping In-room safe - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed - City view ### View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom ![Suite, 1 Bedroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88080000/88077700/88077672/3db51be9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Suite, 1 Bedroom 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Separate bedroom Private bathroom Daily housekeeping In-room safe - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed - Garden view ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBatumi-Hotels-Aura-Boutique-Hotel.h88077672.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBatumi-Hotels-Aura-Boutique-Hotel.h88077672.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Old Boulevard, a neighborhood in Batumi, Aura Boutique Hotel is near the airport and near a train station. Grand Mall and Istanbul Bazaar Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mtirala National Park and Batumi Beach. Batumi Central Park and Batumi Tower Ferris Wheel are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. [Visit our Batumi travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Batumi.dx726) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.64494%2C41.62233&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qbDfYcHOD7cuNEPoXJ34h_kJaxA=) 9 Griboedov St, Batumi, Adjara, 6010 ### What's nearby - ![Batumi beach, Georgia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108498/1ae0f2bf-6075-4ee6-9409-ea07607d2ac7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Batumi Beach 5 min walk \- 0.4 km - ![View of Europe Square in Batumi, Georgia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108502/920b2d3e-1c2c-4e45-9659-f722cf7074b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Europe Square 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - 6 May Park 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Batumi Dolphinarium 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Batumi Central Park 6 min walk \- 0.6 km ### Getting around - Batumi Intl. Airport (BUS) 15 min drive ### Restaurants - Macshaurma 6 min walk - GORKI's shaurma 3 min walk - Maharajah Restaurant 5 min walk - Soar Lounge Cafe Rest. Bar 5 min walk - Podval ## About this property ### Aura Boutique Hotel Hotel near Europe Square You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a restaurant at Aura Boutique Hotel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this hotel include: - Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and luggage storage - Multilingual staff and coffee/tea in the lobby Room features All guestrooms at Aura Boutique Hotel boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet ### Parking and transportation - No onsite parking available - 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge ### Food and drink - Daily continental breakfast available 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 per person - A bar/lounge - A coffee shop/cafe - A restaurant - Coffee and tea in common areas - Snack bar/deli ### Family friendly - Snack bar/deli ### Conveniences - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Turndown service ### Outdoors - In a provincial park ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Slippers ### More - Iron/ironing board on request - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 9:30 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Renovations and closures The property is closed between May 1 and September 30\. ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets stay free ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 10 per person - Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per person (roundtrip) - Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 5 - Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and cash ### We should mention This property does not have elevators If you require a visa to enter the country, your property may be able to help with the supporting documents needed to obtain one. To learn more, you can reach out to the property via the contact details included on your booking confirmation. The property may charge for this assistance, even if you end up cancelling your reservation. All arrangements are solely between the property and yourself. ### Property is also known as Aura Boutique Hotel Hotel Aura Boutique Hotel Batumi Aura Boutique Hotel Hotel Batumi ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Aura Boutique Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Aura Boutique Hotel? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Aura Boutique Hotel? ### What time is check-out at Aura Boutique Hotel? ### Does Aura Boutique Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Aura Boutique Hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Aura Boutique Hotel Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.4 Cleanliness ### 7.2 Amenities ### 8.0 Staff & service ### 7.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wallace Dec 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lali was excellent. Great stay. Affordable and clean with shopping options all around. Safe. Big open room. Madeloba ##### Wallace Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lena May 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice hotel in the city center, close to the sea ##### Lena Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Marianne Sep 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Good value for money Nice budget hotel close to the boulevard. The bed was very comfortable. I didn’t have breakfast, because they didn’t open until 9\. But I guess it’s typical Georgia. ##### Marianne Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anastasia Aug 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I like this hotel. Very close to sea. Highly recommended. ##### Anastasia Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anastasia Aug 17, 2024 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Good hotel, thank you. ##### Anastasia Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### John Oct 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Would have been okay for a few days. There is no shower curtain, so the floor got more than wet quite often. Also a little far out from main shopping. Was okay though for the price. ##### John Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Garsevan Sep 16, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Everything is very, very bad ##### Garsevan Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### miyoshi Jan 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### ペットと一緒に宿泊。 ペットのセキセイインコを連れて宿泊。他の人の評価は間違い。設備も特に問題無く、広い部屋で快適に過ごせた。 ##### miyoshi Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### henry Sep 6, 2025 ##### henry Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotels in Anagni](https://www.expedia.ca/Anagni-Hotels.d6048895.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [ Grand Bellagio Batumi Convention & Casino Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Batumi-Hotels-Legend-Hotel-Batumi.h48392221.Hotel-Information) > > [Cheap Hotels in East Stroudsburg](https://www.expedia.ca/East-Stroudsburg-Hotels-Cheap-Hotels.0-0-d7122-tCheapHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels near Fort Nelson Heritage Museum](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Nelson-Heritage-Museum-Hotels.0-l6192906-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Bogavante Barra de Navidad](https://www.expedia.ca/Barra-De-Navidad-Hotels-Bogavante-Barra-De-Navidad.h9124519.Hotel-Information) > > [Guest Houses South River](https://www.expedia.ca/South-River-Guest-Houses.d553248635740512022-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Hotels in Nashville](https://www.expedia.ca/Nashville-Hotels.d178291.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels with Free Airport Shuttle in Terceira Island](https://www.expedia.ca/Terceira-Island-Hotels-Hotels-With-Free-Airport-Shuttle.0-0-d3404-tHotelswithFreeAirportShuttle.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels & Resorts for Couples in Stanford](https://www.expedia.ca/Stanford-Palo-Alto-Hotels-Couples-Resorts-Hotels.0-n9842-0-tCouplesResortsHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [MADEN Hotel-مادن](https://www.expedia.ca/Medina-Hotels-Al-Nokhba-Royal-Inn.h17853828.Hotel-Information) > > [Resorts Kettering](https://www.expedia.ca/Kettering-Resort-Hotels.d553248634999284347-aaResortHotels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Seawind 7 Penthouse by Liquid Life](https://www.expedia.ca/Gulf-Shores-Hotels-Gulf-Front-Penthouse-Condo-Hot-Tub-On-Property.h22796153.Hotel-Information) > > [Motels Silverton](https://www.expedia.ca/Silverton-Motels.d553248635975866156-aaMotels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Downtown Tulum Loft W/rooftop Pool](https://www.expedia.ca/Tulum-Hotels-Downtown-Tulum-Loft-Wrooftop-Pool.h101943402.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near J. 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