Prepared by Sakhva Travel Georgia Guide, a tours and travel platform for Georgia. Sakhva Travel office: 14 Merab Kostava St, Tbilisi.
Tbilisi sits in a basin between mountains, and in summer the city heats up like an oven: July and August stay at +33–38°C, and in the evening the stones of the Old Town give off the heat they have stored. Air conditioning helps indoors, but sooner or later you want to get into the water. The good news is that the city has plenty of options — from an indoor water park with slides to a quiet rooftop hotel pool.
As a guide I constantly get the same question from travellers and expats: “Where can I swim in Tbilisi without going to the sea in Batumi?” Batumi is 6–7 hours each way — not an option for a single day. But the city itself and the area within half an hour of it have everything: a water park, hotel pools with day passes, riverside pools and free lakes. Let's go through them one by one — with real 2026 prices and opening hours.
Gino Paradise — the city's main water park
Gino Paradise (also known as Gino Aqua Park) is Tbilisi's largest water park, a whole water complex on 13 hectares by the Tbilisi Sea, near Beshenov Street in the north-east of the city. It is the main answer to the question “where can the whole family go for a proper day of swimming”.
What's inside
- 9 pools — indoor and outdoor, including a wave pool with a climbing wall and a “lazy river” for drifting gently in a loop.
- A 31-metre slide — the tallest toboggan in Eastern Europe: six tunnel runs at different speeds. A must for adrenaline lovers.
- Kids' zone — separate, with warm water, small slides and shallow pools. Little ones are more comfortable here than in the main pools.
- Spa and VIP — saunas, a wellness area, a private garden with sun loungers, a gym.
Hours and prices
The water park is open from 12:00 to 22:00 and all year round (the indoor part). Weekday entry is usually cheaper — about 55–62 ₾ with a promotion, the full weekend rate is 79–89 ₾ (≈$28–32). Children under 3 usually go free. Check the exact current rates on ginoaquapark.ge.
How to get there
By Bolt taxi from the centre — 12–18 ₾ (20–30 minutes, depending on traffic). By car — there is a car park. Public transport is inconvenient, so take a taxi. Tell the driver “Gino Paradise” or “the water park at the Tbilisi Sea” — everyone knows it.
Open-air pools in central Tbilisi
If you don't want to travel to the outskirts and just need a pool with a lounger and a cocktail, several hotels in the centre offer day passes — you pay for the day and don't have to stay at the hotel.
Oasis Pool Club — Radisson Blu
The city's most central open-air pool is on Freedom Square, at the Radisson Blu. A 25 × 5 metre pool, sun loungers, a bar and a city crowd. Day entry: 50 ₾ on weekdays, 75 ₾ on Fridays, 90 ₾ at weekends. The best choice if you are staying in the centre and want “pool + sun” without travelling.
Other hotel pools
- Sheraton Grand Tbilisi — a large outdoor pool, day passes available. Check the price — it changes with the season.
- Pullman Tbilisi Axis — a panoramic pool in a modern complex, day pass.
- Stamba Hotel — a stylish pool at a design hotel in the Vera district; more about the place itself in our guide Stamba Hotel Tbilisi.
A hotel pool day pass is not just the water but the whole service: loungers, towels, a bar, showers. The ideal format for a relaxed day by the water in the centre.
Pools outside the city
If you are ready to drive 20–30 minutes, there are pools near Tbilisi with a different vibe — by the water and with views.
Pool 53 — in Mtskheta, a 20-minute drive north of Tbilisi, right on the edge above the Mtkvari river. There is a bar-restaurant, and in summer live music and parties. A good way to combine a swim with a trip to the ancient capital: more about Mtskheta itself on our blog. The same area works perfectly as a day escape from the heat; more ideas in our guide Tbilisi in summer.
Where to swim for free
The cheapest way to cool off is the city's lakes. There is no entrance fee.
- Lisi Lake — a large lake with a sandy beach, a gentle entry into the water and boat hire. The water warms up to 24–26°C in July-August.
- Turtle Lake — compact, closer to the centre, with a cable car and restaurants around it.
A full guide to both — routes, how to get there, prices for boats and sun loungers — is in a separate article Tbilisi lakes: Lisi and Turtle Lake. And how to survive the heat in the city in general, what to do in the evening and where to escape for a day — in our big guide to Tbilisi in summer.
Comparison: where to go
| Place | Type | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gino Paradise | Water park, slides | 55–89 ₾ | Families, kids, adrenaline |
| Radisson Oasis | Open-air pool, centre | 50–90 ₾ | A day by the water in the centre |
| Sheraton / Pullman / Stamba | Hotel pool | from ~40 ₾ | Peace and quiet, service |
| Pool 53 (Mtskheta) | Riverside pool | check | Views, parties |
| Lisi / Turtle Lake | Lake, nature | free | Budget, Georgian atmosphere |
My advice: with kids — definitely Gino Paradise, it is safe and there is something to do all day. For a couple wanting a day by the water in the centre — Radisson Oasis. On a budget and “like a local” — Lisi Lake with a picnic. And if you want to combine a swim with a trip — Pool 53 near Mtskheta.
2026 prices at a glance
| Service | Price (GEL) | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Gino Paradise — weekdays (promo) | 55–62 ₾ | ≈$20–22 |
| Gino Paradise — weekends | 79–89 ₾ | ≈$28–32 |
| Radisson Oasis — weekdays | 50 ₾ | ≈$18 |
| Radisson Oasis — Friday | 75 ₾ | ≈$27 |
| Radisson Oasis — weekends | 90 ₾ | ≈$32 |
| Taxi to Gino from the centre | 12–18 ₾ | ≈$4–6 |
| Lisi / Turtle Lake | free | $0 |
| Sun lounger on the lake beach | 5–10 ₾ | ≈$2–3.5 |
Tips from guide Timur
What to bring:
- Cash — not everywhere at the lakes and outside the city accepts cards.
- Sunscreen SPF 50+ — by the water you burn faster because of the reflection.
- Your own towel and flip-flops — the changing rooms at the lakes are basic.
- For the water park — a hair tie and water shoes for the slides.
When to go:
- The water park and hotel pools are packed at weekends — arrive at opening time (12:00) or go on a weekday.
- The lakes are best on weekday mornings (9:00–11:00): no crowds and no heat.
- Peak heat and demand is July-August. In these months book a hotel pool in advance.
Open-air hotel pool season runs roughly from late May to September. The indoor Gino Paradise is open all year, so you can swim even in winter.
