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Mariam was the star of this stay. A wonderful host that shared so much precious insight on Armenian culture, history and traditions. We chatted forever! The property is secluded and quiet which is exactly what we needed. There are a couple of rough patches driving up and the last few meters before the property is a dirt road but don’t let anyone scare you because it’s very easy to reach even with a very low clearance car as our rental. The food prepared for us for both dinner and breakfast was simply amazing. Tasty and earthy and home grown. Too bad we stayed only one night.

Gnishik is literally right at the end of the road, you can go no further, but the Eco Lodge certainly makes the journey worthwhile. The gent who let us in and gave us the keys was very pleasant and helpful and communication before arrival was excellent. It was made clear that the location was remote and that we would have to bring our food and drink with us. This was fine and the shared kitchen was very well equipped. We had a lovely en suite room upstairs with wonderful views from our balcony, especially of the beautiful rose garden in the back garden. We were also lucky enough to have the whole place to ourselves. The bed was comfortable and the shower was hot. There was a problem with the WiFi in the early evening, but it was quickly resolved and worked very well for us after that; not good enough to stream, but perfectly well for browsing, emails, etc. We parked in the drive in front of the Lodge, but there are zero security concerns. If you get the chance to visit, then we strongly suggest that you do. The drive south from Lake Sevan is truly spectacular. The last few kilometres of road were pot holed and slow going, but perfectly accessible if you drive slowly. Overall, this is a wonderful place to enjoy nature and relax and we loved our visit. Very highly recommended.

Great campsite with swimming pool, cold beer, nice owners and a delicious breakfast. We stayed in 2 old Soviet buses which are converted to rooms. Great idea! It’s just a 10 min. walk from Old Bridge Winery where you can have dinner and wine tastings.

the view, the atmosphere in the house, the hosts are easy to reach, Vardges is a great mountaineer, Antuan is always in touch, TLDR, recommend for sure !

The guesthouse is nestled among orchards covering the hillside, surrounded by lush greenery, with birds singing and insects chirping. Sitting on the bench in front of the house, we could gaze at the sweeping valley views. Our room was clean, cozy, and inviting—when we opened the wooden shutters, a beautiful pastoral landscape unfolded before our eyes. The host, a warm and hospitable man, treated us with genuine kindness and prepared the most delicious traditional Armenian dishes. Throughout our stay, he served us fresh seasonal fruits—mulberries, cherries, and apricots—all harvested from his own orchard. The mulberries, in particular, were incredibly sweet and juicy, the best I’ve ever tasted. We loved every moment here. For so long, we had dreamed of escaping the noise of the city and embracing a peaceful countryside life—and in this place, we found exactly that. **An Unforgettable Act of Kindness** Though unrelated to our stay, we were deeply moved by our host’s selfless help. After checking out and visiting Noravank, our car tire was damaged in the rocky hilltop parking lot, We still needed to drive to Yerevan.Since the car was rented in Tbilisi, a frantic phone call confirmed that assistance from there would take too long. In desperation, we contacted our former host. Without hesitation, he coordinated with local helpers, who quickly arrived to change the spare tire. They then guided us to a repair shop in Areni, where the tire was patched, replaced, and pressure-checked. Only after everything was settled did these kind souls finally leave. Throughout the ordeal, our host kept checking in via messages, making us feel cared for in a foreign land. We are endlessly grateful—not just for the wonderful stay, but for this extraordinary act of kindness that went far beyond hospitality. ”

we got a nice upgrade, great lady at the reception,

Terrace, view, location, bathroom

Easy location with parking, very clean rooms and the lady was very helpful and sweet. perfect communication with the owner for everything we needed.

A wonderful place near the cave and the Areni factory. It is very good to read books and admire the natural beauty by the mountain river near the hotel. The hotel has excellent modern rooms according to all standards of convenience and quality, a chic bathroom with a jacuzzi (well, if you have a Deluxe room::)). Walking around the entire territory there are many different interesting locations (khachkar, different varieties of grapes, tables under the trees...) The hosts are polite and hospitable, always working, and there are a lot of plans for development around the hotel. In general, I recommend it. Now in the village of Areni there is a great place to stay!