History
Launched in 2011, Orbi delivered Orbi Residence, Orbi Beach Tower, Orbi City and several projects in Gudauri (Orbi Palace, Orbi Panorama). Massive distribution in Israel, Turkey, ex-USSR.
Aparthotel developer
Orbi Group: the star aparthotels of Batumi and Gudauri
Orbi invented the accessible aparthotel format in Georgia. Studios of 15-30 sqm sold to foreign investors under a hotel-style operation.
Main city
Batumi
Founded in
2011
Projects
10
Delivered units
12,000
Under construction
2,500
Leadership
- Orbi Group leadershipExecutive committee
Financial health
High volume, private structure. The guaranteed-yield model saw corrections post-Covid. Read yield contract clauses carefully.
Reputation
High recognition, mixed reviews. Micro-units and hotel format suit small budgets. Owners sometimes report real yields 30-50% below initial projections.
Pros
- +Lowest entry ticket on the market (from USD 25,000)
- +Turnkey operation
- +Seafront and ski-slope locations
- +International network
Cons
- −Real yields often below promises
- −Difficult resale (saturated secondary market)
- −Sometimes high service charges
Frequently asked questions
+Does Orbi Group deliver projects on time?
Orbi Group has a delivery record broadly in line with announced schedules, with occasional 3-to-9-month delays on specific projects. We always verify permit status, site progress and financial health before any reservation.
+Can I buy from Orbi Group remotely?
Yes. Reservation is signed via notarised power of attorney from your country. International wire is standard and our team handles the Public Registry filing without requiring your travel to Georgia.
+What warranty does Orbi Group offer?
The Georgian statutory builder warranty applies (10-year structural, 2-year finishes). Orbi Group typically adds a dedicated after-sales service for foreign buyers, with English and Russian support.
+Can I finance a purchase from Orbi Group with a Georgian bank?
TBC Bank and Bank of Georgia lend to non-residents with 30-40% down payment, indicative USD rate 8-11%. Orbi Group also offers in-house payment plans over 12-36 months, interest-free during construction.
+Does Orbi Group offer a rental management service?
On aparthotel and select premium projects, in-house or delegated rental management is offered at 20-25% fees. On purely residential projects, an external operator is required.
Independent profile written from public sources (Georgian Public Registry, developer reports, industry press) and our own field experience. Not sponsored by the developer named.