The hosts are incredibly kind and hospitable – from the very first moment, we felt truly welcome. Breakfast was excellent, homemade, and served with a smile. And dinner? Absolutely wonderful! We had the chance to dine together with the hosts, taste traditional dishes, and experience genuine Armenian hospitality. The atmosphere was heartfelt, full of conversation and laughter. You simply can't come to Armenia and miss this family. ❤️

“If we had to sum up this home in just a few words: Love + Care + Food = Ararat B&B.”

A Truly Unforgettable Stay with a Beautiful Armenian Family Our 4-day stay at Ararat B&B at Chiva in the Areni Municipality of the Vayots Dzor Province in Armenia was nothing short of magical. From the moment we arrived, Mrs. Knarik and Mr. Kajik welcomed us with open arms, making us feel not like guests, but like cherished members of their family. Their warmth, love, and genuine care turned our visit into a deeply personal and memorable experience. The home was peaceful and cozy, surrounded by a lush organic farm that provided the freshest ingredients for every delicious meal. Knarik treated us to a delightful array of traditional Armenian dishes—Dolma, Lavash, Lule Kebab, Khorovats, Pakhlava, Ttu Lavash, Rice Pilaf, Khinkali, and so much more—all lovingly prepared and bursting with flavor. One of the highlights was celebrating Kajik’s birthday with the family, filled with laughter, fun, and heartfelt moments. The generous servings of food and local drinks were made even more special by the love and care behind every offering. When we left their home, Knarik sent her love with us in the form of locally made jam, fresh fruits, chocolates, and more. A heartfelt thank you to the entire Saghatelyan family—especially Knarik, Kajik, and Qristina—for creating such a warm and welcoming space. Extending our love to Ararat & Family, Vigen & Family and Hovik & Family. Special thanks also to my friend Shushan for recommending this gem. If we had to sum up this home in just a few words: Love + Care + Food = Ararat B&B.

A very satisfying accommodation experience!

“11 out of 10! 🌸”

While the hospitality of Armenian people is legendary and yet the kindness, caring and warmth of the family that hosted was beyond legendary. We felt totally at home. Both the dinner and the breakfast they served us were exceptional (everything they serve they either produce themselves or buy from their neighbours in the village). And the family’s lush garden from where you can see the surrounding mountains took our breath away. Needless to say, the room was impeccably clean and comfortable. In summation: sometimes you really wish you could give 11 out of 10 grade.

“Lovely stay with great hospitality in a beautiful setting. Will definitely be back!”

Great hosts - beautiful setting & lovely food!

Extremely nice place, lovely family (with a very funny child) that is very welcoming. They let you feel like you are part of the family. Breakfast is great, dinner is great (you can order dinner), there is lots of snacks during the day. The Host reminded me of my grandmother by constantly giving me something to eat. Host and hostess speak Armenian, and decent French, Host speaks Russian, Daughter speaks good English. One of the best places I have ever been.

“Thank you so much!”

The most beautiful family who made me feel like one of their own! Which was especially nice as a solo traveller. The bed is very comfortable and everything is kept very clean. After arriving at 20:30, they offered me an amazing dinner. Much of which is grown and produced on the property! Very pretty outdoor patio and garden and an excellent breakfast. The family works very hard to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Their house is located in a nice and quiet mountain village close to Areni. I definitely recommend. It is a good place to stay for groups or solo traveller's!

“Amazing and Lovely”

This B&B is the home of an absolutely lovely family, who share their house with guests. When we arrived we had a very warm welcome. The hospitality is amazing, we had dinner together with the family with really good delicious Armenian food. It's a pity, that due to our plans we could only stay one night.

Nice hosts

The kindness and hospitality of the family is exceptional.

Your best choice in Armenia! What a fantastic experience at Ararat B&B. You will find yourself in a warm and welcoming home of an Armenian family. In the middle of a rather dry country, you can relax in a spectacular oasis and snack on freshly harvested fruits from the garden. A wonderful dinner and breakfast was prepared for us - homemade is the best word to describe it: From pickled vegetables, eggs, juice, vodka, milk, and even cheese and butter, everything came from homegrown crops and livestock and was processed at home. Stunning! On the way to Ararat and Noravank, Arat B&B is an absolute must. We immediately felt at home and saying goodbye was harder than we thought. Thank you so much for everything! Hope to see you again :)

We had an absoulutly great time with the owner's family. They cooked us dinner and ate with us. Very, very nice people! Very clean house where we felt at home! Nice garden, beautiful, quiet location. 10+!