We took a night train from Tbilisi to Zugdidi (35 GEL per person) and take a marshrutka to Mestia (20 GEL per person).
This place is simple but nice. The host is a wonderful woman, and we really enjoy her hospitality.
Walk from Mestia town to the Hatsvali cable car (15 GEL per person) to enjoy the beautiful mountain of Mestia.
The second ski lift to go further up is not operating (out of ski season perhaps).