Is it safe to book an Orbi apartment in Batumi through Booking.com with payment at the property or prepayment?

From messages by 5 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 33 days ago

TL;DR

One traveler reported booking an Orbi stay on Booking.com with payment at the property and no prepayment. The discussions do not confirm successful check-in on fully prepaid reservations; a US$25-per-night Black Friday booking was mentioned, but the guest ultimately did not stay there.

What the community said

For price reference, an Orbi reservation made during the previous year’s Black Friday was quoted at US$25 per night. This is not evidence of a successful stay, as the traveler decided not to check in.

33 days ago Orbi — US$25 per night

The discussion highlights that a no-prepayment booking does not by itself guarantee peace of mind about having accommodation available on arrival; travelers specifically raised this concern.

63 days ago Booking.com reservation without prepayment

A reported Booking.com option for Orbi allowed payment at the property, with no advance payment required.

82 days ago Orbi / payment at property