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"Staying at Honglin Pavilion Inn in Dali was an absolute gem! The facilities and amenities were top-notch, far exceeding my expectations, and truly enhanced my trip. The inn's location is incredibly convenient. Step right out into the ancient city's streets, and a stroll to Erhai Lake is just a few minutes away. Walking into the courtyard was a breathtaking experience; it's designed in a classical Chinese garden style, with rockeries and flowing water complemented by vintage lanterns. The common areas feature incredibly comfortable rattan chairs and tea sets, and they even provide complimentary tea and utensils. In my free time, I'd brew a pot of tea and enjoy the scenery – it was so relaxing I didn't want to leave. All in all, the stay brought immense happiness. Next time I'm in Dali, I'll definitely choose this place again!"

"Really beautiful traditional style building on the edge of the ancient town and close to a main road for ease of getting taxis. Room was modern, clean and very comfortable. Service was a little odd; no one came to change the room during the whole stay and there was no mention of whether I had to request it especially in the wechat customer service welcome. But this wasn’t a huge issue. A possible issue for other travelers with large luggage might be the lack of an elevator. Otherwise, perfect. Would definitely stay here again."

"Stayed at Dali Erhai Seaview B&B — absolutely loved the view of Erhai Lake right from the room! Rooms were clean, cozy, and comfortable. Staff were friendly and attentive, making check-in and stay seamless. Perfect spot to relax and enjoy Dali’s lakeside charm."

"The surroundings are excellent. Right across the street, Xianglinyuan is a restaurant frequented by celebrities. With two secure card-access gates, it feels very safe. The location is right in the heart of Dali, with a cruise ship dock downstairs, offering an expansive view of the beautiful sea. The room was clean and tidy, with disposable towels, which was a nice touch. The air conditioning provides both hot and cold air, and the host thoughtfully placed a humidifier in the room, so it wasn't dry when I slept, and my nose felt great the next morning. The AC was very warm, and the hygiene and facilities were truly good. There was even a Xiaomi dryer, so I could dry my towel and not have to carry a damp one with me the next day. You can feed seagulls downstairs, no need to go all the way to Xiaoputuo. In the evening, the front desk even provides red bean soup, so you can enjoy a warm dessert back at the guesthouse – very comforting. The service was incredibly attentive; breakfast can be delivered to your room. Just send a WeChat message to the housekeeper, and they'll bring it up, which is perfect for late sleepers. The owner found out it was my birthday during check-in and specially prepared a little surprise. The experience was truly full of pleasant surprises, and the price was very affordable. It's an incredible value compared to places in Shuanglang that cost over 1000 yuan, and the sea view is just as good, if not better. I'll definitely recommend it to friends."

"We had a great stay at The Spirited Silky Guesthouse in Dali in October and November 2025. We stayed there twice over the course of three weeks on our cycle trip to and from Shangri-la. The hotel is in a convenient place, just on the outer edge of the Old Town. It's very close to all of the action but it's in a quiet location down a side street. The inside of the hotel is in the old style. It looks superb featuring a huge fish pond in a peaceful courtyard. As soon as you arrive, the staff team is only too happy to assist with anything you need and look after you throughout your stay.. Xiao Fen and Xiao Lou were both wonderfully helpful. The breakfast is delicious with noodles, Momo and vegetables, eggs, toast, butter and a choice of jams. Little desserts. Tea, and Coffee. All beautifully served. The cleaning staff are very helpful and our room was tidied and restocked every day. We also had the opportunity to try on the traditional ethnic group costumes as well as tasting some of the local teas. We highly recommend The Spirited Silky Guesthouse!"

"Started our day terrible as our luggage didn’t make it to the transfer flight. Went to check in to the hotel. The host/owner was super friendly and helpful. Informed us that airport did contacted them regarding our luggage before we arrived. Helped us to contact the airport regarding our luggage. Even suggesting us where and what to eat. They even helped us to arrange a day trip as it was raining non stop on my second day Location was super convenient. Lots of food and shop within walking distance Will definitely visit them if I’m back to Dali."

"Our stay at Yunpo Light Luxury B&B was truly delightful! The location is incredibly convenient, very close to the ancient city, which saved us a lot of time on our itinerary. The front desk staff, especially the young man, was super attentive and helpful. He not only enthusiastically recommended local delicacies but also provided us with travel tips, making our trip smoother and more enjoyable. The environment was comfortable, and the overall experience was excellent. I genuinely recommend this place to anyone visiting Dali!"

"Overall, the hotel offered a great experience. For those nitpickers complaining about outdated facilities, it's a 10-year-old hotel that's been maintained exceptionally well. If you want new, go stay in a formaldehyde-ridden room! The lobby is quite unique and grand. Check-in was smooth with a butler who made communication and problem-solving easy. I forgot to close the screen window when I went out, worried about bugs, and it was sorted instantly via WeChat. The room size is ample, and the balcony view is nice. The bedding is good, and the pillows are comfortable. They even provide bed rails for those with kids. Beyond that, it's a standard, excellent star-rated hotel. There's a courtyard in front of the lobby for relaxing. My wife wanted to try local specialties like Xidoufen and Barener Si, so we skipped breakfast, thus no comment on that. This is also one of only two Tesla Supercharging stations built at hotels in Dali (the other being Junfa Pullman). Tesla isn't stupid, they choose their locations wisely. The location is good, at the foot of a hillside, very quiet. It's very close to the three cableways for Cangshan. For exploring the western route (Dali Ancient City, Xizhou Ancient Town, Hai She Park), this is the best place to stay."

"The hotel I is run meticulously by a middle-aged couple who are very friendly & helpful, testing guests like distant family members. The lady boss runs the front desk & guest relations with a reasonably good command of English. On several occasions, she has gone out of her way to assist us during our stay. First was to help confirm & secure a personal belonging which I accidentally left in the room. On another occasion, she stepped in quickly to book us an alternative transport to Lijiang after the original booking was aborted, allowing us to reach our destination without incurring extra cost & time. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone who needs assistance when visiting Dali. It's located only a short distance from the main road within the old city. It's located in a lane lined with small traders & they will be happy to meet you at the taxi drop-off point to help with your luggage."

"The lady owner is very kind and friendly to the guests. She will prepare homecooked mixian for her guests in the morning, which is very delicious and we immediately fall in love with the mixian. The environment is very zen, you can see her cat is trying to play with the fishes in the pond. We enjoyed our stay, regardless of the weather sunny day or raining day. We stayed different places in our trip to Yunnan, and we rated this place is the best place we ever stayed throughout the trip. Dali Ancient City is opposite of the main road, reachable within walking distance. You can even rent motorbikes and ride to Ancient City from the shops."