We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Dali, China. We have also included accommodation in guest houses, villas, boutique hotels, historic buildings and romantic hotels. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated January 2024.
Guest House.Hip. Lovely surroundings. The Linden Centre is an award-winning boutique hotel offering the intrepid traveler an inspiring exploration into Southwest China. The property, renovated by the Lindens, is one of their attempts to preserve local Bai heritage and introduce curious travelers to a different side of China.The Linden Centre has been consistently ranked as a top Dali hotel, and has gained international recognition for its commitment to cultural sustainability and heritage preservation. There is a designated smoking area for smokers. You can work out in the fitness centre and participate in an array of activities including billiards and table tennis. Free Wi-Fi access is available. All rooms have an electric kettle. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and bathrobes. The facilities here are nationally protected heritage sites that have been professionally restored by the Linden team to their former dynastic elegance. At The Linden Centre you will find a terrace. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, a tour desk and luggage storage. For business travelers, hotel provide free fax and photocopying. Besides, surcharged shuttle service can be reserved in advance. The property offers free parking. Chargeable yoga classes and photography service are provided. There is a restaurant and café on site serving Chinese food with a selection of seasonal delicacies. Chefs can cater to special dietary needs and allergies.Show full description
This is the coolest, most creative and cosy guest house in Dali. WOW!
Guest House.Elegant. Great interior design. Boasting garden views, Yuanshanqing·Stone Hill Seaview Guesthouse offers accommodation with free bikes, a garden and a bar, around 12 km from Monument of Shih-tsu Taking over Yunnan. Featuring free shuttle service, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. The units are fitted with a private bathroom, while selected rooms here will provide you with a balcony and others also have a lake view. At the guest house, some units are soundproof. Sightseeing tours are available close by. A car rental service is available at the guest house. Dali Museum is 12 km from Yuanshanqing·Stone Hill Seaview Guesthouse, while Dali Railway Station is 13 km away. The nearest airport is Dali Huangcaoba Airport, 5 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Delightful property. Great views. Popular among couples.Opened July 2020. Set in Dali, 4.6 km from Goddess of Mercy Temple, Blue Sea Hotel offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. The property is situated 4.6 km from Guanyin Hollow, 6.4 km from Cangshan Mountain and 6.7 km from Erhai Gate. The accommodation features room service and free WiFi. At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a desk. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, the units at Blue Sea Hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms will provide you with a balcony. At the accommodation every room includes bed linen and towels. Wuhua Building is 7.3 km from Blue Sea Hotel, while Gantong Temple is 8 km away. The nearest airport is Dali Huangcaoba Airport, 25 km from the hotel.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most BEAUTIFUL boutique hotels in Dali.
Boutique hotel.Nice style. Nice interior design. Featuring free WiFi, a restaurant and a barbecue, Dali Yanyuan Mountain Retreat offers accommodation in Dali, at the foot of Mount Cangshan. Dali Ancient Town is 5 minutes' walk away. WiFi access is possible in all areas. Each room is with ample natural light and views. it is air conditioned and features a TV with satellite channels, seating area and working desk. You will find a kettle in the room. Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find hairdryer, toiletries and shower facilities. Luggage storage, concierge service and cleaning service is offered.Free use of bicycles, bike hire, car hire and ticket service are available. Safety deposit box can be offered upon request. Guest can take a stroll at terrace and garden. Chinese delicacies are served in the onsite restaurant. Reading, calligraphy practicing and Pu-erh tea tasting are also possible.Show full description
Guest House.Lively. Great location. Boasting an on-site restaurant and bar, Dali Yunxi Boutique Inn offers stylish guestrooms in Dali. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Featuring artistic and delicate decorations, each unit is fitted with air conditioning and a flat-screen cable TV. Guests can enjoy free private parking. Located just a 1-minute stroll to Erhai Gate, the inn is located on the crossroad of Renmin Road and Dongyu Street. It takes an 11-minute car drive to the Chongsheng Temple and the Three-Pagoda. There nearest airport is Dali Airport, a 50-minute minute car journey away. A seating area and a kettle are available as well. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom where slippers and free toiletries are provided. This property has a 24-hour front desk. Assistance with luggage storage, tour arrangements and tickets can be provided at the reception. Shuttle and bicycle rental service is available as well. The hotel is equipped with a bar, a garden and sun terrace. There is a restaurant on site. American-style breakfast is served daily.Show full description
Villa.Relaxing atmosphere. Superb interior design. Offering lake views, Dali Liao Fan Seaview Villa is an accommodation located in Dali, 13 km from Dali Museum and 14 km from Dali Railway Station. The property features sea and mountain views, and is 13 km from Monument of Shih-tsu Taking over Yunnan. The villa has family rooms. The units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kettle, a walk-in shower, bathrobes and a desk. Featuring a private bathroom, units at the villa complex also offer free WiFi. At the villa complex, each unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. Sightseeing tours are available nearby. Yuanpu Business & Trade Street is 16 km from the villa, while Guanyin Hollow is 22 km away. The nearest airport is Dali Huangcaoba Airport, 7 km from Dali Liao Fan Seaview Villa.Show full description
The most well designed, relaxing and romantic villa in Dali. It also has beautiful surroundings. WOW!
Boutique hotel.Charming. Great location. Popular among couples. Set in Dali Old Town, Dali Old Courtyard-Style Boutique Hotel is 50 metres from Renmin Road and steps from Dali Catholic Cathedral. Cangshan is 3 km away and Erhai Lake is 5 km away. Each room includes heating and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. You will find a kettle in the room. For your comfort, you will find slippers and free toiletries. MY HOTEL features free WiFi throughout the property. Housed in a hundred-years-old Bai ethnic group style building, the property maintains the historic elements yet decorated with modern amenities. You will find free bicycles and a 24-hour front desk at the property.Show full description
This is the most historic boutique hotel in Dali. It is very popular among couples travelling to Dali.
Boutique hotel. East meets West at the art-themed Sky Valley Heritage Boutique Hotel in beautiful Xizhou Town, Dali. Contemporary yet elegant décor transformed this historic Bai-style building to a design hotel. Traditional calligraphy, paintings and ceramics are displayed throughout the property. Located in the quaint Sili Villiage, Xizhou Town, Sky Valley Hotel is 2 km from Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake. Dali Old Town is 19 km away. All rooms come with cultural fabrics, handicrafts of the Bai ethnic group and classic wood furnishings with intricate carvings. Modern amenities include a flat-screen TV, shower facilities and air conditioning. Guests can unwind on the terrace, check emails at the business centre, or arrange trips at the tour desk. On-site parking is free and free Wi-Fi and wired internet access is provided. Local cuisine can be enjoyed at the on-site restaurant.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Creative. Great bar. Located just 200 metres from Dali Three Pagodas, Dali Ronglu Hotel features free WiFi throughout the property. Views of Three Pagodas, Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake can be enjoyed from the rooms. Every room is equipped with underfloor heating and air conditioning. Tea facilities and tatami flooring can be found in each room. For your convenience, you will find slippers, a hairdryer and free toiletries. You will find a library and a shared lounge at the property. Standing on the rooftop terrace, you can enjoy a 360-degree view of mountain, lake and the old town. The hotel also has a pub and a dining room. A range of activities are offered in the area, such as golfing, cycling and hiking. Wuhua Building is 2.1 km from Dali Ronglu Hotel, while Zhonghe Temple is 2.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Dali Airport, 18 km from the property.Show full description
Dali Beauty Seaview B&B has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Dali. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 5.4 km of Goddess of Mercy Temple. The accommodation features free shuttle service, room service and luggage storage for guests. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Dali, like hiking. Staff at Dali Beauty Seaview B&B are always available to provide advice at the reception. Guanyin Hollow is 5.8 km from the accommodation, while Nanzhao Dehua Monument is 6.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Dali Huangcaoba Airport, 22 km from Dali Beauty Seaview B&B.Show full description
Unique. Great views. Located in Dali, Clouds Cross Erhai Seaview Hotel offers a garden. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. The property is set in the Erhai Lake district, 6 km from Wuhua Building. The units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. With a private bathroom, rooms at Clouds Cross Erhai Seaview Hotel also boast a sea view. The daily breakfast offers buffet and Asian options. The accommodation offers a terrace. Clouds Cross Erhai Seaview Hotel provides a laundry service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying. Dali Zhangjia Garden is 7 km from the hotel. Dali Airport is 32 km from the property.Show full description
Guest House.Highly elegant. Nice surroundings. Situated in Dali, 12 km from Qingbi Stream, Dali lila's house Seaview Guesthouse features accommodation with a bar, free private parking, a shared lounge and a garden. The property is around 12 km from Monument of Shih-tsu Taking over Yunnan, 14 km from Dali Museum and 20 km from Nanzhao Dehua Monument. The property has a hot tub, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared kitchen. At the guest house, rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. At Dali lila's house Seaview Guesthouse rooms are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. The accommodation offers an American or Asian breakfast. Dali lila's house Seaview Guesthouse offers a terrace. Gantong Temple is 22 km from the guest house, while Guanyin Hollow is 23 km from the property. The nearest airport is Dali Airport, 7 km from Dali lila's house Seaview Guesthouse.Show full description
This is likely one of the most ELEGANT guest houses in Dali.
Boutique hotel.Great value. Situated in the Dali Ancient Town near the Er Haimen, Hidden Hotel is located at the starting point of Renmin Road. The wooden furniture and sculpture, decorative paintings, and flowers and greenery together give the place a warm, classic and elegant feel. The top floor terrace overlooks Cangshan Mountain and Dali Ancient Town. Hidden Hotel is a 10-minute walk from Dali’s famous Foreigner Street and Fuxing Road. It is 1 km from Wuhua Building and 2.6 km from Cangshan Mountain. Erhai Lake is 3 km away, while Caicun Wharf is 3.5 km from the property. Each room is fitted with a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom includes slippers, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Self-operated laundry facilities and 24-hour hot shower water are also available. The property features a restaurant, a bar, a reading area and free WiFi throughout the property. The 24-hour front desk can provide advise on tour arrangement and local specialties. Car rental, railway station and airport transportation are available at additional cost. The hotel offers Chinese as well as western style breakfast daily.Show full description
Villa. Boasting a garden and views of mountain, Super Invincible All Seaview Villa is a recently renovated villa set in Dali, 12 km from Monument of Shih-tsu Taking over Yunnan. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, mini-golf, free private parking and free WiFi. Extra facilities include a 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms, a tour desk and laundry service. The villa provides guests with a terrace, sea views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and bathrobes. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne, fruits and chocolates or cookies. Buffet and Asian breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and pancakes are available every morning at the villa. A family-friendly restaurant and coffee shop can be found on-site. The area is popular for hiking and walking tours, and car hire is available at Super Invincible All Seaview Villa. The accommodation has a picnic area and a barbecue. Dali Museum is 12 km from Super Invincible All Seaview Villa, while Dali Railway Station is 13 km from the property. The nearest airport is Dali Huangcaoba Airport, 5 km from the villa.Show full description
Guest House.Elegant. Great value. Situated less than 1 km from the centre of Dali, a 10-minute walk from Jiang Gong Ci, Dali Buxianshan Boutique Guesthouse features air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, a garden and a shared lounge. This recently renovated guest house is located less than 1 km from Yu'er Park and a 12-minute walk from Erhai Gate. The units in the guest house are equipped with a smartphone. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, a shared kitchen and luggage storage for guests. Each unit includes a kettle, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while some rooms include a terrace and some have mountain views. All units in the guest house are fitted with a flat-screen TV with streaming services and with satellite channels. Sightseeing tours are available within a reachable distance. A car rental service is available at the guest house, while hiking can be enjoyed nearby. Popular points of interest near Dali Buxianshan Boutique Guesthouse include Dali Foreigner Street, Dali Zhangjia Garden and Wuhua Building. The nearest airport is Dali Huangcaoba, 28 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Villa. Set in the centre of Dali, just 500 metres from Jiang Gong Ci and 400 metres from Yu'er Park, Honglin Houseg虹林的小院 防疫整栋 古城里温馨私家小院 享受大理慢时光 树下喝茶聊天 烧烤娱乐自助厨房 休闲好去处 offers accommodation with inner courtyard views and free WiFi. It is located 600 metres from Dali Foreigner Street and provides full-day security. The property has a shared kitchen, a family-friendly restaurant with an outdoor dining area. The spacious villa with a patio and garden views features 4 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and 4 bathrooms with a shower. A private entrance leads guests into the villa, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and fruits. Sightseeing tours are available close to the property. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the villa. Popular points of interest near Honglin Houseg虹林的小院 防疫整栋 古城里温馨私家小院 享受大理慢时光 树下喝茶聊天 烧烤娱乐自助厨房 休闲好去处 include Dali Zhangjia Garden, Wuhua Building and Erhai Gate. The nearest airport is Dali Huangcaoba, 29 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Guest House.Trendy. Great location. Shang shan ruo shui 大理上山若水客栈 offers accommodation set less than 1 km from the centre of Dali and features a garden and a bar. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. There is a restaurant serving African cuisine, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. All units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a walk-in shower, bathrobes and a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with slippers, units at the guest house also have free WiFi, while selected rooms also offer a terrace. At the guest house, the units include bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available. You can play billiards and table tennis at the guest house, and car hire is available. A water park and kids pool are available for guests at shang shan ruo shui 大理上山若水客栈. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Erhai Gate, Wuhua Building and Yu'er Park. The nearest airport is Dali Huangcaoba Airport, 29 km from shang shan ruo shui 大理上山若水客栈.Show full description
Guest House. Set 700 metres from the centre of Dali, 400 metres from Jiang Gong Ci, Qingxin Courtyard Art Guesthouse offers air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace, a garden and a shared lounge. With garden views, this accommodation provides a patio. A car rental service is available at Qingxin Courtyard Art Guesthouse, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby. The nearest airport is Dali Huangcaoba Airport, 29 km from Qingxin Courtyard Art Guesthouse. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a shared kitchen and luggage storage for guests. Some units in the guest house have private entrance and are fitted with desk and wardrobe. The units include a coffee machine, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while selected rooms also offer a balcony and some have mountain views. All units will provide guests with a dressing room and a kettle. At the guest house, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner and lunch and specialises in Asian cuisine. Sightseeing tours are available within easy reach. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Yu'er Park, Dali Foreigner Street and Dali Zhangjia Garden.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Newly opened, September 2023. Situated in Dali, 8.6 km from Little Putuo Island, Dali Oriental Seaview Hotel -Dali Erhai features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Dali Oriental Seaview Hotel -Dali Erhai offers an à la carte or Asian breakfast. The hotel provides an indoor pool, entertainment staff and a business centre. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a patio and a private bathroom with a shower. Dali Oriental Seaview Hotel -Dali Erhai offers some units that have a balcony, and the rooms come with a kettle. At the accommodation the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. You can play billiards at the hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. Dali Oriental Seaview Hotel -Dali Erhai provides an ironing service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying. Erhai Gate is 48 km from the accommodation, while Wuhua Building is 49 km from the property. The nearest airport is Dali Huangcaoba Airport, 23 km from Dali Oriental Seaview Hotel -Dali Erhai.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast. Only 300 metres from the west gate of Dali Ancient Town, Monster B&B is housed in a traditional Bai-style building. At the rooftop, you may take in views of Cangshn Mount and Erhai Lake, plus sunrise and sunset. It is a 10-minute walk from Cangshan Mount, so is Foreigner Street and Renmin Road. Erhai Lake is a 15-minute-drive away. Dali Railway Station can be reached in 35 minutes by car. Dali Airport is 16 km away. With simple, modern decor, all rooms come with desks, clothes racks and comfortable bedding. An internet TV is provided in some units. Extras include shower facility, free toiletries and a hairdryer set in the bathroom attached. There is a shared kitchen to be found and a area for hanging clothes.Show full description
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