Scenic Hotels in Dali City

"The room has a great location, allowing you to lie in bed and enjoy the views of Erhai Lake. It's also quite close to Dali Station, about a ten-minute drive away. The service is excellent, and they even provide guests with local travel guides."

"Spirited Silky Inn truly made our stay in Dali unforgettable. The hotel's design is beautiful and thoughtfully crafted, creating a unique and welcoming atmosphere. A special thank you to Xiao Hui and Xiao Deng, who took exceptional care of us throughout our stay. The hotel kindly provided vouchers for Hanfu costume experiences. While the complimentary package did not include makeup and photography, these services were available upon request, so I would recommend asking the staff if you're interested. We also want to thank Huan Huan and her team for taking such great care of our family during the photoshoot. The experience was enjoyable, professional, and completely free of any hard selling. As we were leaving for Kunming, Xiao Deng even helped us with our heavy luggage and surprised us with a thoughtful goodie bag filled with local treats from the hotel. Such gestures made us feel genuinely valued as guests. Thank you to the entire team at Spirited Silky Inn for the wonderful hospitality, excellent service, and great value. We would gladly stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Dali."

"I had an early morning flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming, followed by a morning train from Kunming to Dali, so obviously my energy was completely drained. However, the moment I arrived at this hotel on 27 May 2026, the warm welcome from the staff instantly made me feel better. They even allowed me to check in early so I could rest and kindly offered me breakfast too, which I truly appreciated after the long journey. The hotel is super strategically located inside Dali Old Town — very easy to find, surrounded by everything, and honestly super cute! My room was amazing and so comfortable that I had one of the deepest sleeps ever to recover from the exhaustion! Before leaving, I even gifted my Nike Air Force sneakers, which were still in good condition, to one of the hotel staff. Hopefully they fit him well! 😄 Totally recommended this hotel if you’re visiting Dali."

"This hotel is located right inside the ancient city, so you can step out and immediately start exploring the sights. It's incredibly convenient for getting around. The staff are attentive and thoughtful, and the courtyard environment is elegant and comfortable. The entire room was spotless and free of any odors. The smart home features are fantastic – controlling the lights and curtains by voice is super easy and saves effort. You can wake up to a beautiful view of Cangshan mountain from the room. My stay was a perfect 10, and I'd definitely choose this hotel first when visiting the ancient city. They have many different room types, so I'll try a different one next time I come."

"Stayed for two nights, and it's truly a heartwarming guesthouse, I absolutely loved it! The friendly and enthusiastic owners, the adorable little dog Taobao, and the super charming small garden are all highlights. I'll definitely be back next time 😊😊. Just sitting in the little garden is a delight, and its location right in the ancient town makes dining out and getting around incredibly convenient."

"The location is very nice, just a couple of minutes walk from the ancient town. The service are really good, the hotel staff gave us an informative breakdown on tips when visiting Dali, carried our luggage to our rooms, and even brought us some fresh fruit and some flower pastries that were all very tasty. The breakfast is tasty and always ready on time and our overall stay was with great hospitality."

"A wonderful stay! The room was absolutely gorgeous and well-designed. I was deeply impressed by the staff, who went above and beyond to help us. Best of all, it’s located very close to the high-speed train station, making our transit seamless and convenient. Would definitely come back!"

"This hotel offers an exceptional sea view! Located in Dali Golden Coast Manor, it boasts an unobstructed, first-row view with 270° floor-to-ceiling windows and a sea-view balcony. You can lie in bed and admire the Cangshan mountains and Erhai lake, enjoying both sunrise and sunset. The design is very stylish and picture-perfect, with an aerial garden and glass observation deck that make it easy to snap Instagram-worthy photos. The hardware quality is top-notch: a smart home system throughout (voice-controlled lights/curtains), smart toilets, thermostatic showers, and other intelligent features. The service is attentive, including a complimentary breakfast for two, coffee, tea, a chess and card room, music room, and fully equipped fitness room. It's quiet and private, situated in a villa area with few people, offering excellent privacy – perfect for unwinding. This is my second stay at the hotel!"

"I've been to Dali many times, and each time I try a different guesthouse. This time, the platform recommended ”Yan Chuanshu Inn” based on my preferences, and I was drawn to it at first sight. It's located in the heart of Dali Old Town, in a relatively new area, and it's very quiet. What I absolutely loved was that the guesthouse has three adorable British Shorthair cats! Maikou is a chubby one who loves to lie on the floor and act cute. Tiechui is a Scottish Fold kitten, very clingy, and has the best personality. Gangdan is a British Blue cat, independent and very wary, lively and mischievous – as expected, you can only pet him when he's in a good mood [lol][lol]. Despite that, I still adore them, haha. My stay here was completely therapeutic because of the cats, and also because of the attentive service from the guesthouse owner. The owner has a great demeanor, and the service was impeccable. She helped me with my luggage and, knowing it was our first time exploring Dali, recommended some delicious and reasonably priced food spots in the Old Town [munch][munch]. Furthermore, the room I booked was really spacious, and the bed was huge – a Stressless brand, super comfortable! The bathroom had a separate wet and dry area, and the overall cleanliness was excellent. The cleaning auntie tidied my room daily. The guesthouse courtyard has many flowers and plants, and the rooftop offers beautiful views of Cangshan Mountain ⛰️⛰️. I especially loved going up there in the evening. All in all, the accommodation I chose for this trip was truly wonderful. I think I'll recommend it to my friends next time～[heart][heart]"

"Initially, I was hesitant about staying inside the ancient city, but then I thought about how convenient it would be for dining and shopping. So, I ultimately chose Honglongjing, which seemed like a fairly large hotel. The room itself was really spacious, and the twin-bed room even came with a bathtub, which was a pleasant surprise. We spent New Year's Eve here, and watching fireworks and the sunrise from the rooftop garden was a truly special experience – it was the most lively New Year's I've ever had. The breakfast was also excellent, with both Chinese and Western options that my child loved. It's quite rare to find such a tranquil spot amidst the bustling ancient city. It would have been even better if the toilet was a smart one. One minor drawback of being in the ancient city is that you have to walk outside to catch a taxi, but thankfully, it wasn't too far. Perhaps because it was Chinese New Year and very busy, one day our room wasn't properly cleaned, and they just hastily replaced some towels and disposables. I would recommend this place to friends next time, and perhaps the experience would be even better during the off-peak season."