A list by Kent Berg & Ada Nyman. Updated January 2024.
We have created a list with the best boutique hotels in Dali, China. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Villa.Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. 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
I think this place could be the most WELL DESIGNED, RELAXING AND ROMANTIC villa in Dali! AMAZING.
Guest House.Lively. Unique. 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. There is a restaurant and café on site serving Chinese food with a selection of seasonal delicacies. 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. You can work out in the fitness centre and participate in an array of activities including billiards and table tennis. 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. Chefs can cater to special dietary needs and allergies.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most lively, unique and authentic boutique hotel in Dali. WOW!
Delightful property. Unique. Cosy rooms. 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.
Guest House.Cool. Historic. 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.Lively. Charming. 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. There is a restaurant on site. 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. Featuring artistic and delicate decorations, each unit is fitted with air conditioning and a flat-screen cable TV. 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. American-style breakfast is served daily.Show full description
Nice style. Beautiful. Superb breakfast. 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. Chinese delicacies are served in the onsite restaurant. 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. Reading, calligraphy practicing and Pu-erh tea tasting are also possible.Show full description
Guest House.Comfortable beds. 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
Stylish. Great bar. Great breakfast. 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
Homestay.Cosy rooms. Great value. Situated a 10-minute walk from the South Gate of Dali Ancient Town, Z.Garden offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Featuring floor heating system or a fireplace, the units are equipped with a flat-screen TV and seating area. The private bathroom has a shower or bath. For guests' comfort, towels, free toiletries, slippers and a hairdryer are provided. Boasting a terrace and a courtyard garden, Z.Garden has a 24-hour front desk where luggage storage is available. This property also has a tour desk providing tourist information and ticketing service. Dali Zhangjia Garden is 1 km from the homestay, while Dali University is 1.6 km away. The nearest airport is Dali Airport, 16 km from the property.Show full description
Great value. Great location. 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 property features a restaurant, a bar, a reading area and free WiFi throughout the property. 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 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
Guest House.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. Popular points of interest near Dali Buxianshan Boutique Guesthouse include Dali Foreigner Street, Dali Zhangjia Garden and Wuhua Building. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, a shared kitchen and luggage storage for guests. The units in the guest house are equipped with a smartphone. 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. The nearest airport is Dali Huangcaoba, 28 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Charming. Historic property. Good breakfast. 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 a popular boutique hotel among couples travelling to Dali.
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. 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
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. Local cuisine can be enjoyed at the on-site restaurant. 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.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
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. 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. Dali Oriental Seaview Hotel -Dali Erhai offers an à la carte or Asian breakfast. 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
Hip. Lively. Great views. The pet-friendly Erhai Gate No.1 is located in Dali Ancient Town, only a 3-minute walk from Renmin Road Pedestrian. It offers free WiFi access in all areas. Dinning options are served in the on-site restaurant while refreshments can be enjoyed at the bar. Stunning views of Erhai Lake and a carefully decorated garden is featured. Erhai Gate No.1 is 2 km from Cangshan Mountain and 2.2 km from Erhai Lake. Various dining options can found nearby. Rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. There is also an electric kettle. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms offer mountain views. Extras include a desk. At Erhai Gate No.1 you will find a terrace and a shared kitchen. Other facilities offered include ticketing service, luggage storage and free self-service laundry. The staff will happily help with tour arrangements and ticket service. Room service is also possible upon request. The property redecorate October 2020.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the coolest boutique hotel in Dali. It also has OUTSTANDING VIEWS.
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