Dali Garden Homestay

This hotel offers a direct sea view, excellent service, and a top-notch environment. I'll definitely stay here again next time I visit.

Stayed for 2 days and was thoroughly impressed! Everything from the service and cleanliness to the local tours was fantastic. I'd definitely come back to this gem of a hotel on my next visit to Erhai Lake. Erhai itself is also a wonderful place~

The hotel facilities are very new and tasteful, and the staff are proactive in their service. The receptionist was very efficient; he confirmed our check-in time two days in advance, helped us with our luggage upon arrival, and thoroughly explained how to use all the room's amenities. Any questions or requests we posted in the group chat were answered almost instantly. Half an hour before our check-out, we spontaneously asked for a late check-out and luggage storage, and they very kindly agreed in an instant, telling us to take our time packing and even offering coffee. Afterwards, they also privately asked for our feedback. Overall, the well-trained service made us feel that the money was well spent. The sea view from the room and lobby is unbeatable, right next to the most beautiful redwoods in Mahaiyu. We ran more than ten kilometers along the Erhai Lake corridor in the morning, and it's no exaggeration to say that this area has one of the most beautiful views, with relatively few tourists (compared to the crowded and cheap-looking S-bend). Also, I personally have high standards for bathrooms. The bathtub came with a plastic liner and a small table for placing items, and there was a floor mat for drying feet, showing great attention to detail (several more expensive hotels I stayed at later didn't have these details). The shower room was excellent; water pressure and temperature could both be adjusted very high, and it even displayed the real-time water temperature. The textured stone floor in the shower wasn't slippery and felt very comfortable. Getting to the ancient city by taxi is very convenient, taking about 12 minutes and costing around 15 yuan. The taxi pick-up point is about a 1-minute walk from the hotel, but cars sometimes have to navigate a narrow alley, which can be slow. Impatient people (like me) might consider setting the pick-up location 3-5 minutes further out. Highly recommend for those who want a quiet stay and enjoy the corridor.

The view of Erhai Lake from the window is truly therapeutic, I must say. The owner's service attitude is also excellent. They even offer breakfast and afternoon tea. As soon as I landed, a driver was dispatched to pick me up and take me to the hotel. In the morning, after breakfast, it was just a two-step walk to the lakeside. I rented an electric scooter and rode along the shore—it was incredibly refreshing!