Sean’s Guesthouse

Sean’s Guesthouse Reviews

Sean’s Guesthouse

Walnut Garden, Yongsheng Village, Hutiaoxia Town, Shangri-La, Yunnan, 674402, ChinaView Hotel Details
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4.7/5
Outstanding
62 review
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Location4.8
Amenities4.6
Service4.8
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Genya2k
Wooden Scenic Double Bed Room
Stayed in Sep 2024
Solo travelers
48 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Oct 23, 2024
I had a huge pleasure staying one night at Sean’s place after hiking in the Tiger leaping gorge. Sean was extremely friendly and hospitable, cooked dinner and breakfast for me, and we talked about many things. Sean speaks fluent English (very rare case! so it was a rare opportunity for me, as a traveller, to learn more about local culture. He also organized for me a minivan transfer to Lijiang for a fare price in the morning, that was extremely convenient. The guest house has a spanning 40 year history, and it was one of the first in the area to welcome foreigners. It’s very maintained, provides with all the essentials amenities, very comfortable, clean and spacious. I felt very rested and tranquil there. And the view is just unbeatable! It’s just 2km extra walk after the exit from the middle gorge, totally worth it. It provides desired comfort and isolation from the crowds that you may encounter in other places along the way.
Response from Property: Thank you to choose stay with me here , I am happy to talk to all visitors who more interested in nature atmosphere place and protect the gorge for long term development, do not support the shining light and sement, glasses and metal building in the beauty gorge, thank for kindly help me here!
Guest User
Wooden Scenic Double Bed Room
Stayed in Apr 2024
Couples
5 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on May 26, 2024
I can’t encourage you enough to stay at Sean’s. Tiger Leaping Gorge does not stop at Tina’s. We walked to Sean’s from Tea Horse Guesthouse on our second day of our three day trip around Tiger Leaping Gorge. The only thing that we were disappointed in is that we didn’t come sooner! Sean’s Guesthouse is amazing, with super clean rooms with everything you need. As well as a common areas where you can view the stars at nice and socialise. The food was amazing and I definitely encourage you to try. We got to speak to Sean properly on our last morning there and he told us all about how he was there and watched the Tiger Leaping Gorge develop. He’s the most experienced guy there and cares simply for respecting the wildlife. We found he runs tours such as climbing, running, hiking and learning Chinese medicine. We’re so sad we had run out of time as we would love to do this.
Response from Property: Thank you for your choosing and stay in our Sean’s Spring Guesthouse, I am very happy to meet you in our place, also very regrettable for we only have short time chatting here,actually our guesthouse is been running here over 42 years and I am the example to leaning English with helping local people and foreigners visiting gorgeous a lot,we also organize the Yunnan tour trip to help this area orphanage and the leprosy people to get the medicine, I believe you are very kind heart people same as me, wish we can help some one really need help and god will bless us good luck and happy every second
Juanjuan Deluxe Double Bed Room
Stayed in Apr 2024
Couples
5 review
4.5/5
Great
Posted on May 3, 2024
We went during May Holiday. While it was quite busy, the staff worked hard to accommodate everyone and provided clean rooms, wine, and good food. It’s about a 25-30 minute walk from the beginning/end of the Hutiaoxia Trail but if you’re mentally prepared for this it’s not so bad. Owner speaks good English. It was unclear if the bus shuttle was running but turns out it was, even though we’d already made other arrangements.
Response from Property: Thank you for your stay and write your opinion to us here, the transportation from here or the other way from lijiang / shangrila is easy get support booking ticket or rent the private car, the bus from here to lijiang and shangrila every day leave here in the 8:30 am, 10 am and 15:00 pm three times, all our guests don’t need worry any thing , thank you again for sharing information and help us !
Stevi Op Reis
Wooden Scenic Double Bed Room
Stayed in Sep 2024
Couples
7 review
4.5/5
Great
Posted on Oct 22, 2024
The host is a very pleasant man. The rooms are simple but have everything you need after a hiking day. Also Sean is a very good cook and takes really good care of you.
Response from Property: Thank you for the honest review for join our Guesthouse, here we have three houses building, the room quality is also different, depending the room price shows up higher is better and soundproofing with bigger glass windows to view the gorge and mountain, if you booked cheaper room then want to get everything as your wish is bit difficult for if have more people stay, here I can talk to you all my history and what you would happy to know about this area, welcome to join time with us here, thank you for all our visitors!to
Guest User
Wooden Scenic Double Bed Room
Stayed in Oct 2023
Couples
4 review
4.5/5
Great
Posted on Nov 15, 2023
Great guesthouse and well worth the hike! Sean is an absolute legend, impeccable English and a fountain of knowledge. He also organized a minibus for us to get back to Lijiang. Tiger Leaping Gorge trek does NOT finish at Tina’s (contrary what many blogs say); the path continues 50 minutes down the gorge, and then through the Ray of Sunshine trail, which is one of the most stunning parts of the trek. After 1 hour of beautiful views and walking through Walnut Grove, you will reach Sean’s (after a short hike back to main road). The rooms / bathrooms are a little dated; the food was great.
Response from Property: Thank you very much for your favorable comments on our inn and your recommendation on the route from the semi-tunnel route at the bottom of Zhonghutiao Valley to Walnut Garden Village! Regarding the Zhonghutiao Hiking Exploration Tour, we are happy to hear your positive introduction and comments about this hiking trip. This route is indeed an excellent hiking route. By crossing this route, you can experience excellent scenery and save the time of returning to the original route. Along the way, you will experience miraculous historical monuments and the pastoral scenery of walnut orchards. This is An amazing hike. Regarding the situation of the rooms and bathrooms, we have been working hard to improve the quality of facilities and services to meet the needs of our guests. We offer different types of rooms with relatively different values. We understand that the maintenance and updating of facilities are very important to our guests, so we will continue to pay attention to these aspects and make improvements. Food is an important feature of our inn. Our menu is a rich combination of Chinese and Western food options. We are happy to hear your appreciation of the food. We will continue to work hard to improve the level of catering services and provide guests with more delicious and diverse menu choices. Thank you again for your positive review! I wish you all the best in life!
Guest User
Comfy Family Room - with View
Stayed in Apr 2024
Travel with friends
1 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on May 13, 2024
With two friends, we had a great time at Sean's Guesthouse thanks to the warm welcome of our hosts and the beautiful wiew on the mountain and the flowers of the house. During our stay of two days, our hosts were very nice to us: the food was delicious (you have a great panel of choice with pancakes for breakfast if you want). The host, Sean always asked if we were well and offered his help for booking a taxi or telling us the way of the walk. The family room was very cosy, quiet and clean. I really recommend you Sean Guesthouse for a stay in the Tiger Leaping Gorges!
Response from Property: Thank you for choosing to stay in our place and give honest review , we are very happy to know you and friends, our Guest House is only place in the gorge building with out steeling and cement , we are more followed and protected the natural environment suited Decoration, so we need more people who like nature to come join our family home stay, thanks again for all your come take good care for us and for yourself too !!
Guest User
Wooden Scenic Double Bed Room
Stayed in Mar 2024
Couples
1 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 17, 2024
We stayed one night at Sean’s Guesthouse as part of our two day Tiger Leaping Gorge hike. We arrived late in the evening but that was no problem at all. Sean is a very friendly host who would welcome you at any time. We had a very nice dinner in the evening and breakfast in the morning. From our clean and well equipped private room we had a beautiful view on the surrounding mountains. We would definitely stay here again if we would return.
Response from Property: Thank you very much for your choose to stayed our place and show people your honest information, you have happy time here will keeping more visitors to know more about our place give us more confidence to keep the place natural and more comfortable, you will have happy holiday every where you visit.Best wishes to you and all visitors
Guest User
Comfy Family Room - with View
Stayed in Jul 2023
Family
9 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Sep 2, 2023
Great GH in Tigerleaping gorge away from the big streams of bus tourists at the viewing platform. Sean is a great guy who knows a lot about the area and can recommend routes and tell lots of stories. His English is also very good. Unfortunately we only came here on our last day and could not do much of it - would love to come again and check out the area more. Rooms are a little dated, but very clean cozy - ideal for a rest after a day of hiking. The food is all organic and tastes great - make sure to try the pan broiled bread - perfect after a day of hiking or as breakfast before starting a day of exploring. Sean’s GH is not marked on the trail like others, but it’s right at the street in Walnut Garden and easy to find. For those who want to hike the upper treck (highly recommended!) try to arrange transport directly to the 28bends (28拐 / er shi ba guai). We took the shuttle bus to the tiger leaping gorge scenic spot but it drops you off at a big viewing platform on the street and far from the hiking trail. We ended up walking by the street and getting a ride with a local woman passing us.
Response from Property: Thank you very much for your review of our guesthouse! We are delighted that you chose to stay with us during your trip to Tiger Leaping Gorge. We take great pride in providing a tranquil environment away from the crowds of tour buses, allowing you to enjoy a more authentic experience.Our owner, Sean, is a very friendly and knowledgeable person who is passionate about the Tiger Leaping Gorge area. He is always happy to recommend routes and share local stories with our guests. We also place a strong emphasis on English communication to ensure smooth interactions with international visitors.Regarding the room decor, we understand that they may be a bit dated, but we prioritize cleanliness and comfort to ensure our guests have a good rest after a day of hiking.Furthermore, our organic food is one of our highlights. We are committed to providing healthy and delicious meals, and we highly recommend trying our pan-broiled bread, which is a great energy boost after a hike or as a breakfast before a day of exploration.Our guesthouse is located on the street in Walnut Garden, and although it may not be marked on the hiking trail, we strive to make it easy to find. For those who want to hike the upper trek, we recommend arranging transportation directly to the 28 Bends for convenience. If you choose to take the shuttle bus to the Tiger Leaping Gorge scenic spot, please note that it will drop you off at a large viewing platform on the street, which is a distance away from the hiking trail. However, we appreciate that you were able to get a ride with a local woman passing by.Thank you for your review, and we look forward to welcoming you back to our guesthouse, giving you more time to explore the beautiful scenery of Tiger Leaping Gorge.
WanderingBrit
Wooden Scenic Double Bed Room
Stayed in Jul 2023
Solo travelers
6 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Aug 21, 2023
Sean was an absolute star from beginning to end. His English is excellent, which makes life much easier as a foreign tourist, and he's also great fun. I wanted to hike the Tiger Leaping Gorge in a single day and therefore thought I'd ensure an earlier start than the public bus would allow. He organised a driver to collect me from Lijiang and drop my main bag at the start of the hike to be transported onwards. When I arrived they prepared food to fit my vegetarian needs. I'd also managed to hurt my ankle whilst walking and he was so friendly that I decided to stay an extra couple of days to let it heal up. Nothing was too much trouble and onward travel was also arranged without fuss. And they had a bloody puppy only eight weeks old.
Response from Property: Thank you for your review! We are thrilled to have provided you with an excellent stay. It is our goal to ensure our guests' comfort and satisfaction, including offering exceptional service and catering to special dietary needs. Additionally, we genuinely care about the health and safety of our guests and are always willing to provide extra support and convenience to ensure your trip is enjoyable and worry-free. We are also delighted that you enjoyed our adorable puppy. Thank you once again for choosing our guesthouse, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with exceptional service again in the future.
Guest User
Wooden Scenic Double Bed Room
Stayed in Sep 2023
Couples
11 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Nov 4, 2023
Thé room was awesome and 山 thé host was super nice.
Response from Property: Thank you very much for your review! We are very happy to see your appreciation of our room. We are always committed to providing our guests with a quality accommodation experience and are delighted that our efforts have been recognized by you. Thank you very much for sharing, we will continue to work hard to provide you with better services. Thank you again for your positive review! wish you a happy life!
James
Guestroom - Double Occupancy, with View (Room rate calculated per person, shared bathroom)
Stayed in Mar 2023
Solo travelers
6 review
4.0/5
Very Good
Posted on May 2, 2023
Good all round, homely welcome, excellent food, friendly service. Room was extremely simple but didn't need any more. There are communal showers and toilets, washing machine driers, outside seating, inside dining area. Location is great for stop along the trail.
Response from Property: Thanks for choose to stay in our place and give us honest and kindness review to let other visitor get to know our place before come to the gorge,wish all the best blessing to you and you friend. have your help and support, we will do our best to all of our Guests❤️❤️
Guest User
Wooden Scenic Double Bed Room
Stayed in Mar 2023
Solo travelers
36 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 18, 2023
Enjoyed the peaceful and quiet surroundings. Sean is a friendly host.
Response from Property: Thank you for your kind help and helpful review about stay in our place,hope all the visitor who come to visit gorge like your way to enjoying our peaceful and quiet stay,keep Happy and enjoy your trip in China
Harry T99
Wooden Scenic Double Bed Room
Stayed in Jul 2023
Couples
5 review
4.5/5
Great
Posted on Aug 27, 2023
Sean appears to be the most knowledgable man in the gorge, having run the guest house for 40 years. He’s very passionate about maintaining the natural environment and culture of the gorge. He welcomed us with open arms, and we stayed three nights despite only planning to stay one. Sean’s English is fantastic. He is one of the original trekking guides in the area, everyday we explored a new path with his advice. The guest house is traditional and beautiful, our room was simple but had what we needed. If the shower runs a little cool - mention it to Sean and he somehow makes it warm!
Response from Property: Dear traveler, thank you very much for choosing to stay at our guest house and for your highly-praised review of Mr. Sean and our services. We truly appreciate your recognition of Mr. Sean's knowledge and experience in the gorge, as well as his dedication to preserving the beautiful natural environment and culture. We are delighted that you had a pleasant and memorable time at our guest house, and that you were satisfied with the simplicity of our rooms. We are also glad that you enjoyed the warm hospitality of Mr. Sean when it came to adjusting the shower temperature. Thank you so much for your support and affirmation, and we look forward to providing you with another quality accommodation experience in the future. Safe travels!
Kate Ural
Guestroom - with View (2 beds)
Stayed in Jul 2022
Solo travelers
51 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Aug 16, 2022
Tiger Leaping Gorge is a must-see place near Lijiang. For the best experience is very important to choose the nice place to stay. My recommendation is Sean’s hotel! That’s why: ✔️the location is near the road, so you don’t need to climb up 🚗 ✔️Host Sean is friendly and open-mind person! He speaks English and will help you with anything😊 ✔️the hotel looks amazing! Very clean, beautiful rooms and bathtubs 🛁 ✔️food is delicious 🥪
Response from Property: Thank you for the understanding and very kind and honest writing, hope could make all the visitors really know how is our guesthouse.Thanks again and wish all the best to every body who read this writing!!
Guest User
Chanchan Wooden Twin Room
Stayed in Jul 2022
Solo travelers
17 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Aug 11, 2022
Great place to stay after doing the trail of the tiger leaping gorge. Great rooms, cozy environment and good western/Chinese food. Sean is very friendly and helpful, he helped me to get some information about other trails and go to other destinations from there
Response from Property: Thank you for my kind and great full understanding friend, writing good information about our Sean’s guesthouse,hope we can help each other to protect this beautiful area environment and keep more people happy to visit this area. All the best to my king friend!