Ocean View Hotels in Yunnan, China

Very good hotel, it is close to train station. The attractions old town and east side of lake are further. The gym and amenities are beautiful, breakfast was delicious, we appreciated the cookies from Mona, excellent service.

The view was truly amazing and the room was clean. Staff was really attentive as well and breakfast spread provided was good. One downside is the soundproofing wasnt that great and you can hear the water pipes/people climbing the stairs. So if you’re a light sleeper, you may wanna wear some ear plugs. They also collaborate with drivers for you to engage and tour around Dali, I think you can skip it as I feel the service provided by the driver wasnt that great. Overall I will still recommend this hotel for the view and the convenience of the location (just less than 10min drive away from the railway station and around 30min to oldtown).

I recently stayed at a hotel in Dali, Yunnan, and had an overall pleasant experience. The cleanliness of the room and common areas was impressive — everything was well-maintained and tidy, which made the stay comfortable and relaxing. The service stood out as one of the highlights. The staff were friendly, attentive, and always willing to help with directions or local recommendations. They made check-in and check-out smooth and stress-free. But would like to comment on the photoshooting service that this hotel provided, although they stated it’s free, but each room ONLY FREE 5 PIECES NON EDIT photos no matter how many days you stay. So please don’t ask for this service if you don’t want your pocket to have a hole 🤣, would recommend you to have the traditional costume shoot in Lijiang or Shangrila which will cost in cheaper price where they can provide costume rental and full make up. This hotel they charge a very high price for the photoshooting if you want to buy the photos from them. Overall, I would recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Lijiang, if they like photoshooting. Or else you can stay in other better choices hotels.

If you’re looking for a hotel in Dali to stay, look no further and choose Luchun Hotel! Travelled with my family and we stayed at different big brand name hotels during our entire trip. However, everyone’s favourite was Luchun Hotel owing to its high service standards and quality offerings! The rooms were well furnished and homely with an overall wooden aesthetic. Beds were comfortable and rooms were spacious with a nice toilet. However, we would definitely say the star of the hotel is its staff! Staff were genuinely concerned about our wellbeing, checking in on how our stay was every morning and if we felt comfortable. The hotel also provided free transportation to the ancient town nearby, night time warm milk for turn down service, a good quality high tea set and even offered free gifts and water for us to bring on our journey upon checking out. Although breakfast did not offer a huge variety, the food options were of great quality and were delicious. Highly recommend this hotel for Dali and would not hesitate to stay here again if I ever return!

We've made our decision to stay at Villa Joy at very last minute. The hotel is at the eastern coast of Erhai, it took around 35 mins ride from Dali Station, luckily the transport was prearranged by our designated housekeeper 小鹏. Lobby is at 4/f, very spacious,staffs are very friendly. Our room is located at 7/f, our room was okay, can see the sunrise and also the sunset of Cangshan Mountain but it requires some repairments of the roof shade. Overall, this hotel is very instagramable, you can take a lot of pictures on different floors.

The location is close to Dali Railway Station but quite far from Santorini Dali and Dali Ancient City. I rate the location as excellent because, realistically, you can’t have everything perfect, so we chose the one nearest to the railway station. Overall, everything was good, and the staff, or perhaps the owner, was attentive at first. However, on the day we were leaving, we were supposed to check out at 12 PM. I couldn’t reach the staff to store my luggage (I wasn’t sure where the storage was). So, we went about our day and headed to Longkan Wharf, returning at 12:04 PM. To my surprise, the lock had automatically changed right at 12 PM, which I wasn’t informed about, and our luggage was still inside the hotel. We had a train to catch at 12:56 PM. I tried contacting the hotel via WeChat, but no one responded. We asked the guard for help, but he couldn’t do much except try calling the owner, who didn’t answer. Finally, around 1 PM, the owner responded, saying his phone was broken. Unfortunately, we missed our train. I acknowledge it was my fault for not checking out exactly at 12 PM, but the lack of response from the owner left us without a place to store our luggage. Next time, it would be helpful if the hotel informed guests about the lock system and responded promptly to messages. That was our bad experience. If it hadn’t happened, I would have rated the stay a solid 5/5. But, things happen.

From check-in to departure, the staffs at 三色云河 made our stay an absolute pleasure. Every team member we encountered was friendly, professional, and genuinely dedicated to creating a welcoming environment. In particular, can’t speak highly enough about the concierge member, 小徐，whom thrive to fulfilled our needs, went above and beyond to make sure we were taken cared in every detail. Our room was spotless and thoughtfully arranged, with the spectacular view of 洱海that can never be seen enough. Overall, from the attention to detail and personal touches made it feel like more than just a B&B — it felt like home. 三色云河，Highly recommended!

Facilities: Free travel photography, afternoon tea and breakfast are both very good Dyson hair dryer, sound projection, sea view bathtub Environment: It is very beautiful right by the Erhai Lake The blue and white decoration is very photogenic Especially the design in the middle, which is a perfect match with the blue sky and white clouds There is also the sky realm on the top floor Service: 24-hour professional butler Will send the location in advance From getting off the car to getting on the car when leaving the hotel, the butler will help with the luggage We rented an electric car and can also help drive it to the store

I stayed at Ting Hua Island Hotel for 2 nights during my Dali trip, and honestly, it was beyond expectations. From the moment I checked in, I felt genuinely welcomed by the team — every staff member was incredibly warm, attentive, and friendly. They even surprised me with a whole birthday cake! I mean, who does that? It was such a sweet and thoughtful gesture that really made my day extra special. The location is absolutely unbeatable. The hotel sits right next to the stunning Erhai Lake, and waking up to those endless sea views was pure magic. Watching the sunrise from my room felt like living in a postcard. It’s the kind of view you’ll remember long after you’ve left. The design of the hotel perfectly complements the natural beauty around it — every corner feels curated for relaxation. Whether it’s enjoying coffee by the window, taking a slow stroll along the lake, or just soaking in the peaceful vibe, everything feels effortless and rejuvenating. I also have to give a special shoutout to the team at the hotel: your hospitality genuinely elevated the whole experience. Friendly chats, great recommendations for local spots, and always going the extra mile — I felt truly taken care of. If you’re visiting Dali and want a hotel that blends breathtaking scenery with heartfelt service, Ting Hua Island Hotel is a must. I’m already thinking about my next visit!

Exactly as pictured. (I have a Samsung so it will make colors pop a bit more, but the mountain views on a nice day are exactly as pictured! In fact, it looks better irl) Was greeted upon arriving by the homestay dog (his name is Huanxi). His son (the one in the cage) was there as well. Huanxi is a very calm dog but if you go up to pet him, he will accept pats. LOCATION: Other than a brutal 10 minute walk up a little hill, it's quite close to the West Gate side of Dali Ancient Town. ROOM: Very clean and everything looked brand new. My room was on the 2nd floor so the balcony is right outside my window. You can see mountains from the room (the view might not be the clearest from the room so I recommend going on the 2nd floor balcony or the 4th floor where the washing machine is). The 4th floor provides a 360 view of Dali's mountains and you can see Erhai from afar. FOOD: They provided a welcoming bowl of fresh watermelons (very sweet!) And Yunnan's specialty rose pastries. They also have Pu'er tea (Yunnan's specialty) in the room or you can request an afternoon tea. I only had breakfast once, but they provide either rice with side dishes or noodles every morning from 8 AM to 10 AM. You can message them on wechat in advance and they can even send the breakfast up to your room. The homestay employees were all super friendly and there is a painted map on the first floor of main tourist locations. If you speak Chinese, they will give you a thorough introduction of these tourist locations and how to get there. (If you speak English, they'll try their best with a translator app.)