Best hotels in Dali
Hotels in Dali are mostly small guesthouses and boutique inns, either in Dali Old Town at the foot of the Cangshan mountains or along the shore of Erhai Lake. The old town suits walking and evenings out; the lakeside villages are quieter, with views, but you will rely on a car or an e-bike.
Prices are low: a typical night costs about $33, and 90% of hotels are under $100. Below: our pick at each budget, then every hotel ranked by guest rating, with its price, location and what guests say.
More about hotels in Dali
Best hotels in Dali: the best-rated on Staylist is Yunqi Dali Sea View Hotel (guest rating 9.9 from 1,075 reviews, typically $65 a night); the best-rated under $50 is Dali Heyi Boutique Stay (guest rating 9.9 from 664 reviews, typically $28 a night). Staylist lists 328 hotels in Dali, China, each with a booking link. Across the 316 with a previously observed price, typical nightly rates run from about $21 to $54, with the middle around $33. 42 are five-star hotels. Of the 328 with listed amenities, common ones include wi-fi in public areas (94%), restaurant (66%), airport pick-up (55%), airport drop-off (52%). Guests most often mention delicious breakfast, classy environment, great sea view.
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Compare these 3 side by side- Best value · under $150Yunqi Dali Sea View HotelOur top pick overall$65 a night
- Best mid-range · $150–$300Songyun Cliff Hotel$195 a night
- Best upscale · $300+Dali Taoxi Secret Manor$435 a night
Best value (under $150): Yunqi Dali Sea View Hotel (guest rating 9.9 from 1,075 reviews, about $65 a night, our top pick overall). Best mid-range ($150–$300): Songyun Cliff Hotel (guest rating 9.8 from 2,881 reviews, about $195 a night). Best upscale ($300+): Dali Taoxi Secret Manor (guest rating 9.7 from 1,108 reviews, about $435 a night).
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Pullman DaliOpened 2021 · 12,484 reviews · guest rating 9.6 · typically $104 a night
Four Points by Sheraton Dali Erhai HotelOpened 2024 · 4,559 reviews · guest rating 9.5 · typically $75 a night
Home2 Suites by Hilton Dali Er'haiOpened 2025 · 2,503 reviews · guest rating 9.7 · typically $51 a night
Da Guan Hotel (Dali Erhai Park High-speed Railway Station Branch)Opened 2023 · 5,722 reviews · guest rating 9.5 · typically $21 a night
Dali Narka Resort HotelOpened 2025 · 2,368 reviews · guest rating 9.6 · typically $42 a night
Ranked by guest rating, every budget in turn: the best-rated under $150, from $150 to $300, and over $300, then the next of each.
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from $65 / night
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from $195 / night
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from $435 / night
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from $28 / night
- 5
from $237 / night
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from $54 / night
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from $181 / night
- 8
from $55 / night
- 9
from $211 / night
- 10
from $73 / night
- 11
from $170 / night
- 12
from $50 / night
- 13
from $154 / night
- 14
from $83 / night
- 15
from $166 / night
- 16
from $149 / night
- 17
from $189 / night
- 18
from $112 / night
- 19
from $215 / night
- 20
from $74 / night
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Questions about hotels in Dali
What are the best 5-star hotels in Dali?
Among central 5-star hotels with at least 500 guest reviews: Yunqi Dali Sea View Hotel (guest rating 9.9 from 1,075 reviews), Dali Old City Luchun Garden Hotel (guest rating 9.8 from 4,191 reviews), Songyun Cliff Hotel (guest rating 9.8 from 2,881 reviews) and Dali Wu'er Yinshe Villa Banshan Seaview Homestay (guest rating 9.8 from 1,582 reviews). The 5-star hotels page lists them all.
What is the newest 5-star hotel in Dali?
Of the 5-star hotels on Staylist World with guest reviews, the most recent opening is Dali · Shang'anli (2026), followed by Yunqi Dali Sea View Hotel (2025).
How much is a hotel in Dali?
A hotel in Dali typically costs about $33 a night; most of the 316 with a previously observed price cost $21 to $54. By star class: $30 for 3-star, $49 for 4-star, $96 for 5-star.
What is a good cheap hotel in Dali?
Among the cheapest third of well-reviewed central hotels (about $24 a night or less): Yiyanshu Guanshan Inn (guest rating 9.8 from 1,029 reviews, about $19), Dali Muyun Huasha · Muxi Courtyard (guest rating 9.8 from 437 reviews, about $21) and Lijia Courtyard Homestay (guest rating 9.8 from 337 reviews, about $24).
Which hotels in Dali have a pool?
Well-rated hotels in Dali with a pool include Yunqi Dali Sea View Hotel, Shaiwan · Holiday Villa Seaview Resort and Dali Wanji Seaview Hotel. The list of hotels in Dali with a pool has them all.
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